Film 'The Savichevs' Blockade' Dispels Myths About Tanya SavichevaOn January 27, 2026, the anniversary of Leningrad's complete liberation from the siege, the documentary 'The Savichevs' Blockade' will premiere. The film centers on Tanya Savicheva's great-grandniece exploring her family's history.
19-meter scarf knitted for babr sculpture donated to Irkutsk museumThe 'Time for Cats' shelter has donated a 19-meter scarf, originally knitted for the city's iconic babr statue, to the Irkutsk Museum of History, marking the end of a local story that captured public attention.
Personal Review of the TECNO MEGAPAD Pro TabletIn December 2023, TECNO released the MEGAPAD Pro tablet in Russia, featuring a 12-inch screen, a large battery, and an AI assistant. A journalist tested the new device and shares her impressions.
Historic Novosibirsk building saved, 50 million rubles for restorationA historical building on Yakusheva Street in Novosibirsk, built around 1912, will be restored with an investment of about 50 million rubles (approximately $556,000 at current rates) after being sold at auction.
Kushva residents without heating after boiler failureIn the Ural city of Kushva, during freezing temperatures, a utility accident occurred, cutting off heating in 12 apartment buildings. Authorities have introduced a state of heightened readiness for emergency services.
Kushva Residents Left Without Heat in Bitter ColdLocal authorities in Kushva have declared a state of emergency after a boiler failure cut off heating to multiple apartment buildings during extreme frosts.
Half of Myshkin Left Without Cold WaterA technological failure on the central water main left half of Myshkin in the Yaroslavl Region without cold water on 23 January. The prosecutor's office has launched an inspection.
Self-Service Ramen Shop in Kemerovo Premises Listed for RentThe premises of Kemerovo's only self-service ramen shop, which opened just three months ago, are being advertised for lease, though its social media pages make no mention of closing.
St. Petersburg's Deicing Agents Harm PetsDeputy Alexei Tsivilev has proposed developing recommendations to protect animals from chemical burns and poisoning due to deicing agents.
