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New fines for street trading proposed in St. Petersburg
New fines for street trading proposed in St. PetersburgSt. Petersburg deputies have proposed imposing large fines on owners of trading kiosks who rent them out without having legal rights to do so.
Former Omsk Minister Sues Over Lands at SibNIIKhFormer Omsk Minister Sues Over Lands at SibNIIKh
Former Omsk Minister Sues Over Lands at SibNIIKhAlexander Butakov, a former Omsk region official, is taking legal action after his lands at SibNIIKh were included in the city's forest boundaries.
Chita's 'Zabaykalsky Prizyv' Seeks Department Heads and Deputy MinistersChita's 'Zabaykalsky Prizyv' Seeks Department Heads and Deputy Ministers
Chita's 'Zabaykalsky Prizyv' Seeks Department Heads and Deputy MinistersThe 'Zabaykalsky Prizyv' project is recruiting for senior government positions in Chita through a competition. Applications are accepted from residents of any Russian region until January 30.
Court Cancels Activist's Case for Posting Navalny Photo
Court Cancels Activist's Case for Posting Navalny PhotoA Russian appeals court has overturned the conviction of activist Savva Fedoseyev, who was arrested for displaying a photo of Alexei Navalny. This marks the first successful appeal of such a case in Russia.
Artem Chebotarev Leaves 'Just Russia — Patriots — For Truth' PartyArtem Chebotarev Leaves 'Just Russia — Patriots — For Truth' Party
Artem Chebotarev Leaves 'Just Russia — Patriots — For Truth' PartyA deputy from Saratov has left the regional branch of the Just Russia — Patriots — For Truth party. The party confirmed his exit, stating an official comment is being prepared.
Deputy Igor Cheremis Assigned to BARS-33 Volunteer UnitDeputy Igor Cheremis Assigned to BARS-33 Volunteer Unit
Deputy Igor Cheremis Assigned to BARS-33 Volunteer UnitIgor Cheremis, chairman of the social policy committee in Primorye's Legislative Assembly, will serve in the special military operation for six months, joining the volunteer detachment BARS-33.
Kneissl: Ukraine and Greenland are 'different dossiers'Kneissl: Ukraine and Greenland are 'different dossiers'
Kneissl: Ukraine and Greenland are 'different dossiers'Former Austrian minister Karin Kneissl, residing in Ryazan Oblast, said in a TASS interview that Greenland could become a US state, but it won't impact the Ukrainian crisis.
SMO Participant Appointed Deputy Industry MinisterSMO Participant Appointed Deputy Industry Minister
SMO Participant Appointed Deputy Industry MinisterAleksei Zabelkin, a participant in Russia's Special Military Operation (SMO), has been appointed deputy minister of industry and energy in the Saratov region, as reported by Governor Roman Busargin.
Trump confirms Putin invited to Gaza peace council
Trump confirms Putin invited to Gaza peace councilU.S. President Donald Trump stated that Vladimir Putin has received an offer to join a 'peace council' aimed at working towards a settlement in the Gaza conflict.
‘Now Mom and Dad Are Together.’ Story of a Widow Who Died on Her Soldier Husband’s Funeral Day‘Now Mom and Dad Are Together.’ Story of a Widow Who Died on Her Soldier Husband’s Funeral Day
‘Now Mom and Dad Are Together.’ Story of a Widow Who Died on Her Soldier Husband’s Funeral DayA tragedy in a Ural city left an 11-year-old girl orphaned after her mother died on the day of her father’s funeral.
From Poverty to Oligarch: How Alsou's Father Built a Billion-Dollar EmpireFrom Poverty to Oligarch: How Alsou's Father Built a Billion-Dollar Empire
From Poverty to Oligarch: How Alsou's Father Built a Billion-Dollar EmpireRalif Safin rose from a farmhouse to become an oil tycoon, senator, and property magnate, using his wealth to launch his daughter's singing career and fund his sons' businesses. This is the story of the man who almost became the president of Bashkortostan.
