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Gas collector fire prompts cordon on Murmansk streetGas collector fire prompts cordon on Murmansk street
Gas collector fire prompts cordon on Murmansk streetOn January 28, a gas collector caught fire on Askol'dovtsev Street in Murmansk, prompting evacuations and a police cordon as emergency services respond.
Tula Man Survives Elevator Shaft FallTula Man Survives Elevator Shaft Fall
Tula Man Survives Elevator Shaft FallA 30-year-old man from Tula fell into an open elevator shaft at the under-construction Inspiration residential complex and was hospitalized with injuries. The regional prosecutor's office has launched an inspection into compliance with construction and safety regulations.
Mayor of Nizhny Novgorod Condemns Dangerous Metro GamesMayor of Nizhny Novgorod Condemns Dangerous Metro Games
Mayor of Nizhny Novgorod Condemns Dangerous Metro GamesTeenagers in Nizhny Novgorod are systematically damaging metro property and organizing dangerous stunts. Mayor Yury Shalabayev condemned the behavior and called for action from schools and families.
Bridge Closure Delays Tavria Train to St. Petersburg
Bridge Closure Delays Tavria Train to St. PetersburgThe temporary closure of the Crimean Bridge on the night of January 28 led to significant delays for several trains, including the Tavria train from Simferopol to St. Petersburg.
Conductor ejects sleeping teenager from train in TransbaikalConductor ejects sleeping teenager from train in Transbaikal
Conductor ejects sleeping teenager from train in TransbaikalThe teenage boy claimed the conductor did not wake him at his stop.
Body of former Hermitage employee discovered in Petersburg after delay
Body of former Hermitage employee discovered in Petersburg after delayThe body of 80-year-old Lyudmila Ilyina, a former Hermitage employee, was found in her apartment on 9th Krasnoarmeyskaya Street only on January 28. She died in late December, but the apartment wasn't accessed for almost a month.
'Apparently, it's hype': Nizhny Novgorod mayor scolds teens crippling subway'Apparently, it's hype': Nizhny Novgorod mayor scolds teens crippling subway
'Apparently, it's hype': Nizhny Novgorod mayor scolds teens crippling subwayTeenagers regularly damage metro property and stage dangerous stunts there.
Sochi Mayor Says He Controls Landslide Situation in Two DistrictsSochi Mayor Says He Controls Landslide Situation in Two Districts
Sochi Mayor Says He Controls Landslide Situation in Two DistrictsAndrey Proshunin is confident that residents are not threatened and is hoping for good weather.
False Priest Detained in St. Petersburg ChurchFalse Priest Detained in St. Petersburg Church
False Priest Detained in St. Petersburg ChurchA man posing as a clergyman was led out in handcuffs from the Evangelical Lutheran Church of St. Mary in St. Petersburg. The detention occurred after complaints about his inappropriate behavior.
Police Seek Witnesses to Fatal Ryazan Traffic AccidentPolice Seek Witnesses to Fatal Ryazan Traffic Accident
Police Seek Witnesses to Fatal Ryazan Traffic AccidentA 72-year-old driver died after his Renault collided with a Lada Granta in Ryazan over a week ago; authorities are asking for witnesses to come forward.
Staff who exposed abuse at Prokopyevsk home are being intimidatedStaff who exposed abuse at Prokopyevsk home are being intimidated
Staff who exposed abuse at Prokopyevsk home are being intimidatedSeveral staff who tried to expose systematic mistreatment of residents have been suspended without explanation. The director is forbidding them from speaking to journalists.
Skier who beat teen cries in court as mother defends himSkier who beat teen cries in court as mother defends him
Skier who beat teen cries in court as mother defends himA man who brutally assaulted a 13-year-old boy at a ski resort broke down in tears in court, while his own mother defended his actions.
Murmansk residents describe escape after gas fire on Askoldovtsev StreetMurmansk residents describe escape after gas fire on Askoldovtsev Street
Murmansk residents describe escape after gas fire on Askoldovtsev StreetFollowing a gas pipeline fire, residents of Askoldovtsev Street in Murmansk were evacuated to a temporary shelter.
