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Sewage floods yard in central Chita, freezes a carSewage floods yard in central Chita, freezes a car
Sewage floods yard in central Chita, freezes a carA garage was also encased in ice after a sewage clog caused flooding in a Chita neighborhood.
Pipeline Breaks Cut Water Supply in RostovPipeline Breaks Cut Water Supply in Rostov
Pipeline Breaks Cut Water Supply in RostovBreaks in the water supply networks have left four districts of Rostov-on-Don without water. This was reported by the regional utilities minister.
St. Petersburg's Winter Fairy Tale: Frost and SunSt. Petersburg's Winter Fairy Tale: Frost and Sun
St. Petersburg's Winter Fairy Tale: Frost and SunIn St. Petersburg, winter weather with frosts and sunny days persists. The forecast for the near future does not promise warming.
Samara Plans Removal of New Year DecorationsSamara Plans Removal of New Year Decorations
Samara Plans Removal of New Year DecorationsAuthorities in Samara are hiring contractors to dismantle New Year decorations, with a budget of 3.9 million rubles (approximately $43,300 at current rates).
Perm Skier Invited to Olympics Enters Bookmakers' Top ListPerm Skier Invited to Olympics Enters Bookmakers' Top List
Perm Skier Invited to Olympics Enters Bookmakers' Top ListSavely Korostelev, a skier from Perm, has been invited to the 2026 Winter Olympics. Bookmakers now rank him among the top contenders, with a 5% chance of victory.
Tula Resident Sentenced to 12 Years for Financing Ukrainian ArmyTula Resident Sentenced to 12 Years for Financing Ukrainian Army
Tula Resident Sentenced to 12 Years for Financing Ukrainian ArmyA court in Tula has sentenced a 32-year-old man to 12 years and 6 months in a strict-regime colony for funding the Ukrainian Armed Forces via cryptocurrency in April 2022.
Northerners choose top Arkhangelsk brands in clothing, cosmetics, foodNortherners choose top Arkhangelsk brands in clothing, cosmetics, food
Northerners choose top Arkhangelsk brands in clothing, cosmetics, foodResidents of Arkhangelsk Oblast have selected the ten best local brands from the Pomorie region, now finalists for the 29.RU People's Award.
Rostov Home Hockey Match Postponed Due to Rotavirus in ChampionsRostov Home Hockey Match Postponed Due to Rotavirus in Champions
Rostov Home Hockey Match Postponed Due to Rotavirus in ChampionsThe home game of HC Rostov against Torpedo-Gorky has been postponed after a rotavirus infection hit the visiting team, the current Russian champions.
Explained: Why Krasnoyarsk residents' cold apartment complaints went unansweredExplained: Why Krasnoyarsk residents' cold apartment complaints went unanswered
Explained: Why Krasnoyarsk residents' cold apartment complaints went unansweredKrasnoyarsk residents facing cold apartments have experienced long delays in complaint responses, with a local journalist documenting the bureaucratic hurdles. Officials cite increased applications and administrative burdens as causes.
Ryazan Priest and Wife Mark Golden Wedding AnniversaryRyazan Priest and Wife Mark Golden Wedding Anniversary
Ryazan Priest and Wife Mark Golden Wedding AnniversaryA priest from Ryazan and his wife have celebrated their golden wedding anniversary, marking 50 years together, with three sons and five grandchildren.
When will Yekaterinburg apartments become cheaper? Real estate live broadcastWhen will Yekaterinburg apartments become cheaper? Real estate live broadcast
When will Yekaterinburg apartments become cheaper? Real estate live broadcastHow to buy and sell housing in 2026? We answer questions from E1.RU readers.
Water supply cut off in four districts of RostovWater supply cut off in four districts of Rostov
Water supply cut off in four districts of RostovWater has been cut off in four districts of Rostov due to ruptures in the water supply networks, according to the region's housing and utilities minister.
Arctic doctor shortage: causes and government responseArctic doctor shortage: causes and government response
Arctic doctor shortage: causes and government responseMurmansk Oblast has topped the list of Russian regions with the most acute problems in accessing medical care.