'You have no place on TV': How Pavel Zarubin became Putin's journalist'You have no place on TV': How Pavel Zarubin became Putin's journalist
'You have no place on TV': How Pavel Zarubin became Putin's journalistDuring the latest 'Direct Line' with the president, a 9-year-old girl asked to replace reporter Pavel Zarubin when he retires. Zarubin, the host of 'Moscow. Kremlin. Putin', is the journalist who interacts most frequently with Vladimir Putin.
Son Kidnapped and Forced to Sign Military Contract, Mother ReportsSon Kidnapped and Forced to Sign Military Contract, Mother Reports
Son Kidnapped and Forced to Sign Military Contract, Mother ReportsA Yekaterinburg pensioner says her son was abducted by Roma men, coerced into signing a military contract, and sent to the special military operation, where he later went missing.
Widow sues to recover husband's missing remains after burialWidow sues to recover husband's missing remains after burial
Widow sues to recover husband's missing remains after burialA widow from Aramil in the Urals says she received only part of her husband's body from the war, and she is now suing to get the rest back.
Russia and Ukraine Agree on Trump Peace Plan, Final Talks SetRussia and Ukraine Agree on Trump Peace Plan, Final Talks Set
Russia and Ukraine Agree on Trump Peace Plan, Final Talks SetRussia and Ukraine have partially agreed to a peace plan proposed by U.S. President Donald Trump. The White House is sending special envoys to Moscow and Kyiv to resolve contentious issues.
Mother demands zinc coffin opened in UralsMother demands zinc coffin opened in Urals
Mother demands zinc coffin opened in UralsIn Serov, Urals, a mother has refused for over a year to bury remains stored in a morgue, suspecting they may not be her son's and demanding an independent DNA test.
Geneva Talks Advance Trump's Peace PlanGeneva Talks Advance Trump's Peace Plan
Geneva Talks Advance Trump's Peace PlanU.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio commented on the Geneva negotiations regarding Trump's peace plan, noting significant progress in discussions involving Ukrainian, American, and European delegations.
Zelensky addresses Ukrainians on Trump's peace planZelensky addresses Ukrainians on Trump's peace plan
Zelensky addresses Ukrainians on Trump's peace planUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky delivered a video address to the people, highlighting the current difficult period. He expressed concerns over the US peace plan and vowed to advocate for Ukraine's dignity and freedom.
10 facts about Central Bank head Elvira Nabiullina10 facts about Central Bank head Elvira Nabiullina
10 facts about Central Bank head Elvira NabiullinaElvira Nabiullina, the head of Russia's Central Bank, turns 62 today, and we look back at key moments from her life.
United Russia deputy curses critics, later apologizesUnited Russia deputy curses critics, later apologizes
United Russia deputy curses critics, later apologizesYekaterina Aratova, a municipal deputy from Dubna in Moscow Oblast, faced backlash after videos surfaced showing her using profanity to criticize opponents of forest clearing and making derogatory remarks about Slavs' work ethic. She has since apologized for the language but not the substance of her comments.
Soviet spy mystery links village near Krasnoyarsk to unsolved caseSoviet spy mystery links village near Krasnoyarsk to unsolved case
Soviet spy mystery links village near Krasnoyarsk to unsolved caseThe unsolved mystery of Soviet spy Richard Sorge's wife Ekaterina Maximova, who died in exile in Bolshaya Murta near Krasnoyarsk, remains shrouded in secrecy decades later.
Zelensky weighs scenarios, vows to step downZelensky weighs scenarios, vows to step down
Zelensky weighs scenarios, vows to step downVolodymyr Zelensky said he is ready to leave office once the conflict ends and dismissed ‘Korean’ and ‘Finnish’ scenarios, as Russia and Ukraine traded strikes from Crimea to Moscow and Trump cooled on security guarantees for Kyiv.