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Logvinenko had higher satisfaction: authorities reveal Rostov residents' ratingsLogvinenko had higher satisfaction: authorities reveal Rostov residents' ratings
Logvinenko had higher satisfaction: authorities reveal Rostov residents' ratingsThe biggest 'drop' for Skryabin is in heat supply, according to a government survey.
Cars to Be Towed During Overnight Snow Removal in TulaCars to Be Towed During Overnight Snow Removal in Tula
Cars to Be Towed During Overnight Snow Removal in TulaParking will be temporarily banned on a section of Svoboda Street in Tula on the night of February 2-3 for snow removal. Vehicles left in the work zone may be towed.
Atmospheric Vortex Approaching Southern UralsAtmospheric Vortex Approaching Southern Urals
Atmospheric Vortex Approaching Southern UralsMeteorologists have explained the weather changes expected in the Southern Urals region as an atmospheric vortex approaches this week.
Lawsuit Seeks 34 Billion Rubles from Tanker Owners for Black Sea Spill DamageLawsuit Seeks 34 Billion Rubles from Tanker Owners for Black Sea Spill Damage
Lawsuit Seeks 34 Billion Rubles from Tanker Owners for Black Sea Spill DamageRussian authorities have filed a lawsuit seeking over 34 billion rubles in environmental damages from the owners of tankers that sank in the Black Sea in December 2024, causing a catastrophic spill.
Sports School Near Volgograd Crumbling After Pipe BurstSports School Near Volgograd Crumbling After Pipe Burst
Sports School Near Volgograd Crumbling After Pipe BurstOfficials in Kamyshin promise repairs for the damaged sports school but cannot provide a timeline for the work.
Sochi Quail Hunters Face Up to Two Years in PrisonSochi Quail Hunters Face Up to Two Years in Prison
Sochi Quail Hunters Face Up to Two Years in PrisonPolice in Sochi have detained two local men for illegal quail hunting after catching them in the act during a night operation in September 2025.
St. Petersburg Magistrate Court Rejects 1929-Ruble ($20) ClaimSt. Petersburg Magistrate Court Rejects 1929-Ruble ($20) Claim
St. Petersburg Magistrate Court Rejects 1929-Ruble ($20) ClaimThe St. Petersburg Magistrate Court denied a billing center's claim to collect 1929 rubles ($20 at current rates) from an 84-year-old pensioner. The judge stated that the authorities should have independently updated the data on her place of residence.
Tikhoretsk Criminal Authority Sent to Strict-Regime Colony for ExtortionTikhoretsk Criminal Authority Sent to Strict-Regime Colony for Extortion
Tikhoretsk Criminal Authority Sent to Strict-Regime Colony for ExtortionFor years, criminal authority 'Kramor' oversaw the criminal underworld in the Tikhoretsk District.
Over 46,000 visit Stavropol's Lenin Square ice rinkOver 46,000 visit Stavropol's Lenin Square ice rink
Over 46,000 visit Stavropol's Lenin Square ice rinkThe outdoor ice rink on Lenin Square in Stavropol has been visited by thousands this season and will remain open until spring.
Three Vital Health Screenings for People Over 50Three Vital Health Screenings for People Over 50
Three Vital Health Screenings for People Over 50An oncologist recommends regular health screenings for individuals over 50 to detect common and clinically significant tumors early.
Cambridge School Director Fined for Gender Theory PostCambridge School Director Fined for Gender Theory Post
Cambridge School Director Fined for Gender Theory PostA St. Petersburg court found the school director guilty of promoting non-traditional relationships due to a 2018 post. The defense plans to appeal, citing no propaganda in the text.
Slides, Swings, and 'Starry Sky': A New Playground Appears Near the Central MarketSlides, Swings, and 'Starry Sky': A New Playground Appears Near the Central Market
Slides, Swings, and 'Starry Sky': A New Playground Appears Near the Central Market45.RU visited the newly installed children's playground at the intersection of Proletarskaya and Kuibyshev streets, which features slides, swings, and decorative lighting.
