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Ministerskie Ozera Landslide Damages Collector and Power LineMinisterskie Ozera Landslide Damages Collector and Power Line
Ministerskie Ozera Landslide Damages Collector and Power LineMore than 18,000 cubic meters of soil must be removed from the collector tunnels at Sochi's Ministerskie Ozera complex before restoration can begin.
25 Million, Prison, Funerals: Russia's Bonnie and Clyde25 Million, Prison, Funerals: Russia's Bonnie and Clyde
25 Million, Prison, Funerals: Russia's Bonnie and ClydeA cashier stole 25 million rubles ($277,800) from her bank to save her gambling-addicted husband, but their crime ended in prison and funerals.
SUP FEST participant cites athlete shortageSUP FEST participant cites athlete shortage
SUP FEST participant cites athlete shortageA participant of the SUP FEST festival in Vladivostok has reported a shortage of athletes and called on people to join the event, warning it may close.
Couple steals 25 million in Russian bank heistCouple steals 25 million in Russian bank heist
Couple steals 25 million in Russian bank heistA cashier in Bashkortostan stole 25 million rubles ($277,800) from her bank to cover her husband's gambling debts, but the crime led to prison and a tragic end.
Top thief in law Gia Sverdlovsky charged in YekaterinburgTop thief in law Gia Sverdlovsky charged in Yekaterinburg
Top thief in law Gia Sverdlovsky charged in YekaterinburgThe case of Georgy Akoev, known as Gia Sverdlovsky, has been sent to court in Yekaterinburg, where he is accused of occupying the highest position in the criminal hierarchy.
Parents Fear School Renovation Unfinished by SeptemberParents Fear School Renovation Unfinished by September
Parents Fear School Renovation Unfinished by SeptemberAccording to parents, only two workers are replacing the roof at Chelyabinsk School No. 104. They fear the renovation will not be completed by September 1, after classrooms were flooded during heavy rains.
Yakutia District Relocates Over 1,000, Builds Homes for 300Yakutia District Relocates Over 1,000, Builds Homes for 300
Yakutia District Relocates Over 1,000, Builds Homes for 300A new apartment building for resettlement from dilapidated housing was shown to Aisen Nikolaev in Borogontsy, Ust-Aldan district, where over 1,000 residents have been relocated and apartments are being built for 300 more.
Fallen Fighters Square Parade Ground Deadline MissedFallen Fighters Square Parade Ground Deadline Missed
Fallen Fighters Square Parade Ground Deadline MissedAll major works to convert Volgograd's Square of Fallen Fighters into a parade ground were due by July 15, but deadlines have been missed.
Ex-Dom-2 Member Arrested for Naked Moscow WalkEx-Dom-2 Member Arrested for Naked Moscow Walk
Ex-Dom-2 Member Arrested for Naked Moscow WalkAnastasia Bragina, a former Dom-2 participant from Perm, was arrested after walking naked in Moscow and broadcasting the act on social media.
Omsk Moves Flora Exhibition from Square in 2026Omsk Moves Flora Exhibition from Square in 2026
Omsk Moves Flora Exhibition from Square in 2026Omsk's annual 'Flora' flower exhibition will move from Exhibition Square to the Genze Dendrological Garden in 2026, due to embankment renovation.
Teenagers Detained for Threatening Woman in ProstornyTeenagers Detained for Threatening Woman in Prostorny
Teenagers Detained for Threatening Woman in ProstornyPolice in Novosibirsk have detained teenagers suspected of threatening a woman in the Prostorny residential area. The suspects were taken to a local police station for questioning.
Volgograd residents complain about unbearable heat in trolleybusesVolgograd residents complain about unbearable heat in trolleybuses
Volgograd residents complain about unbearable heat in trolleybusesPassengers in Volgograd complain that trolleybus No. 15a has no working air conditioning, and open windows fail to cool the interior on a day that feels like 40°C (104°F).
