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Kurgan to Host Dumpling Day FestivalKurgan to Host Dumpling Day Festival
Kurgan to Host Dumpling Day FestivalFamous restaurateur Maxim Muravsky will hold a masterclass in Kurgan for International Dumpling Day, teaching how to make Italian-style dumplings.
Boiling Water Floods Volgograd Building, Residents Seek AidBoiling Water Floods Volgograd Building, Residents Seek Aid
Boiling Water Floods Volgograd Building, Residents Seek AidResidents of an apartment building on Saushinskaya Street in Volgograd complain about inaction by utility services, while the management company claims the accident has been fixed.
Burst pipe in Vladivostok creates an icy winter sceneBurst pipe in Vladivostok creates an icy winter scene
Burst pipe in Vladivostok creates an icy winter sceneA water main burst near a university dormitory has transformed a Vladivostok street into an icy landscape, with the spectacle appearing both frightening and mesmerizing to residents.
Two trucks crash on KhMAO 'death highway', one deadTwo trucks crash on KhMAO 'death highway', one dead
Two trucks crash on KhMAO 'death highway', one deadTwo trucks collided on a highway known as the 'death highway' in the Khanty-Mansi Autonomous Okrug, resulting in at least one fatality. The road was completely closed to traffic.
Chain-Reaction Crash Involving Seven Cars in YekaterinburgChain-Reaction Crash Involving Seven Cars in Yekaterinburg
Chain-Reaction Crash Involving Seven Cars in YekaterinburgA multi-vehicle crash involving seven cars occurred on Lenin Avenue in central Yekaterinburg on the morning of January 29. Traffic was partially blocked amid heavy snowfall.
Novosibirsk Social Fund Outlines 2026 Pension RequirementsNovosibirsk Social Fund Outlines 2026 Pension Requirements
Novosibirsk Social Fund Outlines 2026 Pension RequirementsThe Novosibirsk branch of Russia's Social Fund has set pension eligibility for 2026, emphasizing that both work history and specific job conditions affect retirement.
Missile alerts twice, drone strike threat, UAV downed in Voronezh RegionMissile alerts twice, drone strike threat, UAV downed in Voronezh Region
Missile alerts twice, drone strike threat, UAV downed in Voronezh RegionWe have gathered the latest information on the operational situation following overnight attacks in Voronezh Region, which included two missile alerts and a downed drone.
Omsk heating leaks to be fixed in weekOmsk heating leaks to be fixed in week
Omsk heating leaks to be fixed in weekThe Heat Company in Omsk has pledged to repair all leaks on its heating networks within a week, with repairs currently underway at several addresses.
Soviet ship to become floating barracks for Danish forces in GreenlandSoviet ship to become floating barracks for Danish forces in Greenland
Soviet ship to become floating barracks for Danish forces in GreenlandDanish authorities are deploying a Soviet-era vessel to Greenland as a floating military barracks.
Tomsk Horse Riding Organizer Ordered to Pay 800k Over Girl's FallTomsk Horse Riding Organizer Ordered to Pay 800k Over Girl's Fall
Tomsk Horse Riding Organizer Ordered to Pay 800k Over Girl's FallA Tomsk region woman has been sentenced to a conditional prison term and ordered to pay 800,000 rubles after a teenage girl fell from a horse during a paid riding session in the Kolpashevsky district.
Boiling Water Floods Volgograd Building, Residents to Appeal to GovernorBoiling Water Floods Volgograd Building, Residents to Appeal to Governor
Boiling Water Floods Volgograd Building, Residents to Appeal to GovernorResidents say no one is rushing to fix the leak, while the management company claims it has already been repaired.
Six-car pileup forms train-like chain in central YekaterinburgSix-car pileup forms train-like chain in central Yekaterinburg
Six-car pileup forms train-like chain in central YekaterinburgDrivers were stranded on Lenina Avenue in central Yekaterinburg after a multi-vehicle collision on January 29.
