Chimney Repair at Kurgan TPP-1 Stirs Heating FearsA reader asked if the dismantling of a chimney at Kurgan's TPP-1 would affect heating supply; officials confirm repairs will not delay the upcoming season.
Clean Shores, Safe Forest: Noskov on Volga IslandsSamara Mayor Ivan Noskov and Ecology Minister Artem Yefimov inspected three popular Volga islands after reports of unsanitary conditions and fire hazards.
Coins of Swedish Soldier and Ritual Burials FoundResearchers from the Institute for the History of Material Culture of the Russian Academy of Sciences studied 249 coins found during excavations of the Nyenskans fortress. Among them were two unusual sets: the contents of a soldier's wallet and ritual coins from burials.
Gasoline Smell Haunts Ufa Nights for Third DayFor the third consecutive night, residents of Ufa complain of a strange smell, now reaching the Zelenaya Roshcha district, with reports of gasoline and hydrogen sulfide odors.
Volgograd Residents Suffer Day-Long Internet OutageAccording to residents of building No. 2 on Alleya Geroev in central Volgograd, home internet was out for nearly a day yesterday. They say the disruption is recurring, yet they are still billed in full.
UFAS Orders Ural Sanatorium to Restore Water SupplyThe antimonopoly service ordered OJSC Sanatorium Ural to restore water supply and wastewater services to LLC Prophylactorium Ural-Zlak (a health resort) by August 27, 2026.
Tambov Gas Stations: 167 Operating on 21 JulyOn the morning of 21 July, fuel is sold at 167 gas stations in the Tambov Region. All three types of fuel are available at 110 of them.
Chita house with rotten pipes gets capital repairsA resident of an apartment building on Amurskaya Street, 23 in Chita waited over a year for capital repairs after pipes rotted and wiring became unsafe. After multiple complaints to authorities, the city finally included the building in the repair program for 2026–2028.
Over 200 Bikers to Arrive in Vologda RegionThe Vologda Region will host an All-Russian motorcycle rally dedicated to the Day of the Baptism of Rus, with more than 200 bikers taking part.
Hooliganism with Weapon Verdict UpheldThe court upheld a fine of 250,000 rubles (approximately $2,800) for a Veliky Novgorod resident found guilty of hooliganism with a traumatic pistol.
Krasnodar's top EGE schools: list publishedKrasnodar city officials have released the list of schools whose graduates achieved the most perfect EGE scores in 2026, with 171 top results overall.
Udmurtia Approves Fraud Charges for 400M RublesThe Deputy Prosecutor of the Udmurt Republic approved an indictment in a fraud case. Over 240 people became victims, and the damage exceeded 400 million rubles (approximately $4.4 million at current rates).
Chelyabinsk Region – Big Family Festival in ChebarkulA large-scale festival titled 'Chelyabinsk Region – Big Family' was held in Chebarkul, uniting expert consultations, creative performances, and a variety of family activities.
Fishing Safety: How to Avoid TragedyYesterday, a man drowned while fishing in a pond in the city of Belaya Kholunitsa (Kirov Oblast, Russia). His body was recovered, and an investigation has been launched. To prevent such tragedies, anglers should keep in mind basic safety rules.
Chelyabinsk Region submits 9 projects to competitionOn 9 August, Moscow will announce the winners of the 11th All-Russian competition for comfortable urban environment projects. Chelyabinsk Region has submitted 9 applications from small towns and key rural settlements.
