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Yakut Man Gets Suspended Sentence for Half-Kilo Gold TransportYakut Man Gets Suspended Sentence for Half-Kilo Gold Transport
Yakut Man Gets Suspended Sentence for Half-Kilo Gold TransportA 42-year-old man from Yakutia has been given a 2.5-year suspended sentence for illegally transporting half a kilogram of gold. He must also pay a fine of 200,000 rubles (approximately $2,200 at current rates).
Tyumen Woman Buys and Delivers Horses Across RussiaTyumen Woman Buys and Delivers Horses Across Russia
Tyumen Woman Buys and Delivers Horses Across RussiaYekaterina Plotnikova, a 32-year-old from Tyumen, has dedicated over a decade to horses, working as a trainer and transporting them nationwide.
Medical debt traps Russian woman in coma in South KoreaMedical debt traps Russian woman in coma in South Korea
Medical debt traps Russian woman in coma in South KoreaA Moscow woman suffered a stroke while traveling in South Korea and is now unable to return home due to unpaid medical bills exceeding $55,000.
Foreign Car Shortage and Price Rises: 2026 Auto Market ForecastForeign Car Shortage and Price Rises: 2026 Auto Market Forecast
Foreign Car Shortage and Price Rises: 2026 Auto Market ForecastExperts analyze the shrinking Russian auto market, predicting foreign car shortages and rising prices for 2026, with recycling fees and economic factors driving changes.
Intersection to Be Built on Tavatuyskaya Street in YekaterinburgIntersection to Be Built on Tavatuyskaya Street in Yekaterinburg
Intersection to Be Built on Tavatuyskaya Street in YekaterinburgAn intersection with a traffic light will be set up for residents of the 'Depo' quarter on Staraya Sortirovka.
What's happening on Novosibirsk's Fourth Bridge? The Ministry of Transport respondsWhat's happening on Novosibirsk's Fourth Bridge? The Ministry of Transport responds
What's happening on Novosibirsk's Fourth Bridge? The Ministry of Transport respondsNovosibirsk's Fourth Bridge has opened for use before construction is finished, with no set completion date. The regional Ministry of Transport explained the current work, traffic organization, and who is responsible for the site.
Yakutia Leads Far East in Gross Regional Product, Says HeadYakutia Leads Far East in Gross Regional Product, Says Head
Yakutia Leads Far East in Gross Regional Product, Says HeadThe head of Yakutia, Aisen Nikolayev, announced on 28 January that the republic leads the Far East in gross regional product and social indicators.
The Dalnegorsk UFO crash: a 40-year-old Russian mysteryThe Dalnegorsk UFO crash: a 40-year-old Russian mystery
The Dalnegorsk UFO crash: a 40-year-old Russian mysteryForty years after a glowing red sphere silently crashed onto a hill in the Russian Far East, the bizarre incident on 'Height 611' near Dalnegorsk continues to spark global debate with its melted stumps and unexplained metal threads.
Chelyabinsk residents report strange infection, question Nipah virus linkChelyabinsk residents report strange infection, question Nipah virus link
Chelyabinsk residents report strange infection, question Nipah virus linkResidents of Chelyabinsk are falling ill with an unexplained infection in January, experiencing symptoms like sore throat and congestion without high fever. Doctors warn against self-treatment and are investigating the cause.
Yekaterinburg to get new traffic light intersection on busy streetYekaterinburg to get new traffic light intersection on busy street
Yekaterinburg to get new traffic light intersection on busy streetA new traffic light-controlled intersection is planned for Tavatuiskaya Street to serve residents of new apartment buildings in the 'Depot' block.
Student Blocks and Bird Courtyard: A Weekday Behind Ufa's Slavy BoulevardStudent Blocks and Bird Courtyard: A Weekday Behind Ufa's Slavy Boulevard
Student Blocks and Bird Courtyard: A Weekday Behind Ufa's Slavy BoulevardA walk through the residential blocks behind Slavy Boulevard in Ufa reveals the spirit of the Soviet era, even on a freezing weekday.
Dispute Over Cube Slide Damage in Chita's MZhK ParkDispute Over Cube Slide Damage in Chita's MZhK Park
Dispute Over Cube Slide Damage in Chita's MZhK ParkA resident reported children broke panels on a cube slide by cramming inside. The city promised an inspection, but a contractor later claimed there was no damage.
