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Former Perm Infectious Hospital Site Now a Wasteland with Old ArchFormer Perm Infectious Hospital Site Now a Wasteland with Old Arch
Former Perm Infectious Hospital Site Now a Wasteland with Old ArchIn Perm, the site of the former infectious disease hospital is being cleared to make way for Alexander Garden square, with only a historic brick building and an arch still standing.
Ex-head of Zabavtodor Ryzhkova dismissed due to loss of trustEx-head of Zabavtodor Ryzhkova dismissed due to loss of trust
Ex-head of Zabavtodor Ryzhkova dismissed due to loss of trustFormer head of Zabavtodor Elena Ryzhkova has been dismissed for loss of trust, and a criminal case on fraud and abuse of authority has been opened.
Prosecutors Win Back Cape Andreyeva from Company Linked to LawmakerProsecutors Win Back Cape Andreyeva from Company Linked to Lawmaker
Prosecutors Win Back Cape Andreyeva from Company Linked to LawmakerA court has invalidated a deal that transferred land at Cape Andreyeva to a company linked to a regional legislator. The company had planned to build a water sports center on the site.
The Dalnegorsk UFO crash: a 40-year-old Russian mysteryThe Dalnegorsk UFO crash: a 40-year-old Russian mystery
The Dalnegorsk UFO crash: a 40-year-old Russian mysteryForty years after a glowing red sphere silently crashed onto a hill in the Russian Far East, the bizarre incident on 'Height 611' near Dalnegorsk continues to spark global debate with its melted stumps and unexplained metal threads.
Student Blocks and Bird Courtyard: A Weekday Behind Ufa's Slavy BoulevardStudent Blocks and Bird Courtyard: A Weekday Behind Ufa's Slavy Boulevard
Student Blocks and Bird Courtyard: A Weekday Behind Ufa's Slavy BoulevardA walk through the residential blocks behind Slavy Boulevard in Ufa reveals the spirit of the Soviet era, even on a freezing weekday.
Dispute Over Cube Slide Damage in Chita's MZhK ParkDispute Over Cube Slide Damage in Chita's MZhK Park
Dispute Over Cube Slide Damage in Chita's MZhK ParkA resident reported children broke panels on a cube slide by cramming inside. The city promised an inspection, but a contractor later claimed there was no damage.
Novosibirsk to calculate needed cleaning equipment purchases if budget limits allocatedNovosibirsk to calculate needed cleaning equipment purchases if budget limits allocated
Novosibirsk to calculate needed cleaning equipment purchases if budget limits allocatedNovosibirsk city authorities will determine how much additional cleaning equipment to purchase, but only if the regional budget allocates funds. The city currently has about 800 units of cleaning equipment.
Cape Kungasny development: 15-story hotel, embankment by 2030Cape Kungasny development: 15-story hotel, embankment by 2030
Cape Kungasny development: 15-story hotel, embankment by 2030Authorities in Vladivostok have revealed visualizations for a planned 15-story hotel and embankment on Cape Kungasny, with construction aimed for completion by 2030.
Officials Clash Over Burials of Unidentified Dead in NovosibirskOfficials Clash Over Burials of Unidentified Dead in Novosibirsk
Officials Clash Over Burials of Unidentified Dead in NovosibirskDozens of people whose identities cannot be established are buried in the city every year, leading to a dispute over who should fund the burials.
Gift Ideas for Fitness Enthusiasts Who Prefer Training Over RelaxingGift Ideas for Fitness Enthusiasts Who Prefer Training Over Relaxing
Gift Ideas for Fitness Enthusiasts Who Prefer Training Over RelaxingSporty style is confidently winning the February-March gift marathon, as more people embrace active lifestyles.
Irkutsk Collector Opens Vintage Shop with Soviet-Era FindsIrkutsk Collector Opens Vintage Shop with Soviet-Era Finds
Irkutsk Collector Opens Vintage Shop with Soviet-Era FindsWe explored the inventory of a new vintage dishware shop and the story of its owner, collector Alexander Agafonov.
Russky Island waterpark site deserted, excavator and workers idleRussky Island waterpark site deserted, excavator and workers idle
Russky Island waterpark site deserted, excavator and workers idleThe construction of the Aquaparadise waterpark on Russky Island has stalled, with minimal activity suggesting it could take decades to complete.
