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Cardiologist Links Influenza to Nine Care Home DeathsCardiologist Links Influenza to Nine Care Home Deaths
Cardiologist Links Influenza to Nine Care Home DeathsA cardiologist argues that influenza could have been the root cause of nine deaths in a Prokopyevsk care home, contradicting official claims that chronic illnesses were to blame.
Roman Shirokov named head of St. Petersburg urban improvement center
Roman Shirokov named head of St. Petersburg urban improvement centerRoman Shirokov has been appointed head of the Comprehensive Urban Improvement Center of St. Petersburg. His appointment occurred during an audit by the Control and Accounts Chamber.
Two Children Injured in Three-Vehicle Collision in VolgogradTwo Children Injured in Three-Vehicle Collision in Volgograd
Two Children Injured in Three-Vehicle Collision in VolgogradTwo children, aged 7 and 9, were hospitalized after a three-car crash on the morning of January 28 in the Zhilgorodok district of Volgograd.
Yekaterinburg residents vanish in Egypt after visiting pyramidsYekaterinburg residents vanish in Egypt after visiting pyramids
Yekaterinburg residents vanish in Egypt after visiting pyramidsTwo friends from Yekaterinburg have gone missing in Egypt after they visited the pyramids in Cairo; they were due to return but never arrived at the airport.
Tyumen Officials Rezone Kindergarten Site for High-RisesTyumen Officials Rezone Kindergarten Site for High-Rises
Tyumen Officials Rezone Kindergarten Site for High-RisesOfficials in Tyumen District have proposed changing a plot in Patrusheva village, originally designated for a kindergarten, to allow high-rise residential construction, sparking local outrage and a rushed public hearing process.
Schoolboy raped in Tolyatti; whole city abuzzSchoolboy raped in Tolyatti; whole city abuzz
Schoolboy raped in Tolyatti; whole city abuzzIn Tolyatti, a schoolboy was raped in a basement, leading to a criminal case and swift arrest of a suspect, with local residents expressing alarm over safety.
Distracted Trolleybus Driver Hits Schoolboy at CrosswalkDistracted Trolleybus Driver Hits Schoolboy at Crosswalk
Distracted Trolleybus Driver Hits Schoolboy at CrosswalkA 12-year-old boy was hit by a trolleybus at a crosswalk in Omsk after the driver became distracted and ran a red light. The child is in intensive care with injuries of varying severity.
Explosion Reported Near Rostov CourtExplosion Reported Near Rostov Court
Explosion Reported Near Rostov CourtAn explosion near a district court in Rostov this morning led to a taxi catching fire, but authorities confirm court hearings will proceed with increased security checks.
Truck Overturns on M-12 Highway, Blocking Traffic to YekaterinburgTruck Overturns on M-12 Highway, Blocking Traffic to Yekaterinburg
Truck Overturns on M-12 Highway, Blocking Traffic to YekaterinburgTraffic towards Yekaterinburg is heavily congested after a truck overturned on the M-12 highway in the Urals, causing a major backup.
Passengers outraged by dirt in new Volgograd tram cabinsPassengers outraged by dirt in new Volgograd tram cabins
Passengers outraged by dirt in new Volgograd tram cabinsVolgograd residents express outrage over filthy conditions in new trams, while city officials blame weather but admit daily cleaning is necessary.
Swindler faces up to 6 years for defrauding Sochi pensionerSwindler faces up to 6 years for defrauding Sochi pensioner
Swindler faces up to 6 years for defrauding Sochi pensionerA 72-year-old woman in Sochi entrusted a man to landscape her property, but he took 660,000 rubles and vanished.
Over 1,000 in Solotcha lose power during snowfallOver 1,000 in Solotcha lose power during snowfall
Over 1,000 in Solotcha lose power during snowfallOver a thousand residents of Solotcha in Ryazan have been without electricity since Thursday morning due to a utility accident during heavy snowfall.