Aysen Nikolayev introduces special fire prevention regime in YakutiaAysen Nikolayev introduces special fire prevention regime in Yakutia
Aysen Nikolayev introduces special fire prevention regime in YakutiaIn the latest incident, three children died, leading the head of Yakutia to implement a special fire safety regime across the republic.
Police and OMON Conduct Raid on Krasnogo Tekstilshchika Street
Police and OMON Conduct Raid on Krasnogo Tekstilshchika StreetSecurity forces raided a multifunctional center in St. Petersburg's Central District on January 28 to check for migration law violations.
Two in Serious Condition After Head-On Crash in Northern TomskTwo in Serious Condition After Head-On Crash in Northern Tomsk
Two in Serious Condition After Head-On Crash in Northern TomskOne of the six people injured in a head-on crash on a northern Tomsk highway is in serious condition and was flown to Moscow's Sklifosovsky Institute.
Friend of Troublemaker Family Comes for Revenge, Causes Rampage — VideoFriend of Troublemaker Family Comes for Revenge, Causes Rampage — Video
Friend of Troublemaker Family Comes for Revenge, Causes Rampage — VideoA friend of a scandalous neighbor couple vandalized the apartment entrance of a woman who had complained about them, but was later detained by police.
Mayor Lebedev: Residents Will Return Home When Safety Is ConfirmedMayor Lebedev: Residents Will Return Home When Safety Is Confirmed
Mayor Lebedev: Residents Will Return Home When Safety Is ConfirmedBus transportation will be organized for evacuees from the temporary shelter to return to their homes once safety is assured.
Conductor Leaves Child in Cold After Missing Train StopConductor Leaves Child in Cold After Missing Train Stop
Conductor Leaves Child in Cold After Missing Train StopA train conductor left a 16-year-old boy on a platform in freezing weather after he missed his station in Zabaykalsky Krai, prompting a pre-investigation check.
Students evacuated from Yekaterinburg gymnasium due to pipe burstStudents evacuated from Yekaterinburg gymnasium due to pipe burst
Students evacuated from Yekaterinburg gymnasium due to pipe burstA pipe burst at gymnasium No. 99 on Bauman Street in Yekaterinburg, triggering the alarm. Students were sent home.
8-year-old rescued from fire in Svetly apartment, 6 others evacuate8-year-old rescued from fire in Svetly apartment, 6 others evacuate
8-year-old rescued from fire in Svetly apartment, 6 others evacuateAcrid smoke from a blaze in an Orenburg region apartment could have led to tragedy. Rescuers pulled a young child from the fifth-floor unit.
Fatal Accident Near Tyumen: Crash DetailsFatal Accident Near Tyumen: Crash Details
Fatal Accident Near Tyumen: Crash DetailsTwo people were killed in a multi-vehicle collision on a highway in Tyumen Region, leading to road closures.
Students Evacuated from Gymnasium in Yekaterinburg After Pipe BurstStudents Evacuated from Gymnasium in Yekaterinburg After Pipe Burst
Students Evacuated from Gymnasium in Yekaterinburg After Pipe BurstA utility accident involving a burst pipe at Gymnasium No. 99 in Yekaterinburg triggered the fire alarm, leading to the immediate evacuation of all students.
Mizulina Comments on Child Lowered from 7th Floor in VoronezhMizulina Comments on Child Lowered from 7th Floor in Voronezh
Mizulina Comments on Child Lowered from 7th Floor in VoronezhEkaterina Mizulina has highlighted a video showing a child being lowered from a balcony in Voronezh, while authorities suspect the incident may have occurred in another region.
Major Fire Engulfs Ozon Delivery Point in Verkhnyaya Pyshma
Major Fire Engulfs Ozon Delivery Point in Verkhnyaya PyshmaA fire broke out on January 28 on Kalinina Street, with the preliminary fire area estimated at 400 square meters.