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Dozens of drones attack Russia, downed over nine regionsDozens of drones attack Russia, downed over nine regions
Dozens of drones attack Russia, downed over nine regionsRussian authorities reported intercepting 32 Ukrainian drones overnight, with no preliminary casualties or damage in the Voronezh region.
Voronezh Engineer Scammed Out of 2 Million RublesVoronezh Engineer Scammed Out of 2 Million Rubles
Voronezh Engineer Scammed Out of 2 Million RublesA Voronezh engineer lost over 2 million rubles ($25,400) to scammers who posed as tax officials, FSB officers, and treasury agents in a complex month-long fraud.
Yekaterinburg woman accuses husband of abuse, watermelon attackYekaterinburg woman accuses husband of abuse, watermelon attack
Yekaterinburg woman accuses husband of abuse, watermelon attackA Yekaterinburg woman has accused her husband of repeated abuse, including assaults with a mobile phone and a watermelon, and has filed several police reports.
Mother of Two from Samara Vanishes After Strange TrainingsMother of Two from Samara Vanishes After Strange Trainings
Mother of Two from Samara Vanishes After Strange TrainingsYekaterina Savelyeva, a 31-year-old aspiring actress from Samara, went missing on October 22, 2025, after attending odd trainings, with investigators suspecting recruitment into a destructive cult.
Mother Targeted After Son's Crash Becomes Village Enemy No. 1Mother Targeted After Son's Crash Becomes Village Enemy No. 1
Mother Targeted After Son's Crash Becomes Village Enemy No. 1A mother whose son was hit by a car was sent a bill for the vehicle's damage and now finds herself accused of a crime.
Ufa woman's breast implant bursts after informal enlargementUfa woman's breast implant bursts after informal enlargement
Ufa woman's breast implant bursts after informal enlargementA Ufa resident underwent an unauthorized breast enlargement procedure arranged through a personal contact, which resulted in the implant tearing years later during physical activity.
Doctors on Trial Over Nine Newborn Deaths in KuzbassDoctors on Trial Over Nine Newborn Deaths in Kuzbass
Doctors on Trial Over Nine Newborn Deaths in KuzbassFederal authorities are investigating the deaths of nine newborns at a hospital in Novokuznetsk, with three medical staff now under suspicion.
Body of Missing Urals Woman Discovered in Rented ApartmentBody of Missing Urals Woman Discovered in Rented Apartment
Body of Missing Urals Woman Discovered in Rented ApartmentSvetlana Shatalina, a 45-year-old from Serov, was found dead in Yekaterinburg after being missing since late December. She was supposed to return home for the New Year.
Minusinsk girl flees to Armenia after escaping fatherMinusinsk girl flees to Armenia after escaping father
Minusinsk girl flees to Armenia after escaping fatherAn 18-year-old from Minusinsk, who was intercepted by her father at Domodedovo Airport in late December, has escaped again and left the country. Her mother is convinced she had outside help.
Father of detained woman describes her airport escapeFather of detained woman describes her airport escape
Father of detained woman describes her airport escapeThe father of an 18-year-old woman detained at Domodedovo Airport says someone paid for her taxi and tickets online, helping her flee the country again.
Father: Daughter Fled to Armenia With Man in Blue JacketFather: Daughter Fled to Armenia With Man in Blue Jacket
Father: Daughter Fled to Armenia With Man in Blue JacketEduard, father of a teen from Minusinsk, believes his daughter is in danger after she fled to Armenia. He says she was accompanied by a man in a blue jacket and fears she is being trafficked.
Detained Ingush woman Aina Mankieva may be deported from MoscowDetained Ingush woman Aina Mankieva may be deported from Moscow
Detained Ingush woman Aina Mankieva may be deported from MoscowA 21-year-old Ingush woman, Aina Mankieva, has been held in a Moscow police station since her detention overnight, amid concerns she could be forcibly returned to her family in Ingushetia.
Friend of woman fleeing domestic violence details Moscow detentionFriend of woman fleeing domestic violence details Moscow detention
Friend of woman fleeing domestic violence details Moscow detentionA friend of Aina Mankieva, who fled domestic violence in Ingushetia, says she was last in contact the night before her detention in Moscow, as authorities await arrivals from her home region.
