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Together We Can: Krasnodar Mayor Calls for Help with Upcoming SnowstormTogether We Can: Krasnodar Mayor Calls for Help with Upcoming Snowstorm
Together We Can: Krasnodar Mayor Calls for Help with Upcoming SnowstormMayor Yevgeny Naumov announced city services are on high alert for weekend bad weather, with double the amount of special equipment prepared for cleanup.
Accident on Highway Between Arkhangelsk and Severodvinsk Injures GirlAccident on Highway Between Arkhangelsk and Severodvinsk Injures Girl
Accident on Highway Between Arkhangelsk and Severodvinsk Injures GirlA head-on collision occurred on the M-8 highway. A minor girl is among the injured in the crash.
Orenburg Management Company Fined After Tree Fall Injures WomanOrenburg Management Company Fined After Tree Fall Injures Woman
Orenburg Management Company Fined After Tree Fall Injures WomanA management company in Orenburg has been fined 40,000 rubles (approximately $400 at current rates) as the first administrative action following a tree collapse that severely injured a 19-year-old woman in late November.
EXEED Wins Four Awards at Russian Car of the Year 2025EXEED Wins Four Awards at Russian Car of the Year 2025
EXEED Wins Four Awards at Russian Car of the Year 2025EXEED brand secured four victories at the 'Car of the Year in Russia — 2025' awards, with its hybrid and electric cars receiving the highest ratings from 1.2 million voters.
Hand Dryer Fire Forces School Evacuation in St. PetersburgHand Dryer Fire Forces School Evacuation in St. Petersburg
Hand Dryer Fire Forces School Evacuation in St. PetersburgA hand dryer caught fire in a school on Nerchenskaya Street in the Nevsky District of St. Petersburg, requiring the evacuation of children. This is already the second case in three days that firefighters have been called to educational institutions in the city.
Yekaterinburg Housing Transformation Over 10 YearsYekaterinburg Housing Transformation Over 10 Years
Yekaterinburg Housing Transformation Over 10 YearsThe past decade has brought a revolution in architecture, public space design, and apartment layouts in Yekaterinburg's housing construction.
Photos reveal hidden graves where Kuzbass boarding home residents were buriedPhotos reveal hidden graves where Kuzbass boarding home residents were buried
Photos reveal hidden graves where Kuzbass boarding home residents were buriedLocal residents were unaware of graves near a psychoneurological boarding home in Prokopyevsk, where deceased patients have been buried without any markers.
Tatyana Bulanova to Hold Anniversary Concert in VolgogradTatyana Bulanova to Hold Anniversary Concert in Volgograd
Tatyana Bulanova to Hold Anniversary Concert in VolgogradThe most expensive ticket for the singer's performance costs 6,000 rubles (about $60 at current rates), which is cheaper than the most budget seats at concerts of other popular artists.
Shakshuka: More Than Breakfast, a Recipe PhilosophyShakshuka: More Than Breakfast, a Recipe Philosophy
Shakshuka: More Than Breakfast, a Recipe PhilosophyThis isn't your average scrambled eggs; it's the queen of all egg dishes.
Moscow Court Sentences Ex-Business Partner of Blogger to 2.5 YearsMoscow Court Sentences Ex-Business Partner of Blogger to 2.5 Years
Moscow Court Sentences Ex-Business Partner of Blogger to 2.5 YearsRoman Vishnyak, former business partner of prominent bloggers Valeria and Artyom Chekalin, was sentenced to 2.5 years in a penal colony and a fine; his case was heard separately from the Chekalins'.
Boxing chief Andrei Korolev accused of murder, 90s video shownBoxing chief Andrei Korolev accused of murder, 90s video shown
Boxing chief Andrei Korolev accused of murder, 90s video shownDetails have emerged in a criminal case involving a 54-year-old athlete from the Samara region. The honorary president of the regional boxing federation, Andrei Korolev, is accused of murder.
Father Accused of Murder Faces Parental Rights Restriction in Yaroslavl RegionFather Accused of Murder Faces Parental Rights Restriction in Yaroslavl Region
Father Accused of Murder Faces Parental Rights Restriction in Yaroslavl RegionAccording to investigators, he stabbed his ex-wife to death in front of their common son.
