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Volgograd residents complain about unbearable heatVolgograd residents complain about unbearable heat
Volgograd residents complain about unbearable heatIn Volgograd, passengers on trolleybus No. 15a report that the AC is not working and open windows fail against suffocating heat.
Reconstruction of Triumphal Arch Postponed to 2027Reconstruction of Triumphal Arch Postponed to 2027
Reconstruction of Triumphal Arch Postponed to 2027The reconstruction of the Triumphal Arch in Nizhny Novgorod will be completed no earlier than 2027. Over 300 million rubles (approximately $3.3 million at current rates) have been allocated for this purpose.
Fallen Fighters Square Parade Ground Deadline MissedFallen Fighters Square Parade Ground Deadline Missed
Fallen Fighters Square Parade Ground Deadline MissedAll major works to convert Volgograd's Square of Fallen Fighters into a parade ground were due by July 15, but deadlines have been missed.
Omsk Moves Flora Exhibition from Square in 2026Omsk Moves Flora Exhibition from Square in 2026
Omsk Moves Flora Exhibition from Square in 2026Omsk's annual 'Flora' flower exhibition will move from Exhibition Square to the Genze Dendrological Garden in 2026, due to embankment renovation.
Volgograd residents complain about unbearable heat in trolleybusesVolgograd residents complain about unbearable heat in trolleybuses
Volgograd residents complain about unbearable heat in trolleybusesPassengers in Volgograd complain that trolleybus No. 15a has no working air conditioning, and open windows fail to cool the interior on a day that feels like 40°C (104°F).
Udmurtia Doctors Diagnose 454 Cancer Cases in 2026Udmurtia Doctors Diagnose 454 Cancer Cases in 2026
Udmurtia Doctors Diagnose 454 Cancer Cases in 2026In the first half of 2026, more than 450 malignant neoplasms were diagnosed in Udmurtia through check-ups, most at early stages.
Police Suppress Over 30 Motorcyclist ViolationsPolice Suppress Over 30 Motorcyclist Violations
Police Suppress Over 30 Motorcyclist ViolationsA preventive campaign «Motorcyclist» has launched in Chelyabinsk Oblast. On the first day, over 30 violations were detected, including one intoxicated driver and three minors.
Triumphal Arch Reconstruction Delayed Until 2027Triumphal Arch Reconstruction Delayed Until 2027
Triumphal Arch Reconstruction Delayed Until 2027The reconstruction of the Triumphal Arch on Sovetskaya Street in Nizhny Novgorod has been postponed to 2027, with over 300 million rubles (about $3 million at current rates) allocated for the project.
St. Petersburg residents see gasoline shortages easeSt. Petersburg residents see gasoline shortages ease
St. Petersburg residents see gasoline shortages easeAfter weeks of queues and fuel limits, motorists in St. Petersburg report that gas stations are returning to normal.
St. Petersburg Gasoline Crisis Begins to EaseSt. Petersburg Gasoline Crisis Begins to Ease
St. Petersburg Gasoline Crisis Begins to EaseAfter weeks of restrictions and queues, the fuel situation in St. Petersburg is improving, with residents reporting no lines and canceled prepayments.
Unable to walk: homeless pair stranded on streetUnable to walk: homeless pair stranded on street
Unable to walk: homeless pair stranded on streetA homeless man and woman unable to walk remain on the street in Oktyabrsky district, Krasnoyarsk, as social protection authorities have not intervened.
Overpass near Vogresovsky Bridge may collapseOverpass near Vogresovsky Bridge may collapse
Overpass near Vogresovsky Bridge may collapseThe Leninsky District in Voronezh has been designated as a potential emergency zone after erosion exposed piles at an overpass.
Severodvinsk couple marries in Slavic styleSeverodvinsk couple marries in Slavic style
Severodvinsk couple marries in Slavic styleRoman and Kseniya Tyuleneva of Severodvinsk shared vivid photographs of their Slavic-style wedding celebration featuring embroidered costumes and wooden utensils.
Antibiotic in Sinyavinskaya Eggs: Farm Denies
Antibiotic in Sinyavinskaya Eggs: Farm DeniesAn antibiotic was found in two batches of eggs during food monitoring. Rosselkhoznadzor has launched an unscheduled inspection.
Chimney Repair at Kurgan TPP-1 Stirs Heating FearsChimney Repair at Kurgan TPP-1 Stirs Heating Fears
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.
Antibiotic Found in Sinyavinskaya Eggs, Farm Denies
Antibiotic Found in Sinyavinskaya Eggs, Farm DeniesAntibiotic content was detected in two batches of eggs from the Sinyavinskaya poultry farm. An unscheduled inspection began on July 20.
Volgograd Residents Complain of Internet OutageVolgograd Residents Complain of Internet Outage
Volgograd Residents Complain of Internet OutageResidents of building No. 2 on Alleya Geroyev in Volgograd reported that the internet was out for nearly a full day.
Swedish Soldier's Coins and Ritual Burials Found in St. PetersburgSwedish Soldier's Coins and Ritual Burials Found in St. Petersburg
Swedish Soldier's Coins and Ritual Burials Found in St. PetersburgArchaeologists have examined 249 coins found in the Nyenskans fortress. Among them are a soldier's purse and ritual burials with the tradition of the 'obol of the dead'.
Clean Shores, Safe Forest: Noskov on Volga IslandsClean Shores, Safe Forest: Noskov on Volga Islands
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 FoundCoins of Swedish Soldier and Ritual Burials Found
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 DayGasoline Smell Haunts Ufa Nights for Third Day
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 OutageVolgograd Residents Suffer Day-Long Internet Outage
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 Supply
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.
BARS-Ryazan Mobile Groups Train to Repel Drone AttacksBARS-Ryazan Mobile Groups Train to Repel Drone Attacks
BARS-Ryazan Mobile Groups Train to Repel Drone AttacksVolunteer mobile fire groups of the BARS-Ryazan detachment are training to protect Ryazan Oblast from drone attacks, including defense of regional enterprises.
Tambov Gas Stations: 167 Operating on 21 July
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.