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City hall defends tree pruning in central SamaraCity hall defends tree pruning in central Samara
City hall defends tree pruning in central SamaraResidents of Samara asked for a check into the legality of tree pruning and felling near the Krasnoye Znamya monument on July 20.
Mortgage popularity surges 45% in Zabaykalsky KraiMortgage popularity surges 45% in Zabaykalsky Krai
Mortgage popularity surges 45% in Zabaykalsky KraiThe average mortgage is 5 million rubles ($55,600 at current rates).
Two Wounded in Restaurant Shooting, Suspect RemandedTwo Wounded in Restaurant Shooting, Suspect Remanded
Two Wounded in Restaurant Shooting, Suspect RemandedA man who wounded two people in a shooting near the Magadan restaurant in Rostov has been remanded in custody for two months, and his car has been impounded.
Hooliganism with Weapon Verdict Upheld
Hooliganism with Weapon Verdict UpheldThe court upheld a fine of 250,000 rubles (approximately $2,800) for a Veliky Novgorod resident found guilty of hooliganism with a traumatic pistol.
Mass fines on Borskaya Dam outrage driversMass fines on Borskaya Dam outrage drivers
Mass fines on Borskaya Dam outrage driversA new speed camera on Borskaya Dam, activated in July, has begun issuing speeding tickets, prompting mass complaints from drivers.
Giant chak-chak tower record criticized by Kazan residentsGiant chak-chak tower record criticized by Kazan residents
Giant chak-chak tower record criticized by Kazan residentsA giant tower of chak-chak built in Kazan for a Russian record was criticized by locals for being made of packaged bricks, though some praised the taste.
Ural man's death in hurricane: details emergeUral man's death in hurricane: details emerge
Ural man's death in hurricane: details emergeThe body of a 74-year-old man was found under collapsed trees in a shed after a hurricane hit Zarechny (Sverdlovsk Oblast) on the evening of 20 July.
Olga Seryabkina to Perform at Omsk City DayOlga Seryabkina to Perform at Omsk City Day
Olga Seryabkina to Perform at Omsk City DaySinger Olga Seryabkina will perform at Omsk City Day on 1 August at 21:30 on the main stage of Cathedral Square.
Kurgan to Install 19-Meter Labor Valor SteleKurgan to Install 19-Meter Labor Valor Stele
Kurgan to Install 19-Meter Labor Valor SteleA preview of the design for a 19.5-meter stele commemorating Kurgan's 'City of Labor Valor' status.
Krasnodar's top EGE schools: list publishedKrasnodar's top EGE schools: list published
Krasnodar's top EGE schools: list publishedKrasnodar city officials have released the list of schools whose graduates achieved the most perfect EGE scores in 2026, with 171 top results overall.
All neighbors 'blessed' with fines: Drivers outragedAll neighbors 'blessed' with fines: Drivers outraged
All neighbors 'blessed' with fines: Drivers outragedA speed camera on the Bor Dam in Nizhny Novgorod region has been issuing fines since July for exceeding the 50 km/h limit, prompting complaints from motorists.
Missing 13-year-old girl: family denies runaway theoryMissing 13-year-old girl: family denies runaway theory
Missing 13-year-old girl: family denies runaway theoryA 13-year-old girl has been missing since July 19 in the Serpukhov district of the Moscow region after she left home to look for a lost ring. More than 200 volunteers and police are searching for her.
NATO Troops Plan to Deploy in Ukraine: Kremlin RespondsNATO Troops Plan to Deploy in Ukraine: Kremlin Responds
NATO Troops Plan to Deploy in Ukraine: Kremlin RespondsPresidential press secretary Dmitry Peskov commented on new UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham and the possibility of NATO troops in Ukraine.
Over 8,000 Appeals: Park to Take Cafe Bear, With ConditionOver 8,000 Appeals: Park to Take Cafe Bear, With Condition
Over 8,000 Appeals: Park to Take Cafe Bear, With ConditionA Moscow region shelter for wild animals has received over 8,000 appeals to take a bear that has lived in a cafe near Krasnoyarsk for 30 years, but says it needs a separate territory first.
Woman Sold House, Then Robbed It in RyazanWoman Sold House, Then Robbed It in Ryazan
Woman Sold House, Then Robbed It in RyazanA 34-year-old woman in Ryazan Region faces up to six years in prison after selling a house and then breaking in to steal tools from the new owner.
Fuel Limits Continue at 30 Sochi StationsFuel Limits Continue at 30 Sochi Stations
Fuel Limits Continue at 30 Sochi StationsFuel limits of 30 liters per car remain in place at 30 of Sochi's 50 gas stations, as authorities urge drivers not to panic-buy.
Udmurtia Approves Fraud Charges for 400M Rubles
Udmurtia Approves Fraud Charges for 400M RublesThe Deputy Prosecutor of the Udmurt Republic approved an indictment in a fraud case. Over 240 people became victims, and the damage exceeded 400 million rubles (approximately $4.4 million at current rates).
Mariinsky Branch Gets 7 Billion Rubles MoreMariinsky Branch Gets 7 Billion Rubles More
Mariinsky Branch Gets 7 Billion Rubles MoreThe complex will become one of the main cultural centers in the Russian Far East. An additional 7 billion rubles (approximately $77 million at current exchange rates) have been allocated for its construction.
Chelyabinsk Region – Big Family Festival in Chebarkul
Chelyabinsk Region – Big Family Festival in ChebarkulA large-scale festival titled 'Chelyabinsk Region – Big Family' was held in Chebarkul, uniting expert consultations, creative performances, and a variety of family activities.
Fishing Safety: How to Avoid Tragedy
Fishing Safety: How to Avoid TragedyYesterday, a man drowned while fishing in a pond in the city of Belaya Kholunitsa (Kirov Oblast, Russia). His body was recovered, and an investigation has been launched. To prevent such tragedies, anglers should keep in mind basic safety rules.
Chelyabinsk Region submits 9 projects to competitionChelyabinsk Region submits 9 projects to competition
Chelyabinsk Region submits 9 projects to competitionOn 9 August, Moscow will announce the winners of the 11th All-Russian competition for comfortable urban environment projects. Chelyabinsk Region has submitted 9 applications from small towns and key rural settlements.
Mother with Disabled Daughter Forced Out by Noisy NeighborsMother with Disabled Daughter Forced Out by Noisy Neighbors
Mother with Disabled Daughter Forced Out by Noisy NeighborsAfter noisy brawls and dirty footprints left on her door, a single mother fled her own apartment with her disabled daughter, renting elsewhere to restore peace.
Mother and disabled daughter flee home over noisy neighborsMother and disabled daughter flee home over noisy neighbors
Mother and disabled daughter flee home over noisy neighborsAfter months of noise and harassment from upstairs tenants, a single mother raising an autistic daughter was forced to move out of her own apartment and rent elsewhere.
Deputies Oversee Summer Courtyard Renovations in PermDeputies Oversee Summer Courtyard Renovations in Perm
Deputies Oversee Summer Courtyard Renovations in PermIn Perm, about 150 courtyards are planned for improvement this summer, with upgrades including new asphalt, playgrounds, and parking lots. Deputies are personally monitoring each stage.
Ticket Bought, Paycheck Lost: Overseas Concerts from YekaterinburgTicket Bought, Paycheck Lost: Overseas Concerts from Yekaterinburg
Ticket Bought, Paycheck Lost: Overseas Concerts from YekaterinburgAll that's left is to find the money and suitable flights to attend these expensive overseas concerts and events from Yekaterinburg.