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Moscow State Insurance Covers Genetic Tests for Embryo AnomaliesMoscow State Insurance Covers Genetic Tests for Embryo Anomalies
Moscow State Insurance Covers Genetic Tests for Embryo AnomaliesDoctors in Moscow are conducting genetic tests on IVF embryos under state insurance to screen for serious anomalies.
Stalingrad Artist's Paintings Rescued, Exhibited in VolgogradStalingrad Artist's Paintings Rescued, Exhibited in Volgograd
Stalingrad Artist's Paintings Rescued, Exhibited in VolgogradTwo hundred works by Volgograd artist Lev Tyurin, rescued from being discarded as scrap paper, will be publicly exhibited for the first time.
Epstein Files Contain Hundreds of Novosibirsk MentionsEpstein Files Contain Hundreds of Novosibirsk Mentions
Epstein Files Contain Hundreds of Novosibirsk MentionsAccording to data from the U.S. Department of Justice, the Epstein files include hundreds of references to Novosibirsk, with evidence of his visits.
Pyatiletka Station in Samara to Get Covered PavilionPyatiletka Station in Samara to Get Covered Pavilion
Pyatiletka Station in Samara to Get Covered PavilionAuthorities have announced the first concrete deadlines for building a heated, covered pavilion at the Pyatiletka railway station in Samara, a project that has been planned for several years.
Bus tracking app fails in Krasnoyarsk following 'Igra Servis' issueBus tracking app fails in Krasnoyarsk following 'Igra Servis' issue
Bus tracking app fails in Krasnoyarsk following 'Igra Servis' issueReaders in Krasnoyarsk reported a failure in the city's bus tracking app this morning, unable to monitor bus locations online during low temperatures. The outage, attributed to internet provider issues, has since been resolved by transport officials.
We Paid, You Pay Too: Sverdlovsk Woman Misses Free MRIWe Paid, You Pay Too: Sverdlovsk Woman Misses Free MRI
We Paid, You Pay Too: Sverdlovsk Woman Misses Free MRIHundreds of other patients across the region find themselves in similar situations, unable to access free medical examinations.
Dangerous Frost and Blizzard Grip Rostov RegionDangerous Frost and Blizzard Grip Rostov Region
Dangerous Frost and Blizzard Grip Rostov RegionFollowing spring warming, winter cold and blizzard conditions are expected to return to the Rostov region.
Omsk Teens Ride Clinging to Trolleybus, Police SayOmsk Teens Ride Clinging to Trolleybus, Police Say
Omsk Teens Ride Clinging to Trolleybus, Police SayPunishing such dangerous behavior is challenging, traffic police admit.
Tomsk Doctors Say Boy Stable After Sledding AccidentTomsk Doctors Say Boy Stable After Sledding Accident
Tomsk Doctors Say Boy Stable After Sledding AccidentA 10-year-old boy who was hit by a car while sledding on a snow tube is now in satisfactory condition, according to Tomsk regional health officials.
Court begins hearings in case of driving a teenager to suicideCourt begins hearings in case of driving a teenager to suicide
Court begins hearings in case of driving a teenager to suicideA representative of the deceased's family reported that the first court session was held behind closed doors.
Extended Tram Route 7 Stalls on Stroitely Street in PermExtended Tram Route 7 Stalls on Stroitely Street in Perm
Extended Tram Route 7 Stalls on Stroitely Street in PermPermgorelectrotrans explained the cause of the tram stoppage on Stroitely Street after vehicles on the newly extended Route 7 encountered problems.
Forecasters warn of minus 42 cold in Transbaikal KraiForecasters warn of minus 42 cold in Transbaikal Krai
Forecasters warn of minus 42 cold in Transbaikal KraiA cold air mass bringing frost and wind is expected to invade Transbaikal Krai at the start of the week.
Siberian Woman's Tattoo of Iconic Novosibirsk Rink: Six Years LaterSiberian Woman's Tattoo of Iconic Novosibirsk Rink: Six Years Later
Siberian Woman's Tattoo of Iconic Novosibirsk Rink: Six Years LaterA Siberian woman who got a tattoo of a controversial skating rink near the Novosibirsk Opera and Ballet Theatre six years ago shares whether she has any regrets.
Novosibirsk firefighters save family from blaze, father injuredNovosibirsk firefighters save family from blaze, father injured
Novosibirsk firefighters save family from blaze, father injuredFirefighters rescued a father and his seven-year-old daughter from a fire in an apartment building on Boris Bogatkov Street in Novosibirsk early on February 2.
Cyclone brings frost and snow to Petersburg and MoscowCyclone brings frost and snow to Petersburg and Moscow
Cyclone brings frost and snow to Petersburg and MoscowOn February 2, a cyclone is dictating the weather in St. Petersburg and Moscow, causing a severe cold snap. Snow and temperatures significantly below the climate norm are expected in both regions.
First hearing in 14-year-old's suicide incitement case near VolgogradFirst hearing in 14-year-old's suicide incitement case near Volgograd
First hearing in 14-year-old's suicide incitement case near VolgogradThe first court hearing in the high-profile case of inciting a 14-year-old schoolboy to suicide in the village of Sadovoye has taken place. According to the family's lawyer, it was held behind closed doors.
Worker splashed with battery acid at Tyumen transport depotWorker splashed with battery acid at Tyumen transport depot
Worker splashed with battery acid at Tyumen transport depotEmergency services rushed to a vehicle depot in Tyumen early Friday morning after a worker was splashed with battery acid. The incident did not involve a fire.
Man Who Threatened Doctor at Chelyabinsk Clinic DetainedMan Who Threatened Doctor at Chelyabinsk Clinic Detained
Man Who Threatened Doctor at Chelyabinsk Clinic DetainedThe man who caused a scandal at a clinic works as a taxi driver.
Stary Oskol Drone Strike Kills Two, Damages ApartmentsStary Oskol Drone Strike Kills Two, Damages Apartments
Stary Oskol Drone Strike Kills Two, Damages ApartmentsAuthorities are still assessing the consequences of the strikes.
Residents of Tyumen Agglomeration Note Improvement in Water QualityResidents of Tyumen Agglomeration Note Improvement in Water Quality
Residents of Tyumen Agglomeration Note Improvement in Water QualityThe number of complaints has decreased fourfold thanks to new technologies.
Power Supply Lost in Two Districts of Arkhangelsk RegionPower Supply Lost in Two Districts of Arkhangelsk Region
Power Supply Lost in Two Districts of Arkhangelsk RegionAn emergency power outage in the Pinezhsky and Kholmogorsky districts has left thousands of homes and educational institutions without electricity, with no immediate threat to life.
Rostov Region warned of -26°C frost and blizzardRostov Region warned of -26°C frost and blizzard
Rostov Region warned of -26°C frost and blizzardSpring warming will be replaced by winter cold.
Why Nizhny Has So Many Pigeons and the Rules on Feeding ThemWhy Nizhny Has So Many Pigeons and the Rules on Feeding Them
Why Nizhny Has So Many Pigeons and the Rules on Feeding ThemPigeons provoke strong and conflicting feelings among residents. In Nizhny Novgorod, their high numbers and the mess they leave behind periodically spark complaints on social media.
Russia's Summer 2026 Weather ForecastRussia's Summer 2026 Weather Forecast
Russia's Summer 2026 Weather ForecastClimate scientist Vladimir Klimenko provides a detailed forecast for the summer of 2026 in Russia, predicting temperature anomalies and drought risks.