Minivan Crashes into Lada on Samara Road, Child HurtA serious crash occurred in the Volzhsky District on Saturday, January 31, involving a minivan and a Lada. A six-year-old child was among those hospitalized.
Russian Air Defense Downs Over 20 Drones in Four RegionsRussia's air defense forces intercepted 26 aircraft-type drones overnight, with the most intense activity over Bryansk region. Meanwhile, an operation to destroy a rocket warhead is underway in the city of Oryol.
Trading pavilions catch fire in Omsk — videoOn January 31, a fire broke out at trading pavilions on Zhukovsky Street in Omsk, with six units affected and emergency services responding quickly.
Four killed in horrific fire in Kamen-na-ObiTwo children, aged five years and eight months, were among the victims of a private house fire in the Altai region town. The cause is believed to be a violation of stove heating safety rules.
Unlicensed teen falls into coma after Krasnokamensk crashA 17-year-old driver without a license is in a coma after a car accident in Krasnokamensk, Zabaykalsky Krai, according to the regional health minister. The crash also injured his mother, who was a passenger.
Kronstadt heating not restored as promisedHeating supply in Kronstadt remains disrupted despite announcements that it would return on January 30, leaving residents in the cold.
Cameras Expose Young Drifter Driving Drunk in BMWA 19-year-old St. Petersburg resident was stopped by traffic police after street cameras recorded his dangerous BMW maneuver. A medical exam confirmed he was driving under the influence of alcohol.
Husband and Wife Killed, Child Injured in Accident on Kola HighwayA fatal head-on collision occurred on January 30 on the Murmansk highway in the Volkhovsky District due to an unsafe overtaking maneuver. Both adult passengers of a Kia died, and their child was hospitalized.
Two fined for protest with balloons in St. PetersburgSmolninsky District Court fined two participants 20,000 rubles (about $222 at current rates) for an unauthorized protest with banners and balloons in central St. Petersburg.
Ex-GIMS Inspector Sentenced to Prison for Bribery in St. PetersburgThe Kuibyshev District Court of St. Petersburg has issued a guilty verdict against a former senior GIMS inspector. He was found guilty of taking bribes for expedited vessel registration and issuing certificates without exams.