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Udmurtia: 169 traffic accidents in first January work weekUdmurtia: 169 traffic accidents in first January work week
Udmurtia: 169 traffic accidents in first January work weekThe 112 service in Udmurtia received over 14,000 calls during the first work week of January, including 169 reports of traffic accidents.
Pensioner Hit by Tram After Crossing on Red LightPensioner Hit by Tram After Crossing on Red Light
Pensioner Hit by Tram After Crossing on Red LightA 75-year-old pensioner was hit by a tram in Chelyabinsk on January 20 after crossing the road on a red light.
Video shows elderly man hit by tram near Railway Cultural CenterVideo shows elderly man hit by tram near Railway Cultural Center
Video shows elderly man hit by tram near Railway Cultural CenterA 75-year-old pensioner was hit by a tram near the Railway Cultural Center on January 20 after crossing on a red light.
Fisherman Lost in Fog Rescued Near Fort ShantsFisherman Lost in Fog Rescued Near Fort Shants
Fisherman Lost in Fog Rescued Near Fort ShantsSt. Petersburg rescuers completed a nighttime operation to find a fisherman who became disoriented in thick fog on the Gulf of Finland.
Court Convicts Parachute Rescue Service Chief for FraudCourt Convicts Parachute Rescue Service Chief for Fraud
Court Convicts Parachute Rescue Service Chief for FraudThe head of a unit at a flight test base illegally received over 2.2 million rubles (approximately $25,000 at current rates) by processing fake parachute jumps for rescue personnel.
Threat of UAV Attack Declared in Ryazan RegionThreat of UAV Attack Declared in Ryazan Region
Threat of UAV Attack Declared in Ryazan RegionRussia's Emergency Situations Ministry (EMERCOM) issued a warning about a potential drone attack in the Ryazan region on January 20, urging residents to take precautions.
Belarusian Man May Avoid Prison for Sheremetyevo Child AttackBelarusian Man May Avoid Prison for Sheremetyevo Child Attack
Belarusian Man May Avoid Prison for Sheremetyevo Child AttackA Belarusian man who threw a two-year-old boy on the floor at Moscow's Sheremetyevo Airport could be declared insane and sent for compulsory psychiatric treatment, investigators said.
Parachute rescue service head convicted for fake jumps in NizhnyParachute rescue service head convicted for fake jumps in Nizhny
Parachute rescue service head convicted for fake jumps in NizhnyThe head of a parachute rescue service in Nizhny Novgorod was convicted for embezzling funds by falsifying jump records, illegally obtaining over 2.2 million rubles.
Body Found in Bosphorus Believed to Be Missing Russian SwimmerBody Found in Bosphorus Believed to Be Missing Russian Swimmer
Body Found in Bosphorus Believed to Be Missing Russian SwimmerA body found in the Bosphorus Strait is suspected to be that of Russian swimmer Nikolai Svechnikov, missing for six months.
Law enforcement searches Goryachy Klyuch administrationLaw enforcement searches Goryachy Klyuch administration
Law enforcement searches Goryachy Klyuch administrationLaw enforcement officers conducted searches at the administration of Goryachy Klyuch. The deputy mayor is suspected of exceeding his authority in connection with the commissioning of a school.
Shooting in St. Petersburg's Primorsky DistrictShooting in St. Petersburg's Primorsky District
Shooting in St. Petersburg's Primorsky DistrictA shooting incident occurred in the Primorsky District of St. Petersburg on the morning of January 20.
Body Retrieved from Bosphorus Possibly Missing Swimmer SveshnikovBody Retrieved from Bosphorus Possibly Missing Swimmer Sveshnikov
Body Retrieved from Bosphorus Possibly Missing Swimmer SveshnikovA body found in the Bosphorus Strait is suspected to be that of missing Russian swimmer Nikolai Sveshnikov, with his mother awaiting identification, she told MSK1.RU.
Woman killed by train at station in Zabaikalsky DistrictWoman killed by train at station in Zabaikalsky District
Woman killed by train at station in Zabaikalsky DistrictThe transport prosecutor's office has launched an investigation. A woman was killed by a train at a station in Zabaikalsky District, according to a report on 20 January.
