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Top 3 highest paid entry-level jobs in Don region in 2025Top 3 highest paid entry-level jobs in Don region in 2025
Top 3 highest paid entry-level jobs in Don region in 2025Analysts from Avito Raboty named the highest paid professions for candidates without experience in the Don region in 2025, with harvesters leading the list.
Sverdlovsk Region to Create Unified Psychiatric ServiceSverdlovsk Region to Create Unified Psychiatric Service
Sverdlovsk Region to Create Unified Psychiatric ServiceHealth authorities in Sverdlovsk Region have approved the creation of a unified psychiatric service, following successful models in other Russian regions.
Gusein Gasanov to Be Tried for Money LaunderingGusein Gasanov to Be Tried for Money Laundering
Gusein Gasanov to Be Tried for Money LaunderingThe prosecutor's office has approved charges against the blogger in a case of legalizing funds obtained by criminal means. The trial will take place at the Presnensky Court in Moscow in the absence of the defendant, who is on the federal wanted list.
Tyumen courier detained in alleged teen abduction fraudTyumen courier detained in alleged teen abduction fraud
Tyumen courier detained in alleged teen abduction fraudA young man, allegedly acting as a courier for fraudsters, was detained in Blagoveshchensk on February 1. He is suspected of involvement in an incident in Krasnoyarsk involving the allegedly kidnapped son of a businessman and a large sum of money.
Bashkiria Couple in Coma After Serbia Multi-Vehicle CrashBashkiria Couple in Coma After Serbia Multi-Vehicle Crash
Bashkiria Couple in Coma After Serbia Multi-Vehicle CrashA couple from Bashkiria was involved in a multi-vehicle accident in Serbia, leaving the husband in an induced coma and the wife with multiple fractures.
Ryazan to Demolish Cursed Old House on KolkhoznayaRyazan to Demolish Cursed Old House on Kolkhoznaya
Ryazan to Demolish Cursed Old House on KolkhoznayaWhat has delayed the demolition of the cursed old house on Kolkhoznaya Street in Ryazan?
Voronezh emerges in Epstein files connected to trafficking ringVoronezh emerges in Epstein files connected to trafficking ring
Voronezh emerges in Epstein files connected to trafficking ringThe globally notorious Epstein case documents mention a native of Voronezh, a city in Russia's Black Earth region, who was convicted in the US for pimping and trafficking.
Two fatal fires strike Orenburg region on February 1Two fatal fires strike Orenburg region on February 1
Two fatal fires strike Orenburg region on February 1One fire occurred in Novotroitsk and another in Sol-Iletsk Municipal District, both resulting in deaths.
Police Detain Novosibirsk Residents in 12-Hour Cash-Out ProbePolice Detain Novosibirsk Residents in 12-Hour Cash-Out Probe
Police Detain Novosibirsk Residents in 12-Hour Cash-Out ProbeOn February 2, law enforcement in Novosibirsk detained a group of individuals suspected of illegal banking activities, but are withholding details of the operation.
Trams in Nizhny Novgorod idle for 80 hours due to parked carsTrams in Nizhny Novgorod idle for 80 hours due to parked cars
Trams in Nizhny Novgorod idle for 80 hours due to parked carsSuch cases were most frequently recorded in the city center.
Zabaikalsky teens assault pensioner and youth after drinkingZabaikalsky teens assault pensioner and youth after drinking
Zabaikalsky teens assault pensioner and youth after drinkingThe severity of the harm caused will be determined by an examination.
Hockey Matches to Alter Transport Routes in YekaterinburgHockey Matches to Alter Transport Routes in Yekaterinburg
Hockey Matches to Alter Transport Routes in YekaterinburgDue to the Hockey All-Star Week in Yekaterinburg, several streets will be closed, affecting public transport movement.
Omsk Volunteer Cares for Swift With Dislocated WingOmsk Volunteer Cares for Swift With Dislocated Wing
Omsk Volunteer Cares for Swift With Dislocated WingCity residents in Omsk handed over an injured swift to volunteers, and it now remains in care due to a wing dislocation that prevents flight.
Volunteer Clears Rural Road for Fourth Consecutive WinterVolunteer Clears Rural Road for Fourth Consecutive Winter
Volunteer Clears Rural Road for Fourth Consecutive WinterA resident of Ulyanovsk Region has been clearing a key snowbound dirt road on his own initiative for four winters, helping stranded drivers and becoming a local legend.
Prosecutor's Office Finds No Violations in School No. 127's Procurement
Prosecutor's Office Finds No Violations in School No. 127's ProcurementThe prosecutor's office of Krasnogvardeysky District in St. Petersburg inspected the educational institution's procurements, which included hundreds of bottle brushes, industrial vacuum cleaners, and metal bins, and found no violations. The inspection was conducted following a complaint from a city resident.
Locals Protest Noisy Nighttime Beet Transport in Snowy BashkiriaLocals Protest Noisy Nighttime Beet Transport in Snowy Bashkiria
Locals Protest Noisy Nighttime Beet Transport in Snowy BashkiriaResidents in Bashkiria's Blagovarsky District complain about constant noise and dangerous driving from beet hauling trucks operating at night, with officials citing autumn delays and processing deadlines.
Tyumen man arrested for role in alleged child abduction scamTyumen man arrested for role in alleged child abduction scam
Tyumen man arrested for role in alleged child abduction scamA suspect from Tyumen has been arrested in Blagoveshchensk for allegedly acting as a courier in a child kidnapping and fraud scheme.
Zenit overtakes Lille in battle for John Duran
Zenit overtakes Lille in battle for John DuranSaint Petersburg's Zenit has offered more favorable terms than French Lille for the transfer of Colombian forward John Duran.
Tram delays in Nizhny Novgorod reach 80 hoursTram delays in Nizhny Novgorod reach 80 hours
Tram delays in Nizhny Novgorod reach 80 hoursSuch incidents most frequently took place in the city center.
Bastrykin Demands Expedited Probe into Sochi Fire DeathBastrykin Demands Expedited Probe into Sochi Fire Death
Bastrykin Demands Expedited Probe into Sochi Fire DeathAlexander Bastrykin, head of Russia's Investigative Committee, has called for a quicker investigation into the death of a woman in a Sochi fire, after her mother complained about delays by local investigators.
Tyumen to add dedicated bus lane on Chervishevsky TractTyumen to add dedicated bus lane on Chervishevsky Tract
Tyumen to add dedicated bus lane on Chervishevsky TractTyumen residents spend up to 40 minutes stuck in traffic for short trips along Chervishevsky Tract. City authorities plan to solve the issue by creating a dedicated lane for public transport.
Hockey Matches Force Route Changes in YekaterinburgHockey Matches Force Route Changes in Yekaterinburg
Hockey Matches Force Route Changes in YekaterinburgIn Yekaterinburg, streets near UGMK-Arena will be closed from February 6-8 for the Hockey Stars Week, leading to changes in public transport routes.
Irkutsk to Receive Second Admiral TrolleybusIrkutsk to Receive Second Admiral Trolleybus
Irkutsk to Receive Second Admiral TrolleybusA second updated 'Admiral' trolleybus with extended autonomous range has been delivered to Irkutsk, though when it will enter service remains unclear.
Trucker to stand trial after fatal crash burns two trucks on Novosibirsk highwayTrucker to stand trial after fatal crash burns two trucks on Novosibirsk highway
Trucker to stand trial after fatal crash burns two trucks on Novosibirsk highwayA long-haul truck driver is facing criminal charges after a fatal accident on the R-254 Irtysh highway in Novosibirsk Oblast, which occurred on September 23, 2025.