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A Year of Bold Decisions? What 2026 Holds for Arkhangelsk RegionA Year of Bold Decisions? What 2026 Holds for Arkhangelsk Region
A Year of Bold Decisions? What 2026 Holds for Arkhangelsk RegionAstrologer Anna Borovskikh forecasts 2026 as a period when inspiration will demand practical steps, with Neptune in Aries pushing for change and Saturn enforcing discipline.
Novosibirsk police detain gang for staging fake accidentsNovosibirsk police detain gang for staging fake accidents
Novosibirsk police detain gang for staging fake accidentsFive events that caught the attention of NGS readers on January 30 in Novosibirsk.
2026 Zodiac Forecast: Bold Decisions or Misfortunes2026 Zodiac Forecast: Bold Decisions or Misfortunes
2026 Zodiac Forecast: Bold Decisions or MisfortunesAstrologer Anna Borovskikh predicts that 2026 will challenge individuals to turn inspiration into practical steps, with planetary alignments pushing for change and discipline.
VAZ-2101 Owner Loses Car Over Social Media VideosVAZ-2101 Owner Loses Car Over Social Media Videos
VAZ-2101 Owner Loses Car Over Social Media VideosPolice in St. Petersburg identified a traffic violator through videos on social media. The man lost his rare VAZ-2101 car due to dangerous maneuvers on the road.
Moscow Central Circle closes Nizhegorodskaya station, trains bypassMoscow Central Circle closes Nizhegorodskaya station, trains bypass
Moscow Central Circle closes Nizhegorodskaya station, trains bypassThe Nizhegorodskaya station on Moscow's Central Circle is temporarily closed, with trains passing through without stopping, and passengers urged to use the metro.
Figure Skating Stars Stage Show in Yekaterinburg City Center – VideoFigure Skating Stars Stage Show in Yekaterinburg City Center – Video
Figure Skating Stars Stage Show in Yekaterinburg City Center – VideoThe gala show was postponed for a month and a half after a delay due to weather.
Geyser erupts from underground in Samara on Zaparozhskaya StreetGeyser erupts from underground in Samara on Zaparozhskaya Street
Geyser erupts from underground in Samara on Zaparozhskaya StreetA regular reader reported to 63.RU about another utility accident in Samara that occurred on the evening of Friday, January 30.
Frosty morning in Yaroslavl brings sunlight after cloudy JanuaryFrosty morning in Yaroslavl brings sunlight after cloudy January
Frosty morning in Yaroslavl brings sunlight after cloudy JanuaryAfter a cloudy January, Yaroslavl residents enjoyed a stunning sunrise, making today perfect for walks if dressed warmly.
Beauty over warmth: Frosty Yaroslavl bathed in morning lightBeauty over warmth: Frosty Yaroslavl bathed in morning light
Beauty over warmth: Frosty Yaroslavl bathed in morning lightIt was a perfect day for a walk. You just need to dress warmly.
Figure Skating Stars Hold Show in YekaterinburgFigure Skating Stars Hold Show in Yekaterinburg
Figure Skating Stars Hold Show in YekaterinburgOlympic champion Alexei Yagudin and world champion Evgenia Medvedeva performed on the city's main rink. The audience had waited a month and a half for the show, which was postponed due to warm weather.
Car crashes into truck on M-5 near Ryazan: one killedCar crashes into truck on M-5 near Ryazan: one killed
Car crashes into truck on M-5 near Ryazan: one killedA fatal accident occurred on the M-5 'Ural' highway in Ryazan Oblast on Friday evening, killing the driver of a car that collided with a truck.
Pulkovo Airport Unveils Updated Logo by Lebedev StudioPulkovo Airport Unveils Updated Logo by Lebedev Studio
Pulkovo Airport Unveils Updated Logo by Lebedev StudioPulkovo Airport has updated its brand symbol with a new logo designed by Artemy Lebedev Studio. The design incorporates images of airplane tails, drawbridges, and the letter 'L'.
