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Truck Accident Blocks Kyiv Highway in Leningrad RegionTruck Accident Blocks Kyiv Highway in Leningrad Region
Truck Accident Blocks Kyiv Highway in Leningrad RegionOn January 30, two trucks collided on the Kyiv Highway in Leningrad Region, blocking traffic. Traffic jams stretched for several kilometers.
Scammers in Arkhangelsk threaten three-day water shutoff in mass fraudScammers in Arkhangelsk threaten three-day water shutoff in mass fraud
Scammers in Arkhangelsk threaten three-day water shutoff in mass fraudScammers in Arkhangelsk are posing as water utility employees to deceive residents with threats of water shutoffs.
Court awards 750,000 rubles for monument to fallen soldierCourt awards 750,000 rubles for monument to fallen soldier
Court awards 750,000 rubles for monument to fallen soldierThe recovery amount included a refund of the 150,000-ruble advance and compensation for moral damages.
Azur Air flight to Vietnam delayed seven hoursAzur Air flight to Vietnam delayed seven hours
Azur Air flight to Vietnam delayed seven hoursAn Azur Air plane did not take off on time due to possible technical problems. The departure has been rescheduled for early morning the next day.
Ryazan parking ban on February 2 to affect two streetsRyazan parking ban on February 2 to affect two streets
Ryazan parking ban on February 2 to affect two streetsParking and traffic will be restricted on several streets in Ryazan on February 2 for events marking the defeat of Nazi forces in the Battle of Stalingrad.
St. Petersburg Tutor-Guide Charged with Sexual Abuse of Minor
St. Petersburg Tutor-Guide Charged with Sexual Abuse of MinorThe Kalininsky District Court of St. Petersburg has taken into custody a man accused of lewd acts and sexual intercourse with a girl under 14 years old. The accused works as a guide and history tutor.
Capybaras Keksik and Kabachok Make Home at TK Ambar in SamaraCapybaras Keksik and Kabachok Make Home at TK Ambar in Samara
Capybaras Keksik and Kabachok Make Home at TK Ambar in SamaraResidents of Samara can now visit the new capybaras, Keksik and Kabachok, at TK Ambar's alpaca farm. The animals, known for their calm demeanor, have adapted after arriving from Chile.
Dangerous aloe drink batch found in Khanty-Mansi regionDangerous aloe drink batch found in Khanty-Mansi region
Dangerous aloe drink batch found in Khanty-Mansi regionAt the end of last year, a scandal erupted around the manufacturer after buyers complained about an acetone smell. Now, inspectors have discovered a batch of the dangerous aloe drink in a store in Langepas.
Krasnodar's Blizhniy Zapadnyy Bypass section fully closed for four hoursKrasnodar's Blizhniy Zapadnyy Bypass section fully closed for four hours
Krasnodar's Blizhniy Zapadnyy Bypass section fully closed for four hoursA section of the Blizhniy Zapadnyy Bypass in Krasnodar will be fully closed to traffic and pedestrians for four hours on February 1 to allow for the installation of an overhead pedestrian crossing span.
Flight from Tyumen to Vietnam delayed by almost seven hoursFlight from Tyumen to Vietnam delayed by almost seven hours
Flight from Tyumen to Vietnam delayed by almost seven hoursA flight from Tyumen to Vietnam was delayed for nearly seven hours, possibly due to technical issues with the aircraft.
Criminal case launched over video of Ufa teacher beating studentCriminal case launched over video of Ufa teacher beating student
Criminal case launched over video of Ufa teacher beating studentInvestigators in Ufa have opened a criminal case after seeing a video of a local teacher hitting a student with a belt. The incident occurred at Lyceum No. 161, where the prosecutor's office is also conducting an inspection.
Police detain drug buyer and seller in KimovskPolice detain drug buyer and seller in Kimovsk
Police detain drug buyer and seller in KimovskPolice in Kimovsk have detained a drug buyer and subsequently the seller, seizing over 168 kilograms of narcotics.
Bloggers' gift car seized from disabled man in TyumenBloggers' gift car seized from disabled man in Tyumen
Bloggers' gift car seized from disabled man in TyumenA car gifted by bloggers to a disabled man in the Tyumen region has been taken without his consent. The vehicle was removed from the yard of his house.
