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.
MC Kisulya Shares Georgia Trip ExperienceYekaterinburg rapper and blogger Yulia Dunayeva, known as MC Kisulya, visited Georgia for ten days and told E1.RU whether she encountered Russophobia after a high-profile hotel attack on a Russian tourist.
Hermit Lives 30 Years in Forest DugoutA former Soviet soldier who served in Afghanistan has spent three decades in a dugout in the remote forests of Russia's Ryazan region, rejecting offers of work and housing.
Preparing Your Garden for Winter in AugustWhen to harvest onions and pumpkins, how to water tomatoes, and how to treat trees before winter, according to an agricultural expert.
Sweetie Fox Shows Husband's FaceYekaterinburg adult film actress Sweetie Fox has revealed her husband Dmitry's face for the first time, after seven years of filming together exclusively with him.
Fashionable Homemade Sauce Recipes for CanningGardener Irina Sadi shared her tried-and-true recipes for homemade ketchup and sauces made from seasonal vegetables, free of MSG and artificial additives, perfect for canning.
Quick and Easy Pan Pizza in 25 MinutesA simple, hearty pan pizza recipe ready in about 25 minutes, with step-by-step instructions for a flavorful homemade dinner.
Teen with rare Stargardt disease loses sight, keeps ridingArtyom Saliev was diagnosed with Stargardt disease at 14 and is gradually losing his vision, but the 16-year-old still skateboards, rides a motorbike and studies to become an auto mechanic.
Ex-Worker Recounts Ufa Lamp Plant CollapseOleg Buter, a former worker at the Ufa Electric Lamp Plant, climbed a factory chimney in 2013 to protest unpaid wages. He recalls losing his family, home, and everything as the plant closed.
Girls, You're Testing Fate: Inside Ryazan Dive BarJournalists from YA62.RU visited Rodnichok, an unrated basement bar on Berezovaya Street in Ryazan, where they faced harassment and had a heartfelt conversation.
Acid Attack Survivor Leaves HospitalA St. Petersburg woman who survived an acid attack by her ex-boyfriend has been discharged after nearly three months of treatment and is preparing for a long rehabilitation.
Younger Sister Feels Like Shadow of SiblingA younger sister describes growing up in her older sister's shadow and feeling pressured to be the family's "keeper of the hearth."
Blogger Slams Ussuriysk Eco-Park ConditionsEntrepreneur Viktoria Khomyakova accused the Lotus eco-park near Ussuriysk of starving and neglecting animals, while the owner dismissed her claims as a bid for blogging attention.
Novosibirsk Nutritionist Explains Ivan-Chai BenefitsA Novosibirsk nutritionist details the health benefits, contraindications and proper brewing of ivan-chai, a traditional Russian herbal tea, and advises on safe daily consumption.
Perm Marathoner Vladimir Nikitin's Story of 35 TitlesVladimir Nikitin, a 35-time Russian champion and the country's top distance runner, shared his journey from a small village to record-breaking victories at a birthday event in Perm.
Sirens, Rude Tourists and Dirt at Gelendzhik AquaparkA tourist shares her first-person account of visiting Golden Bay, Russia's largest aquapark in Gelendzhik, describing long queues, cold pools and indifferent staff.
Ural Grandmas Win Celebrity Fans With Viral VideosA folk ensemble of six women from the village of Verkh-Tisa in the Urals has gained over 100,000 followers online and caught the attention of Russian pop stars.
Moscow Man Accuses Travel Agent of FraudA Moscow resident says a Volgograd travel agent took 763,000 rubles for a Bali trip that never materialized, while she claims a technical glitch is to blame.
Cameroonian Builds New Life in YaroslavlDenis Constant, 27, moved from Cameroon to Yaroslavl in 2022 to study programming. Nearly four years later, he speaks Russian, has a daughter, and calls himself Russian.
How to Make Khachapuri: Two RecipesA Barnaul resident shares her simple recipes for cheese-filled khachapuri, the symbol of Caucasian hospitality. Serve them hot straight from the pan or oven.
Acid Attack Survivor Recounts Recovery in YekaterinburgAlena Fominykh, a mother of three from Yekaterinburg who was doused with sulfuric acid on her ex-boyfriend's orders, is still undergoing rehabilitation and faces major surgeries.
Ufa Mother Fights Deception in Private HousingA multi-child mother from Ufa is battling cancer, bank debts, and the fallout from a failed IZhS home contract. She owes 17 million rubles to a vanished developer while banks refuse to ease her burden.
Australian Boy Shocked by Ussuriysk BuildingsA boy from Australia visiting Ussuriysk with his mother and older brother was stunned by the state of the city's buildings, saying they look like they could collapse at any moment.
