Prosecutor Probes TsUM Reconstruction Before ExpertiseThe Volgograd prosecutor's office has launched an inquiry into work on the Central Department Store building that began before the publication of a state historical and cultural expertise act.
Former soldier finds new role as puppet designerSergei Shabanov, a former military intelligence officer, has worked as a puppet designer at the Irkutsk Puppet Theater «Aistenok» for a total of ten years.
7 Physics Questions to Make You SweatAfter tackling these seven physics questions, your understanding of the subject will change forever. Prepare to be surprised and challenged.
St. Petersburg Man Attacks Bus with HammerA court sentenced a passenger to forced labor for smashing a bus's windows with a hammer and injuring the driver. The man became angry because the driver did not wait for passengers running to catch the bus.
Passenger with hammer attacks bus in St. PetersburgA bus driver in St. Petersburg spotted passengers running but did not wait for them. One dissatisfied passenger attacked the vehicle with a hammer, for which the court sentenced him to forced labor.
Landscaping tender for Siberia-Hokkaido centerA contractor is being sought in Novosibirsk to landscape the area around the Siberia-Hokkaido cultural center for about 6.9 million rubles ($76,700).
Tenet A8 Production Begins in ShusharyThe AGR holding announced the start of production of the Tenet A8 sedan at its plant in Shushary. The first cars began rolling off the assembly line on July 21.
Tenet A8 Sedan Production Starts in ShusharyThe AGR holding's plant in Shushary has started full-cycle production of the Tenet A8 sedan. The model is the third brand to be launched at this site.
Perfume Thief Caught on Camera in VolgogradA perfume vendor in Volgograd reported a theft of goods worth 87,500 rubles ($902 at current rates) after stepping away for a few minutes; the suspect was captured on video.
Jeff Monson Relocates for Animal Rescue ProjectAmerican fighter Jeff Monson, who converted to Islam and became a politician in Russia, is moving from Ufa to Yekaterinburg to join an animal rescue project.
Hot as Sochi, Green as Swamp: Volga Swim?Temperatures in Samara Region are set to hit +33°C (+91°F), making Volga waters warm—up to +25°C (+77°F) in places—but a cyanobacteria bloom turns the river green. Find out where it's safest to swim and what to watch out for.
Atamanovka house fire victim denied housing compensationThe head of Chita District explained why a resident whose house burned down in a forest fire in Atamanovka (Zabaykalsky Krai) in summer 2025 has not received compensation for lost housing, despite receiving property payments.
Truck Fully Burned Out at Vidny Complex, TyumenA truck was completely destroyed by fire on Montazhnikov Street in Tyumen. Firefighters extinguished the blaze over an area of 10 square meters; no one was injured.
Five Ryazan Streets Left Without PowerAn emergency power outage in Ryazan on Tuesday, July 21, left five streets without electricity, the city's power grid reported.
Education vs Diploma: Rostovites Debate UniversitiesRostov graduates criticized universities, and readers in comments split into two camps: some consider the diploma useless, others — an important stage of development.
Rosseti recovers 170M from St. Petersburg power theftRosseti Lenenergo (Rosseti Leningrad Electric Networks) recovered over 170 million rubles from 903 cases of illegal electricity consumption in the first half of 2026 in St. Petersburg and Leningrad Region, including unauthorized connections and meter tampering.
Teacher Hits Student During Soft School LessonA mother claims her son was hit by a teacher during a class on resolving disputes without fighting, and then expelled. The regional Investigative Committee has launched a probe.
