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Residents of Rostov-on-Don Discuss Ban on Gasoline Sales with Passport RequirementResidents of Rostov-on-Don Discuss Ban on Gasoline Sales with Passport Requirement
Residents of Rostov-on-Don Discuss Ban on Gasoline Sales with Passport RequirementAuthorities in Rostov Oblast have supported a bill to sell gasoline only upon presentation of a passport. The measure aims to reduce the number of road accidents involving teenagers.
Maxim Oreshkin outlines five megatrends for the futureMaxim Oreshkin outlines five megatrends for the future
Maxim Oreshkin outlines five megatrends for the futureAt the January Expert Dialogues forum, Maxim Oreshkin identified five megatrends that will transform the global economy and society in the coming decades.
St. Petersburg Court Issues Verdict for RDK Comment
St. Petersburg Court Issues Verdict for RDK CommentAndrei Gneushev received 5 years and 1 month in a general regime colony for publicly justifying terrorism on social media. The decision was issued by the First Western District Military Court.
Renovation to transform Tyumen land plot near Tura RiverRenovation to transform Tyumen land plot near Tura River
Renovation to transform Tyumen land plot near Tura RiverA new land plot in Tyumen, near the Tura River, has been allocated for renovation, involving housing and a school for 1,101 students over a decade.
Krasnoyarsk flight delayed over an hour in NovosibirskKrasnoyarsk flight delayed over an hour in Novosibirsk
Krasnoyarsk flight delayed over an hour in NovosibirskA flight from Novosibirsk to Krasnoyarsk was delayed by over an hour, with boarding only starting around 7 p.m. due to a reported technical issue with the aircraft.
Northern Goshawk in St. Petersburg Warms Up in Frosty WeatherNorthern Goshawk in St. Petersburg Warms Up in Frosty Weather
Northern Goshawk in St. Petersburg Warms Up in Frosty WeatherIn St. Petersburg, a bird of prey was spotted using an unusual method to warm up in frosty weather.
Popular Murmansk Cafe Bublik Closes on Domostroitelnaya StreetPopular Murmansk Cafe Bublik Closes on Domostroitelnaya Street
Popular Murmansk Cafe Bublik Closes on Domostroitelnaya StreetCafe Bublik, located in the Megastroy hypermarket on Domostroitelnaya Street, is closing after its last day of operation on January 30. It was a favorite among locals for its affordable prices and cozy atmosphere.
People Lack Warmth': 50-Year-Old Saleswoman's Blog Wins FollowersPeople Lack Warmth': 50-Year-Old Saleswoman's Blog Wins Followers
People Lack Warmth': 50-Year-Old Saleswoman's Blog Wins FollowersSvetlana, a 50-year-old from Omsk, started a blog to combat loneliness and has since touched the hearts of thousands of subscribers.
Zoomers Buy Vanity Numbers; Cancers, Geminis Top Mortgage BorrowersZoomers Buy Vanity Numbers; Cancers, Geminis Top Mortgage Borrowers
Zoomers Buy Vanity Numbers; Cancers, Geminis Top Mortgage BorrowersThis digest highlights notable business events and trends from January, covering consumer preferences in telecom, real estate demographics, and technology adoption.
Ryazan bans storing explosives in architectural monumentsRyazan bans storing explosives in architectural monuments
Ryazan bans storing explosives in architectural monumentsThe State Inspection for Cultural Heritage Protection in Ryazan Oblast has approved protection documents for six heritage sites, prohibiting activities like storing explosives.
Don Residents Question Gasoline Sales ID Law in Rostov RegionDon Residents Question Gasoline Sales ID Law in Rostov Region
Don Residents Question Gasoline Sales ID Law in Rostov RegionResidents of Russia's Rostov region are divided over a proposed law that would require ID for gasoline purchases, aimed at curbing accidents involving underage motorcyclists.
Heat Workers Vow to Fix Pipe After Orenburg Street CollapseHeat Workers Vow to Fix Pipe After Orenburg Street Collapse
Heat Workers Vow to Fix Pipe After Orenburg Street CollapseUtility crews in Orenburg are working to replace a damaged heat pipe after two residents fell into boiling water when the street collapsed. The affected section of Montazhnikov Street will remain closed until February 27.
Saratov Faces Snow, Ice, and High Winds This WeekendSaratov Faces Snow, Ice, and High Winds This Weekend
Saratov Faces Snow, Ice, and High Winds This WeekendFrost will return next week, but this weekend Saratov faces snow, ice, and strong winds.
Plot on Tura River bank in Tyumen falls under renovationPlot on Tura River bank in Tyumen falls under renovation
Plot on Tura River bank in Tyumen falls under renovationAccording to plans, new housing will appear there within ten years.
Prosecutor inspects school meals in ChelyabinskProsecutor inspects school meals in Chelyabinsk
Prosecutor inspects school meals in ChelyabinskThe inspection began after students complained about mold in food and larvae in tea. Violations of sanitary standards could lead to prosecutorial measures.
Krasny Oktyabr Improves Product Quality Through Equipment ModernizationKrasny Oktyabr Improves Product Quality Through Equipment Modernization
Krasny Oktyabr Improves Product Quality Through Equipment ModernizationThe improvements being implemented also help enhance the efficiency of the production process.
Arrest for Desecration of Eternal Flame in YekaterinburgArrest for Desecration of Eternal Flame in Yekaterinburg
Arrest for Desecration of Eternal Flame in YekaterinburgA 44-year-old resident of Yekaterinburg faces up to five years in prison for actions at the memorial on Kommunarov Square.
Fish and vegetable prices rise in Tula Region from January 19–26Fish and vegetable prices rise in Tula Region from January 19–26
Fish and vegetable prices rise in Tula Region from January 19–26An overview of consumer price trends in Tula Region between January 19 and 26, 2025.
Avtodor Warns Nizhny Novgorod Residents About Snowfalls on M-12 HighwayAvtodor Warns Nizhny Novgorod Residents About Snowfalls on M-12 Highway
Avtodor Warns Nizhny Novgorod Residents About Snowfalls on M-12 HighwayA powerful snow cyclone will cover several regions of Russia in the coming weekend.
Heating and power outages hit Ryazan amid frostHeating and power outages hit Ryazan amid frost
Heating and power outages hit Ryazan amid frostOn Friday, January 30, widespread power and heating outages affected multiple districts in Ryazan, with the city administration citing pipeline replacement and technical faults.
Teacher at Ufa lyceum beats 7th grader with belt during lessonTeacher at Ufa lyceum beats 7th grader with belt during lesson
Teacher at Ufa lyceum beats 7th grader with belt during lessonA teacher at a Ufa lyceum was caught on video beating a seventh-grader with a belt and kicking him.
Car hits pedestrians in Neftyaniki, windshield shatteredCar hits pedestrians in Neftyaniki, windshield shattered
Car hits pedestrians in Neftyaniki, windshield shatteredA car struck two pedestrians at an unmarked crosswalk in Neftyaniki on January 30, leaving them injured and cracking the vehicle's windshield.