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Honored Doctor Tamara Petrova Passes Away at 86Honored Doctor Tamara Petrova Passes Away at 86
Honored Doctor Tamara Petrova Passes Away at 86Tamara Petrova, a highest-category phthisiatrician and honored healthcare worker, died in Tyumen on January 28 at the age of 86 after 65 years in medicine.
Brrr! 30-Degree Frosts to Strike Sverdlovsk Oblast AgainBrrr! 30-Degree Frosts to Strike Sverdlovsk Oblast Again
Brrr! 30-Degree Frosts to Strike Sverdlovsk Oblast AgainForecasters from the Ural Hydrometeorological Center warn that 30-degree below zero frosts are expected in Sverdlovsk Oblast, with the harshest conditions in the north and lighter snow in Yekaterinburg.
Drones strike Kamensk-Shakhtinsky and Chertkovsky districtDrones strike Kamensk-Shakhtinsky and Chertkovsky district
Drones strike Kamensk-Shakhtinsky and Chertkovsky districtGovernor Yuri Slusar reported a drone attack on the Rostov region and stated that there is currently no information about casualties.
Yaroslavl Increases Water and Sewage TariffsYaroslavl Increases Water and Sewage Tariffs
Yaroslavl Increases Water and Sewage TariffsWater supply and sewage disposal rates in the region have risen as of January 1, 2026, with authorities citing an increase in the VAT rate as the reason.
Square snow removal at Novosibirsk crossings puzzles residentsSquare snow removal at Novosibirsk crossings puzzles residents
Square snow removal at Novosibirsk crossings puzzles residentsIn Novosibirsk, layers of snow have been removed in square shapes at pedestrian crossings in the city center, causing inconvenience for some residents who are now questioning the purpose of the unusual cleanup.
Tyumen's Most Responsible Dog Owners Mapped by DistrictTyumen's Most Responsible Dog Owners Mapped by District
Tyumen's Most Responsible Dog Owners Mapped by DistrictA major developer analyzed which of its residential complexes in Tyumen have the most conscientious dog owners, based on the annual usage of special dog waste disposal bags.
Authorities announce new cold water tariffs for Yaroslavl residentsAuthorities announce new cold water tariffs for Yaroslavl residents
Authorities announce new cold water tariffs for Yaroslavl residentsThe new tariffs took effect on January 1, 2026.
Honored physician Tamara Petrova dies in TyumenHonored physician Tamara Petrova dies in Tyumen
Honored physician Tamara Petrova dies in TyumenTamara Petrova, a distinguished phthisiologist and honored healthcare worker, passed away in Tyumen on January 28 at the age of 87 after decades of service.
Road near Memorial to be repaired in ChitaRoad near Memorial to be repaired in Chita
Road near Memorial to be repaired in ChitaAuthorities in Chita have announced a tender for road repairs. The project involves sections of two streets adjacent to the Memorial of Military and Labor Glory.
St. Petersburg Events: January 30 to February 1St. Petersburg Events: January 30 to February 1
St. Petersburg Events: January 30 to February 1The last days of January in St. Petersburg are filled with cultural events: from theater premieres and exhibitions to lectures and film premieres.
Unlicensed cosmetologist infects client with injection in StavropolUnlicensed cosmetologist infects client with injection in Stavropol
Unlicensed cosmetologist infects client with injection in StavropolA woman posing as a cosmetologist is facing trial after a client suffered an infection from an eyelid injection, requiring hospitalization. The unlicensed practitioner in Stavropol region has been charged with illegal medical practice.
Passengers Stuck 20 Minutes in Khotkovo on Yaroslavl LinePassengers Stuck 20 Minutes in Khotkovo on Yaroslavl Line
Passengers Stuck 20 Minutes in Khotkovo on Yaroslavl LinePassengers on the Yaroslavl railway direction faced delays after a person was injured on the tracks in Khotkovo, causing trains to stop for up to 20 minutes on Friday morning.
