Tyumen blogger accused of fraudMore than a dozen Tyumen makeup artists filed police complaints saying local blogger Zoya Muzaleva collected millions of rubles for nonexistent bodybuilding tournaments, then closed her tanning studio and stopped answering calls.
Samara care home denied heatingNinety elderly residents of the Green Grove nursing home in Samara are living without heating amid autumn frosts after the building’s new owner cut utilities during a dispute over eviction and redevelopment.
Stavropol week: key events and developmentsThe region saw a packed week, from national TV appearances and a mountaineering tragedy discussion to early heating rollouts and school evacuations over false bomb threats, plus progress on a new 500‑ruble banknote design.
What Kazan says about Kamal TheatreMore than six months after the new Kamal Theatre opened in Kazan, visitors share mixed impressions of staff, services, and productions. The theatre addresses the criticism and explains steps to improve.
Rostov figures honor their teachersOn 5 October, teachers across Russia receive congratulations as the country marks Teachers’ Day. 161.RU asked well-known residents of Rostov-on-Don to recall their school years and the teachers who shaped them.
Bonya and Kuzmich host loses 23 kilogramsYuliya Starikova, a host from the Perm duo Bonya and Kuzmich, says she lost 23 kilograms (51 lb) after starting gym training during the pandemic and now maintains 73 kilograms (161 lb), describing her method, motivations, and fans’ reactions.
Sheps recounts Tyumen filming odditiesAleksandr Sheps described unusual moments during filming of the TNT franchise in Tyumen and reflected on local energy, fan attention, and his brother Oleg’s relationship with a Tyumen woman.
The artist who made Perm smile and cryHis works go straight to the heart. Sculptor Rustam Ismagilov’s pieces have become part of Perm’s identity, from playful public art to poignant installations that move residents and visitors to both smiles and tears.
Abandoned Maine Coon in Perm finds homeIn Perm, a concerned resident found a new home for a large, well-groomed Maine Coon left in her building’s entryway on Krupskaya Street. The ginger cat waited on the landing all day, but no owner came.
What people say about Nizhny Novgorod morguesResidents of Nizhny Novgorod share online reviews of morgues at local hospitals, mixing dark humor with criticism that describes alleged extortion, indifferent staff and poor conditions, while a few comments joke about “quiet neighbors” and refrigerators.
Three Widows’ Mystery: TNT psychics in TyumenAn episode of TNT’s reality show «Battle of the Psychics» was filmed in Tyumen in mid‑August, with participants spotted first at Lesobaza and later in the city’s east. Three widows sought answers as the mediums argued and staged controversial rituals.
Tyumen artisan crafts boudoir dolls sought in ChinaAnastasia Verkhozina from Tyumen (Western Siberia, Russia) sculpts delicate boudoir dolls from self-hardening plastic and textiles, outfits them by hand, and sold one to a Chinese collector after exhibiting it.
Reporter checks crime in OdintsovoIn mid-2024, the outlet Regions labeled Odintsovo the most criminal district in Moscow Oblast after prosecutors tallied the most offenses there. An MSK1.RU correspondent visited to gauge safety and hear residents’ experiences.
Yugra gardener grows 100-kg pumpkin, giant sunflowerNatalia Gorelik from Yugra (Khanty-Mansi Autonomous Okrug, Western Siberia) has spent several years raising oversized vegetables. This season she reports a 100-kg (220 lb) pumpkin, a nearly 3-meter (9 ft 10 in) sunflower, and a 60-cm (24 in) cucumber.
Chelyabinsk residents crowd Russian Post branchesEmployees, clients, and partners describe staffing shortages, long queues, and partial shutdowns at Russian Post branches in Chelyabinsk, as residents struggle to send and receive parcels amid a broader operational crunch.
Efremovs share secrets of happy marriageMarried for 51 years, Chelyabinsk doctors Elena and Pavel Efremov, winners of Russia’s Family of the Year in the Golden Family category, explain how shared work, hobbies, and patience underpin their long, close partnership.
Krasnoyarsk gravediggers talk about their workHow much can you earn working in a cemetery? Two gravediggers from Krasnoyarsk discuss pay, daily routines, and the emotional strain of their job, and reflect on public attitudes, funerals, and a planned crematorium.
Parents of Voronezh School 30 Seek ProbeParents of first-graders at Voronezh School No. 30 filed a complaint to Investigative Committee chief Alexander Bastrykin, alleging dilapidation and abusive conduct by the principal; prosecutors reportedly questioned a district education official.
Perm riders on work and bike costsAt a festival in Perm marking season’s end, riders from novices to veterans shared what they ride, what they do for a living, and how much their machines cost — from budget models to customized sidecars.