Moscow City Court sets date for appeal in ecologist's caseMoscow City Court sets date for appeal in ecologist's case
Moscow City Court sets date for appeal in ecologist's caseThe complaint against the arrest of the head of the Volgograd region's environment committee, Alexei Sivokoz, was transferred to an appeals court within 24 hours.
Former Deputy Convicted for Illegal Migrant HousingFormer Deputy Convicted for Illegal Migrant Housing
Former Deputy Convicted for Illegal Migrant HousingFormer deputy Stanislav Karagansky was found guilty of organizing illegal migration. He housed foreigners with expired documents on his poultry farm.
Northern Lights, Light Pillars, and Halo Observed in St. PetersburgNorthern Lights, Light Pillars, and Halo Observed in St. Petersburg
Northern Lights, Light Pillars, and Halo Observed in St. PetersburgOn January 28, residents of St. Petersburg witnessed a whole series of rare atmospheric phenomena — northern lights, light pillars, and a halo around the sun.
Kuzbass Governor to Form Emergency Team After Nursing Home DeathsKuzbass Governor to Form Emergency Team After Nursing Home Deaths
Kuzbass Governor to Form Emergency Team After Nursing Home DeathsNine residents have died in a month at a psychiatric nursing home in Prokopyevsk, prompting Governor Ilya Seredyuk to assemble an emergency investigation team.
Fatal Crash in Murmansk Region: 4 Cars Collide, One Person KilledFatal Crash in Murmansk Region: 4 Cars Collide, One Person Killed
Fatal Crash in Murmansk Region: 4 Cars Collide, One Person KilledThe prosecutor's office is conducting an investigation.
Sochi promises to complete social housing construction for resettled residents by year-endSochi promises to complete social housing construction for resettled residents by year-end
Sochi promises to complete social housing construction for resettled residents by year-endPreparatory work is complete at a site in the Makarenko neighborhood where a 100-apartment social housing building for resettled residents is under construction, with piles being driven and retaining walls concreted.
Ulyanovsk Weekend Guide: Goncharov Quest, Puppet Shows, and ChessUlyanovsk Weekend Guide: Goncharov Quest, Puppet Shows, and Chess
Ulyanovsk Weekend Guide: Goncharov Quest, Puppet Shows, and ChessThis weekend, Ulyanovsk residents can enjoy events ranging from a quest at the Goncharov museum and children's theater to bandy matches and chess tournaments from January 31 to February 1.
Krasnoyarsk residents barred from divorcing on specific days — here's whyKrasnoyarsk residents barred from divorcing on specific days — here's why
Krasnoyarsk residents barred from divorcing on specific days — here's whyThe civil registry agency in Krasnoyarsk Krai has launched a 'no-divorce day' initiative to discourage divorces, with the first one set for February 14.
Tatyana Bulanova to Perform Anniversary Concert in VolgogradTatyana Bulanova to Perform Anniversary Concert in Volgograd
Tatyana Bulanova to Perform Anniversary Concert in VolgogradTatyana Bulanova's most expensive concert ticket is priced lower than the budget options for other performers, highlighting affordable access to the 90s star's anniversary show.
Petersburg Housing Co-op's Heating Debt Tops 7 Million RublesPetersburg Housing Co-op's Heating Debt Tops 7 Million Rubles
Petersburg Housing Co-op's Heating Debt Tops 7 Million RublesHousing Cooperative No. 1192 in the Krasnoselsky District of St. Petersburg owes over 7 million rubles to energy company TGC-1 for heating supply. This information was provided by the company's press service on January 29.
Appeal Date Set for Volgograd Environmental Chairman's ArrestAppeal Date Set for Volgograd Environmental Chairman's Arrest
Appeal Date Set for Volgograd Environmental Chairman's ArrestThe Moscow City Court has scheduled an appeal hearing for Alexei Sivokoz, chairman of Volgograd's environmental committee, whose case was transferred between courts within a day.
Five Tomsk Companies Named Best Employers in RussiaFive Tomsk Companies Named Best Employers in Russia
Five Tomsk Companies Named Best Employers in RussiaYou won't believe who landed in the hh.ru rating.
Ex-deputy convicted for housing illegal migrants at poultry farmEx-deputy convicted for housing illegal migrants at poultry farm
Ex-deputy convicted for housing illegal migrants at poultry farmFormer deputy Stanislav Karagansky illegally housed foreigners at his poultry farm.