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Volgograd inheritance trial postponed after judge resignsVolgograd inheritance trial postponed after judge resigns
Volgograd inheritance trial postponed after judge resignsIn Volgograd, the high-profile case involving a suicide's multi-million inheritance has been transferred to a new judge after the previous judge resigned.
21 Stavropol settlements face power cuts on January 2821 Stavropol settlements face power cuts on January 28
21 Stavropol settlements face power cuts on January 28On Wednesday, January 28, some residents of Stavropol Krai will experience temporary power outages due to scheduled grid maintenance. The energy supplier Stavropolenergosbyt has released a list of affected addresses.
Murmansk Region Lifts Emergency After Grid AccidentMurmansk Region Lifts Emergency After Grid Accident
Murmansk Region Lifts Emergency After Grid AccidentWork continues on installing main supports.
Tolyatti Rescue Service: 20,000 Saved Over 26 YearsTolyatti Rescue Service: 20,000 Saved Over 26 Years
Tolyatti Rescue Service: 20,000 Saved Over 26 YearsThe Tolyatti Rescue Service marks 26 years of operation, having responded to over 73,000 calls and aided nearly 20,000 people during that time.
Drones to Fly Over Nevinnomyssk TodayDrones to Fly Over Nevinnomyssk Today
Drones to Fly Over Nevinnomyssk TodayResidents of Nevinnomyssk have been alerted to planned military exercises by the Russian Defense Ministry on January 28-29, which may include drone flights over the city.
Volgograd Father Refuses to Bury Son Over Death Cause DisputeVolgograd Father Refuses to Bury Son Over Death Cause Dispute
Volgograd Father Refuses to Bury Son Over Death Cause DisputeA father in Volgograd has kept his son's body in a morgue for over a year, refusing burial until he learns the true cause of death, which authorities attribute to illness rather than combat.
POBEDA Retail Chain Launches Mobile AppPOBEDA Retail Chain Launches Mobile App
POBEDA Retail Chain Launches Mobile AppNow you can easily plan purchases and track promotions right from your smartphone.
Expensive lesson: Kurgan resident pays 130,000 for smartphone dummyExpensive lesson: Kurgan resident pays 130,000 for smartphone dummy
Expensive lesson: Kurgan resident pays 130,000 for smartphone dummyA woman from Kurgan ordered an expensive phone on a marketplace but received only a dummy. Police are now investigating the fraud.
Perm Family Trains Mischievous Corgi Using Smart CameraPerm Family Trains Mischievous Corgi Using Smart Camera
Perm Family Trains Mischievous Corgi Using Smart CameraA smart home camera is helping a family in Perm, Russia, to train their energetic Corgi dog while they are away at work.
Pobeda Trading Network Launches Mobile ApplicationPobeda Trading Network Launches Mobile Application
Pobeda Trading Network Launches Mobile ApplicationThe Pobeda trading network has launched a mobile app that makes it easy to plan purchases and track promotions directly from a smartphone.
Moscow Snowfall: 20% of Monthly Norm in Two DaysMoscow Snowfall: 20% of Monthly Norm in Two Days
Moscow Snowfall: 20% of Monthly Norm in Two DaysMoscow experiences heavy snowfall for a second day, with 20% of the monthly precipitation norm already fallen.
Ukrainian Drone Shot Down Over Volgograd RegionUkrainian Drone Shot Down Over Volgograd Region
Ukrainian Drone Shot Down Over Volgograd RegionRussian air defense systems destroyed 75 Ukrainian drones overnight. One of them was intercepted over the Volgograd region.
Ex-Gasification Official Neverov on Trial in Chita for Fraud, Money LaunderingEx-Gasification Official Neverov on Trial in Chita for Fraud, Money Laundering
Ex-Gasification Official Neverov on Trial in Chita for Fraud, Money LaunderingThe trial of former gasification official Stanislav Neverov, accused of embezzling and laundering 1.4 billion rubles, begins in Chita. This case spawned several other fraud investigations.
