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Road near Rostov snowed in, officials tackle summer cafes on January 27Road near Rostov snowed in, officials tackle summer cafes on January 27
Road near Rostov snowed in, officials tackle summer cafes on January 27On January 27, a mass accident on the M-4 Don highway in Rostov Region caused traffic chaos, while thousands in Aksaysky District lost power. Here are other key events from that day.
Hundreds sign petition to keep Samovarov bathhouse from municipal takeover in ChitaHundreds sign petition to keep Samovarov bathhouse from municipal takeover in Chita
Hundreds sign petition to keep Samovarov bathhouse from municipal takeover in ChitaSeveral hundred residents of Chita have signed a petition urging city and regional authorities to renew the lease for the Samovarov bathhouse, which has been privately operated for eight years.
Digitalization and Prices: Key Topics at Siberian Construction WeekDigitalization and Prices: Key Topics at Siberian Construction Week
Digitalization and Prices: Key Topics at Siberian Construction WeekThe premier industry event for Siberia and the Far East is set for February 10-13 in Novosibirsk.
Power Outages Scheduled in Voronezh Region on January 28Power Outages Scheduled in Voronezh Region on January 28
Power Outages Scheduled in Voronezh Region on January 28Residents in several districts of Voronezh Region will face temporary power supply interruptions on Wednesday, January 27, due to planned repair work.
'Why torment so many people for nothing?' The struggle for yard improvement funds in Chelyabinsk'Why torment so many people for nothing?' The struggle for yard improvement funds in Chelyabinsk
'Why torment so many people for nothing?' The struggle for yard improvement funds in ChelyabinskResidents of 'unlucky' courtyards have serious questions about a participatory budgeting program after their winning projects were denied funding. The complex selection criteria left many confused and empty-handed.
Heating Failure Forces Chita School to Remote LearningHeating Failure Forces Chita School to Remote Learning
Heating Failure Forces Chita School to Remote LearningSchool No. 49 in Chita has moved all students to remote learning because of heating problems, with TGC-14 blamed for the failure.
Primorye Prison Convoy Guards: A Day Inside the TransportPrimorye Prison Convoy Guards: A Day Inside the Transport
Primorye Prison Convoy Guards: A Day Inside the TransportA journalist spent a day with convoy guards from the Primorye branch of Russia's Federal Penitentiary Service, observing their routines and inspecting prisoner transport vehicles.
Spammers use 'Useful Call' label to bypass call screeningSpammers use 'Useful Call' label to bypass call screening
Spammers use 'Useful Call' label to bypass call screeningSpammers have come up with a new way to prevent people from hanging up on unknown numbers, journalists from NGS24.RU have noted and mobile operators confirmed. They are using the 'Useful Call' label, which is meant for trusted calls, to disguise spam calls.
Behind the European-Style Facades of Kuznetsovsky Zaton in UfaBehind the European-Style Facades of Kuznetsovsky Zaton in Ufa
Behind the European-Style Facades of Kuznetsovsky Zaton in UfaYou've probably seen these houses when passing through Kuznetsovsky Zaton. UFA1.RU explores the mixed part of this Ufa district and its housing prices.
Court suspends 'Fregat' business center over fire safety violations in VladivostokCourt suspends 'Fregat' business center over fire safety violations in Vladivostok
Court suspends 'Fregat' business center over fire safety violations in VladivostokA Vladivostok court has ordered the suspension of the 'Fregat' business center due to numerous fire safety violations uncovered during an inspection, with the center linked to Alexander Yasin, a figure associated with criminal cases.
Chita Unveils Winning City Day Logo for 2026Chita Unveils Winning City Day Logo for 2026
Chita Unveils Winning City Day Logo for 2026The winning logo, created by Irina Vlasova, marks the 175th anniversary of Chita becoming a city.
Lift Workers Celebrate Professional Holiday with Safety FocusLift Workers Celebrate Professional Holiday with Safety Focus
Lift Workers Celebrate Professional Holiday with Safety FocusStroyLiftService, based in Chita, provides safe lift installations and maintenance for businesses and public institutions across Zabaykalsky Krai.