St. Petersburg Driver Repeatedly Brakes, Causing Crash in Road RageSt. Petersburg Driver Repeatedly Brakes, Causing Crash in Road Rage
St. Petersburg Driver Repeatedly Brakes, Causing Crash in Road RageA dispute between drivers escalated when one braked hard multiple times in front of the other, leading to an accident in St. Petersburg and raising questions about liability.
Mother wins lawsuit for undelivered memorial near VolgogradMother wins lawsuit for undelivered memorial near Volgograd
Mother wins lawsuit for undelivered memorial near VolgogradA mother in the Volgograd region has won 750,000 rubles (approximately $7,500 at current rates) from a funeral agency that failed to install a memorial complex on her son's grave. The court-ordered penalty included a refund of a 150,000-ruble advance and compensation for moral damages.
St. Petersburg speeds up buses and trams by separating them from carsSt. Petersburg speeds up buses and trams by separating them from cars
St. Petersburg speeds up buses and trams by separating them from carsA new state transport development program in St. Petersburg aims to speed up public transit with dedicated lanes and intelligent traffic lights.
712 Million Rubles: Novosibirsk Residents Overpaid for Heating712 Million Rubles: Novosibirsk Residents Overpaid for Heating
712 Million Rubles: Novosibirsk Residents Overpaid for HeatingNovosibirsk residents will have their heating bills adjusted by March 31, with most receiving credits due to overpayment totaling 712 million rubles city-wide.
Top Housing Developers Include Two from St. Petersburg
Top Housing Developers Include Two from St. PetersburgTwo St. Petersburg-based construction firms have ranked highly in a nationwide developer rating that considers the total housing square footage completed over the past ten years.
Gifted Car Taken from Disabled Man in Tyumen RegionGifted Car Taken from Disabled Man in Tyumen Region
Gifted Car Taken from Disabled Man in Tyumen RegionA car that was donated to a disabled man by bloggers has been taken away from his yard in the Tyumen region, according to the man's account.
Director of Bashkir Philharmonic Almaz Saetov ArrestedDirector of Bashkir Philharmonic Almaz Saetov Arrested
Director of Bashkir Philharmonic Almaz Saetov ArrestedAlmaz Saetov, the director of the Bashkir State Philharmonic, has been placed under house arrest after being brought to court on January 30.
Cottage Cheese Clouds: Easy Homemade Cookies from VoronezhCottage Cheese Clouds: Easy Homemade Cookies from Voronezh
Cottage Cheese Clouds: Easy Homemade Cookies from VoronezhA great dessert that the most inexperienced cook can make.
Larisa Boyarskaya updates on injured Orenburg residents' conditionLarisa Boyarskaya updates on injured Orenburg residents' condition
Larisa Boyarskaya updates on injured Orenburg residents' conditionYoung men were scalded by boiling water after a ground collapse on Montazhnikov Street.
Concreting of Sennaya Metro Station Foundation Begins in Nizhny NovgorodConcreting of Sennaya Metro Station Foundation Begins in Nizhny Novgorod
Concreting of Sennaya Metro Station Foundation Begins in Nizhny NovgorodOn Sennaya Square in Nizhny Novgorod, concreting of the foundation for the future metro station has begun. Work on the first section took nine hours.
Snowstorm Paralyzes Perm Traffic: 'Don't Block Intersections', Car Fire on ChkalovaSnowstorm Paralyzes Perm Traffic: 'Don't Block Intersections', Car Fire on Chkalova
Snowstorm Paralyzes Perm Traffic: 'Don't Block Intersections', Car Fire on ChkalovaThe Center for Road Traffic Safety recommends that Perm residents choose alternative routes.
Moscow Metro Station Renamed to Novorizhskaya, Sparking ConfusionMoscow Metro Station Renamed to Novorizhskaya, Sparking Confusion
Moscow Metro Station Renamed to Novorizhskaya, Sparking ConfusionMoscow authorities have renamed a new metro station on the Rublyovo-Arkhangelskaya line to 'Novorizhskaya,' leaving residents puzzled by the similarity to the existing 'Rizhskaya' station.