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Passenger plane crashes in Colombia — footage from the crash sitePassenger plane crashes in Colombia — footage from the crash site
Passenger plane crashes in Colombia — footage from the crash siteA Satena passenger plane crashed in Colombia, killing all 15 people on board; the wreckage was found in a remote area after it went missing on January 28.
Nine-year-old boy dies after falling into open well in UralsNine-year-old boy dies after falling into open well in Urals
Nine-year-old boy dies after falling into open well in UralsA nine-year-old boy drowned in an uncovered well in Nyazepetrovsk, Chelyabinsk Oblast, prompting a criminal investigation into negligence. The well, filled with groundwater, was unregistered and partially concealed.
US Names Cause of Air Crash That Killed Russian Figure SkatersUS Names Cause of Air Crash That Killed Russian Figure Skaters
US Names Cause of Air Crash That Killed Russian Figure SkatersThe tragedy occurred a year ago. Washington has named a military helicopter as the main cause of the crash.
Skier Dies While Skiing in Leningrad RegionSkier Dies While Skiing in Leningrad Region
Skier Dies While Skiing in Leningrad RegionA 60-year-old man felt unwell while skiing at Tuutari Park and died. Preliminary cause is believed to be heart problems.
Hot Water Pipe Floods Basements on Grazhdanskaya Street; Fault Debated
Hot Water Pipe Floods Basements on Grazhdanskaya Street; Fault DebatedIn St. Petersburg, a hot water pipe burst flooded basements on Grazhdanskaya Street. Initially, organizations could not determine who was responsible for the damaged section.
Two people die in fire in Molodezhny on evening of January 28Two people die in fire in Molodezhny on evening of January 28
Two people die in fire in Molodezhny on evening of January 28The tragedy occurred in Bolshaya Tula. The fire broke out on the fourth floor of a residential building.
Girl Shot in Head Near Academ-Park Mall in St. PetersburgGirl Shot in Head Near Academ-Park Mall in St. Petersburg
Girl Shot in Head Near Academ-Park Mall in St. PetersburgIn the Kalininsky District of St. Petersburg, teenagers injured a passerby with an airgun. The incident occurred on the evening of January 28 near the Academ-Park shopping mall on Grazhdansky Prospect.
Pets Killed in Fire Near GatchinaPets Killed in Fire Near Gatchina
Pets Killed in Fire Near GatchinaA fire in the village of Romanovka in Gatchinsky District, Leningrad Region, destroyed a house and an outbuilding. Seven goats and several dogs perished in the fire.
Teenagers Trash Stairwell in Yekaterinburg Apartment BuildingTeenagers Trash Stairwell in Yekaterinburg Apartment Building
Teenagers Trash Stairwell in Yekaterinburg Apartment BuildingTeenagers in Yekaterinburg damaged lighting fixtures and railings during a vandalism incident in a building entrance.
Teenagers Destroy Lamps and Railings in Yekaterinburg Building EntranceTeenagers Destroy Lamps and Railings in Yekaterinburg Building Entrance
Teenagers Destroy Lamps and Railings in Yekaterinburg Building EntranceA group of teenagers caused extensive damage to the entrance of a residential building in Yekaterinburg, destroying lighting fixtures and railings on multiple floors.
Daily Digest: New Laws Proposed, Hotel Fire, and Rapid Birth IncidentDaily Digest: New Laws Proposed, Hotel Fire, and Rapid Birth Incident
Daily Digest: New Laws Proposed, Hotel Fire, and Rapid Birth IncidentA roundup of key events from January 28 includes legislative proposals on animal cruelty, parental leave, and pensions, alongside a hotel fire in France and the discovery of a deceased Russian tourist in Bali.
Rail Accident near Vsevolozhsk: Fatality and Train Delays
Rail Accident near Vsevolozhsk: Fatality and Train DelaysOn Wednesday evening, a commuter train struck and killed a man on a railway section near Vsevolozhsk, resulting in delays for multiple trains.
