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Primorsky Club Dynamo Reaches Russian Basketball Cup Final Four for First TimePrimorsky Club Dynamo Reaches Russian Basketball Cup Final Four for First Time
Primorsky Club Dynamo Reaches Russian Basketball Cup Final Four for First TimeDynamo Vladivostok defeated Chelyabasket from Chelyabinsk 92-91, advancing to the semifinals of the Russian Basketball Cup for the first time in club history.
Parkovy Residents Rebel Against Smoke-Belching GaragesParkovy Residents Rebel Against Smoke-Belching Garages
Parkovy Residents Rebel Against Smoke-Belching GaragesResidents say acrid fumes from garage heating systems are permeating their apartments in the microdistrict.
Russian village's hairless rabbit is a gentle monsterRussian village's hairless rabbit is a gentle monster
Russian village's hairless rabbit is a gentle monsterIn a Russian village, a unique hairless rabbit named Dobby, described as a warm, velvety monster, scares children but lovingly follows its owner.
School Assault and Temernik Market Closure in Rostov RegionSchool Assault and Temernik Market Closure in Rostov Region
School Assault and Temernik Market Closure in Rostov RegionA school beating and the shutdown of a large market were among key incidents reported in Russia's Rostov region on January 28.
Tesla to Discontinue Model S and X for Robot ProductionTesla to Discontinue Model S and X for Robot Production
Tesla to Discontinue Model S and X for Robot ProductionElon Musk announced the discontinuation of Model S and Model X electric cars. The California plant will be repurposed for manufacturing humanoid Optimus robots.
Denis Pasler Jr.'s Hockey Career: From U.S. Return to MHL BanDenis Pasler Jr.'s Hockey Career: From U.S. Return to MHL Ban
Denis Pasler Jr.'s Hockey Career: From U.S. Return to MHL BanDenis Pasler Jr., the son of Sverdlovsk Oblast Governor Denis Pasler, has returned from playing hockey in the United States and now competes for the Tula-based 'Mikhailov Academy' in Russia's Youth Hockey League (MHL).
At 25 or Never? Krasnodar Residents on Starting Independent LifeAt 25 or Never? Krasnodar Residents on Starting Independent Life
At 25 or Never? Krasnodar Residents on Starting Independent LifeAccording to polls, 4 out of 10 Russians continue living with their parents. The portal 93.RU asked residents of Krasnodar at what age they left their parental home and why.
Unique Hairless Rabbit in Russian Village: Country's Only Bald BeastUnique Hairless Rabbit in Russian Village: Country's Only Bald Beast
Unique Hairless Rabbit in Russian Village: Country's Only Bald BeastA warm, velvety monster frightens children and runs naked after its owner down the street.
Moscow Film Locations: '12 Chairs' Intersection and 'Pokrovsky Gates' GardenMoscow Film Locations: '12 Chairs' Intersection and 'Pokrovsky Gates' Garden
Moscow Film Locations: '12 Chairs' Intersection and 'Pokrovsky Gates' GardenFrom the intersection where Bender was hit by a horse in '12 Chairs' to the garden in 'Pokrovsky Gates', we examine Moscow's film locations with then-and-now photos.
Girl assaulted in Rostov school, Temernik market closedGirl assaulted in Rostov school, Temernik market closed
Girl assaulted in Rostov school, Temernik market closedOn January 28, a criminal case was initiated after a student beat a classmate in a Rostov school, and bailiffs temporarily shut down the Temernik market citing illegal activities.
Kemerovo air pollution blamed on industry, factory deniesKemerovo air pollution blamed on industry, factory denies
Kemerovo air pollution blamed on industry, factory deniesResidents of Kemerovo have called for the release of air study data due to choking smog. They doubt that industrial plants are actually reducing emissions as required during unfavorable meteorological conditions.
