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Bus Overturns Near Bor in Cut-Off IncidentBus Overturns Near Bor in Cut-Off Incident
Bus Overturns Near Bor in Cut-Off IncidentA passenger bus overturned in the Nizhny Novgorod region on January 29 after a car cut it off, sending it into a ditch.
Meteorologists in Bashkortostan Reveal City with Dirtiest AirMeteorologists in Bashkortostan Reveal City with Dirtiest Air
Meteorologists in Bashkortostan Reveal City with Dirtiest AirContrary to common belief, Sterlitamak is not the worst; Salavat recorded the highest air pollution levels in the republic for 2025.
Largest Webcam Studio in Russia Closed in YekaterinburgLargest Webcam Studio in Russia Closed in Yekaterinburg
Largest Webcam Studio in Russia Closed in YekaterinburgIn Yekaterinburg, law enforcement agencies liquidated the country's largest webcam studio, where models fulfilled paid requests from clients online.
Flu outbreak kills nine at psychoneurological boarding home in ProkopyevskFlu outbreak kills nine at psychoneurological boarding home in Prokopyevsk
Flu outbreak kills nine at psychoneurological boarding home in ProkopyevskNine residents have died in a flu outbreak at a psychoneurological boarding home in Prokopyevsk, Kemerovo region.
Evgeny Onegin Musical to be Shown Again in ChitaEvgeny Onegin Musical to be Shown Again in Chita
Evgeny Onegin Musical to be Shown Again in ChitaIt is a collaborative production by theaters from St. Petersburg and Chita.
Volgograd residents complain about filthy new tram interiorsVolgograd residents complain about filthy new tram interiors
Volgograd residents complain about filthy new tram interiorsOfficials ask residents to consider the region's weather conditions before complaining.
26-year-old woman from Krasnoyarsk found dead after going missing26-year-old woman from Krasnoyarsk found dead after going missing
26-year-old woman from Krasnoyarsk found dead after going missingA 26-year-old woman from Krasnoyarsk who had been missing for several days was found dead, with volunteers having searched for her at her mother's request.
Electric Houses Planned for Sibzavod Site in OmskElectric Houses Planned for Sibzavod Site in Omsk
Electric Houses Planned for Sibzavod Site in OmskThe developer plans to build homes on the former plant's land where electricity will be the sole source for heating and hot water.
Urals Oligarchs Lose Business in Major 2025 NationalizationUrals Oligarchs Lose Business in Major 2025 Nationalization
Urals Oligarchs Lose Business in Major 2025 NationalizationThis autumn, Ural businessmen Artem Bikov and Alexei Bobrov saw their companies seized by the state.
M-4 'Don' highway in Voronezh faces heavy snowfallM-4 'Don' highway in Voronezh faces heavy snowfall
M-4 'Don' highway in Voronezh faces heavy snowfallDrivers in Voronezh Region are warned of heavy snow on the M-4 'Don' highway today, January 29, which could cause reduced visibility and dangerous road conditions.
From -25 to -2 degrees: temperature swings return to Altai KraiFrom -25 to -2 degrees: temperature swings return to Altai Krai
From -25 to -2 degrees: temperature swings return to Altai KraiResidents of Altai Krai should prepare for temperature fluctuations ranging from -25°C (-13°F) to -2°C (28°F) this weekend, according to the regional Hydrometeorological Center.
Haval Strikes 10-Year-Old Boy on Timurovtsev StreetHaval Strikes 10-Year-Old Boy on Timurovtsev Street
Haval Strikes 10-Year-Old Boy on Timurovtsev StreetA 42-year-old woman driving a Haval hit a 10-year-old boy on Timurovtsev Street in Ryazan. The incident occurred on January 28, and the boy was hospitalized with injuries.
State Duma to Review Law for Nearly a Million Cod Liver Cans AnnuallyState Duma to Review Law for Nearly a Million Cod Liver Cans Annually
State Duma to Review Law for Nearly a Million Cod Liver Cans AnnuallyThe State Duma is set to consider a bill from Murmansk Region that aims to increase cod liver canning by allowing production at sea on smaller vessels.
