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Son of Japan yacht champion found alive in MoscowSon of Japan yacht champion found alive in Moscow
Son of Japan yacht champion found alive in Moscow21-year-old Ivan Logutenko, son of film director Alisa Logutenko and Japan yacht champion Maxim Logutenko, went missing in Moscow on July 17 and was found alive three days later.
Large fire in Vsevolozhsk: smoke column and explosionsLarge fire in Vsevolozhsk: smoke column and explosions
Large fire in Vsevolozhsk: smoke column and explosionsLate Monday evening, a large fire broke out near Vsevolozhsk. Witnesses report thick black smoke and loud explosions.
Massive Fire and Explosions Hit VsevolozhskMassive Fire and Explosions Hit Vsevolozhsk
Massive Fire and Explosions Hit VsevolozhskLate Monday evening, a massive fire broke out near Vsevolozhsk, sending a column of black smoke into the sky. Locals reported loud explosions.
Teenager detained for arson at two gas stationsTeenager detained for arson at two gas stations
Teenager detained for arson at two gas stationsA teenager set fire to two gas stations located more than 10 km apart in Leningrad region, local authorities said.
Police Detain Teenager for Two Gas Station FiresPolice Detain Teenager for Two Gas Station Fires
Police Detain Teenager for Two Gas Station FiresOn July 20, a teenager in the Vsevolozhsky District of Leningrad Region was detained for allegedly setting fire to two gas stations located more than 10 kilometers apart.
Sellers: “Remains Simply Destroyed” After Drone AttackSellers: “Remains Simply Destroyed” After Drone Attack
Sellers: “Remains Simply Destroyed” After Drone AttackAfter a drone attack sparked a fire at a Wildberries warehouse in Elektrostal, Moscow region, the company announced support measures for sellers who lost their goods.
Man vanishes in Urals, missing for a monthMan vanishes in Urals, missing for a month
Man vanishes in Urals, missing for a monthA 25-year-old man from Rezh, Sverdlovsk Oblast, has been missing since 25 June. Here is his description.
Tram Route 17 Changed After Car Stuck on TracksTram Route 17 Changed After Car Stuck on Tracks
Tram Route 17 Changed After Car Stuck on TracksA tram route in Moscow was suddenly changed overnight on July 20 after a driver got stuck on the tracks, causing delays and a temporary reroute.
Ryazan Oblast Air Defense Downs Two DronesRyazan Oblast Air Defense Downs Two Drones
Ryazan Oblast Air Defense Downs Two DronesAir defenses shot down two drones over Ryazan Oblast this afternoon, Governor Pavel Malkov reported, with no casualties or any infrastructure damage.
Girl, 13, Missing After Going to Look for RingGirl, 13, Missing After Going to Look for Ring
Girl, 13, Missing After Going to Look for RingA 13-year-old girl went missing in the Serpukhov district of the Moscow region after leaving her home to search for a lost ring, taking only a flashlight.
Siren Sounded in Sverdlovsk Region as Flooding WorsensSiren Sounded in Sverdlovsk Region as Flooding Worsens
Siren Sounded in Sverdlovsk Region as Flooding WorsensHeavy flooding in Sverdlovsk Region has prompted authorities to activate a siren as water levels rise, washing away roads and gardens. Residents in several towns are facing severe flooding, with houses submerged and roads washed away.
Moscow designer trapped in elite residential complex fireMoscow designer trapped in elite residential complex fire
Moscow designer trapped in elite residential complex fireShe was in the building with her son while it was being extinguished. There were no alerts, she said.
Tornado Could Reach Ufa, Climatologist WarnsTornado Could Reach Ufa, Climatologist Warns
Tornado Could Reach Ufa, Climatologist WarnsTwo rare tornadoes hit Bashkortostan in one month, raising concerns they could reach Ufa. Climatologist Rita Kamalova says the region saw 10 tornadoes in 13 years.
Arkhangelsk fisherman drowns in lakeArkhangelsk fisherman drowns in lake
Arkhangelsk fisherman drowns in lakeA 42-year-old man from Arkhangelsk drowned while fishing on Bolshoye Solozero lake in the Plesetsk district. His body was found by divers two days later.
Warehouse fire aftermath at Romanovsky TraktWarehouse fire aftermath at Romanovsky Trakt
Warehouse fire aftermath at Romanovsky TraktFirefighters on the evening of 20 July doused burnt structures and cleared debris at a major fire site on Romanovsky Trakt, 61, in Chita, where warehouses were burning.
Daniil Kuznetsov funeral set after year-long searchDaniil Kuznetsov funeral set after year-long search
Daniil Kuznetsov funeral set after year-long searchDaniil Kuznetsov, a 20-year-old from Altai Krai, went missing on 23 August 2025. His body was found after nearly a year.
Mother to Stand Trial for Teen's Motorcycle CrashMother to Stand Trial for Teen's Motorcycle Crash
Mother to Stand Trial for Teen's Motorcycle CrashIn Zabaykalsky Krai, a mother is charged after her 13-year-old son, riding a motorcycle she bought him, struck a 6-year-old boy, causing moderate injuries.
Boy, 10, electrocuted while washing ATVBoy, 10, electrocuted while washing ATV
Boy, 10, electrocuted while washing ATVA 10-year-old boy died from an electric shock while washing an ATV in the yard of a house in the village of Minino near Krasnoyarsk on Sunday evening. A criminal case has been opened by the regional Investigation Committee.
Khanty-Mansiysk Child Fire Deaths Rise 66%Khanty-Mansiysk Child Fire Deaths Rise 66%
Khanty-Mansiysk Child Fire Deaths Rise 66%In the first half of 2026, 36 people died in fires in the Khanty-Mansiysk Autonomous Okrug, a 24.1% increase from the same period in 2025, including five children — a 66.7% rise.
Sirens wail in Novovoronezh, Ostrogozhsky districtSirens wail in Novovoronezh, Ostrogozhsky district
Sirens wail in Novovoronezh, Ostrogozhsky districtResidents of Novovoronezh and the Ostrogozhsky district are urged to remain calm and stay away from windows as sirens sound due to the threat of a direct UAV strike.
Sochi Vodokanal suspends services during drone attacksSochi Vodokanal suspends services during drone attacks
Sochi Vodokanal suspends services during drone attacksVisitors are advised not to wait outside but to seek shelter as service centers close during drone danger in Sochi.
Moscow May Be Left Without School UniformsMoscow May Be Left Without School Uniforms
Moscow May Be Left Without School UniformsAhead of September 1, entrepreneurs filled warehouses and took out loans — everything burned down in a drone attack on Wildberries facilities, leaving up to 10,000 sellers in distress.
Body of drowned boy recovered from Primorye riverBody of drowned boy recovered from Primorye river
Body of drowned boy recovered from Primorye riverRescuers recovered the body of an 11-year-old boy from a tributary of the Ussuri River in Primorsky Krai, where he was swept away by the current on July 19. The search lasted several days.
Sochi Cancels Drone Attack Threat, Reopens AirportSochi Cancels Drone Attack Threat, Reopens Airport
Sochi Cancels Drone Attack Threat, Reopens AirportAuthorities in Sochi canceled a drone attack threat and reopened the airport, though 16 flights remain delayed for departure.
Drone Attack on Moscow Region Leaves 10 InjuredDrone Attack on Moscow Region Leaves 10 Injured
Drone Attack on Moscow Region Leaves 10 InjuredA mass drone attack on the Moscow region injured at least 10 people and damaged homes and civilian infrastructure, officials said.