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Tomsk students offered free tram and trolley ridesTomsk students offered free tram and trolley rides
Tomsk students offered free tram and trolley ridesA free transit promotion for students in Tomsk will be held on Tatiana's Day, January 25. Students can ride trams and trolleybuses for free by presenting their student ID card.
Strezhevoy family's mortgage issue unresolved after Putin callStrezhevoy family's mortgage issue unresolved after Putin call
Strezhevoy family's mortgage issue unresolved after Putin callA large family from Strezhevoy is still unable to access a preferential mortgage program, despite appealing directly to President Vladimir Putin.
Residents on Avtozavodsky District: 'People Here Are Different'Residents on Avtozavodsky District: 'People Here Are Different'
Residents on Avtozavodsky District: 'People Here Are Different'In a survey, residents of the Avtozavodsky District in Nizhny Novgorod have mostly shared positive feedback about their neighborhood.
Residential Building to Rise on Yaroslavl Barracks SiteResidential Building to Rise on Yaroslavl Barracks Site
Residential Building to Rise on Yaroslavl Barracks SiteThe site of the former barracks in Krasnoperekopsky District has been fenced off. A new apartment building is planned to be built here.
20 TV and radio channels to be switched off in major Kuzbass cities20 TV and radio channels to be switched off in major Kuzbass cities
20 TV and radio channels to be switched off in major Kuzbass citiesResidents of several cities in the Kuzbass region, including Novokuznetsk, will experience temporary broadcasting interruptions due to scheduled maintenance work on transmission equipment.
Three Ways to Save on Warm Clothes During Ural FrostsThree Ways to Save on Warm Clothes During Ural Frosts
Three Ways to Save on Warm Clothes During Ural FrostsThis January, face the challenge of saving money and braving the Ural cold with three strategies for affordable and stylish winter shopping.
‘The people here are different’: What locals think about Avtozavodsky District‘The people here are different’: What locals think about Avtozavodsky District
‘The people here are different’: What locals think about Avtozavodsky DistrictIn a street survey, we asked residents of the Avtozavodsky District for their thoughts, and the majority of responses were positive.
New apartment building to rise on site of demolished Yaroslavl factory barracksNew apartment building to rise on site of demolished Yaroslavl factory barracks
New apartment building to rise on site of demolished Yaroslavl factory barracksA new multi-story residential building will be constructed on the site of demolished barracks at a factory in Yaroslavl's Krasnoperekopsky district, with fencing erected around the area in December 2025.
St. Petersburg Frost Intensifies: Temperatures to Drop to -22°CSt. Petersburg Frost Intensifies: Temperatures to Drop to -22°C
St. Petersburg Frost Intensifies: Temperatures to Drop to -22°CA significant cold snap is expected in St. Petersburg in the coming days, with nighttime temperatures dropping to -23 degrees Celsius (-9°F).
Important Events in Rostov Oblast on 22 JanuaryImportant Events in Rostov Oblast on 22 January
Important Events in Rostov Oblast on 22 JanuarySeveral significant events occurred in the region on 22 January, including court rulings in cases against former officials, an initiative to sell gasoline only with ID, and a forecast for the Don River flow.
Ex-Rostov court head loses property, region plans passport gas salesEx-Rostov court head loses property, region plans passport gas sales
Ex-Rostov court head loses property, region plans passport gas salesA former regional court chair had assets seized, appeals in a major fire case were rejected, and officials moved to restrict gasoline sales to minors on January 22.
Missing Krasnoyarsk teenagers located following searchMissing Krasnoyarsk teenagers located following search
Missing Krasnoyarsk teenagers located following searchTwo 14-year-olds went missing in Krasnoyarsk on the same day, prompting a public appeal for assistance, but both have since been found.
Power Outages Scheduled in Voronezh Region on January 23Power Outages Scheduled in Voronezh Region on January 23
Power Outages Scheduled in Voronezh Region on January 23Residents in several districts of Voronezh Region will experience temporary power outages on Friday, January 23, due to scheduled maintenance work.
Kurgan launches urgent hotline for heating complaintsKurgan launches urgent hotline for heating complaints
Kurgan launches urgent hotline for heating complaintsOn January 23, deputy mayor Alexander Medvedev will hold a hotline in Kurgan for residents to report heating issues from 2 PM to 3 PM.
New monthly child benefit payment rules take effect in VolgogradNew monthly child benefit payment rules take effect in Volgograd
New monthly child benefit payment rules take effect in VolgogradThe previous minimum income level has been doubled to over 216,000 rubles (approximately $2,200 at current rates).
Krasnoyarsk Girl Gets iPhone 16 After Machine Mix-UpKrasnoyarsk Girl Gets iPhone 16 After Machine Mix-Up
Krasnoyarsk Girl Gets iPhone 16 After Machine Mix-UpThe owner of a game machine gifted a phone to a nine-year-old Krasnoyarsk girl after she pulled chocolate instead of an iPhone 16, ending the conflict.
Ufa Residents Split on Demolition Plans for High-RisesUfa Residents Split on Demolition Plans for High-Rises
Ufa Residents Split on Demolition Plans for High-RisesDemolition work is set to begin in 2026, but residents in Ufa's Yuryuzan neighborhood are divided on the plans.
Photographer's view: Lesobaza, shamans, and dormitory life in TyumenPhotographer's view: Lesobaza, shamans, and dormitory life in Tyumen
Photographer's view: Lesobaza, shamans, and dormitory life in TyumenIn 2025, photojournalist Irina Sharova captured memorable events and compelling photo stories from Tyumen and beyond.
Tatyana Edelman Resigns as Irkutsk Deputy Mayor for Social PolicyTatyana Edelman Resigns as Irkutsk Deputy Mayor for Social Policy
Tatyana Edelman Resigns as Irkutsk Deputy Mayor for Social PolicyTatyana Edelman, Irkutsk's deputy mayor for social policy, resigned at her own request.
Get Out and Explore: Krasnoyarsk Weekend EventsGet Out and Explore: Krasnoyarsk Weekend Events
Get Out and Explore: Krasnoyarsk Weekend EventsA guide for those who are tired and ready to relax.
Kurgan Schools Cancel Classes for Both Shifts Due to ColdKurgan Schools Cancel Classes for Both Shifts Due to Cold
Kurgan Schools Cancel Classes for Both Shifts Due to ColdKurgan schools moved to remote learning for all students on January 23 due to extreme cold of -34°C (-29°F).
Magnitogorsk Schools Cancel Classes Due to FrostMagnitogorsk Schools Cancel Classes Due to Frost
Magnitogorsk Schools Cancel Classes Due to FrostAll students in Magnitogorsk are staying home on Friday, January 23, after schools canceled in-person lessons and shifted to distance education because of harsh cold weather.
Darasun heat main repair: machinery fails, people workDarasun heat main repair: machinery fails, people work
Darasun heat main repair: machinery fails, people workFive crews repair a burst heat main in Darasun, Zabaikalsky Krai, after a January 21 accident cut heat to 17 buildings and a school.
Foxes in Moscow are approaching residents — here's why it's dangerousFoxes in Moscow are approaching residents — here's why it's dangerous
Foxes in Moscow are approaching residents — here's why it's dangerousAs foxes increasingly appear in Moscow, an ecologist details the risks and proper conduct during encounters with these wild animals.
St. Petersburg to Impose Traffic Restrictions in Four DistrictsSt. Petersburg to Impose Traffic Restrictions in Four Districts
St. Petersburg to Impose Traffic Restrictions in Four DistrictsFrom January 24, temporary traffic restrictions are being introduced in four districts of St. Petersburg. The longest of them will last until autumn 2028.