Rescuers search for two fishermen after UAZ plunges through Lake Baikal iceRescuers search for two fishermen after UAZ plunges through Lake Baikal ice
Rescuers search for two fishermen after UAZ plunges through Lake Baikal iceRescue teams are searching for two men from Yelantsy village whose UAZ vehicle broke through the ice on Lake Baikal about a kilometer from shore, with poor underwater visibility hampering efforts.
Novosibirsk to calculate needed cleaning equipment purchases if budget limits allocatedNovosibirsk to calculate needed cleaning equipment purchases if budget limits allocated
Novosibirsk to calculate needed cleaning equipment purchases if budget limits allocatedNovosibirsk city authorities will determine how much additional cleaning equipment to purchase, but only if the regional budget allocates funds. The city currently has about 800 units of cleaning equipment.
Udachny 'Southern Villa' Property for 33 Million RublesUdachny 'Southern Villa' Property for 33 Million Rubles
Udachny 'Southern Villa' Property for 33 Million RublesA property in the Udachny microdistrict of Krasnoyarsk is being marketed as a 'southern villa,' though its box-like appearance has drawn attention. Listed for 32.8 million rubles (approximately $364,400 at current rates), the two-story house offers panoramic views but lacks interior finishes.
Cape Kungasny development: 15-story hotel, embankment by 2030Cape Kungasny development: 15-story hotel, embankment by 2030
Cape Kungasny development: 15-story hotel, embankment by 2030Authorities in Vladivostok have revealed visualizations for a planned 15-story hotel and embankment on Cape Kungasny, with construction aimed for completion by 2030.
Curtains froze to windows in Novosibirsk dormitoryCurtains froze to windows in Novosibirsk dormitory
Curtains froze to windows in Novosibirsk dormitoryResidents of a municipal dormitory on Lenina Street in Novosibirsk endured temperatures as low as +6°C (43°F) during a cold snap, with some soaking their feet in hot water to keep warm.
Officials Clash Over Burials of Unidentified Dead in NovosibirskOfficials Clash Over Burials of Unidentified Dead in Novosibirsk
Officials Clash Over Burials of Unidentified Dead in NovosibirskDozens of people whose identities cannot be established are buried in the city every year, leading to a dispute over who should fund the burials.
Gift Ideas for Fitness Enthusiasts Who Prefer Training Over RelaxingGift Ideas for Fitness Enthusiasts Who Prefer Training Over Relaxing
Gift Ideas for Fitness Enthusiasts Who Prefer Training Over RelaxingSporty style is confidently winning the February-March gift marathon, as more people embrace active lifestyles.
Yakut Woman Gives Birth on Hospital Floor; Newborn Has Skull FractureYakut Woman Gives Birth on Hospital Floor; Newborn Has Skull Fracture
Yakut Woman Gives Birth on Hospital Floor; Newborn Has Skull FractureA woman from Yakutia gave birth on the floor of a hospital reception hall on January 28, and the newborn was diagnosed with a linear fracture of the skull.
Trolleybus Crash with Car in Chita Injures Two ChildrenTrolleybus Crash with Car in Chita Injures Two Children
Trolleybus Crash with Car in Chita Injures Two ChildrenTwo children were hospitalized after a trolleybus and a Toyota Allion collided in Chita on January 28, the regional traffic police reported.
Literature Quiz Stumps 80% of Moscow ResidentsLiterature Quiz Stumps 80% of Moscow Residents
Literature Quiz Stumps 80% of Moscow ResidentsTest your knowledge with a new literature quiz on MSK1.RU, where most Muscovites reportedly struggle to answer correctly.
Irkutsk Collector Opens Vintage Shop with Soviet-Era FindsIrkutsk Collector Opens Vintage Shop with Soviet-Era Finds
Irkutsk Collector Opens Vintage Shop with Soviet-Era FindsWe explored the inventory of a new vintage dishware shop and the story of its owner, collector Alexander Agafonov.
Russky Island waterpark site deserted, excavator and workers idleRussky Island waterpark site deserted, excavator and workers idle
Russky Island waterpark site deserted, excavator and workers idleThe construction of the Aquaparadise waterpark on Russky Island has stalled, with minimal activity suggesting it could take decades to complete.
Road works to restrict traffic on the Yekaterinburg-Perm highwayRoad works to restrict traffic on the Yekaterinburg-Perm highway
Road works to restrict traffic on the Yekaterinburg-Perm highwayOn January 29, on the R-242 highway near the village of Severka, traffic will be narrowed to one lane in the direction of Perm due to road works.