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Tomsk Duma resumes sessions in renovated hallTomsk Duma resumes sessions in renovated hall
Tomsk Duma resumes sessions in renovated hallThe renovation of the historic Golovanov House, home to Tomsk's city duma, is nearly finished, allowing deputies to return to their hall for the first time since April 2025.
Residents of Zavolzhsky District in Ulyanovsk spent the night without heating due to a utility accidentResidents of Zavolzhsky District in Ulyanovsk spent the night without heating due to a utility accident
Residents of Zavolzhsky District in Ulyanovsk spent the night without heating due to a utility accidentA utility pipe burst on Krasnoproletarskaya Street in Ulyanovsk, leaving residents without heating overnight as temperatures dropped to -14°C (7°F).
Yekaterinburg Covered in Snow: Photos from the StreetsYekaterinburg Covered in Snow: Photos from the Streets
Yekaterinburg Covered in Snow: Photos from the StreetsDespite heavy snowfall, the city maintains relatively warm temperatures. Residents are sharing photos of snow-covered streets, although traffic is hampered by congestion.
St. Petersburg Plans to Build Underground Electricity Storage
St. Petersburg Plans to Build Underground Electricity StorageRosseti Lenenergo is developing an underground electricity storage system for St. Petersburg. The project, costing 182 million rubles (about $2.4 million at current rates), is set to be implemented by 2030.
Yaroslavl auctions land for private school or kindergartenYaroslavl auctions land for private school or kindergarten
Yaroslavl auctions land for private school or kindergartenThe right to lease a land plot for the construction of an educational institution has been put up for auction in the Krasnoperekopsky district of Yaroslavl. The auction will be held on February 11.
Woman from Volgograd Oblast accuses ex of stalkingWoman from Volgograd Oblast accuses ex of stalking
Woman from Volgograd Oblast accuses ex of stalkingA resident of Yerzovka village claims a former acquaintance posted her nude photos online and is now threatening her with physical violence.
Yekaterinburg Snowed In! 10 Fairy-Tale Shots from Snowy StreetsYekaterinburg Snowed In! 10 Fairy-Tale Shots from Snowy Streets
Yekaterinburg Snowed In! 10 Fairy-Tale Shots from Snowy StreetsThe good news is that the weather in the city is warm.
Dacha cooperative residents fear electricity cutoff in Chita areaDacha cooperative residents fear electricity cutoff in Chita area
Dacha cooperative residents fear electricity cutoff in Chita areaResidents of a dacha cooperative near Chita fear an electricity cutoff after their association's account was blocked by the tax service, preventing payment for power.
Woman Accuses Former Suitor of Leaking Nudes and ThreatsWoman Accuses Former Suitor of Leaking Nudes and Threats
Woman Accuses Former Suitor of Leaking Nudes and ThreatsA woman has become a victim of online bullying and seriously fears for her life.
Land allocated in Yaroslavl for private kindergarten or school constructionLand allocated in Yaroslavl for private kindergarten or school construction
Land allocated in Yaroslavl for private kindergarten or school constructionA plot of land has been put up for auction in Yaroslavl for the construction of a private educational institution, with the location specified in the Krasnoperekopsky district.
Mortgage Loophole Found in Yekaterinburg for Those Denied Family LoansMortgage Loophole Found in Yekaterinburg for Those Denied Family Loans
Mortgage Loophole Found in Yekaterinburg for Those Denied Family LoansIn Yekaterinburg, a mortgage rate 4 percentage points below the key rate (currently 16%) is available, offering an alternative to high market rates for those who don't qualify for preferential programs.
Aurora Borealis and Light Pillars Light Up the Sky Near St. PetersburgAurora Borealis and Light Pillars Light Up the Sky Near St. Petersburg
Aurora Borealis and Light Pillars Light Up the Sky Near St. PetersburgAn anticyclone over St. Petersburg has brought clear skies and rare optical phenomena. On the night of January 29, residents observed an aurora and light pillars.