Novosibirsk man to face trial for 2010 murderNovosibirsk man to face trial for 2010 murder
Novosibirsk man to face trial for 2010 murderThe suspect has confessed to a murder committed 15 years ago, and the case has been sent to court after renewed investigation.
Weather in St. Petersburg: Clear Sky but Possible SnowWeather in St. Petersburg: Clear Sky but Possible Snow
Weather in St. Petersburg: Clear Sky but Possible SnowSt. Petersburg is experiencing clear weather without wind, but forecasters predict snow. Temperatures remain at the level of recent days.
Yakutia Supreme Court reduces sentence for official in subsidy embezzlementYakutia Supreme Court reduces sentence for official in subsidy embezzlement
Yakutia Supreme Court reduces sentence for official in subsidy embezzlementThe Supreme Court of Yakutia has reduced the prison terms for former officials convicted of embezzling over 10 million rubles (about $100,000 at current rates) in agricultural subsidies.
Architectural Bureaus to Design New Razgulyay with Heritage FocusArchitectural Bureaus to Design New Razgulyay with Heritage Focus
Architectural Bureaus to Design New Razgulyay with Heritage FocusAuthorities in Perm plan to preserve cultural heritage sites during the redevelopment of Razgulyay and Gorodskiye Gorki, though only two such sites exist in the area.
Krasnoyarsk Names Street After Buvaisar SaitievKrasnoyarsk Names Street After Buvaisar Saitiev
Krasnoyarsk Names Street After Buvaisar SaitievA street in Krasnoyarsk's Sovetsky District has been named after honorary citizen and three-time Olympic champion Buvaisar Saitiev, but it currently features auto repair shops and no announced improvements.
Passenger Injured in Barnaul Intersection CrashPassenger Injured in Barnaul Intersection Crash
Passenger Injured in Barnaul Intersection CrashA collision in central Barnaul on January 29 left a passenger injured, with the crash occurring at the intersection of Socialist Avenue and Anatoly Street.
Thermal plant accident leaves Kurgan residents without power, heat, and waterThermal plant accident leaves Kurgan residents without power, heat, and water
Thermal plant accident leaves Kurgan residents without power, heat, and waterAn accident at a thermal power plant in Kurgan on January 29 cut off electricity and water to residents, with repairs currently underway.
Krasnokamensk Court Convicts HCS Director of BriberyKrasnokamensk Court Convicts HCS Director of Bribery
Krasnokamensk Court Convicts HCS Director of BriberyThe Krasnokamensk City Court found the director of the municipal housing utility guilty of taking a bribe through an intermediary for awarding a contract.
Family in Ufa Stuck Paying Loan for Unfixable Chinese CarFamily in Ufa Stuck Paying Loan for Unfixable Chinese Car
Family in Ufa Stuck Paying Loan for Unfixable Chinese CarA family in Ufa has been paying a loan for six months for a Chinese crossover they can't get repaired because essential parts are unavailable nationwide.
Raising wages, breaking even: Saratov restaurants survive VAT hikeRaising wages, breaking even: Saratov restaurants survive VAT hike
Raising wages, breaking even: Saratov restaurants survive VAT hikeThe real business opinion: In January 2026, 45 popular venues closed in Moscow—a worrying signal for the entire industry. The wave of closures began in 2024 due to weakening demand, and in 2026 a new factor was added—a VAT increase and tighter benefit conditions.
Where power will be cut off in Voronezh Oblast on January 29Where power will be cut off in Voronezh Oblast on January 29
Where power will be cut off in Voronezh Oblast on January 29Residents of several districts in Voronezh Oblast will experience temporary power outages on Thursday, January 29, due to scheduled repair work. The list of affected addresses is provided below.
Food Blogger Finds Starch-Filled Sausage — Check Your FridgeFood Blogger Finds Starch-Filled Sausage — Check Your Fridge
Food Blogger Finds Starch-Filled Sausage — Check Your FridgeA food blogger from Nizhny Tagil shares easy at-home methods to test if sausage and cheese contain too much starch or are of low quality.