No Complaints Received on Controversial Cube Slide, Chita Officials SayNo Complaints Received on Controversial Cube Slide, Chita Officials Say
No Complaints Received on Controversial Cube Slide, Chita Officials SayCity authorities in Chita report they have received no formal complaints about the cube slide in the renovated MZhK park, which has not yet been transferred to the municipal treasury.
Krasnoyarsk residents left in the cold struggle with massive heating billsKrasnoyarsk residents left in the cold struggle with massive heating bills
Krasnoyarsk residents left in the cold struggle with massive heating billsAfter two weeks of frigid temperatures dipping to -40°C (-40°F), Krasnoyarsk residents are grappling with exorbitant heating costs and a bureaucratic runaround to address their complaints.
Blogger responds to criticism after Vladivostok videosBlogger responds to criticism after Vladivostok videos
Blogger responds to criticism after Vladivostok videosA blogger from St. Petersburg who moved to Vladivostok has publicly addressed the criticism she received after posting videos about life in the Far Eastern city, stating that her opinion remains unchanged.
Bogomolov Comments on MHAT School-Studio Graduates' LetterBogomolov Comments on MHAT School-Studio Graduates' Letter
Bogomolov Comments on MHAT School-Studio Graduates' LetterKonstantin Bogomolov, in an interview with Izvestia, for the first time spoke out about the collective appeal from graduates calling for the cancellation of his appointment as acting rector.
Blockade bread distributed in Yekaterinburg to commemorate Leningrad siegeBlockade bread distributed in Yekaterinburg to commemorate Leningrad siege
Blockade bread distributed in Yekaterinburg to commemorate Leningrad siegeEvents marking the 82nd anniversary of the Leningrad Siege's end took place in Yekaterinburg. Participants received symbolic 125-gram portions of bread, representing the daily ration during the blockade.
Yekaterinburg residents taste tiny daily ration of siege breadYekaterinburg residents taste tiny daily ration of siege bread
Yekaterinburg residents taste tiny daily ration of siege breadCommemorative events in Yekaterinburg marked the 82nd anniversary of the lifting of the Siege of Leningrad, where people sampled the meager bread ration that sustained residents.
Moscow's 'Great Dune' Snow Mound, an Internet Meme, Returns After StormMoscow's 'Great Dune' Snow Mound, an Internet Meme, Returns After Storm
Moscow's 'Great Dune' Snow Mound, an Internet Meme, Returns After StormAfter a heavy snowfall, utility workers have 'resurrected' the 'Great Dune,' a legendary social media snow pile on Miusskaya Square that amuses Muscovites with its sudden appearance.
Government orders Lenfilm transfer to St. Petersburg by May
Government orders Lenfilm transfer to St. Petersburg by MayPrime Minister Mikhail Mishustin has signed an order to transfer the Lenfilm film studio to city ownership within four months.
St. Petersburg marks blockade anniversary with fireworks over NevaSt. Petersburg marks blockade anniversary with fireworks over Neva
St. Petersburg marks blockade anniversary with fireworks over NevaA festive salute echoed over St. Petersburg on January 27, commemorating the 82nd anniversary of Leningrad's liberation from the Nazi blockade.
Security Forces Reply to Blogger Detained at Koltsovo with DaughterSecurity Forces Reply to Blogger Detained at Koltsovo with Daughter
Security Forces Reply to Blogger Detained at Koltsovo with DaughterAleksandra Kotskaya, a blogger, claimed she was barred from entering Russia with her young daughter at Koltsovo airport, but security forces have denied any wrongdoing.
Affordable Housing Construction Drops in Novosibirsk: January 27 DigestAffordable Housing Construction Drops in Novosibirsk: January 27 Digest
Affordable Housing Construction Drops in Novosibirsk: January 27 DigestFive events that caught the attention of NGS readers on January 27, covering housing, weather, and more.