Sauna owner jailed after Prokopyevsk fire kills five teens — videoSauna owner jailed after Prokopyevsk fire kills five teens — video
Sauna owner jailed after Prokopyevsk fire kills five teens — videoThe owner of a sauna in Prokopyevsk where a fire killed five teenagers has been sent to pre-trial detention, while the second defendant was placed under house arrest.
Valery Sukhikh highlights role of municipal journalists in promoting local topicsValery Sukhikh highlights role of municipal journalists in promoting local topics
Valery Sukhikh highlights role of municipal journalists in promoting local topicsThe Legislative Assembly of Perm Krai has started accepting entries for its annual journalism prize, which recognizes coverage of legal and social issues.
Atmospheric vortex is approaching the Southern Urals (video)Atmospheric vortex is approaching the Southern Urals (video)
Atmospheric vortex is approaching the Southern Urals (video)Meteorologists from the Chelyabinsk Hydrometeorological Center have explained the implications of an approaching atmospheric vortex for the Southern Urals region.
Driver sentenced for fatal crash in Yaroslavl regionDriver sentenced for fatal crash in Yaroslavl region
Driver sentenced for fatal crash in Yaroslavl regionThe driver has been sentenced to four years in a penal colony and has lost his license for two years and ten months. He must also pay 4.1 million rubles (approximately $45,600 at current rates) in compensation to the relatives of the victims.
Fire Destroys House in Northern Volgograd, One FatalityFire Destroys House in Northern Volgograd, One Fatality
Fire Destroys House in Northern Volgograd, One FatalityA fire broke out in a private house in the Traktorozavodsky district of Volgograd. One person died.
Siberian Housewife Becomes Blogger with 'Recklessness and Courage'Siberian Housewife Becomes Blogger with 'Recklessness and Courage'
Siberian Housewife Becomes Blogger with 'Recklessness and Courage'Nastya Agafonova from Novosibirsk became a popular blogger by sharing her sincere and chaotic life. Her story is about finding yourself and joy in the little things.
Drunk teenagers steal from parked cars in MurmanskDrunk teenagers steal from parked cars in Murmansk
Drunk teenagers steal from parked cars in MurmanskTwo drunk teenagers in Kirovsk, Murmansk Region, have been detained for stealing valuables from unlocked parked cars in mid-January, facing up to five years in prison.
Tula tram service to Zelenstroy halted from February 7Tula tram service to Zelenstroy halted from February 7
Tula tram service to Zelenstroy halted from February 7Three tram routes in Tula will be rerouted starting February 7 due to bridge reconstruction, affecting access to Zelenstroy and Mendeleyevsky settlement.
Police Detain Street Marketer for Painting Drug Ads in YessentukiPolice Detain Street Marketer for Painting Drug Ads in Yessentuki
Police Detain Street Marketer for Painting Drug Ads in YessentukiA 22-year-old man painted drug advertisements on city streets and kept evidence on his phone, leading to his arrest.
Prosecution and Defense Disagree with Engineer's VerdictProsecution and Defense Disagree with Engineer's Verdict
Prosecution and Defense Disagree with Engineer's VerdictIn Volgograd, defense lawyers maintain the innocence of engineer Dmitry Lebedev, but prosecutors argue the verdict is excessively mild.
Voronezh Residents Without Water in Abnormally Frosty WeekendVoronezh Residents Without Water in Abnormally Frosty Weekend
Voronezh Residents Without Water in Abnormally Frosty WeekendUtility crews fixed three water main breaks over the weekend during severe frost, heavy snow, and gusty winds, with two more repairs still underway.
Nine Cars Seized from Illegal Taxi Drivers in SochiNine Cars Seized from Illegal Taxi Drivers in Sochi
Nine Cars Seized from Illegal Taxi Drivers in SochiRaids on illegal carriers were conducted at Sochi Airport and Adler Railway Station.
Hundreds queue for summer camp passes on Samara's 9th ПросекаHundreds queue for summer camp passes on Samara's 9th Просека
Hundreds queue for summer camp passes on Samara's 9th ПросекаThe sale of summer commercial passes for the Volzhsky Artek children's camp on 9th Просеka turned into a scandal, as a giant queue formed from 5:30 a.m., leaving many empty-handed and dissatisfied.