Bus overturns near Bor after being cut off by carBus overturns near Bor after being cut off by car
Bus overturns near Bor after being cut off by carA bus veered into a ditch and overturned after being cut off by a passenger car.
Kabluk Truck and Aurus Collide in St. Petersburg and MoscowKabluk Truck and Aurus Collide in St. Petersburg and Moscow
Kabluk Truck and Aurus Collide in St. Petersburg and MoscowOn the morning of January 29, a 'Kabluk' model truck collided with an 'Aurus Senate' car in St. Petersburg. Another accident involving an Aurus occurred the same day in Moscow, where there were injuries.
New energy complex in Yakutia to be completed in August 2026New energy complex in Yakutia to be completed in August 2026
New energy complex in Yakutia to be completed in August 2026The complex will replace an old diesel station.
Futuro Complex on Chervishevsky Tract to be Completed This YearFuturo Complex on Chervishevsky Tract to be Completed This Year
Futuro Complex on Chervishevsky Tract to be Completed This YearThe Chervishevsky Tract district in Tyumen is transforming, with the new Futuro residential complex leading the area's renewal into a modern era.
Truck and Bus Collide on Tolmachevskoye Highway; Driver Escapes Through WindowTruck and Bus Collide on Tolmachevskoye Highway; Driver Escapes Through Window
Truck and Bus Collide on Tolmachevskoye Highway; Driver Escapes Through WindowA truck and bus collided head-on on Tolmachevskoye Highway in Novosibirsk, with witnesses reporting injuries and the truck driver breaking a window to climb out.
Moscow Court Sentences Former Chekalins Partner to 2.5 YearsMoscow Court Sentences Former Chekalins Partner to 2.5 Years
Moscow Court Sentences Former Chekalins Partner to 2.5 YearsRoman Vishnyak's case was tried separately from those of Valeria and Artyom Chekalin.
Roads in Engels District to be updated for 434 million rublesRoads in Engels District to be updated for 434 million rubles
Roads in Engels District to be updated for 434 million rublesRepairs will affect roads in the city and villages
Future doctors divided over new mandatory service rulesFuture doctors divided over new mandatory service rules
Future doctors divided over new mandatory service rulesMedical students in Arkhangelsk believe compulsory work requirements will deter young professionals and harm the healthcare system.
What awaits viewers in the second season of "Children of Change"What awaits viewers in the second season of "Children of Change"
What awaits viewers in the second season of "Children of Change"The creators promise the new season will be more brutal and grim than the first, centering on a mother's war against her own son.
Crash on Brothers Korostelyov Avenue hurts Orenburg womanCrash on Brothers Korostelyov Avenue hurts Orenburg woman
Crash on Brothers Korostelyov Avenue hurts Orenburg womanA 40-year-old woman was hospitalized after a collision on Brothers Korostelyov Avenue in Orenburg, when a Volkswagen driver failed to yield while turning left.
Ural Food Blogger Exposes Starch-Based Sausage – Check Your FridgeUral Food Blogger Exposes Starch-Based Sausage – Check Your Fridge
Ural Food Blogger Exposes Starch-Based Sausage – Check Your FridgeA food blogger from the Urals shares easy home tests to check the quality of sausage and cheese, helping consumers avoid low-quality goods.
Altai's Farming Villages Gain Stable CommunicationAltai's Farming Villages Gain Stable Communication
Altai's Farming Villages Gain Stable CommunicationUpdates have impacted not only Sannikovo and Berezovka but also stretches of the Chuysky and Novosibirsky highways.
Moscow Firm to Extract Tungsten in Primorye's Zabytoe DepositMoscow Firm to Extract Tungsten in Primorye's Zabytoe Deposit
Moscow Firm to Extract Tungsten in Primorye's Zabytoe DepositA Moscow company has acquired the assets of Primorvolfram, enabling tungsten mining at the Zabytoe deposit in Primorye.