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Nizhny Novgorod Delays Tram Track Reconstruction on Key RouteNizhny Novgorod Delays Tram Track Reconstruction on Key Route
Nizhny Novgorod Delays Tram Track Reconstruction on Key RouteTrams will continue to run on their current routes for now, as work on a key section is postponed due to heavy snow accumulation.
Sultan Lagachev Gave First Big Fee to Mother for Home RepairSultan Lagachev Gave First Big Fee to Mother for Home Repair
Sultan Lagachev Gave First Big Fee to Mother for Home RepairSultan Lagachev, known as the 'voice of the Caucasus' across Russia, shares his journey from a mountain village to national fame, including how his first major earnings funded his mother's home renovation.
Forecasters Predict Anomalous February for TogliattiForecasters Predict Anomalous February for Togliatti
Forecasters Predict Anomalous February for TogliattiThe Russian Hydrometeorological Center has detailed its February forecast, predicting warmer-than-usual temperatures and above-average snowfall for the Togliatti area.
Cable internet outage affects two districts of VolgogradCable internet outage affects two districts of Volgograd
Cable internet outage affects two districts of VolgogradMassive cable internet outages have been reported in two districts of Volgograd.
Unacceptably high pedestrian deaths reported in Kurgan OblastUnacceptably high pedestrian deaths reported in Kurgan Oblast
Unacceptably high pedestrian deaths reported in Kurgan OblastWhy drivers were not always at fault in such road accidents.
M-5 Ural highway crash kills two, injures threeM-5 Ural highway crash kills two, injures three
M-5 Ural highway crash kills two, injures threeA head-on collision on the M-5 'Ural' highway in Orenburg Oblast this morning has resulted in two fatalities and three injuries.
Two Milenas, Three Mias: Novosibirsk Parents Discuss Unique NamesTwo Milenas, Three Mias: Novosibirsk Parents Discuss Unique Names
Two Milenas, Three Mias: Novosibirsk Parents Discuss Unique NamesThe civil registry in Novosibirsk released a list of unusual baby names from 2025, and readers shared their own naming experiences.
Fire on Peterhof Highway Prompts Evacuation of 20 Including ChildrenFire on Peterhof Highway Prompts Evacuation of 20 Including Children
Fire on Peterhof Highway Prompts Evacuation of 20 Including ChildrenOn the morning of January 30, a fire in an apartment building on Peterhof Highway led to the evacuation of twenty people, including four children.
Knee-deep snowdrifts! Record snowfall hits Ryazan OblastKnee-deep snowdrifts! Record snowfall hits Ryazan Oblast
Knee-deep snowdrifts! Record snowfall hits Ryazan OblastAbnormally high snowdrifts were recorded overnight in Ryazan Oblast after snowfall began on the morning of 29 January and continued throughout the night, with emergency warnings still in effect.
Murmansk Applies to Russian Patent Office with Arctic SlogansMurmansk Applies to Russian Patent Office with Arctic Slogans
Murmansk Applies to Russian Patent Office with Arctic SlogansMurmansk city authorities have initiated the registration of official slogans with the Russian Patent Office to highlight the city's unique status as an Arctic hub.
Centenary film 'Battleship Potemkin' with live soundtrack shown in Novosibirsk — how it surprised viewersCentenary film 'Battleship Potemkin' with live soundtrack shown in Novosibirsk — how it surprised viewers
Centenary film 'Battleship Potemkin' with live soundtrack shown in Novosibirsk — how it surprised viewersAn audience in Novosibirsk saw Sergei Eisenstein's silent masterpiece on the big screen accompanied by a unique live score.
Should You Upgrade Your Router When Your ISP Pushes a New One?Should You Upgrade Your Router When Your ISP Pushes a New One?
Should You Upgrade Your Router When Your ISP Pushes a New One?Experts from a Kemerovo-based ISP explain when replacing your router genuinely improves internet speed and when it is merely a marketing tactic.
Former Harmony followers in Samara sue journalists over exposéFormer Harmony followers in Samara sue journalists over exposé
Former Harmony followers in Samara sue journalists over exposéClients of Ella Prudnikova are unhappy with how Andrey Malakhov's TV show portrayed their training center.