Murmansk Families Get Easier Mortgage Holidays from Sept 2026Murmansk Families Get Easier Mortgage Holidays from Sept 2026
Murmansk Families Get Easier Mortgage Holidays from Sept 2026Russian families will find it easier to apply for mortgage holidays starting 1 September 2026, benefiting parents of second and subsequent children.
Udmurtia Doctors Diagnose 454 Cancer Cases in 2026Udmurtia Doctors Diagnose 454 Cancer Cases in 2026
Udmurtia Doctors Diagnose 454 Cancer Cases in 2026In the first half of 2026, more than 450 malignant neoplasms were diagnosed in Udmurtia through check-ups, most at early stages.
Police Suppress Over 30 Motorcyclist ViolationsPolice Suppress Over 30 Motorcyclist Violations
Police Suppress Over 30 Motorcyclist ViolationsA preventive campaign «Motorcyclist» has launched in Chelyabinsk Oblast. On the first day, over 30 violations were detected, including one intoxicated driver and three minors.
Triumphal Arch Reconstruction Delayed Until 2027Triumphal Arch Reconstruction Delayed Until 2027
Triumphal Arch Reconstruction Delayed Until 2027The reconstruction of the Triumphal Arch on Sovetskaya Street in Nizhny Novgorod has been postponed to 2027, with over 300 million rubles (about $3 million at current rates) allocated for the project.
St. Petersburg residents see gasoline shortages easeSt. Petersburg residents see gasoline shortages ease
St. Petersburg residents see gasoline shortages easeAfter weeks of queues and fuel limits, motorists in St. Petersburg report that gas stations are returning to normal.
Storm warning in Kuzbass: strong winds expectedStorm warning in Kuzbass: strong winds expected
Storm warning in Kuzbass: strong winds expectedThe regional MChS issued a storm warning for Kuzbass on Tuesday, forecasting strong winds and heavy precipitation on the night of 22–23 July.
St. Petersburg Gasoline Crisis Begins to EaseSt. Petersburg Gasoline Crisis Begins to Ease
St. Petersburg Gasoline Crisis Begins to EaseAfter weeks of restrictions and queues, the fuel situation in St. Petersburg is improving, with residents reporting no lines and canceled prepayments.
Unable to walk: homeless pair stranded on streetUnable to walk: homeless pair stranded on street
Unable to walk: homeless pair stranded on streetA homeless man and woman unable to walk remain on the street in Oktyabrsky district, Krasnoyarsk, as social protection authorities have not intervened.
Kneissl refuses to swap Austrian for Russian citizenshipKneissl refuses to swap Austrian for Russian citizenship
Kneissl refuses to swap Austrian for Russian citizenshipFormer Austrian Foreign Minister Karin Kneissl, who lives in Russia's Ryazan Region, says she will not give up her Austrian passport for a Russian one, as she does not intend to radically change her identity at 61.
Former Argayash District Prosecutor Gets 7 Years for FraudFormer Argayash District Prosecutor Gets 7 Years for Fraud
Former Argayash District Prosecutor Gets 7 Years for FraudA former prosecutor who promised to soften the sentence for a defendant in a theft case was himself sentenced to seven years in prison.
Chelyabinsk ex-prosecutor gets 7 years for fraudChelyabinsk ex-prosecutor gets 7 years for fraud
Chelyabinsk ex-prosecutor gets 7 years for fraudA former prosecutor in Chelyabinsk Region was sentenced to seven years in prison for fraud after promising to influence a defendant's sentence.
Overpass near Vogresovsky Bridge may collapseOverpass near Vogresovsky Bridge may collapse
Overpass near Vogresovsky Bridge may collapseThe Leninsky District in Voronezh has been designated as a potential emergency zone after erosion exposed piles at an overpass.
Severodvinsk couple marries in Slavic styleSeverodvinsk couple marries in Slavic style
Severodvinsk couple marries in Slavic styleRoman and Kseniya Tyuleneva of Severodvinsk shared vivid photographs of their Slavic-style wedding celebration featuring embroidered costumes and wooden utensils.