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Substation Shutdown Causes Blackout in Sestroretsk
Substation Shutdown Causes Blackout in SestroretskElectricity supply in Sestroretsk was interrupted due to a technical shutdown at a substation. Restoration work is estimated to take about one and a half hours.
Alexander German resigns from Federal Customs Service, returns to St. PetersburgAlexander German resigns from Federal Customs Service, returns to St. Petersburg
Alexander German resigns from Federal Customs Service, returns to St. PetersburgFormer head of St. Petersburg's environmental protection committee Alexander German has resigned from his position as deputy head of the Federal Customs Service. He is returning to his hometown.
Dismissed Chelyabinsk kindergarten teachers brought to Investigative Committee after scandalDismissed Chelyabinsk kindergarten teachers brought to Investigative Committee after scandal
Dismissed Chelyabinsk kindergarten teachers brought to Investigative Committee after scandalTwo nursery teachers from a kindergarten in Chelyabinsk's Leninsky District, dismissed after an audio recording scandal, have been delivered to the Investigative Committee. They are suspected of systematically beating and humiliating young children.
Vodnik Leads Dynamo 2-0 at HalftimeVodnik Leads Dynamo 2-0 at Halftime
Vodnik Leads Dynamo 2-0 at HalftimeIn Arkhangelsk, Vodnik hosted Dynamo at the Trud Stadium, finishing the first half with a 2-0 lead after goals from Roman Ananyin and Sergei Kalinin.
Violent attack in Ilovlya: two assailants on videoViolent attack in Ilovlya: two assailants on video
Violent attack in Ilovlya: two assailants on videoPolice acknowledge only one suspect, although the recording shows four people. The victims link the attackers to another high-profile case.
New Tyumen Territories Added to Renovation ProgramNew Tyumen Territories Added to Renovation Program
New Tyumen Territories Added to Renovation ProgramHomes in the Lesobaza district and the city center could be demolished as part of the renovation plan, with residents to make the final decision at general meetings.
Sverdlovsk Oblast to Merge Hospitals for SpecialistsSverdlovsk Oblast to Merge Hospitals for Specialists
Sverdlovsk Oblast to Merge Hospitals for SpecialistsMinister of Health of Sverdlovsk Oblast Tatyana Savinova announced large-scale changes. A series of district hospitals will be attached to major clinics in Yekaterinburg to overcome staffing shortages.
Tyumen renovates more plots, including central city landTyumen renovates more plots, including central city land
Tyumen renovates more plots, including central city landNew areas in Tyumen are being included in a comprehensive redevelopment program, with some plots located in the city center affecting both apartment buildings and private houses.
Yellow alert in St. Petersburg, orange in Leningrad OblastYellow alert in St. Petersburg, orange in Leningrad Oblast
Yellow alert in St. Petersburg, orange in Leningrad OblastMeteorologists have warned of a strong cold snap in St. Petersburg and Leningrad Oblast. Temperatures will drop to minus 20-30 degrees Celsius (-4 to -22°F).
Rybinsk Mayor Announces Resolution of City's Smell IssueRybinsk Mayor Announces Resolution of City's Smell Issue
Rybinsk Mayor Announces Resolution of City's Smell IssueAfter weeks of complaints from residents about a pungent smell in Rybinsk, Mayor Dmitry Rudakov has announced that the problem has been solved.
Sverdlovsk Oblast merges hospitals to improve specialist accessSverdlovsk Oblast merges hospitals to improve specialist access
Sverdlovsk Oblast merges hospitals to improve specialist accessThe region's health minister announced major organizational changes.
One held, the other beat': Shocking video emerges of attack near VolgogradOne held, the other beat': Shocking video emerges of attack near Volgograd
One held, the other beat': Shocking video emerges of attack near VolgogradTwo men, calling each other "father" and "son" on the video, brutally beat two pleading passers-by in Ilovlya. Two of the four attackers seen in the footage are absent from the official police report.
