Two people rescued from slavery near VoronezhTwo individuals from Pereslavl-Zalessky were forced to pick apples without pay in the Voronezh region, receiving only cigarettes and alcohol in exchange.
Anapa fuel oil spill anniversary: cleanup delays, blame gameOn the anniversary of two tankers sinking in the Kerch Strait, which spilled 2,400 tons of fuel oil, Anapa's beaches remain polluted, with cleanup efforts stalled and responsibility disputed.
Woman swept into drainpipe dies in Bali floodingThe family of a Russian woman killed in a Bali flood must raise over 1 million rubles (about $11,100 at current rates) to repatriate her body, as they await final costs from the embassy.
Blogger Aisha Chigga's Infant Dies in Moscow Home BirthOn Sunday, December 14, a tragic incident occurred in Moscow where a newborn died during a home birth. The mother is popular blogger Aisha Chigga, who has over 1.4 million followers.
Georgia woman searches for brother missing in UralsA woman from Georgia is searching for her brother who vanished nine years ago in the Urals, with relatives hiring a private detective and appealing to a federal TV program for help.
Teen's Death Ruled Suicide, Family Suspects MurderA 17-year-old boy from Bashkortostan disappeared in May 2023 and was found dead in November, with investigators concluding it was suicide, but his relatives believe he was killed.
Assaulted Model from Kuban Found in Moscow HospitalA 33-year-old model from Kuban has been found in a Moscow hospital with severe injuries. Police are searching for her attacker while doctors treat her in intensive care.
Father Says Missing Teen Swore Off Train SurfingA 14-year-old boy from the Krasnogorsk area has been missing for over a week after leaving home. His father says the teenager was involved in the dangerous practice of train surfing but had sworn to stop.
Omsk woman details abuse, says marriage changed husbandElvira, a young woman from Omsk, told a reporter how her husband broke her nose over a poorly washed sink. She described a pattern of abuse that began after they married.
Yekaterinburg Teenager's Suicide Note Explains CircumstancesA 16-year-old schoolboy in Yekaterinburg who died by suicide left a note apologizing to his family and expressing dreams of his late mother. His farewell was held today in Kamyshlov, his hometown.