Child drowns in Southern Urals well after schoolChild drowns in Southern Urals well after school
Child drowns in Southern Urals well after schoolA nine-year-old boy drowned in a well in Nizhnyaya Petrovsk, Southern Urals, after failing to return home from school. Authorities have opened a criminal case into the incident.
Boy drowns in well in NyazepetrovskBoy drowns in well in Nyazepetrovsk
Boy drowns in well in NyazepetrovskA nine-year-old boy drowned in a well in Nyazepetrovsk while returning from school, prompting a criminal case for negligent homicide.
Taxi Flips Over on Vitеbsky Avenue After Hitting BarrierTaxi Flips Over on Vitеbsky Avenue After Hitting Barrier
Taxi Flips Over on Vitеbsky Avenue After Hitting BarrierOn 28 January, a taxi flipped onto its roof after hitting a road barrier on Vitеbsky Avenue in St. Petersburg's Moskovsky District. A dashcam recorded the incident.
Russia considers new laws on animal cruelty, family leave and shorter work weekRussia considers new laws on animal cruelty, family leave and shorter work week
Russia considers new laws on animal cruelty, family leave and shorter work weekA digest of key Russian news from 28 January 2026 covers new legislative proposals, including fines for promoting animal cruelty, a 'joint' parental leave scheme, and a shorter work week for large families.
Photos: Dzerzhinsky Street warehouse gutted in 14-hour firePhotos: Dzerzhinsky Street warehouse gutted in 14-hour fire
Photos: Dzerzhinsky Street warehouse gutted in 14-hour fireFirefighters extinguished a warehouse fire on Dzerzhinsky Street after 14 hours, with the blaze causing evening traffic gridlock.
Farewell ceremonies for Vladislav Chernushenko on January 30Farewell ceremonies for Vladislav Chernushenko on January 30
Farewell ceremonies for Vladislav Chernushenko on January 30People's Artist of the USSR Vladislav Chernushenko died at the age of 91. The farewell to the maestro will be held in St. Petersburg on January 30.
Nine-year-old child dies in well in Chelyabinsk RegionNine-year-old child dies in well in Chelyabinsk Region
Nine-year-old child dies in well in Chelyabinsk RegionMedics who arrived at the scene could not save the child. The tragedy occurred on Wednesday, January 28, in Nyazepetrovsk.
9-year-old boy dies after falling into open well in Chelyabinsk Region9-year-old boy dies after falling into open well in Chelyabinsk Region
9-year-old boy dies after falling into open well in Chelyabinsk RegionMedics who arrived at the scene were unable to save the child after he fell into an uncovered well in Nyazepetrovsk.
Three Murmansk region residents sold over 27,000 packs of counterfeit cigarettesThree Murmansk region residents sold over 27,000 packs of counterfeit cigarettes
Three Murmansk region residents sold over 27,000 packs of counterfeit cigarettesPolice in Russia's Murmansk region shut down an organized group trafficking counterfeit cigarettes across the Arctic. Preliminary damage is estimated at about 2 million rubles (approx. $22,200 at current rates).
Percussionist of Mikhailovsky Theatre injured in restaurant fightPercussionist of Mikhailovsky Theatre injured in restaurant fight
Percussionist of Mikhailovsky Theatre injured in restaurant fightAlexander Smirnov stated that security guards of the Cristal restaurant beat him after a dispute over a table. The musician plans to contact the police and file a lawsuit.
Bus collides with UAZ Patriot on highway in Samara RegionBus collides with UAZ Patriot on highway in Samara Region
Bus collides with UAZ Patriot on highway in Samara RegionA collision between a bus and a UAZ Patriot on a highway in Samara Region left both drivers injured but no fatalities on Wednesday.
Volgograd man dies in car, body dropped from stretcherVolgograd man dies in car, body dropped from stretcher
Volgograd man dies in car, body dropped from stretcherEmergency services arrived at the 'Coliseum' residential complex on Sanatornaya Street in Volgograd, but the man had already died in the car. The incident was captured on video shared by local residents.