Fatal Yekaterinburg Ring Road Crash Kills Honda DriverFatal Yekaterinburg Ring Road Crash Kills Honda Driver
Fatal Yekaterinburg Ring Road Crash Kills Honda DriverA woman was killed in a three-car collision on the Yekaterinburg Ring Road, causing severe traffic delays on the affected section.
Shortage of medicines for cancer patients in Yaroslavl RegionShortage of medicines for cancer patients in Yaroslavl Region
Shortage of medicines for cancer patients in Yaroslavl RegionResidents of Rybinsk have faced interruptions in the supply of subsidized drugs. Patients with cancer have been unable to obtain vital medication for several weeks.
Asteroid on Collision Course with Moon by 2032Asteroid on Collision Course with Moon by 2032
Asteroid on Collision Course with Moon by 2032As asteroid 2024 YR4 heads towards a potential lunar impact in 2032, scientists are exploring ways to deflect its path.
Governor orders quarantine in Samara Oblast after rabies discoveryGovernor orders quarantine in Samara Oblast after rabies discovery
Governor orders quarantine in Samara Oblast after rabies discoveryGovernor Vyacheslav Fedorishchev has signed a decree imposing quarantine in Grachevka village, Samara Oblast, after a rabies outbreak was found on a farm. The quarantine covers a three-kilometer zone to contain the deadly disease.
Girl killed in head-on collision with tractor-trailer in Leningrad Region
Girl killed in head-on collision with tractor-trailer in Leningrad RegionA fatal traffic accident occurred in the Lomonosovsky District of Leningrad Region. A 19-year-old car driver veered into oncoming traffic and collided with a truck.
Three teenagers missing in Nizhny Novgorod regionThree teenagers missing in Nizhny Novgorod region
Three teenagers missing in Nizhny Novgorod regionVolunteer squads have joined the search operations.
Woman driving Honda dies after skidding under truck trailerWoman driving Honda dies after skidding under truck trailer
Woman driving Honda dies after skidding under truck trailerA collision involving three vehicles has blocked lanes on the Yekaterinburg ring road, police say.
Volga Woman Blames Doctors for Lost Child and InfertilityVolga Woman Blames Doctors for Lost Child and Infertility
Volga Woman Blames Doctors for Lost Child and InfertilityLyubov Merkulova from a village near Volgograd survived a life-threatening operation but lost her unborn daughter and the ability to have more children. She blames medical negligence for the tragedy, and the investigation has been dragging on for years.
Residents Chained and Beaten? Footage Emerges from Prokopyevsk Boarding HomeResidents Chained and Beaten? Footage Emerges from Prokopyevsk Boarding Home
Residents Chained and Beaten? Footage Emerges from Prokopyevsk Boarding HomeA public activist has published videos showing residents of a Prokopyevsk psychoneurological boarding home being beaten and chained, amid reports of nine deaths there in January.
Residents Sound Alarm Over Subsidized Medicine Shortage in Yaroslavl RegionResidents Sound Alarm Over Subsidized Medicine Shortage in Yaroslavl Region
Residents Sound Alarm Over Subsidized Medicine Shortage in Yaroslavl RegionResidents of Yaroslavl Region report that cancer patients are unable to obtain subsidized drugs, leaving them in a precarious situation.
Expert challenged over devaluation of Vahitov's Kazan houseExpert challenged over devaluation of Vahitov's Kazan house
Expert challenged over devaluation of Vahitov's Kazan housePublic hearings have concluded in Kazan on the state expert assessment of the birthplace of revolutionary Leninist Mullanur Vahitov. Participants disagreed with the conclusion to remove the house from the cultural heritage register, and a document of disagreement was sent to the expert.
Largest Nakhodka boiler houses transitioning to gas by 2029Largest Nakhodka boiler houses transitioning to gas by 2029
Largest Nakhodka boiler houses transitioning to gas by 2029Construction of a gas distribution station is underway in Nakhodka as part of a plan to convert the city's largest heating plants from oil and coal to gas by the 2028/2029 heating season.