‘Mom, I dream of my brother every day.’ A mother's year-long fight for her son's killers‘Mom, I dream of my brother every day.’ A mother's year-long fight for her son's killers
‘Mom, I dream of my brother every day.’ A mother's year-long fight for her son's killersShortly before his death, the family of Samrat Dzhavadov received a video showing him on his knees and covered in blood. After two weeks of searching, his mother found his body in a Moscow region forest herself.
Ural Teen Blamed for Accident That Cost Him His ArmUral Teen Blamed for Accident That Cost Him His Arm
Ural Teen Blamed for Accident That Cost Him His ArmA 14-year-old boy from Aramil lost his left arm after a severe electric shock in a transformer booth. He has been blamed for the accident, but his family questions the safety of the site.
St. Petersburg Police Officer Appeals ConvictionSt. Petersburg Police Officer Appeals Conviction
St. Petersburg Police Officer Appeals ConvictionSenior police sergeant Oleg Terskov was sentenced to three years for beating detainees, although the victim claims the blows were delivered by another officer. Terskov hopes to have the verdict overturned in an appeals court.
‘Senseless deaths of good people’: Samara investigator on why people die on the rails‘Senseless deaths of good people’: Samara investigator on why people die on the rails
‘Senseless deaths of good people’: Samara investigator on why people die on the railsAn investigator from Samara's transport unit explains the tragic and often avoidable reasons behind fatal accidents on the region's railways.
New Viewing Platform and Stele Planned for Listvyanka This YearNew Viewing Platform and Stele Planned for Listvyanka This Year
New Viewing Platform and Stele Planned for Listvyanka This YearThe village on Lake Baikal is preparing for its 300th anniversary with infrastructure upgrades, including a second viewing deck and a new entrance monument.
Chief Engineer Accused in Six Deaths After Pumping Station ExplosionChief Engineer Accused in Six Deaths After Pumping Station Explosion
Chief Engineer Accused in Six Deaths After Pumping Station ExplosionProsecutors allege that Dmitry Lebedev, the chief engineer, was aware of hazardous conditions at the Volgograd sewage pumping station but failed to act, resulting in six fatalities.
Truck Collision Paralyzes Chelyabinsk HighwayTruck Collision Paralyzes Chelyabinsk Highway
Truck Collision Paralyzes Chelyabinsk HighwayIn the morning of January 29, an accident involving two trucks completely blocked traffic towards Yekaterinburg, creating a multi-kilometer traffic jam.
Third Stage of Novosibirsk Eastern Bypass to Cost Over 20 Billion RublesThird Stage of Novosibirsk Eastern Bypass to Cost Over 20 Billion Rubles
Third Stage of Novosibirsk Eastern Bypass to Cost Over 20 Billion RublesExperts have approved the project for the third stage of the Eastern Bypass of Novosibirsk, estimated at more than 20 billion rubles (about $222 million at current rates). The 14.3-km section will include a bow-shaped interchange and noise barriers.
Krasnoyarsk addict attacks inspector during child custody attemptKrasnoyarsk addict attacks inspector during child custody attempt
Krasnoyarsk addict attacks inspector during child custody attemptA 37-year-old woman in Krasnoyarsk has been charged after attacking a juvenile affairs inspector who attempted to take her two-year-old child into state custody.
Traffic Paralyzed: Two Trucks Crash on Chelyabinsk TractTraffic Paralyzed: Two Trucks Crash on Chelyabinsk Tract
Traffic Paralyzed: Two Trucks Crash on Chelyabinsk TractA collision between two trucks on the Chelyabinsk tract has caused a major traffic jam towards Yekaterinburg on the morning of January 29.
Yakutia College Deputy Accused in Bribery SchemeYakutia College Deputy Accused in Bribery Scheme
Yakutia College Deputy Accused in Bribery SchemeThe acting first deputy director of a college in Yakutia is accused of taking bribes to issue fake driving school certificates, with the scheme running from 2021 to 2025.