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Trump requested Putin halt Kyiv strikes for weekTrump requested Putin halt Kyiv strikes for week
Trump requested Putin halt Kyiv strikes for weekU.S. President Donald Trump said he personally asked Russian President Vladimir Putin to stop strikes on Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities for one week, citing severe frost.
Yaroslavl Bans Learner Drivers on Moskovsky ProspektYaroslavl Bans Learner Drivers on Moskovsky Prospekt
Yaroslavl Bans Learner Drivers on Moskovsky ProspektAuthorities in Yaroslavl have prohibited driving school vehicles from using Moskovsky Prospekt. The restriction took effect on 26 January 2026.
Moscow to Open New Waterfront Leisure Zones in 2026Moscow to Open New Waterfront Leisure Zones in 2026
Moscow to Open New Waterfront Leisure Zones in 2026In 2026, 15 new places will be created where people can swim and sunbathe.
Over 14,000 Migrants Deported from St. Petersburg, MVD ReportsOver 14,000 Migrants Deported from St. Petersburg, MVD Reports
Over 14,000 Migrants Deported from St. Petersburg, MVD ReportsRoman Pluguin, head of the MVD for St. Petersburg and Leningrad Region, reported that over 14,000 illegal migrants were deported last year, and overall crime fell.
St. Petersburg Officials Explain Paid Parking Near Social Institutions
St. Petersburg Officials Explain Paid Parking Near Social InstitutionsVice Governor Kirill Polyakov stated that free parking spots near social institutions in the paid zone will be taken by outsiders.
Six Trucks Collide on Perm HighwaySix Trucks Collide on Perm Highway
Six Trucks Collide on Perm HighwayDue to a chain of collisions, traffic on the highway has been partially closed, causing a traffic jam.
Six trucks crash on Perm Highway, traffic jam formsSix trucks crash on Perm Highway, traffic jam forms
Six trucks crash on Perm Highway, traffic jam formsA mass accident involving six trucks occurred on the Perm-Yekaterinburg road on January 29, forcing partial closure of the highway.
Bloggers, Smiling Man, and Billionaire Embark on Antarctic JourneyBloggers, Smiling Man, and Billionaire Embark on Antarctic Journey
Bloggers, Smiling Man, and Billionaire Embark on Antarctic JourneyExpedition participants overcame a storm in the Drake Passage and reached Antarctic islands.
Vodnik and Dynamo battle to a 3:3 draw in ArkhangelskVodnik and Dynamo battle to a 3:3 draw in Arkhangelsk
Vodnik and Dynamo battle to a 3:3 draw in ArkhangelskIn a thrilling encounter at the Trud stadium in Arkhangelsk, Vodnik and Dynamo played to a 3:3 draw, with goals coming late in the game.
Kursk Governor Details Injuries in Hospital VideoKursk Governor Details Injuries in Hospital Video
Kursk Governor Details Injuries in Hospital VideoAlexander Khinshtein has revealed the extent of his injuries one week after a car accident.
Samara's Russian Language Quiz: 10 Tricky QuestionsSamara's Russian Language Quiz: 10 Tricky Questions
Samara's Russian Language Quiz: 10 Tricky QuestionsThen we'll know you're one of us ;)
Only 2,000 People Use Putilovskaya Metro Station Daily
Only 2,000 People Use Putilovskaya Metro Station DailyVice Governor Kirill Polyakov announced passenger flow data for the new metro stations in St. Petersburg. The figures are significantly lower than at other stations, attributed to a period of passenger adaptation.
Ex-Voronezh Traffic Police Chief Gets 7.5-Year Sentence for BribesEx-Voronezh Traffic Police Chief Gets 7.5-Year Sentence for Bribes
Ex-Voronezh Traffic Police Chief Gets 7.5-Year Sentence for BribesOn January 29, the court sentenced former Voronezh region traffic police chief Dmitry Tapilin to 7.5 years in a strict-regime colony for bribery.
St. Petersburg recognized as safe after deportation of 14,000 migrantsSt. Petersburg recognized as safe after deportation of 14,000 migrants
St. Petersburg recognized as safe after deportation of 14,000 migrantsRepresentatives of the Ministry of Internal Affairs reported a decrease in crime in St. Petersburg over the past year. Governor Alexander Beglov called the city one of the safest in Russia.
January fog envelops Volgograd, no hat neededJanuary fog envelops Volgograd, no hat needed
January fog envelops Volgograd, no hat neededForecasters report that warm, foggy weather will persist in the city for several more days.
News Digest for January 29, 2026News Digest for January 29, 2026
News Digest for January 29, 2026A summary of the main events on January 29, 2026, including a plane crash in Colombia, new university admission rules in Russia, and a murder case in Dagestan.
Maria Gorbun: I'll Do Laundry to Avoid Show DramaMaria Gorbun: I'll Do Laundry to Avoid Show Drama
Maria Gorbun: I'll Do Laundry to Avoid Show DramaActress Maria Gorbun has joined the reality show "Survive in Istanbul" on TNT, stating her desire to avoid conflicts at all costs.
St. Petersburg apartment fire caused by makeshift stoveSt. Petersburg apartment fire caused by makeshift stove
St. Petersburg apartment fire caused by makeshift stoveA fire broke out in the ventilation shaft of a residential building in the Petrogradsky district of St. Petersburg on January 29. Residents suggested that the cause might have been someone lighting a fire in the attic due to heating problems.
St. Petersburg to Start Designing Intercept Parking Lots
St. Petersburg to Start Designing Intercept Parking LotsSt. Petersburg authorities have announced the beginning of design work for multi-level intercept parking lots to ease congestion in the city center.
Dense January Fog Envelops Volgograd, Residents Can Go HatlessDense January Fog Envelops Volgograd, Residents Can Go Hatless
Dense January Fog Envelops Volgograd, Residents Can Go HatlessWeather forecasters say this romantic weather will persist in the city for several more days before severe frosts return.
Maria Gorbany vows to avoid reality show intriguesMaria Gorbany vows to avoid reality show intrigues
Maria Gorbany vows to avoid reality show intriguesYaroslavl actress Maria Gorbany has joined the TNT reality series 'Survive in Istanbul', where contestants face challenges in spartan conditions.
Snowfall Halts Exit from RyazanSnowfall Halts Exit from Ryazan
Snowfall Halts Exit from RyazanHeavy snowfall in Ryazan has caused severe traffic jams on the M-5 highway, bringing vehicles to a standstill and preventing exits from the city.
Fire breaks out at restaurant on Pravdy StreetFire breaks out at restaurant on Pravdy Street
Fire breaks out at restaurant on Pravdy StreetOn the evening of January 29, a fire broke out at a cafe in central St. Petersburg. Witnesses immediately began posting photos and videos from the scene on social media.