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Contractor selected for waste collection in three Vladivostok districtsContractor selected for waste collection in three Vladivostok districts
Contractor selected for waste collection in three Vladivostok districtsContracts totaling over 320 million rubles (approximately $3.2 million at current rates) have been awarded for municipal solid waste collection in Vladivostok's Sovetsky, Pervomaisky, and Leninsky districts.
A residential pocket in Novokuznetsk's center: life in the high-rises near the 'hangars'A residential pocket in Novokuznetsk's center: life in the high-rises near the 'hangars'
A residential pocket in Novokuznetsk's center: life in the high-rises near the 'hangars'The cost per square meter of housing here reaches 150 thousand rubles (about $1,700 at current rates).
New longevity center in Primorye to offer VR psychotherapy and exoskeletonsNew longevity center in Primorye to offer VR psychotherapy and exoskeletons
New longevity center in Primorye to offer VR psychotherapy and exoskeletonsA local entrepreneur is behind the construction of a new longevity center in Primorye, which will feature advanced technologies like VR psychotherapy and robotic exoskeletons.
What will be built in Yakutsk in 2026 and the required fundingWhat will be built in Yakutsk in 2026 and the required funding
What will be built in Yakutsk in 2026 and the required fundingYakutsk's 2026 budget includes funding for new roads, social facilities, and parks, despite the city's limited annual spending of 30 billion rubles ($300 million at current rates).
Iran Protests: Rising Death Toll and U.S. Strike Threat
Iran Protests: Rising Death Toll and U.S. Strike ThreatMass protests continue in Iran, with rights groups reporting over 5,000 deaths. The country has closed airspace for small aircraft as the U.S. prepares a potential military strike.
Krasnodar Power Outages: List of Affected StreetsKrasnodar Power Outages: List of Affected Streets
Krasnodar Power Outages: List of Affected StreetsOver 70 streets in Krasnodar will be left without electricity on Monday, December 25, due to planned grid maintenance.
Chibis: No power restoration timeline as specialists pushed to limitChibis: No power restoration timeline as specialists pushed to limit
Chibis: No power restoration timeline as specialists pushed to limitGovernor Andrey Chibis reported that work to restore Rosseti power lines is proceeding under extremely difficult weather conditions, with terrain and visibility issues hampering efforts.
Severomorsk Kindergartens Open as Usual, Some Schools Remote on MondaySeveromorsk Kindergartens Open as Usual, Some Schools Remote on Monday
Severomorsk Kindergartens Open as Usual, Some Schools Remote on MondayAuthorities in the closed administrative-territorial entity have outlined the learning format, after-school care operations, and support points for residents on Monday.
Epiphany Freeze, Minister Resignation, River Pollution in UdmurtiaEpiphany Freeze, Minister Resignation, River Pollution in Udmurtia
Epiphany Freeze, Minister Resignation, River Pollution in UdmurtiaFrom January 19 to 25, Udmurtia experienced severe frosts down to -39°C (-38.2°F), the resignation of Education Minister Svetlana Bolotnikova, and a fine for polluting the Karlutka River.
Crossover crashes into Honda on Sovietskoye HighwayCrossover crashes into Honda on Sovietskoye Highway
Crossover crashes into Honda on Sovietskoye HighwayFive events that caught the attention of NGS readers on January 25.
Murmansk colleges move to distance learning amid emergencyMurmansk colleges move to distance learning amid emergency
Murmansk colleges move to distance learning amid emergencyOn January 26, several educational institutions in Murmansk are transitioning to remote learning due to a power grid failure, while the Murmansk Arctic University continues normal operations.
Yaroslavl Residents Queue for Leningrad ConcertYaroslavl Residents Queue for Leningrad Concert
Yaroslavl Residents Queue for Leningrad ConcertResidents of Yaroslavl encountered a long queue at Arena.2000 while trying to attend a concert by the band Leningrad on January 25.
Missing 12-year-old girl found in Volgograd during freezeMissing 12-year-old girl found in Volgograd during freeze
Missing 12-year-old girl found in Volgograd during freezePolice located the schoolgirl on the evening of January 25 in a residential complex next to the 'Coliseum' in the Kiovsky district.
Missing Volgograd girl found aliveMissing Volgograd girl found alive
Missing Volgograd girl found alivePolice officers found a 12-year-old schoolgirl on the evening of January 25 in a residential complex in the Kirovsky district.
Long Queue Forms at Yaroslavl Arena for Leningrad ConcertLong Queue Forms at Yaroslavl Arena for Leningrad Concert
Long Queue Forms at Yaroslavl Arena for Leningrad ConcertHundreds of people queued outside Arena.2000 in Yaroslavl on January 25 for a sold-out concert by the rock band Leningrad.
Forecaster details snowy and freezing weather for Moscow next weekForecaster details snowy and freezing weather for Moscow next week
Forecaster details snowy and freezing weather for Moscow next weekA forecaster predicts sharp weather changes in Moscow for the last week of January, with snowstorms and temperature swings.
Ural Residents Share Stories of Childhood Celebrity CrushesUral Residents Share Stories of Childhood Celebrity Crushes
Ural Residents Share Stories of Childhood Celebrity CrushesResidents of the Urals have shared stories about their unrequited crushes on famous artists, musicians, and politicians during their childhood and youth.
Rostelecom Deploys Extra Crews to Murmansk and SeveromorskRostelecom Deploys Extra Crews to Murmansk and Severomorsk
Rostelecom Deploys Extra Crews to Murmansk and SeveromorskThe company announced that it has dispatched additional emergency restoration teams to Murmansk and Severomorsk to maintain communications amid power outages.
Boar on video in Nizhne-Svirsky Reserve
Boar on video in Nizhne-Svirsky ReserveSurveillance cameras captured a boar meticulously searching for food on the snow. The increasing frequency of these animals approaching human settlements is causing concern among residents.
Voronezh weekly: sambo athlete's death, stray dogs, and blackoutsVoronezh weekly: sambo athlete's death, stray dogs, and blackouts
Voronezh weekly: sambo athlete's death, stray dogs, and blackoutsThis week in Voronezh, key stories included a disabled man's fall on ice, stray dog threats, power outages, and the death of a young sambo athlete.
Yury Slyusar Explains Why Rostov Apartments Are ColdYury Slyusar Explains Why Rostov Apartments Are Cold
Yury Slyusar Explains Why Rostov Apartments Are ColdResidents of Rostov-on-Don are complaining widely about inadequate heating in their apartments, prompting an explanation from the regional governor.
Ural Residents Disclose Unrequited Childhood Crushes on CelebritiesUral Residents Disclose Unrequited Childhood Crushes on Celebrities
Ural Residents Disclose Unrequited Childhood Crushes on CelebritiesIn a social media poll, people from the Urals region recounted their unrequited crushes on stars from their youth, revealing both local and international favorites.
Governor: Equipment Problems Causing Cold in Rostov ApartmentsGovernor: Equipment Problems Causing Cold in Rostov Apartments
Governor: Equipment Problems Causing Cold in Rostov ApartmentsRostov-on-Don Governor Yury Slusar explained why residents of several city districts are facing low temperatures. He attributed the issue to failing equipment that needs repair after a sharp drop in temperatures.
Samara Bids Farewell to Oldest City Hall EmployeeSamara Bids Farewell to Oldest City Hall Employee
Samara Bids Farewell to Oldest City Hall EmployeeYuri Vybornov, who dedicated 27 years to municipal service, was laid to rest on Sunday, January 25.