Teenager Detained for Shooting Girl at Academ-Park Mall
Teenager Detained for Shooting Girl at Academ-Park MallPolice in St. Petersburg have detained a 16-year-old boy suspected of shooting a pneumatic pistol, injuring a 22-year-old woman.
Gas ignites at Chelyabinsk Metallurgical Plant, firefighting since yesterdayGas ignites at Chelyabinsk Metallurgical Plant, firefighting since yesterday
Gas ignites at Chelyabinsk Metallurgical Plant, firefighting since yesterdayA technological gas flare-up occurred at the Chelyabinsk Metallurgical Plant. A fire train was deployed to extinguish the blaze.
Kazan village taxi fares hit 1,000 rubles post-bus cancellationKazan village taxi fares hit 1,000 rubles post-bus cancellation
Kazan village taxi fares hit 1,000 rubles post-bus cancellationBoth school and municipal bus services have been suspended in several Kazan villages due to heavy snowfall.
Elderly Woman Forced to Sleep in Stairwell Amid Apartment ClutterElderly Woman Forced to Sleep in Stairwell Amid Apartment Clutter
Elderly Woman Forced to Sleep in Stairwell Amid Apartment ClutterAn elderly woman in Yekaterinburg has been unable to enter her apartment, which is piled with garbage, for the third day in a row and is forced to stay on the stairwell. Neighbors complain about unsanitary conditions and insects.
Two Perm Universities Make World Ranking, Joining Oxford and HarvardTwo Perm Universities Make World Ranking, Joining Oxford and Harvard
Two Perm Universities Make World Ranking, Joining Oxford and HarvardPerm State National Research University and Perm Polytechnic have been included in the world ranking of best universities. The list was published by the British agency Times Higher Education, which has been compiling it for over 15 years.
Kuzbass Holds Winter Drone Drills to Find Power Line FaultsKuzbass Holds Winter Drone Drills to Find Power Line Faults
Kuzbass Holds Winter Drone Drills to Find Power Line FaultsEnergy engineers in Kuzbass have conducted winter exercises with drones to rapidly identify and repair damaged power lines, improving inspection efficiency.
Police raid nets 300 liters of illicit alcohol in AdlerPolice raid nets 300 liters of illicit alcohol in Adler
Police raid nets 300 liters of illicit alcohol in AdlerDuring raids in Adler, officers found wine of unknown origin in a store and beer sold directly from a residential building.
Drone inspections reveal nearly 300 snow-overloaded roofs in NovosibirskDrone inspections reveal nearly 300 snow-overloaded roofs in Novosibirsk
Drone inspections reveal nearly 300 snow-overloaded roofs in NovosibirskManagement companies face fines of up to 250,000 rubles ($2,700 at current rates) for violations.
Sign Removed from June Mall in Krasnoyarsk as Rebranding BeginsSign Removed from June Mall in Krasnoyarsk as Rebranding Begins
Sign Removed from June Mall in Krasnoyarsk as Rebranding BeginsThe sign is being taken down from the June shopping mall in Krasnoyarsk as it is rebranded to Kubatura following its sale by Sber's subsidiary.
Coke gas fire at Chelyabinsk plant since yesterdayCoke gas fire at Chelyabinsk plant since yesterday
Coke gas fire at Chelyabinsk plant since yesterdayA fire train was called in to extinguish the blaze.
Tolyatti Bids Farewell to Theater Director Vladimir KorennoyTolyatti Bids Farewell to Theater Director Vladimir Korennoy
Tolyatti Bids Farewell to Theater Director Vladimir KorennoyHundreds gathered at the Tolyatti Youth Drama Theatre to say goodbye to its artistic director, Vladimir Korennoy, who died at age 76 after a brief illness.
Food Supplier Denies Poor-Quality Products Reached Tyumen SchoolFood Supplier Denies Poor-Quality Products Reached Tyumen School
Food Supplier Denies Poor-Quality Products Reached Tyumen SchoolThe catering provider for a school where dozens of children fell ill states that substandard products could not have reached students due to strict controls, as an investigation into the mass illness continues.