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Sergei Zhgunov Opposes Appointment of Konstantin Bogomolov to MKhAT School-StudioSergei Zhgunov Opposes Appointment of Konstantin Bogomolov to MKhAT School-Studio
Sergei Zhgunov Opposes Appointment of Konstantin Bogomolov to MKhAT School-StudioActor Sergei Zhgunov has supported an open appeal by graduates demanding the cancellation of Konstantin Bogomolov's appointment as acting rector of the MKhAT School-Studio.
Former District Head Fadeenko to Serve in Military
Former District Head Fadeenko to Serve in MilitaryThe court suspended proceedings on the bribery criminal case against Oleg Fadeenko after he signed a contract with the Russian Ministry of Defense.
Over 8,000 Samara Region Villagers Get Access to Megafon NetworkOver 8,000 Samara Region Villagers Get Access to Megafon Network
Over 8,000 Samara Region Villagers Get Access to Megafon NetworkTwenty-six small settlements in the Samara Region have been included in the 'Eliminating the Digital Divide' program, bringing mobile connectivity to more than 8,000 residents.
Wannabe Heist Accomplice: Yasnogorsk Post Chief Fakes Robbery, Steals CashWannabe Heist Accomplice: Yasnogorsk Post Chief Fakes Robbery, Steals Cash
Wannabe Heist Accomplice: Yasnogorsk Post Chief Fakes Robbery, Steals CashA Russian Post employee in Yasnogorsk District has been convicted for embezzling a large sum of money meant for pension and benefit payments.
Over 80 homes lose heat in Novosibirsk's Iron Railway DistrictOver 80 homes lose heat in Novosibirsk's Iron Railway District
Over 80 homes lose heat in Novosibirsk's Iron Railway DistrictOn January 29, over 80 multi-apartment buildings in Novosibirsk's Iron Railway District were left without heating due to a pipeline defect.
Birthday Quiz for Ryazan Governor Pavel MalkovBirthday Quiz for Ryazan Governor Pavel Malkov
Birthday Quiz for Ryazan Governor Pavel MalkovGovernor Pavel Malkov of Ryazan Region celebrates his birthday today.
Moose October to enter rehabilitation center near MoscowMoose October to enter rehabilitation center near Moscow
Moose October to enter rehabilitation center near MoscowA moose named October, discovered in the Nekouz district, will receive professional care at a rehabilitation center near Moscow. The transport is being arranged imminently.
Rector of GITIS: Bogomolov's Appointment Didn't Bother AnyoneRector of GITIS: Bogomolov's Appointment Didn't Bother Anyone
Rector of GITIS: Bogomolov's Appointment Didn't Bother AnyoneGrigory Zaslavsky called Konstantin Bogomolov a 'Moscow Art Theatre person' and reminded that for most of its history, the Moscow Art Theatre School-Studio was not run by its graduates.
Prosecutors Drop Criminal Case Over Soil Collapse on Kharchenko Street
Prosecutors Drop Criminal Case Over Soil Collapse on Kharchenko StreetThe prosecutor's office of the Vyborgsky District in St. Petersburg has canceled a criminal negligence case related to ground subsidence on Kharchenko Street. The Investigative Committee is appealing this decision.
Samara Allocates Land Plots to 64 SVO Veterans for Subsistence FarmingSamara Allocates Land Plots to 64 SVO Veterans for Subsistence Farming
Samara Allocates Land Plots to 64 SVO Veterans for Subsistence FarmingIn Samara, 64 veterans of the special military operation have received free land plots, with over a hundred more applications pending.
Former Crime Group Member and Friend Arrested with TNT in SouthFormer Crime Group Member and Friend Arrested with TNT in South
Former Crime Group Member and Friend Arrested with TNT in SouthThe south of the republic is once again in turmoil.
Three Teenagers Missing in Nizhny Novgorod Region, Youngest Aged 10Three Teenagers Missing in Nizhny Novgorod Region, Youngest Aged 10
Three Teenagers Missing in Nizhny Novgorod Region, Youngest Aged 10Volunteers are assisting in the search for three teenagers who have gone missing in Nizhny Novgorod region, with the youngest being 10 years old.