Frozen pipes seal off Chita apartment entranceFrozen pipes seal off Chita apartment entrance
Frozen pipes seal off Chita apartment entranceResidents of a building on Novobulvarnaya Street in Chita are unable to leave their entrance due to ice from leaking pipes, with city authorities considering insulation measures.
Volunteer Cleans Yakutsk for Free for 23 YearsVolunteer Cleans Yakutsk for Free for 23 Years
Volunteer Cleans Yakutsk for Free for 23 YearsAnton Vasilyev has been cleaning the streets of Yakutsk without payment for over two decades, supporting himself through odd jobs while running charitable projects.
Baltiets-2 train undergoes first testing in St. Petersburg metroBaltiets-2 train undergoes first testing in St. Petersburg metro
Baltiets-2 train undergoes first testing in St. Petersburg metroThe blue train 'Baltiets-2' was spotted on the Moskovsko-Petrogradskaya line on the evening of January 28. This is the first new train for this metro line.
St. Petersburg removes main New Year tree decorations as cutting plannedSt. Petersburg removes main New Year tree decorations as cutting planned
St. Petersburg removes main New Year tree decorations as cutting plannedOn Palace Square in St. Petersburg, decorations have been removed from the New Year tree. The tree's cutting and removal are scheduled for the coming days.
Moscow Hit by Snowstorm, Causing Traffic Chaos and Poor VisibilityMoscow Hit by Snowstorm, Causing Traffic Chaos and Poor Visibility
Moscow Hit by Snowstorm, Causing Traffic Chaos and Poor VisibilityOn January 28, Moscow was struck by heavy snowfall that resulted in severe traffic congestion rated at ten on the scale.
Volgograd Woman Wins Million After Rescuing Lottery TicketVolgograd Woman Wins Million After Rescuing Lottery Ticket
Volgograd Woman Wins Million After Rescuing Lottery TicketA Volgograd woman won one million rubles (approximately $10,000 at current rates) after her husband accidentally discarded the winning lottery ticket while cleaning.
Warning Sirens to Sound in Mineralovodsky District This FridayWarning Sirens to Sound in Mineralovodsky District This Friday
Warning Sirens to Sound in Mineralovodsky District This FridayResidents of Mineralovodsky District will hear warning sirens on Friday, January 30, as authorities conduct a scheduled test of the municipal emergency alert system.
Giant Hernia Operated on at Dzhanelidze InstituteGiant Hernia Operated on at Dzhanelidze Institute
Giant Hernia Operated on at Dzhanelidze InstituteSurgeons at the Dzhanelidze Emergency Care Research Institute successfully operated on a 64-year-old St. Petersburg resident with a massive inguinal-scrotal hernia that had developed over eleven years.
Volgograd's top news: burial refusal, explosion hearing, major fireVolgograd's top news: burial refusal, explosion hearing, major fire
Volgograd's top news: burial refusal, explosion hearing, major fireHere are the key events from Volgograd Oblast on January 28, covering a father's refusal to bury his son, court hearings, and a major fire.
Volgograd Sees Funeral Refusal, Market Fire, and Pump Station TrialVolgograd Sees Funeral Refusal, Market Fire, and Pump Station Trial
Volgograd Sees Funeral Refusal, Market Fire, and Pump Station TrialA roundup of key incidents in Volgograd on January 28 includes a funeral refusal, a market fire, and a court trial over a fatal explosion.
Volgograd woman retrieves lottery ticket from bin, wins millionVolgograd woman retrieves lottery ticket from bin, wins million
Volgograd woman retrieves lottery ticket from bin, wins millionA woman from Russia's Volgograd region fished a lottery ticket out of a garbage bin to discover it was worth a million rubles ($13,000 at current rates). Her husband had thrown it away, unaware of its value.
Flooded Parking at Elite Novosibirsk Complex: January 28 DigestFlooded Parking at Elite Novosibirsk Complex: January 28 Digest
Flooded Parking at Elite Novosibirsk Complex: January 28 DigestFive events that caught the interest of NGS readers
13th Dobry Rock Festival Season Begins in St. Petersburg13th Dobry Rock Festival Season Begins in St. Petersburg
13th Dobry Rock Festival Season Begins in St. PetersburgOn January 29, in St. Petersburg, the thirteenth season of the charity festival 'Dobry Rock' begins. Proceeds from the concerts will be directed towards the rehabilitation of children with disabilities through hippotherapy.