Warm Clothing Advised as Arkhangelsk Region Faces Severe FrostWarm Clothing Advised as Arkhangelsk Region Faces Severe Frost
Warm Clothing Advised as Arkhangelsk Region Faces Severe FrostTemperatures in Arkhangelsk Region are set to plummet to nearly -30°C (-22°F) during a cold snap.
Ulyanovsk Police Join Schoolgirl Bullying Case InvestigationUlyanovsk Police Join Schoolgirl Bullying Case Investigation
Ulyanovsk Police Join Schoolgirl Bullying Case InvestigationPolice in Ulyanovsk have joined an investigation into the alleged bullying of a 14-year-old girl, responding to public accusations of inaction on social media.
Ryazan Forecasts Restaurant Closures Amid Period of UncertaintyRyazan Forecasts Restaurant Closures Amid Period of Uncertainty
Ryazan Forecasts Restaurant Closures Amid Period of UncertaintyRestaurateurs in Ryazan are assessing their future as they face economic uncertainty and potential closures, mirroring trends in Moscow.
Why Marketplace Sellers Are Drowning in DebtWhy Marketplace Sellers Are Drowning in Debt
Why Marketplace Sellers Are Drowning in DebtLawyers explain how sellers on online platforms can avoid bankruptcy in 2026 amid rising taxes, volatile platform rules, and debt spirals.
Volgograd Pensioner Loses Balcony in 'New' Apartment: How to Avoid Her FateVolgograd Pensioner Loses Balcony in 'New' Apartment: How to Avoid Her Fate
Volgograd Pensioner Loses Balcony in 'New' Apartment: How to Avoid Her FateAn elderly woman in Volgograd had her balcony demolished by bailiffs following a court order. We examine the legality of the procedure and how homebuyers can protect themselves.
Taxi Driver Helps Arrest 6.7M-Ruble Scam Courier
Taxi Driver Helps Arrest 6.7M-Ruble Scam CourierIn Zabaykalsky Krai, a fraudsters' courier was detained while transporting 6.7 million rubles (about $67,000) stolen from a local woman. A vigilant taxi driver played a key role in the capture.
Young Amur tigers play on Primorye road caught on videoYoung Amur tigers play on Primorye road caught on video
Young Amur tigers play on Primorye road caught on videoA driver captured video of young Amur tigers playing on a highway in Primorye, between the towns of Zarubino and Slavyanka.
Apartments with Nature Views: Quiet Quarter in AkademcheskyApartments with Nature Views: Quiet Quarter in Akademchesky
Apartments with Nature Views: Quiet Quarter in AkademcheskyHouses are being built right at the edge of a forest area.
Prosecutor Recovers Land for Omsk Beer FactoryProsecutor Recovers Land for Omsk Beer Factory
Prosecutor Recovers Land for Omsk Beer FactoryIt concerns the building on Volochaevskaya Street.
Missed the Cold? -40°C Forecast for Khanty-Mansi WeekendMissed the Cold? -40°C Forecast for Khanty-Mansi Weekend
Missed the Cold? -40°C Forecast for Khanty-Mansi WeekendCold weather is expected in Surgut, Nizhnevartovsk, and Khanty-Mansiysk this weekend. See the detailed forecast.
Legendary Nizhny Novgorod sites to be developed with new hotelsLegendary Nizhny Novgorod sites to be developed with new hotels
Legendary Nizhny Novgorod sites to be developed with new hotelsAuthorities plan to build most of the new hotels in the city center to accommodate growing tourist numbers and address a critical accommodation shortage in Nizhny Novgorod.
Yekaterinburg Hosts Finale of Art Project on Modern Housing ArchitectureYekaterinburg Hosts Finale of Art Project on Modern Housing Architecture
Yekaterinburg Hosts Finale of Art Project on Modern Housing ArchitectureThe exhibition in Yekaterinburg concluded a year-long project that involved artists from the Urals, Moscow, and St. Petersburg.
February in Chelyabinsk: Meteorologists' ForecastFebruary in Chelyabinsk: Meteorologists' Forecast
February in Chelyabinsk: Meteorologists' ForecastNo abnormal frosts are expected, with temperatures and precipitation close to climate norms.