Metro Stations in Verkhniye Pechery and AnkudinovkaMetro Stations in Verkhniye Pechery and Ankudinovka
Metro Stations in Verkhniye Pechery and AnkudinovkaAn underground transport system could significantly improve the situation in densely populated districts of Nizhny Novgorod.
Rybnisk Mayor Vows End to Persistent Odor IssueRybnisk Mayor Vows End to Persistent Odor Issue
Rybnisk Mayor Vows End to Persistent Odor IssueThe mayor of Rybnisk in Yaroslavl Oblast has responded to weeks of resident complaints about a pervasive odor, which locals suspect stems from burning poultry at a local farm.
Irkutsk Family Keeps Pigeons for Three GenerationsIrkutsk Family Keeps Pigeons for Three Generations
Irkutsk Family Keeps Pigeons for Three GenerationsNikolai Novikov from Irkutsk has been raising pigeons since he was six and even became a taxi driver to accommodate their training schedule.
Tolyatti carriers answer for illegal fare hikesTolyatti carriers answer for illegal fare hikes
Tolyatti carriers answer for illegal fare hikesA court in Samara Oblast has upheld a ruling against ten Tolyatti transport companies for coordinated, unjustified fare hikes on 29 routes.
Over 28,000 Murmansk Pensioners Get Supplement Under New RulesOver 28,000 Murmansk Pensioners Get Supplement Under New Rules
Over 28,000 Murmansk Pensioners Get Supplement Under New RulesOver 28,000 non-working pensioners in Murmansk Region are now receiving a regional supplement to their pensions, with the key change being automatic payment alongside the pension.
Nizhny Novgorod Considers Metro Expansion to Verkhniye Pechory and AnkudinovkaNizhny Novgorod Considers Metro Expansion to Verkhniye Pechory and Ankudinovka
Nizhny Novgorod Considers Metro Expansion to Verkhniye Pechory and AnkudinovkaThe metro would solve many problems in densely populated microdistricts.
Sestroretsk Left Without Electricity and Water SupplySestroretsk Left Without Electricity and Water Supply
Sestroretsk Left Without Electricity and Water SupplyOn the evening of January 29, Sestroretsk faced a massive blackout. Residents were left without light, water, and heating, and could not reach emergency services.
New Overpass Opens at Kalina Interchange in YekaterinburgNew Overpass Opens at Kalina Interchange in Yekaterinburg
New Overpass Opens at Kalina Interchange in YekaterinburgDrivers are sharing videos of trips on the new overpass. Traffic controllers are working on the overpass.
Test Your Literature Knowledge: A Quiz for Chelyabinsk's Avid ReadersTest Your Literature Knowledge: A Quiz for Chelyabinsk's Avid Readers
Test Your Literature Knowledge: A Quiz for Chelyabinsk's Avid ReadersThis literature quiz challenges Chelyabinsk residents to answer 10 questions based on classic works.
Gas leak in Vidnoye claims three livesGas leak in Vidnoye claims three lives
Gas leak in Vidnoye claims three livesThree people died in a gas leak in Vidnoye, Moscow Region, including an 82-year-old pensioner. His wife was hospitalized in critical condition.
Roscosmos reveals cyclone from space that warmed VolgogradRoscosmos reveals cyclone from space that warmed Volgograd
Roscosmos reveals cyclone from space that warmed VolgogradRoscosmos has been monitoring an atmospheric vortex for three days, with the cyclone causing snowfall in Moscow and a sharp temperature rise in Volgograd.
Overpass Opens at Kalina Interchange in YekaterinburgOverpass Opens at Kalina Interchange in Yekaterinburg
Overpass Opens at Kalina Interchange in YekaterinburgA new overpass near the Kalina complex in Yekaterinburg opened on January 29, with drivers sharing videos of their first rides.
Kazan Taxi Driver in Pedestrian Crash Complains of SeizuresKazan Taxi Driver in Pedestrian Crash Complains of Seizures
Kazan Taxi Driver in Pedestrian Crash Complains of SeizuresEvgeny Krusev, who drove into a crowd at a bus stop last year, claims he had a seizure during the accident and continues to experience episodes in pre-trial detention.