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Poachers with gun, dogs detained in St. Petersburg forestPoachers with gun, dogs detained in St. Petersburg forest
Poachers with gun, dogs detained in St. Petersburg forestInspectors from St. Petersburg's Environmental Committee stopped two armed men engaged in illegal hunting in a city forest area.
Headless Male Corpse Discovered in St. Petersburg
Headless Male Corpse Discovered in St. PetersburgOn the morning of January 26, a headless male body was discovered in the Vyborgsky district of St. Petersburg. Preliminary reports suggest the incident is not criminal in nature.
Video shows private house ablaze in Novosibirsk's Leninsky DistrictVideo shows private house ablaze in Novosibirsk's Leninsky District
Video shows private house ablaze in Novosibirsk's Leninsky DistrictA private house caught fire on Chulymskaya Street in Novosibirsk's Leninsky District, with a column of smoke rising from the blaze.
Police detain foreigner following axe attack in Lupolovo
Police detain foreigner following axe attack in LupolovoPolice in Leningrad Oblast detained a 41-year-old foreigner who broke into his former partner's house with an axe. The woman fought back using pepper spray.
‘He Almost Crushed Us’: Elephant Attack in Sri Lanka‘He Almost Crushed Us’: Elephant Attack in Sri Lanka
‘He Almost Crushed Us’: Elephant Attack in Sri LankaA wild elephant attacked a car carrying tourists from Kazan in Sri Lanka, and the moment was caught on camera.
Train from Sochi Hits Man on Tracks Near TuapseTrain from Sochi Hits Man on Tracks Near Tuapse
Train from Sochi Hits Man on Tracks Near TuapseAccording to preliminary police data, the young man was on the tracks with headphones on.
Fatal Highway Crash in Ryazan Injures TeenagersFatal Highway Crash in Ryazan Injures Teenagers
Fatal Highway Crash in Ryazan Injures TeenagersA multi-vehicle collision on a highway in Ryazan resulted in one woman dead and five people, including teenagers, injured on January 25.
Arson in Perm: ex-boyfriend burns door and baby strollerArson in Perm: ex-boyfriend burns door and baby stroller
Arson in Perm: ex-boyfriend burns door and baby strollerAn ex-boyfriend is accused of setting fire to a baby stroller and apartment door in Perm, Russia, before fleeing the scene.
Suspects Detained for Theft from Bank Accounts in St. PetersburgSuspects Detained for Theft from Bank Accounts in St. Petersburg
Suspects Detained for Theft from Bank Accounts in St. PetersburgPolice in St. Petersburg have detained a group of individuals accused of stealing funds from Russians' bank accounts using old mobile numbers.
Traffic halted on Khvorostukhina Street after major accidentTraffic halted on Khvorostukhina Street after major accident
Traffic halted on Khvorostukhina Street after major accidentA four-vehicle collision has blocked traffic on Khvorostukhina Street in Tula, with eyewitnesses reporting the road is effectively closed.
Omsk Police Find Two Missing Girls After Three DaysOmsk Police Find Two Missing Girls After Three Days
Omsk Police Find Two Missing Girls After Three DaysTwo teenagers, aged 17 and 18, who went missing from a children's home in Omsk on January 23, have been located safe after a three-day search, according to authorities.
Short Circuit Fire Closes Perm's Ice TownShort Circuit Fire Closes Perm's Ice Town
Short Circuit Fire Closes Perm's Ice TownA short circuit caused a fire in a food stall on Perm's esplanade, leading to the temporary closure of the ice town. The mayor has promised to announce when it will reopen.
Orsk fire: 7 rescued from four-story building; Orenburg house ablazeOrsk fire: 7 rescued from four-story building; Orenburg house ablaze
Orsk fire: 7 rescued from four-story building; Orenburg house ablazeThankfully, there were no fatalities in the Orsk fire, but in the Totsky district a tragedy could not be avoided.
Prosecutor's Office Investigates Flooded Samara KindergartenProsecutor's Office Investigates Flooded Samara Kindergarten
Prosecutor's Office Investigates Flooded Samara KindergartenAuthorities are relocating 29 children from a flooded kindergarten in Samara. The prosecutor's office is investigating the incident and monitoring repair efforts.
Bus crashes into minibus, blocking Marx Avenue in Omsk — videoBus crashes into minibus, blocking Marx Avenue in Omsk — video
Bus crashes into minibus, blocking Marx Avenue in Omsk — videoA bus collided with a minibus on Karl Marx Avenue in Omsk on January 26, obstructing traffic. The accident was filmed and posted online, with no injuries reported.
11-year-old boy dies while tubing in Moscow region village11-year-old boy dies while tubing in Moscow region village
11-year-old boy dies while tubing in Moscow region villageAn 11-year-old boy was taken to a hospital with injuries and later died. He was sledding on a plastic sled in an area not meant for the activity.
School evacuated in ArkhangelskSchool evacuated in Arkhangelsk
School evacuated in ArkhangelskA video has appeared online showing children being evacuated from Arkhangelsk's School No. 49 after a suspicious bag was discovered on the premises.
A fatal accident involving a pedestrian occurred in YaroslavlA fatal accident involving a pedestrian occurred in Yaroslavl
A fatal accident involving a pedestrian occurred in YaroslavlTraffic police reported details of a fatal accident with a pedestrian in Yaroslavl.
Fire at Avtovo Lyceum: 612 People EvacuatedFire at Avtovo Lyceum: 612 People Evacuated
Fire at Avtovo Lyceum: 612 People EvacuatedOn Monday morning, a fire broke out at a lyceum in the Kirovsky District of St. Petersburg, leading to the evacuation of over 600 students and staff.
Car explosion in Tyumen: Driver escapes miraculouslyCar explosion in Tyumen: Driver escapes miraculously
Car explosion in Tyumen: Driver escapes miraculouslyOn January 26, a car explosion in Tyumen, caused by a gas leak, left the driver unharmed but injured his daughter.
Nizhnekamsk janitor to receive 500,000 rubles after knife attackNizhnekamsk janitor to receive 500,000 rubles after knife attack
Nizhnekamsk janitor to receive 500,000 rubles after knife attackMayor Radmir Belyaev announced a 500,000 ruble payment to a janitor who distracted a knife-wielding student, and the school will pilot an anti-bullying program.
Woman hits pedestrian in fatal Yaroslavl accidentWoman hits pedestrian in fatal Yaroslavl accident
Woman hits pedestrian in fatal Yaroslavl accidentOn January 25, a Toyota Avensis driven by a 30-year-old woman struck a pedestrian on Aviatorov Avenue in Yaroslavl, leading to the pedestrian's death.
37-year-old driver and child injured in Murmansk Oblast crash37-year-old driver and child injured in Murmansk Oblast crash
37-year-old driver and child injured in Murmansk Oblast crashA 37-year-old driver and an 11-year-old child were hospitalized after a multi-vehicle collision on the Kola highway near Polyarnye Zory.
Video captures car explosion in Tyumen, driver survivesVideo captures car explosion in Tyumen, driver survives
Video captures car explosion in Tyumen, driver survivesA driver in Tyumen miraculously survived a car explosion caused by a gas leak on January 26, but his daughter was injured by the blast wave.