Residents Still Sue Two Years After Rostov Building CollapseResidents Still Sue Two Years After Rostov Building Collapse
Residents Still Sue Two Years After Rostov Building CollapseTwo years after a wall collapsed at a residential building on Narimanova Street in Rostov, dozens of residents continue to battle in court for fair compensation for their lost homes.
Ministry of Defense Reports Drone Downed Over Volgograd RegionMinistry of Defense Reports Drone Downed Over Volgograd Region
Ministry of Defense Reports Drone Downed Over Volgograd RegionRussian air defense systems destroyed 75 Ukrainian unmanned aerial vehicles overnight, with one intercepted over the Volgograd region.
Should casinos open in Kuzbass? Poll asksShould casinos open in Kuzbass? Poll asks
Should casinos open in Kuzbass? Poll asksCan the Kuzbass resort of Shcheregesh become Russia's Las Vegas? A poll explores public opinion on legalizing gambling to boost tourism revenue.
Irkutsk may ban cars, keep tiles on Uritskogo StreetIrkutsk may ban cars, keep tiles on Uritskogo Street
Irkutsk may ban cars, keep tiles on Uritskogo StreetIrkutsk city officials are reconsidering plans to asphalt Uritskogo pedestrian street and may instead close it to all vehicles to preserve the tile surface, as shared in recent hearings.
Residents of blast-damaged house on Batova Street protest utility billsResidents of blast-damaged house on Batova Street protest utility bills
Residents of blast-damaged house on Batova Street protest utility billsYaroslavl city authorities said utility charges for the building have been halted, and the bills may have been sent due to a system glitch.
RoboSib kicks off in two days as Siberia's main robotics festivalRoboSib kicks off in two days as Siberia's main robotics festival
RoboSib kicks off in two days as Siberia's main robotics festivalFree admission and engaging activities await visitors at the event, which runs for two days.
Theme Park and Cable Car: Major Projects Needing Billions in Nizhny Novgorod RegionTheme Park and Cable Car: Major Projects Needing Billions in Nizhny Novgorod Region
Theme Park and Cable Car: Major Projects Needing Billions in Nizhny Novgorod RegionDozens of projects in the Nizhny Novgorod region are seeking investors, ranging from hotel construction to industrial ventures. We examined the most unusual proposals on the regional investment portal.
Yakutsk to pay resident $7,400 for meltwater flooding of homeYakutsk to pay resident $7,400 for meltwater flooding of home
Yakutsk to pay resident $7,400 for meltwater flooding of homeA Yakutsk court has ordered the city to compensate a resident 665,700 rubles (about $7,400) for damage after meltwater flooded her home, damaging floors and finishes. The city's mayor's office had previously denied responsibility.
Chelyabinsk Man Discovers Eight Rat Pups in Mercedes EngineChelyabinsk Man Discovers Eight Rat Pups in Mercedes Engine
Chelyabinsk Man Discovers Eight Rat Pups in Mercedes EngineExperts explain why residents in Chelyabinsk, Russia, are increasingly facing rodent issues, including rats nesting in vehicles.
Vladivostok blogger sharply responds to St. Petersburg womanVladivostok blogger sharply responds to St. Petersburg woman
Vladivostok blogger sharply responds to St. Petersburg womanLocal blogger Alexander "SuperSasha" has issued a public response to a woman from St. Petersburg who criticized Vladivostok after a year of living there.
Major Accidents and Power Cuts Hit Rostov Region on January 27Major Accidents and Power Cuts Hit Rostov Region on January 27
Major Accidents and Power Cuts Hit Rostov Region on January 27Several major events occurred in Rostov Oblast on January 27, including serious road accidents on the M-4 highway and a large-scale power outage in the Aksaysky district.
Freezing Weather and Daylight Hours in St. PetersburgFreezing Weather and Daylight Hours in St. Petersburg
Freezing Weather and Daylight Hours in St. PetersburgSt. Petersburg is experiencing a frosty morning today with temperatures expected to drop significantly in the coming days, reaching lows of -21°C (-6°F).