Engineer vanishes after corporate party in Moscow regionEngineer vanishes after corporate party in Moscow region
Engineer vanishes after corporate party in Moscow regionThe mother of a 24-year-old filter company employee who went missing after a holiday event has revealed new details to MSK1.RU.
Akhmedova's Defense: Guardianship Aiding Investigation in Parental Rights CaseAkhmedova's Defense: Guardianship Aiding Investigation in Parental Rights Case
Akhmedova's Defense: Guardianship Aiding Investigation in Parental Rights CaseA preliminary hearing was held in Vladivostok on a petition to restrict activist Margarita Akhmedova's parental rights, with her lawyer accusing guardianship of acting in the investigation's interests.
Snowboarder assaulted at Moscow ski resort after helping childSnowboarder assaulted at Moscow ski resort after helping child
Snowboarder assaulted at Moscow ski resort after helping childA snowboarder was beaten by staff at the Kant ski resort in Moscow after he helped a child on the slope, with witnesses capturing the assault on video.
Swallow Train Hits Wolf in SochiSwallow Train Hits Wolf in Sochi
Swallow Train Hits Wolf in SochiA wolf was struck by a high-speed train in Sochi, and the injured animal remains on the tracks with authorities unsure how to proceed.
«They weren't beating, they were killing»: Bastrykin probes assault on SMO participant«They weren't beating, they were killing»: Bastrykin probes assault on SMO participant
«They weren't beating, they were killing»: Bastrykin probes assault on SMO participantA serviceman from Bashkiria has appealed to the head of Russia's Investigative Committee, claiming the 'overseer for Kumertau' was involved in the attack at a nightclub. A criminal case has been initiated.
Organizers ditch popular Nutcracker on Ice show, audience left without refundsOrganizers ditch popular Nutcracker on Ice show, audience left without refunds
Organizers ditch popular Nutcracker on Ice show, audience left without refundsResidents of Nizhny Novgorod complain that a popular 'Nutcracker on Ice' show was canceled without warning, leaving ticket holders without a refund.
House Burned to Ground: How a Young Omsk Girl Saved Her Brother and SisterHouse Burned to Ground: How a Young Omsk Girl Saved Her Brother and Sister
House Burned to Ground: How a Young Omsk Girl Saved Her Brother and SisterA 16-year-old girl from a village in the Azyovsky District rescued her younger siblings from a fire by leading them through a window. The family has since rebuilt their home.
Expert Forecast: Cyber Scammers to Target Businesses in 2026Expert Forecast: Cyber Scammers to Target Businesses in 2026
Expert Forecast: Cyber Scammers to Target Businesses in 2026In 2025, up to 95% of Novosibirsk residents regularly encountered unwanted calls.
Samara blogger Yulia Burtseva dies after cosmetic procedureSamara blogger Yulia Burtseva dies after cosmetic procedure
Samara blogger Yulia Burtseva dies after cosmetic procedureYulia Burtseva, a 38-year-old blogger from Samara, passed away after a medical procedure in a clinic, leaving her husband and young daughter.
Mother Recounts Tragic Fire That Killed Son and Friend in UralMother Recounts Tragic Fire That Killed Son and Friend in Ural
Mother Recounts Tragic Fire That Killed Son and Friend in UralA mother has shared details of a fire in a garden house in the Ural region that killed her 14-year-old son and a 12-year-old friend during New Year celebrations.
Mother recants abuse claim, seeks husband's release via petitionMother recants abuse claim, seeks husband's release via petition
Mother recants abuse claim, seeks husband's release via petitionA mother from Yakutia who accused her husband of molesting their 8-year-old daughter has started a petition for his release, claiming she falsely denounced him during a marital quarrel.
Yekaterinburg Grinch Gang Steals Christmas Tree, Children UpsetYekaterinburg Grinch Gang Steals Christmas Tree, Children Upset
Yekaterinburg Grinch Gang Steals Christmas Tree, Children UpsetA group calling themselves the 'Grinches' stole a Christmas tree from a yard in Yekaterinburg, upsetting children who were looking forward to the holiday. Residents had purchased and decorated the tree themselves as an annual tradition.