Searches conducted at home of Primorsko-Akhtarsky district headAuthorities have searched the home of Maxim Bondarenko, head of the Primorsko-Akhtarsky district in southern Russia. The operation is linked to the activities of former vice governor Anna Minkova, who now heads the TV channel Kuban 24.
Witnesses Film Drowning Man's Final Moments Near VolgogradA 41-year-old man drowned while attempting a traditional Epiphany dip in an icy backwater. Bystanders heard his desperate cries for help but chose to record the incident on video instead of aiding him.
Train and truck collide at crossing in YaroslavlA freight locomotive struck a truck on January 19 at a railway crossing on Tormoznoye Highway. Authorities reported no injuries and the train did not derail.
12 Pedestrians Killed in Yugra Last YearThere were 221 traffic accidents involving pedestrians in the Khanty-Mansi Autonomous Okrug (Yugra) last year. The most incidents occurred in Nizhnevartovsk, Surgut, and Nefteyugansk.
Voronezh KamAZ Driver Hits Man, Risks License LossA KamAZ truck driver in Voronezh region hit a man while reversing. The driver may lose his license for up to two years, amid over 100 road accidents reported in the region in a day.
Yekaterinburg Pile-Up: Trucks, Bus, Cars Snarl StreetA multi-vehicle accident involving trucks, a bus, and several cars has caused a major traffic jam on Malysheva Street in Yekaterinburg, with authorities reporting no injuries.
Mother of Fallen Soldier Denied Compensation, Prosecutor Steps InA mother of a soldier killed in the special military operation was initially denied social benefits. The Rostov Oblast prosecutor's office intervened, and she finally received the required payment of over 1 million rubles in January 2026.
Skier Detained After Beating Child on Yekaterinburg SlopeA 38-year-old skier was detained in Yekaterinburg for attacking a teenager who crashed into his wife on a snow scooter. The victim suffered a concussion and a broken nose.
