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Yekaterinburg residents outraged by call to cancel New Year's office partiesYekaterinburg residents outraged by call to cancel New Year's office parties
Yekaterinburg residents outraged by call to cancel New Year's office partiesA leader of an Orthodox movement has sparked outrage by calling for the cancellation of New Year's office parties, describing them as a 'hotbed of depravity'.
Mom, Entrepreneur, Dreamer: How a Volgograd Resident Built One of the Most Dynamic BusinessesMom, Entrepreneur, Dreamer: How a Volgograd Resident Built One of the Most Dynamic Businesses
Mom, Entrepreneur, Dreamer: How a Volgograd Resident Built One of the Most Dynamic BusinessesAfter losing her job during the pandemic, Volgograd entrepreneur Nadia Tarasenko built a network of 14 order pickup points, balancing motherhood with business success.
Funeral near Volgograd for rigger killed in UkraineFuneral near Volgograd for rigger killed in Ukraine
Funeral near Volgograd for rigger killed in UkraineDenis Rossokhatsky, a farmer from the Volgograd region, evacuated wounded soldiers in Ukraine before his death.
Released Trash Blogger Vows to Swap Volgograd for AmericaReleased Trash Blogger Vows to Swap Volgograd for America
Released Trash Blogger Vows to Swap Volgograd for AmericaPavel Prokudin, convicted for insulting participants of the special military operation and the feelings of believers, was released and immediately started a live stream.
Five-year-old boy dies in Voronezh despite 150 million ruble fundraiserFive-year-old boy dies in Voronezh despite 150 million ruble fundraiser
Five-year-old boy dies in Voronezh despite 150 million ruble fundraiserArseniy Likhachev, a boy from Voronezh, died at age five despite a massive fundraising campaign that collected 150 million rubles (approximately $1.5 million at current rates) for his treatment.
Murmansk resident creates magical dolls that travel across RussiaMurmansk resident creates magical dolls that travel across Russia
Murmansk resident creates magical dolls that travel across RussiaMarina Kazak made her first doll from an old T-shirt.
"I Was in a Fairy Tale": 67-Year-Old BTS Fan from Perm Makes Dream Trip to South Korea"I Was in a Fairy Tale": 67-Year-Old BTS Fan from Perm Makes Dream Trip to South Korea
"I Was in a Fairy Tale": 67-Year-Old BTS Fan from Perm Makes Dream Trip to South KoreaIrina Chirkova from Perm, Russia, has fulfilled her long-held dream of visiting South Korea after finding solace and inspiration in the music of the K-pop group BTS. She shared the details of her two-week journey with our publication.
Secrets of Siberia's only glass Christmas ornament factorySecrets of Siberia's only glass Christmas ornament factory
Secrets of Siberia's only glass Christmas ornament factoryIn Krasnoyarsk, the Biryusinka factory, the only one east of the Urals making glass Christmas ornaments, has a hit this year: a caviar sandwich ornament.
Wig Video Fame Earns Yekaterinburg Man Versace Bag from KirkorovWig Video Fame Earns Yekaterinburg Man Versace Bag from Kirkorov
Wig Video Fame Earns Yekaterinburg Man Versace Bag from KirkorovMax Nikolayev from Yekaterinburg gained viral fame through social media and relocated to Moscow.
The Story of Furious Nikos, Greek Communist Buried in TyumenThe Story of Furious Nikos, Greek Communist Buried in Tyumen
The Story of Furious Nikos, Greek Communist Buried in TyumenNikos Zachariadis, known as Furious Nikos, was a Greek communist leader who survived Dachau, led his party, and was eventually exiled to Siberia, where he died and was buried in Tyumen.
Epitaphs at Ufa's Southern Cemetery: Last Words to Loved OnesEpitaphs at Ufa's Southern Cemetery: Last Words to Loved Ones
Epitaphs at Ufa's Southern Cemetery: Last Words to Loved OnesOn a cold November day, UFA1.RU collected photographs of epitaphs from Ufa's Southern Cemetery that particularly moved them, reminding us to hug our loved ones more often.
'It pulled me through': Tyumen man openly shares life with HIV'It pulled me through': Tyumen man openly shares life with HIV
'It pulled me through': Tyumen man openly shares life with HIVA 26-year-old man named Dmitry is featured in a documentary for World AIDS Day. He speaks about learning his status three years ago and how openness helped him cope.
