Grishaeva Recalls 'Welcome to Hell' on Daddy's GirlsActress Nonna Grishaeva revealed that Andrey Leonov greeted her first day on the sitcom 'Daddy's Girls' with the words 'Welcome to hell,' recalling up to 15 scenes shot daily.
Purple raspberry variety planted in Arkhangelsk regionA reader from Arkhangelsk says the thornless Glen Coe purple raspberry ripens later than regular varieties, has no worms, and can be planted in late September to extend the berry season.
Dyatlov Pass: New Clues Emerge in 1959 DeathsA secret Soviet investigator's will and an alleged KGB cover-up have revived the Dyatlov Pass mystery, with witnesses claiming a weapons test killed the nine hikers in 1959.
Klimova's Bikini Video Stuns FansActress Ekaterina Klimova's new footage from the Maldives in a fiery red bikini wowed her followers, who call her a sea goddess.
Volgograd shelter rejects accusation over orphaned hedgehogsA woman in Volgograd accused the Ptichy Ostrov wildlife rehabilitation center of refusing to help five orphaned baby hedgehogs, while the shelter says she ignored its feeding advice.
Revda Thug Cherkas: Known for ViolenceAnton Cherkasov, a 37-year-old repeat offender nicknamed Cherkas, is accused of beating a military veteran with a crutch in Revda. Locals describe him as a dangerous man with a long criminal past.
Cossack Vigilantes Clash with Outsiders in Volgograd RegionA mass brawl between Cossack vigilantes and visitors in Berezovskaya, Volgograd Region, has led to assault reports and a criminal case, with locals defending the Cossacks and outsiders alleging unprovoked violence.
Bashkiria Tourists Slam Sol-Iletsk Salt Lakes PricesReaders of UFA1.RU shared mixed reviews of the Sol-Iletsk Salt Lakes, where a new pool costs 1,000 rubles ($12) to use, with 88% saying the price is too high.
Family Creates Hydroponic Strawberry Farm Near PermDmitry and Elena Pashkov built a strawberry farm on their plot near Perm about eight years ago. This year they began offering tourist excursions on the plantation.
Siberian Woman's Weight Loss and Plastic Surgery JourneyA 38-year-old sales manager from Novosibirsk lost 30 kilograms, then won a million-ruble transformation contest and underwent seven hours of plastic surgery to perfect her figure.
Russian Driver's Perilous Far East RoutesIgor Sukhanov spent nearly a decade driving cars and trucks from Russia's Far East to Yekaterinburg, dodging bandits, paying off police and repairing breakdowns in -40°C (-40°F) taiga before building a business he later lost.
Blind Engineer Builds Smart Apartment in KrasnoyarskA blind resident of Krasnoyarsk has built one of the city's most advanced smart apartments, using voice commands, sensors, and neural networks to control nearly every aspect of his home.
Athlete and Wife Overcome Cancer, Welcome SonA Yakut athlete and his wife share their journey of battling breast cancer and becoming parents through surrogacy, after welcoming a son named Daniel.
St. Petersburg Blogger Trades City Life for VillageDaniil Cheremny, a 25-year-old marketer from St. Petersburg, spends every summer in the village of Yedoma in the Arkhangelsk Region, chopping wood and heating a sauna. His sincere videos about rural life resonate with thousands of viewers.
Cat Movi Survives Gut Surgery, Seeks New HomeA cat named Movi nearly died after swallowing sewing thread that bunched up her intestines. Now she is looking for a new home in Khanty-Mansiysk, western Siberia.
Five Stories of Tyumen Doctors Saving LivesTyumen doctors fight for patients' lives daily, overcoming stress and pressure. Here are five remarkable cases of survival against the odds.
Thug Attacks Veteran on Crutches in RevdaA man in Revda, Russia, defended a woman and was beaten with his own crutch by a repeat offender. Bystanders did not intervene or call police.
Volgograd Volunteers Try to Save Orphaned HedgehogsFive newborn hedgehogs in Volgograd are fighting for their lives after their mother disappeared. Local residents are seeking volunteers to feed the helpless animals.
Author of Trilunye Started Writing on a BetAlla Vologzhanina, author of the fantasy trilogy Trilunye and The Coffee Witch, once taught English in Perm and wrote her first book after arguing that talent, not connections, matters in publishing.
Blind Perfumer Creates 'Cozy' Scent for the AnxiousAlexander Yashin, a blind perfumer, has crafted a new fragrance called 'On Cloud Nine' for people facing fear and stress, honoring Novosibirsk with an earlier scent called Confidence.