Soviet Union Test: Veterans Ace, Chelyabinsk Residents FailSoviet Union Test: Veterans Ace, Chelyabinsk Residents Fail
Soviet Union Test: Veterans Ace, Chelyabinsk Residents FailHow many correct answers will you score?
Oldest School in Region Closed Due to Lack of StudentsOldest School in Region Closed Due to Lack of Students
Oldest School in Region Closed Due to Lack of StudentsAuthorities have closed the Pereshchepnaya basic school in Kotovsky district due to a complete absence of pupils.
St. Petersburg Offers Training for Military Participants and Families
St. Petersburg Offers Training for Military Participants and FamiliesIn St. Petersburg, a list of 56 professional training programs has been approved for participants of the special military operation and their relatives. The city will cover the costs for mastering both working and modern digital professions.
Oldest School in Volgograd Region Closed Due to Lack of StudentsOldest School in Volgograd Region Closed Due to Lack of Students
Oldest School in Volgograd Region Closed Due to Lack of StudentsThe Pereshchepnovskaya School, the oldest in the Volgograd region, has been shut down because it had no pupils, according to local authorities.
Russian-Speaking Tourist Jumps from Plane in UnderwearRussian-Speaking Tourist Jumps from Plane in Underwear
Russian-Speaking Tourist Jumps from Plane in UnderwearA digest of major stories for 30 January includes Russia's finance ministry proposing a monthly cash deposit limit, plans for a gold-paved street in Dubai, and a disruptive tourist who jumped from a plane.
10-kilometer traffic jam paralyzes highway near Volgograd10-kilometer traffic jam paralyzes highway near Volgograd
10-kilometer traffic jam paralyzes highway near VolgogradA multi-kilometer traffic jam has formed on the R228 federal highway near Volgograd due to the critical condition of a bridge crossing the Golyaya River.
Vakhitov House in Kazan Finally Recognized as Cultural HeritageVakhitov House in Kazan Finally Recognized as Cultural Heritage
Vakhitov House in Kazan Finally Recognized as Cultural HeritageFollowing protests from activists, the house where revolutionary Mullanur Vakhitov was born has been recognized as a cultural heritage site, with an expert revising his initial assessment.
Denis Minkin to Head St. Petersburg Transport CommitteeDenis Minkin to Head St. Petersburg Transport Committee
Denis Minkin to Head St. Petersburg Transport CommitteeThe former head of 'Gorelectrotrans' will replace Valentin Yenokayev, who left for Yandex. The appointment takes effect on February 2.
Kofemaniya Closes in Moscow's GUM After 14 YearsKofemaniya Closes in Moscow's GUM After 14 Years
Kofemaniya Closes in Moscow's GUM After 14 YearsThe Kofemaniya cafe has shut down in Moscow's GUM department store after 14 years, as restaurant closures continue in the city.
Volgograd highway paralyzed by 10-km traffic jamVolgograd highway paralyzed by 10-km traffic jam
Volgograd highway paralyzed by 10-km traffic jamLocal residents complain about the terrible condition of a car crossing, which can only be traversed at very low speeds.
Police Detail Four-Vehicle Crash in ArkhangelskPolice Detail Four-Vehicle Crash in Arkhangelsk
Police Detail Four-Vehicle Crash in ArkhangelskNo one was injured in a multi-car accident on Okruzhnoe Highway in Arkhangelsk, with police citing a truck losing control as the cause.
Authorities plan emergency mode for 72-year-old house in Octyabrsky districtAuthorities plan emergency mode for 72-year-old house in Octyabrsky district
Authorities plan emergency mode for 72-year-old house in Octyabrsky districtIn Novosibirsk's Octyabrsky district, officials are considering a state of high alert for a 72-year-old apartment building at 390 Chekhov Street, which may result in the relocation of residents.
Erakovic Nears Exit from ZenitErakovic Nears Exit from Zenit
Erakovic Nears Exit from ZenitZenit head coach Sergei Semyak confirmed that defender Strahinja Erakovic may leave the club. The Serbian footballer is already in talks with other teams.