'Where Are the 6 Million?': Blogger Ulyanov Sent to Pre-Trial Detention'Where Are the 6 Million?': Blogger Ulyanov Sent to Pre-Trial Detention
'Where Are the 6 Million?': Blogger Ulyanov Sent to Pre-Trial DetentionAlexey Ulyanov admitted taking money for publications and paying taxes, but insists he never extorted funds.
Yekaterinburg Twin Models Share Their Life StoryYekaterinburg Twin Models Share Their Life Story
Yekaterinburg Twin Models Share Their Life StoryVera and Ksenia Zyanters, 23-year-old twin sisters from Yekaterinburg, have gained fame as models and influencers by leveraging their identical looks.
How Barnaul's Only Toy Factory Turns Home Ideas into ToysHow Barnaul's Only Toy Factory Turns Home Ideas into Toys
How Barnaul's Only Toy Factory Turns Home Ideas into ToysBarnaul's only wooden toy factory produces over 1,600 different items for children, from cubes to busy boards, serving kindergartens across Russia.
Missing 17-Year-Old Found in Tomsk After Two-Month SearchMissing 17-Year-Old Found in Tomsk After Two-Month Search
Missing 17-Year-Old Found in Tomsk After Two-Month SearchVolunteers from the search and rescue organization LizaAlert have found 17-year-old Danil B. alive. He was reported missing in the Siberian city in early October.
Roof-Top Fireworks: Life in Chelyabinsk's Century-Old HutsRoof-Top Fireworks: Life in Chelyabinsk's Century-Old Huts
Roof-Top Fireworks: Life in Chelyabinsk's Century-Old HutsResidents in central Chelyabinsk still live in wooden huts with stove heating and water from pumps, decades after fires destroyed most of the neighborhood.
Oldest Russian Woman Klavdiya Gadyuchkina Dies at 116Oldest Russian Woman Klavdiya Gadyuchkina Dies at 116
Oldest Russian Woman Klavdiya Gadyuchkina Dies at 116Klavdiya Gadyuchkina, recognized as Russia's oldest person, has died in Yaroslavl at the age of 116 on November 29.
Rostov Hippodrome's Final Day Before ClosureRostov Hippodrome's Final Day Before Closure
Rostov Hippodrome's Final Day Before ClosureOn 28 November, Rostov Hippodrome operated for the last time, with dozens of employees dismissed and horse owners evicted as the private owner plans to build apartments on the site.
Attempt to Take Loan on Missing SVO Soldier Labeled DeserterAttempt to Take Loan on Missing SVO Soldier Labeled Deserter
Attempt to Take Loan on Missing SVO Soldier Labeled DeserterThe wife of a soldier missing in the special military operation, who was declared a deserter, accidentally discovered that someone attempted to take out loans using his bank card.
Volgograd Foreign Students Unpaid for Fitness Center CleaningVolgograd Foreign Students Unpaid for Fitness Center Cleaning
Volgograd Foreign Students Unpaid for Fitness Center CleaningCleaners in Volgograd, including foreign students, claim they are being pressured to keep quiet about unpaid salaries, with debts exceeding 600,000 rubles (approximately $6,000 at current rates).
Readers Report Pushy Sellers Offering Goods in ArkhangelskReaders Report Pushy Sellers Offering Goods in Arkhangelsk
Readers Report Pushy Sellers Offering Goods in ArkhangelskResidents of Arkhangelsk have reported encounters with aggressive sellers who approach them in vehicles, offering various items from caviar to household goods.
Journalist's photo stolen for dating profiles: how to fight backJournalist's photo stolen for dating profiles: how to fight back
Journalist's photo stolen for dating profiles: how to fight backA journalist discovered his photo was used without permission on a dating app by a stranger. He shares his story and consults experts on legal ways to address such identity theft.
Yaroslavl supercentenarian hospitalized at 116Yaroslavl supercentenarian hospitalized at 116
Yaroslavl supercentenarian hospitalized at 116Klavdia Gadyuchkina, a 116-year-old supercentenarian from Yaroslavl, has been hospitalized with an undiagnosed illness, according to her granddaughter.
Senior saleswoman raps to nationwide fame in RussiaSenior saleswoman raps to nationwide fame in Russia
Senior saleswoman raps to nationwide fame in RussiaLyudmila Krasnoperova, a 67-year-old market vendor from Yekaterinburg, has become a social media sensation by posting daily rap videos that attract thousands of followers.