Investigative Committee Head Demands Report on Orenburg Pavement CollapseHead of the Russian Investigative Committee Alexander Bastrykin has taken personal interest in an incident in Orenburg where two young men fell into a hole filled with boiling water. He has demanded a report on the preliminary and final results of the investigation.
Art World Exhibition Opens in Nizhny NovgorodThe 'Art World' exhibition has opened in Nizhny Novgorod, with this year's theme focusing on the 'Constellation of Cultures' to highlight cultural heritage diversity.
MUP 'Energiya' faces bankruptcy over 100 million ruble debtThe municipal enterprise that supplies heat to the Pashino microdistrict in Novosibirsk risks bankruptcy after a lawsuit from the 'Iskra' plant. 'Energiya' was selling heat for less than it cost to purchase.
Cars and Cottage Seized from Ex-Chelyabinsk Traffic ChiefThe former head of Chelyabinsk's traffic police has had vehicles and a cottage confiscated after a court ruled he could not explain 16 million rubles in income. The property seizure stems from a bribery case where he allegedly accepted cars and equipment.
St. Petersburg drug seizure linked to Chuvashia arrestIn St. Petersburg, a batch of synthetic drugs was seized from a garage on Kubinskaya Street. The discovery is linked to the detention of a suspect in Chuvashia in January.
Yekaterinburg pensioner loses millions in phone scamA 65-year-old woman from Yekaterinburg lost all her savings after a fraudster posing as a Russian Post employee called her and convinced her to hand over her money to a courier.
Northern Woman Restores Century-Old House with DIY TouchIrina Kopylova from Severodvinsk spent years restoring her family's 100-year-old wooden house in the Arkhangelsk region, using only old materials to preserve its history.
Meteorologist names coldest place in Petersburg at nightOn the night of January 31, the temperature in central Petersburg dropped to -17.6 degrees Celsius (0.3°F), but it was colder in other districts. This was reported by the city's chief meteorologist Alexander Kolesov.
Stray Dogs Attack Man in VolgogradAccording to the victim, the animal control service asked to wait for a response. The Investigative Committee is checking the attack.
Astrology and Tarot in Recruiting Outrage Don ResidentsIn personnel selection, some companies involve tarot readers and astrologers to evaluate candidates. This practice, according to many Don residents, is frivolous and may conceal unlawful activities.
"Miracles Happen": Bashkortostan Woman Turns Down Cash, Wins CarA woman from Bashkortostan appeared on the game show 'Field of Miracles' and, despite not guessing a word, declined a cash offer of 170,000 rubles (about $1,700 at current rates) to win a car.
