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Atkarsk Policeman Fined Dead Man for Jaywalking in Falsified ReportAtkarsk Policeman Fined Dead Man for Jaywalking in Falsified Report
Atkarsk Policeman Fined Dead Man for Jaywalking in Falsified ReportA patrol officer in Atkarsk will face criminal trial, not a higher judgment, for fabricating a violation report against a man who was already deceased at the time of the alleged offense.
Anomalous Cold in Leningrad Region, Warmer in St. Petersburg
Anomalous Cold in Leningrad Region, Warmer in St. PetersburgAnomalous frosts are covering the Leningrad Region, while less severe weather is expected in St. Petersburg. Chief meteorologist Alexander Kolesov gave a forecast for the coming days.
Perm Opens Two New Clinics: Services and Interior DetailsPerm Opens Two New Clinics: Services and Interior Details
Perm Opens Two New Clinics: Services and Interior DetailsTwo new medical clinics have opened in Perm, one for adults and one for children, offering various specialized services.
Former Don Traffic Police Chief Appointed in Krasnodar After PleadingFormer Don Traffic Police Chief Appointed in Krasnodar After Pleading
Former Don Traffic Police Chief Appointed in Krasnodar After PleadingOleg Bogun, the former head of Don traffic police, has been appointed as acting deputy police chief in Krasnodar region, effective January 2026.
Cold air mass invasion brings severe winter weather to KubanCold air mass invasion brings severe winter weather to Kuban
Cold air mass invasion brings severe winter weather to KubanThe start of February will see very cold and snowy conditions in Russia's Krasnodar Krai, with heavy precipitation, strong winds, and a significant temperature drop.
Sochi Evacuates 30 Cars in City Center Over Parking ViolationsSochi Evacuates 30 Cars in City Center Over Parking Violations
Sochi Evacuates 30 Cars in City Center Over Parking ViolationsAuthorities in Sochi's center evacuated 30 cars for parking violations, focusing on disabled spots where seven vehicles were towed.
«What Are We Paying For?» Complaints About Conditions in Bashkortostan's Natural Parks«What Are We Paying For?» Complaints About Conditions in Bashkortostan's Natural Parks
«What Are We Paying For?» Complaints About Conditions in Bashkortostan's Natural ParksA public activist from Bashkortostan is outraged by the fee to visit natural parks, citing poor conditions. Muradymovskoye Gorge was particularly infuriating.
Leningrad Oblast may become main energy platform for AI data centers
Leningrad Oblast may become main energy platform for AI data centersLeningrad Oblast is being considered as the main region for connecting data centers working with artificial intelligence. According to the Ministry of Energy, a load of up to 1 gigawatt can be provided here.
Deputies Summarize Results of All-Russian Military-Patriotic Game 'Zarnitsa 2.0'Deputies Summarize Results of All-Russian Military-Patriotic Game 'Zarnitsa 2.0'
Deputies Summarize Results of All-Russian Military-Patriotic Game 'Zarnitsa 2.0'Parliamentary deputies in Krasnodar Krai discussed the results of the 2025 'Zarnitsa 2.0' nationwide military-patriotic game, noting its strong resonance with young people.
Murmansk's 'Hello, Sun!' festival rescheduled after blackoutMurmansk's 'Hello, Sun!' festival rescheduled after blackout
Murmansk's 'Hello, Sun!' festival rescheduled after blackoutMurmansk will hold its postponed 'Hello, Sun!' winter festival on 1 February. The celebration marks the end of the polar night and features concerts and activities.
Parents of children in Onokhino report infection outbreakParents of children in Onokhino report infection outbreak
Parents of children in Onokhino report infection outbreakA mass outbreak of an intestinal infection has been recorded in the village of Onokhino, Tyumen Region. Parents of schoolchildren described how their children fell ill after school.
Ekaterina Bivol Gets 60-Hour Work Sentence for Video
Ekaterina Bivol Gets 60-Hour Work Sentence for VideoA St. Petersburg court has sentenced Ekaterina Bivol, ex-wife of boxer Dmitry Bivol, to 60 hours of compulsory work for spreading a hate speech video. The video was found on Telegram in fall 2025.