Prosecutor Seeks Jail for Ex-TSUACE Vice-Rector and SonProsecutor Seeks Jail for Ex-TSUACE Vice-Rector and Son
Prosecutor Seeks Jail for Ex-TSUACE Vice-Rector and SonProsecutor has requested five-year prison terms for former TSUACE first vice-rector Vladimir Vaks and his son Ilya Vaks. He also sought a 1 million ruble fine (approximately $10,000 at current rates) for each.
Kuybyshev Railway to launch themed weekend tours from TolyattiKuybyshev Railway to launch themed weekend tours from Tolyatti
Kuybyshev Railway to launch themed weekend tours from TolyattiThe Kuybyshev Railway will launch a series of themed weekend tours from Tolyatti in 2026, providing all-inclusive travel packages with excursions, meals, and transfers.
Engels Cafe in Yekaterinburg Closed Due to ViolationsEngels Cafe in Yekaterinburg Closed Due to Violations
Engels Cafe in Yekaterinburg Closed Due to ViolationsEngels Cafe on 8 March Street in Yekaterinburg has been closed for a month by court order due to violations identified by Rospotrebnadzor.
Zhigunov opposes Bogomolov’s appointment to Moscow Art Theater schoolZhigunov opposes Bogomolov’s appointment to Moscow Art Theater school
Zhigunov opposes Bogomolov’s appointment to Moscow Art Theater schoolDirector Konstantin Bogomolov was appointed as acting rector of the Moscow Art Theater School-Studio after the death of Igor Zolotovitsky.
Murmansk Fleet Files 3.7B Ruble Suit Against Shipyard
Murmansk Fleet Files 3.7B Ruble Suit Against ShipyardJSC Murmansk Gubernatorial Fleet has filed a lawsuit against PJSC North Shipyard for 3.7 billion rubles ($37 million at current rates). The claim is related to the non-fulfillment of obligations under construction contracts.
Matsuev's Perm Festival to Feature Spivakov and Bolshoi PrimaMatsuev's Perm Festival to Feature Spivakov and Bolshoi Prima
Matsuev's Perm Festival to Feature Spivakov and Bolshoi PrimaThe Denis Matsuev International Festival will take place over four days in Perm, featuring the maestro himself, orchestras from Moscow, renowned conductor Vladimir Spivakov, and a prima ballerina from the Bolshoi Theatre.
Outbreak of intestinal infection among children in Tyumen villageOutbreak of intestinal infection among children in Tyumen village
Outbreak of intestinal infection among children in Tyumen villageThe exact number of children affected by the intestinal infection outbreak in a Tyumen village has not been released. Authorities are controlling the situation and implementing anti-epidemic measures.
Ice-related injuries surge in Novosibirsk, affecting over 300Ice-related injuries surge in Novosibirsk, affecting over 300
Ice-related injuries surge in Novosibirsk, affecting over 300In Novosibirsk, injuries caused by icy conditions have spiked, with more than 300 people affected over six days. Rescue services are advising pedestrians to exercise caution.
Moose rescued in Yaroslavl headed for Moscow rehab centerMoose rescued in Yaroslavl headed for Moscow rehab center
Moose rescued in Yaroslavl headed for Moscow rehab centerA moose rescued in the Yaroslavl region after falling through ice is being prepared for transfer to a rehabilitation center in the Moscow region.
Prokopyevsk Care Home Neglect Exposed After Flu DeathsProkopyevsk Care Home Neglect Exposed After Flu Deaths
Prokopyevsk Care Home Neglect Exposed After Flu DeathsEmployees of a psychoneurological care home in Prokopyevsk, Kemerovo Oblast, have come forward with accounts of systemic neglect, including spoiled food and freezing conditions, following a flu outbreak that hospitalized over 50 residents.
Health violations force temporary closure of Yekaterinburg's Engels cafeHealth violations force temporary closure of Yekaterinburg's Engels cafe
Health violations force temporary closure of Yekaterinburg's Engels cafeThe Engels coffee shop on 8 March Street in Yekaterinburg has been shut down for 30 days after inspectors found multiple sanitation violations, including poor employee hygiene and missing documentation.