Krasnodar parents attack driver near children's sledding hillKrasnodar parents attack driver near children's sledding hill
Krasnodar parents attack driver near children's sledding hillPolice in Krasnodar are investigating an incident where parents assaulted a construction vehicle driver who was working close to a sledding area used by children on January 18.
Health ministry investigates woman's vegetative state after cesareanHealth ministry investigates woman's vegetative state after cesarean
Health ministry investigates woman's vegetative state after cesareanA 39-year-old woman from Nizhny Novgorod has been in a vegetative state for two months after a planned cesarean section that resulted in clinical death.
"How Do I Explain to My Son About Mom?" Woman in Vegetative State After Childbirth"How Do I Explain to My Son About Mom?" Woman in Vegetative State After Childbirth
"How Do I Explain to My Son About Mom?" Woman in Vegetative State After ChildbirthA woman from Nizhny Novgorod has been hospitalized for two months after suffering clinical death and brain damage during a cesarean section, with the regional health ministry launching an inspection.
Driver rescued by emergency services: truck crashes into KAMAZ on Samara highwayDriver rescued by emergency services: truck crashes into KAMAZ on Samara highway
Driver rescued by emergency services: truck crashes into KAMAZ on Samara highwayA collision between two heavy trucks on the Samara-Buguruslan highway injured one driver, who was extricated by rescue teams and hospitalized after the Tuesday morning accident.
Dog Attack on Omsk Teen Leads to Court-Ordered CompensationDog Attack on Omsk Teen Leads to Court-Ordered Compensation
Dog Attack on Omsk Teen Leads to Court-Ordered CompensationA 14-year-old girl was hospitalized after a Staffordshire terrier attacked her in Omsk last September. The court has now ordered the dog's owner to pay for moral damages.
St. Petersburg ambulance driver attack results in criminal case
St. Petersburg ambulance driver attack results in criminal caseIn St. Petersburg, a criminal case has been opened after a passerby attacked an ambulance driver. The victim did not require hospitalization.
Truck driver killed in collision on Tolyatti bypass highwayTruck driver killed in collision on Tolyatti bypass highway
Truck driver killed in collision on Tolyatti bypass highwayA 54-year-old truck driver died after his Scania vehicle crashed into a road sign support on Obvodnoye Highway in Tolyatti, Russia.
Omsk Man's Parking Lot Drift Goes Wrong, Two InjuredOmsk Man's Parking Lot Drift Goes Wrong, Two Injured
Omsk Man's Parking Lot Drift Goes Wrong, Two InjuredA 24-year-old man from Omsk caused an accident while attempting to drift in a parking lot, injuring two people. He had only obtained his driver's license six months ago.
Court Again Returns Pilot's Case to ProsecutionCourt Again Returns Pilot's Case to Prosecution
Court Again Returns Pilot's Case to ProsecutionAn appeals court in Omsk has upheld a decision to return the criminal case against a pilot who made an emergency landing in a field to the prosecution.
Woman loses leg while crawling under train in SorochinskWoman loses leg while crawling under train in Sorochinsk
Woman loses leg while crawling under train in SorochinskA 44-year-old woman in Sorochinsk, Orenburg region, lost her leg after attempting to crawl under a stationary freight train to cross the railway tracks.
New Details in Pilot's Field Landing InvestigationNew Details in Pilot's Field Landing Investigation
New Details in Pilot's Field Landing InvestigationThe Omsk Regional Court has upheld a decision to return the case of pilot Sergei Belov for additional investigation after he landed a plane in a field in 2023.
Farewell for teacher-blogger Kirill Kirichenko to be held in MoscowFarewell for teacher-blogger Kirill Kirichenko to be held in Moscow
Farewell for teacher-blogger Kirill Kirichenko to be held in MoscowKirill Kirichenko, a 30-year-old teacher and blogger from Moscow, died of pneumonia on January 17. His farewell ceremony is scheduled for January 21.