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Town in Yugra loses power after accident during deep freezeTown in Yugra loses power after accident during deep freeze
Town in Yugra loses power after accident during deep freezeAt residents' requests, house inspections are being conducted to prevent freezing of the heating and water supply systems.
Major Fire in Moscow Region House, Children Possibly InsideMajor Fire in Moscow Region House, Children Possibly Inside
Major Fire in Moscow Region House, Children Possibly InsideA major fire broke out in a two-story house in Lyubertsy, Moscow region, on Thursday evening, with reports suggesting children may be inside.
Prosecutor's Office to Check Causes of Fire at Industrial Building in KolaProsecutor's Office to Check Causes of Fire at Industrial Building in Kola
Prosecutor's Office to Check Causes of Fire at Industrial Building in KolaThe prosecutor's office in the Kola District is investigating the causes of a fire that broke out in a non-residential industrial building.
Arctic fire burns abandoned four-story building in KolaArctic fire burns abandoned four-story building in Kola
Arctic fire burns abandoned four-story building in KolaOn January 22, 2026, a fire engulfed the upper floors of an abandoned four-story building in Kola, Arctic Russia.
Kursk Governor Injured in Car Accident, Requires SurgeryKursk Governor Injured in Car Accident, Requires Surgery
Kursk Governor Injured in Car Accident, Requires SurgeryKursk region governor Alexander Khinshtein has made contact from the hospital after a car accident that required surgery, with injuries worse than expected.
Russian National Detained in Philippines Over HIV ThreatRussian National Detained in Philippines Over HIV Threat
Russian National Detained in Philippines Over HIV ThreatThis daily digest compiles significant events from January 22, covering wage forecasts, legal pitfalls, and incidents including an arrest in the Philippines.
Alexander Khinshtein Says Condition Worse Than Expected After SurgeryAlexander Khinshtein Says Condition Worse Than Expected After Surgery
Alexander Khinshtein Says Condition Worse Than Expected After SurgeryThe governor of Kursk Oblast, Alexander Khinshtein, has revealed that his injuries from a recent car accident are more severe than initially thought, including a broken femur.
Fire at a store near YaroslavlFire at a store near Yaroslavl
Fire at a store near YaroslavlA preliminary investigation points to an emergency power grid fault as the cause of a fire at a retail outlet. Everyone inside was evacuated safely.
Grocery store catches fire near YaroslavlGrocery store catches fire near Yaroslavl
Grocery store catches fire near YaroslavlA grocery store near Yaroslavl caught fire on January 21, with the Emergencies Ministry citing an electrical fault as the preliminary cause.
Khinstein undergoes surgery after accident, reveals femoral fractureKhinstein undergoes surgery after accident, reveals femoral fracture
Khinstein undergoes surgery after accident, reveals femoral fractureKursk Region Governor Alexander Khinstein reported a femoral fracture after an accident and a successful operation. In a video address, he thanked medical staff and stated his intention to continue working.
Volgograd Businessman Forecasts Further Price IncreasesVolgograd Businessman Forecasts Further Price Increases
Volgograd Businessman Forecasts Further Price IncreasesA Volgograd businessman expects that small businesses will massively raise prices within a month, hitting all residents' pockets.
Over 100 Deaths: Fire Count in Novosibirsk Oblast for 2025Over 100 Deaths: Fire Count in Novosibirsk Oblast for 2025
Over 100 Deaths: Fire Count in Novosibirsk Oblast for 2025In Novosibirsk Oblast for 2025, careless handling of fire was the most common cause of fires, which claimed over 100 lives.
France Detains Russian Tanker in North SeaFrance Detains Russian Tanker in North Sea
France Detains Russian Tanker in North SeaFrench military have detained a tanker from Russia in the North Sea, President Emmanuel Macron announced on social media platform X.
Road workers seriously injured in highway crash airlifted to PermRoad workers seriously injured in highway crash airlifted to Perm
Road workers seriously injured in highway crash airlifted to PermTheir condition is assessed as stable but severe.
Former Kuban Environment Ministry Official's Dismissal Reason Changed to 'Loss of Trust'Former Kuban Environment Ministry Official's Dismissal Reason Changed to 'Loss of Trust'
Former Kuban Environment Ministry Official's Dismissal Reason Changed to 'Loss of Trust'The deputy nature minister was allowed to resign voluntarily in spring 2025.
Pipe burst causes water to soak students in Yeysk schoolPipe burst causes water to soak students in Yeysk school
Pipe burst causes water to soak students in Yeysk schoolThe prosecutor's office has described the incident as a routine matter.
Health ministry updates on bus crash victims' conditionHealth ministry updates on bus crash victims' condition
Health ministry updates on bus crash victims' conditionA total of 5 vehicles were involved in the accident.
Anti-vape activists beaten in Moscow region mall raidAnti-vape activists beaten in Moscow region mall raid
Anti-vape activists beaten in Moscow region mall raidActivists from the 'Healthy Fatherland' movement were beaten by employees and security at a shopping center in Odintsovo during an anti-vape inspection. One activist was heard saying, 'I see how you asked by hitting me in the face.'
Deadly Scuffle in St. Petersburg Mall Leads to Man's DeathDeadly Scuffle in St. Petersburg Mall Leads to Man's Death
Deadly Scuffle in St. Petersburg Mall Leads to Man's DeathA 24-year-old man died in a hospital after being detained by security at the City Mall shopping and entertainment complex. The incident occurred on the evening of January 21 due to suspicion of theft.
Shopping Center Collapse in Novosibirsk: One Dead, Rescue Efforts DetailedShopping Center Collapse in Novosibirsk: One Dead, Rescue Efforts Detailed
Shopping Center Collapse in Novosibirsk: One Dead, Rescue Efforts DetailedOn January 21, the second floor of a shopping center in Novosibirsk collapsed, trapping several people. One person died, and rescuers saved others while questions emerged about the building's owner and its construction.
Saratov Region Sees 50% Rise in Fire Deaths in 2026Saratov Region Sees 50% Rise in Fire Deaths in 2026
Saratov Region Sees 50% Rise in Fire Deaths in 2026Fire fatalities in the Saratov region have increased 1.5-fold in 2026 compared to the same period last year, with 15 deaths recorded since January 1.
Sochi Resident Faces 3 Million Ruble Fine for Homemade WineSochi Resident Faces 3 Million Ruble Fine for Homemade Wine
Sochi Resident Faces 3 Million Ruble Fine for Homemade WinePolice seized about 200 liters of suspicious alcohol from two retail outlets operating without documents and selling liquid in plastic bottles.
'No gas smell': parents dispute accident, allege murder'No gas smell': parents dispute accident, allege murder
'No gas smell': parents dispute accident, allege murderParents of a deceased man from Novosibirsk are demanding the exhumation of their son's body, convinced he was murdered and his death staged as an accident, but authorities have refused their request.
Cleaner shows self-sacrifice after Nizhnekamsk schoolboy attackCleaner shows self-sacrifice after Nizhnekamsk schoolboy attack
Cleaner shows self-sacrifice after Nizhnekamsk schoolboy attackThe cleaner who was stabbed by a 13-year-old student in Nizhnekamsk is hospitalized with a positive prognosis, as the mayor praised her self-sacrifice.
Worker electrocuted at AvtoVAZ plant; three convictedWorker electrocuted at AvtoVAZ plant; three convicted
Worker electrocuted at AvtoVAZ plant; three convictedA district court in Tolyatti has convicted three AvtoVAZ employees for safety breaches that led to a worker's death from an electric arc during a furnace repair.