Light pillar, sun dog filmed near Saint PetersburgOn January 31, in the Priozersky District of Leningrad Oblast, a rare optical phenomenon—a light pillar—was recorded. It occurs during severe frosts due to ice crystals in the atmosphere.
From Moscow to Krasnaya Polyana by car: expenses, pros and consA definite advantage is that it's cheaper than flying, especially when traveling in a group. Blogger Elizaveta Bebekh details her 1,700-kilometer one-way journey from Moscow to the ski resort.
Ural Resident Beaten in Entrance AttackPolice detained an assailant following a brutal beating of a stranger on Uralmash. The victim suffered head injuries and was taken to the hospital.
Five teenagers die in sauna fire in KuzbassFive teenagers died in a fire at a private sauna in Prokopyevsk in Russia's Kuzbass region. Only one girl was reportedly saved, while emergency services work at the scene.
Rostov's Most Expensive Apartments: 86-170 Million RublesExperts from Avito Real Estate have presented a selection of the four most expensive offers on the secondary market. All properties are located in the central districts of the city.
Carrier of Crashed Ryazan Bus Had Past IncidentsA fatal collision between a Volvo car and bus No. 123 near Ryazan has highlighted the transport company's history of accidents and regulatory breaches.
St. Petersburg workshop explores histories in old documentsOn February 5, at the bookstore 'Podpisnye Izdaniya', researcher Maria Tychinina will hold a free master class on working with postcards, letters, and photo albums from the 19th-20th centuries.
Chelyabinsk Zoo Marks International Zebra DayZebras at Chelyabinsk Zoo enjoyed a special meal of fresh spruce branches and carrots on January 31 to celebrate International Zebra Day.
Security Increased at Larisa Dolina's PerformancesSecurity measures at concerts of Russian People's Artist Larisa Dolina have been tightened due to increased, and sometimes unhealthy, public interest.