Gang in Chelyabinsk set up communication hub for social media accessGang in Chelyabinsk set up communication hub for social media access
Gang in Chelyabinsk set up communication hub for social media accessFour people have been detained in Chelyabinsk who, on the order of foreign fraudsters, organized a scheme for unauthorized access to accounts of Russians. The operation was conducted jointly by the FSB and police.
Emergency Ministry Warns of Abnormal Frosts in Nizhny Novgorod RegionEmergency Ministry Warns of Abnormal Frosts in Nizhny Novgorod Region
Emergency Ministry Warns of Abnormal Frosts in Nizhny Novgorod RegionTemperatures in the region will be 7-14 degrees below the climate norm from January 31 to February 5. In Nizhny Novgorod, a cold snap down to -26 degrees Celsius (-15°F) is expected.
Prosecutors find Plavsk administration guilty in stray dog attacksProsecutors find Plavsk administration guilty in stray dog attacks
Prosecutors find Plavsk administration guilty in stray dog attacksAn inspection has found that local officials failed to properly oversee a contract for capturing stray dogs, which has led to multiple attacks on people in the district.
Cause of Bus Accident Near Gatchina IdentifiedCause of Bus Accident Near Gatchina Identified
Cause of Bus Accident Near Gatchina IdentifiedA bus with passengers veered off the road in the Gatchina district after swerving to avoid a parked car. No one was injured.
Teenager runs away from Tara orphanage, found in Bolsherechensky districtTeenager runs away from Tara orphanage, found in Bolsherechensky district
Teenager runs away from Tara orphanage, found in Bolsherechensky districtA 17-year-old boy ran away from an orphanage in the Omsk region town of Tara, prompting a search. Investigators later confirmed he was found safe in a nearby district.
Renders reveal descent from Gorky Park to Kremlin EmbankmentRenders reveal descent from Gorky Park to Kremlin Embankment
Renders reveal descent from Gorky Park to Kremlin EmbankmentIn Kazan, a new walkway and viewing platform will be constructed on the slope from Gorky Park down to the embankment.
Village Infection Outbreak After Water Pipe RepairsVillage Infection Outbreak After Water Pipe Repairs
Village Infection Outbreak After Water Pipe RepairsThe Investigative Committee has opened a criminal case after nearly 30 residents of Sholokhovo village in the Kostroma region fell ill.
OMON Raids Russian Railways, Arrests Two in Corruption CaseOMON Raids Russian Railways, Arrests Two in Corruption Case
OMON Raids Russian Railways, Arrests Two in Corruption CaseLaw enforcement officers detained high-ranking employees of Russian Railways during searches in several cities. Two suspects were arrested in Yekaterinburg.
Parents describe children's condition after intestinal outbreak in villageParents describe children's condition after intestinal outbreak in village
Parents describe children's condition after intestinal outbreak in villageFollowing an intestinal infection outbreak in Onokhino, Tyumen Oblast, parents detail their children's symptoms and reveal that some only consumed buns and tea at school.
Second Baltiyets train arrives on blue metro lineSecond Baltiyets train arrives on blue metro line
Second Baltiyets train arrives on blue metro lineGovernor Alexander Beglov announced the arrival of the second six-car Baltiyets train at the Avtovo electric depot for the St. Petersburg metro's blue line.
FSB: Chelyabinsk Gang Set Up Hub to Access Social Media AccountsFSB: Chelyabinsk Gang Set Up Hub to Access Social Media Accounts
FSB: Chelyabinsk Gang Set Up Hub to Access Social Media AccountsFour people were detained in Chelyabinsk for organizing a scheme to hack into Russians' social media and messenger accounts, allegedly on orders from fraudsters in an unfriendly country.
Video shows Surgut schoolgirl bullied with kick, backpackVideo shows Surgut schoolgirl bullied with kick, backpack
Video shows Surgut schoolgirl bullied with kick, backpackA video showing a schoolgirl being bullied in a school in Surgut, Russia, has drawn the attention of the Investigative Committee and the prosecutor's office. The footage shows a boy kicking the girl and another throwing a heavy backpack at her face.
OMON Raids Senior Railway Officials, Two Arrested in YekaterinburgOMON Raids Senior Railway Officials, Two Arrested in Yekaterinburg
OMON Raids Senior Railway Officials, Two Arrested in YekaterinburgOMON officers raided the homes of senior railway officials, forcing them to the ground during searches that led to arrests in Yekaterinburg.