Residents Still Sue Two Years After Rostov Building CollapseTwo years after a wall collapsed at a residential building on Narimanova Street in Rostov, dozens of residents continue to battle in court for fair compensation for their lost homes.
Should casinos open in Kuzbass? Poll asksCan the Kuzbass resort of Shcheregesh become Russia's Las Vegas? A poll explores public opinion on legalizing gambling to boost tourism revenue.
Irkutsk may ban cars, keep tiles on Uritskogo StreetIrkutsk city officials are reconsidering plans to asphalt Uritskogo pedestrian street and may instead close it to all vehicles to preserve the tile surface, as shared in recent hearings.
Yakutsk to pay resident $7,400 for meltwater flooding of homeA Yakutsk court has ordered the city to compensate a resident 665,700 rubles (about $7,400) for damage after meltwater flooded her home, damaging floors and finishes. The city's mayor's office had previously denied responsibility.
Primorye Prison Convoy Guards: A Day Inside the TransportA journalist spent a day with convoy guards from the Primorye branch of Russia's Federal Penitentiary Service, observing their routines and inspecting prisoner transport vehicles.
Spammers use 'Useful Call' label to bypass call screeningSpammers have come up with a new way to prevent people from hanging up on unknown numbers, journalists from NGS24.RU have noted and mobile operators confirmed. They are using the 'Useful Call' label, which is meant for trusted calls, to disguise spam calls.