Boiling Water Floods Volgograd Building, Residents Seek AidBoiling Water Floods Volgograd Building, Residents Seek Aid
Boiling Water Floods Volgograd Building, Residents Seek AidResidents of an apartment building on Saushinskaya Street in Volgograd complain about inaction by utility services, while the management company claims the accident has been fixed.
Boiling Water Floods Volgograd Building, Residents to Appeal to GovernorBoiling Water Floods Volgograd Building, Residents to Appeal to Governor
Boiling Water Floods Volgograd Building, Residents to Appeal to GovernorResidents say no one is rushing to fix the leak, while the management company claims it has already been repaired.
St. Petersburg Police Officer Appeals ConvictionSt. Petersburg Police Officer Appeals Conviction
St. Petersburg Police Officer Appeals ConvictionSenior police sergeant Oleg Terskov was sentenced to three years for beating detainees, although the victim claims the blows were delivered by another officer. Terskov hopes to have the verdict overturned in an appeals court.
New Viewing Platform and Stele Planned for Listvyanka This YearNew Viewing Platform and Stele Planned for Listvyanka This Year
New Viewing Platform and Stele Planned for Listvyanka This YearThe village on Lake Baikal is preparing for its 300th anniversary with infrastructure upgrades, including a second viewing deck and a new entrance monument.
Chief Engineer Accused in Six Deaths After Pumping Station ExplosionChief Engineer Accused in Six Deaths After Pumping Station Explosion
Chief Engineer Accused in Six Deaths After Pumping Station ExplosionProsecutors allege that Dmitry Lebedev, the chief engineer, was aware of hazardous conditions at the Volgograd sewage pumping station but failed to act, resulting in six fatalities.
Volgograd Sewage Station Explosion: Engineer Faked Safety, Prosecution SaysVolgograd Sewage Station Explosion: Engineer Faked Safety, Prosecution Says
Volgograd Sewage Station Explosion: Engineer Faked Safety, Prosecution SaysThe state prosecutor alleges that Dmitry Lebedev, chief engineer of Water Supply Concessions, allowed the Volgograd sewage pumping station to operate under lethal conditions, leading to an explosion that killed six people.
Perfect Gift for Chita on Defender's Day and Women's DayPerfect Gift for Chita on Defender's Day and Women's Day
Perfect Gift for Chita on Defender's Day and Women's DayA Thai spa salon in Chita offers the ideal gift for Defender of the Fatherland Day and International Women's Day, with reasons why it's essential for everyone.
Avtozavodsky Market in Nizhny Novgorod: Prices and ProductsAvtozavodsky Market in Nizhny Novgorod: Prices and Products
Avtozavodsky Market in Nizhny Novgorod: Prices and ProductsNN.RU visited the covered market in Avtozavodsky district to examine the goods for sale and assess whether prices offer value for local shoppers.
Benefit at the Start: Developer Opens Sales in Urban VillasBenefit at the Start: Developer Opens Sales in Urban Villas
Benefit at the Start: Developer Opens Sales in Urban VillasThe developer Midgard is launching sales for intimate urban villas that overlook a rain garden in the Tyumen Sloboda district.
Accident at Kurgan CHPP-1 cuts water supply to part of cityAccident at Kurgan CHPP-1 cuts water supply to part of city
Accident at Kurgan CHPP-1 cuts water supply to part of citySome residents also experienced cooling radiators during the incident.
School Assault and Temernik Market Closure in Rostov RegionSchool Assault and Temernik Market Closure in Rostov Region
School Assault and Temernik Market Closure in Rostov RegionA school beating and the shutdown of a large market were among key incidents reported in Russia's Rostov region on January 28.
Tesla to Discontinue Model S and X for Robot ProductionTesla to Discontinue Model S and X for Robot Production
Tesla to Discontinue Model S and X for Robot ProductionElon Musk announced the discontinuation of Model S and Model X electric cars. The California plant will be repurposed for manufacturing humanoid Optimus robots.
Girl assaulted in Rostov school, Temernik market closedGirl assaulted in Rostov school, Temernik market closed
Girl assaulted in Rostov school, Temernik market closedOn January 28, a criminal case was initiated after a student beat a classmate in a Rostov school, and bailiffs temporarily shut down the Temernik market citing illegal activities.