Authorities shut down Russia's largest webcam studio in YekaterinburgAuthorities shut down Russia's largest webcam studio in Yekaterinburg
Authorities shut down Russia's largest webcam studio in YekaterinburgPolice raided a webcam studio in Yekaterinburg where models performed clients' requests for money. The studio was part of a large interregional network.
Authorities Detain Balashikha Hostel Administrator After Deadly FireAuthorities Detain Balashikha Hostel Administrator After Deadly Fire
Authorities Detain Balashikha Hostel Administrator After Deadly FireA 51-year-old woman faces charges for illegally operating a hostel where four Cuban migrants died in a fire in January.
St. Petersburg temperature gap reaches 10°C, frosts intensifySt. Petersburg temperature gap reaches 10°C, frosts intensify
St. Petersburg temperature gap reaches 10°C, frosts intensifyThe city's chief meteorologist Alexander Kolesov reported a significant temperature swing in St. Petersburg and forecasts the onset of a colder period.
Shoppers evacuated from Krasny Prospekt mall in Novosibirsk after smoke alertShoppers evacuated from Krasny Prospekt mall in Novosibirsk after smoke alert
Shoppers evacuated from Krasny Prospekt mall in Novosibirsk after smoke alertOn January 29, visitors and staff were evacuated from a store on Krasny Prospekt in Novosibirsk after smoke was reported, with MChS crews arriving promptly.
Ryazan heating outage: where to report cold radiatorsRyazan heating outage: where to report cold radiators
Ryazan heating outage: where to report cold radiatorsA heating outage in Ryazan left schools, hospitals, and homes without heat for nearly a day, with some radiators still cold.
JUNWEX Exhibition: Jewelry for Yourself and as a Gift
JUNWEX Exhibition: Jewelry for Yourself and as a GiftIn early February, the JUNWEX jewelry exhibition will take place in St. Petersburg. This traditional event has been showcasing collections of Russian jewelry brands for 34 years.
Boiling Water from Burst Pipes Floods Homes in VolgogradBoiling Water from Burst Pipes Floods Homes in Volgograd
Boiling Water from Burst Pipes Floods Homes in VolgogradResidents of at least three apartment buildings in Volgograd are suffering from flooding with boiling water due to heating pipe bursts. According to them, management companies are inactive, which could lead to the flooding of electrical panels and power outages.
Heavy snowfall batters Ryazan: forecaster gives duration estimateHeavy snowfall batters Ryazan: forecaster gives duration estimate
Heavy snowfall batters Ryazan: forecaster gives duration estimateHeavy snow in Ryazan could lead to significant snowdrift accumulation, according to forecasts.
Arkhangelsk resident accused of beating girl and mother for yearsArkhangelsk resident accused of beating girl and mother for years
Arkhangelsk resident accused of beating girl and mother for yearsThe defendant has confessed to systematically abusing his cohabitant and her daughter from 2023 to 2025.
Details Emerge in Dzerzhinsk Deputy Detention CaseDetails Emerge in Dzerzhinsk Deputy Detention Case
Details Emerge in Dzerzhinsk Deputy Detention CaseYevgeny Monakhov, a deputy in Dzerzhinsk's city council, may have been detained in a commercial bribery case involving up to 50 million rubles (about $556,000 at current rates).
Passengers Stranded at Airport Amid Flight Delays to EgyptPassengers Stranded at Airport Amid Flight Delays to Egypt
Passengers Stranded at Airport Amid Flight Delays to EgyptA flight from Koltsovo Airport in Yekaterinburg to Hurghada, Egypt, has been delayed for a second day due to severe weather conditions.
Praise vs. cash: Voronezh residents tell how they reward children for good gradesPraise vs. cash: Voronezh residents tell how they reward children for good grades
Praise vs. cash: Voronezh residents tell how they reward children for good gradesA survey by SuperJob compares how mothers and fathers in Voronezh incentivize their schoolchildren's academic performance.