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Resident Fined for Cursing Police Over Gas Station QueueResident Fined for Cursing Police Over Gas Station Queue
Resident Fined for Cursing Police Over Gas Station QueueA resident of the Nizhny Novgorod region was fined for swearing at police officers who cut the line at a gas station. The man had previously been punished for petty hooliganism.
Lada Driver Crushes a Road Worker Against GazelleLada Driver Crushes a Road Worker Against Gazelle
Lada Driver Crushes a Road Worker Against GazelleThe man is now being treated in the intensive care unit, with doctors fighting to save his life.
Man killed in Tyumen over planned attack on Ural plantMan killed in Tyumen over planned attack on Ural plant
Man killed in Tyumen over planned attack on Ural plantA 60-year-old Tyumen man was killed during arrest after resisting, suspected of planning a terrorist attack on a major Ural industrial plant.
Thousands of Tula Residents to Lose Water for 24 HoursThousands of Tula Residents to Lose Water for 24 Hours
Thousands of Tula Residents to Lose Water for 24 HoursA massive water shutdown tied to winter preparations will leave thousands of Tula residents without cold water from 8:00 a.m. on 22 July to 8:00 a.m. on 23 July.
Yevgeny Pervyshov Congratulates Elena Fyodorova on Title
Yevgeny Pervyshov Congratulates Elena Fyodorova on TitleElena Fyodorova, an actress at the Tambov Drama Theatre, has been awarded the honorary title of Honored Artist of the Russian Federation. Regional head Yevgeny Pervyshov congratulated her.
Motorcyclist Dies in Pickup Crash Near St. PetersburgMotorcyclist Dies in Pickup Crash Near St. Petersburg
Motorcyclist Dies in Pickup Crash Near St. PetersburgPolice have launched an investigation into a fatal accident in Lomonosovsky District involving a motorcycle and pickup truck.
Siberian Man Jailed After Dog Attacks ParamedicSiberian Man Jailed After Dog Attacks Paramedic
Siberian Man Jailed After Dog Attacks ParamedicA Siberian man was sent to pretrial detention after his German shepherd attacked a paramedic, leaving her with multiple bite wounds.
Motorcyclist Killed, Passenger Injured in Pickup CrashMotorcyclist Killed, Passenger Injured in Pickup Crash
Motorcyclist Killed, Passenger Injured in Pickup CrashOn the evening of July 21, a motorcycle and a pickup truck collided in Lomonosovsky District, Leningrad Region, killing one person and hospitalizing another.
Mercy Fund Helps Visually Impaired Children Climb
Mercy Fund Helps Visually Impaired Children ClimbAn inclusive rock climbing project for visually impaired children has launched in Lipetsk. A grant from the Steel Tree program of the Mercy Fund will enable boarding school children to master the climbing wall and compete.
Prosecutor Secures Bonus for Former Socher Employee
Prosecutor Secures Bonus for Former Socher EmployeeThe prosecutor's office of the Kurchatovsky district of Chelyabinsk conducted an inspection and found that the employer unlawfully deprived a former employee of a bonus totaling over 40,000 rubles (approx. $400).
Prosecutor's Office Inspects Ferris Wheel in Magnitogorsk
Prosecutor's Office Inspects Ferris Wheel in MagnitogorskFollowing media reports of a Ferris wheel cabin malfunction in Magnitogorsk park, the Pravoberezhny District Prosecutor's Office initiated an inspection.
Drought ruins mushroom harvest in Arkhangelsk OblastDrought ruins mushroom harvest in Arkhangelsk Oblast
Drought ruins mushroom harvest in Arkhangelsk OblastDrought has ruined the mushroom harvest in Arkhangelsk Oblast, with residents reporting that all mushrooms they find are rotten or wormy, making the trip pointless.
Trans-Baikal tops Far East in shift work payTrans-Baikal tops Far East in shift work pay
Trans-Baikal tops Far East in shift work payIn the first half of 2026, Zabaykalsky Krai leads the Far Eastern Federal District in rotational work salaries, with 19% of regional resumes showing readiness, according to hh.ru.
Diesel Price Rises 4 Rubles in Six MonthsDiesel Price Rises 4 Rubles in Six Months
Diesel Price Rises 4 Rubles in Six MonthsA Yekaterinburg motorist saved receipts from the same gas station for six months, revealing a 4-ruble increase in diesel per liter.
New Bus Route Launches in RybinskNew Bus Route Launches in Rybinsk
New Bus Route Launches in RybinskStarting August 1, a new bus route No. 39 will begin operation in Rybinsk, connecting the Zavolzhye and Veretye districts. The decision to launch it was made at the request of local residents.
Five Traffic Accidents in a Day, Vologda Oblast
Five Traffic Accidents in a Day, Vologda OblastOver the past day, five road accidents with injuries were recorded in the Vologda Oblast. Five people were injured.
Base Owner Ejected From Court Over RemarkBase Owner Ejected From Court Over Remark
Base Owner Ejected From Court Over RemarkIosif Lifshits, owner of the industrial base where dogs fatally mauled a woman, was removed from the courtroom after muttering 'Outrageous!' when the judge denied his motion. He waited in the hallway for the rest of the hearing.
74 Graduates Score 100 on Unified State Exam74 Graduates Score 100 on Unified State Exam
74 Graduates Score 100 on Unified State ExamGovernor Georgy Filimonov reported that 74 graduates in the Vologda Region achieved maximum scores on the Unified State Exam in nine subjects.
Man charged for beating elderly couple in KirovMan charged for beating elderly couple in Kirov
Man charged for beating elderly couple in KirovThe Investigative Committee has opened a criminal case on hooliganism against a 39-year-old resident of Kirov who beat an elderly married couple in July.
Car With Child Overturns in Trans-UralsCar With Child Overturns in Trans-Urals
Car With Child Overturns in Trans-UralsA 9-year-old boy traveling without a child seat escaped serious injury when a Nissan Almera overturned in Kurgan Region on July 20.
70 sailors aged 9-17 race in Vysotsky regatta70 sailors aged 9-17 race in Vysotsky regatta
70 sailors aged 9-17 race in Vysotsky regattaIn Sochi, 70 young sailors aged 9 to 17 are competing in the annual Vladimir Vysotsky memorial regatta, held to the tunes of the legendary bard's songs.
Help Starts with a Ticket: Project's First YearHelp Starts with a Ticket: Project's First Year
Help Starts with a Ticket: Project's First YearOn July 21, 2026, the Help on the Way project of the Pomoshch charity fund marks its first anniversary. Over 12 months, 131 people received transport support worth about 3 million rubles (about $34,000 USD at current rates).
Girl Stabs Rosgvardia Officer in St. Petersburg Metro
Girl Stabs Rosgvardia Officer in St. Petersburg MetroA metro passenger stabbed a Rosgvardia (Russian National Guard) officer who was trying to calm her down. The attacker had been repeatedly detained for drug intoxication.
Rosgvardia officer stabbed in St. Petersburg metro
Rosgvardia officer stabbed in St. Petersburg metroIn the St. Petersburg metro, an erratic female passenger wounded a Rosgvardia employee with a knife. The woman had previously been detained for drug intoxication.
Help on the Way Project Aided 131 PeopleHelp on the Way Project Aided 131 People
Help on the Way Project Aided 131 PeopleThe St. Petersburg charity fund Pomoshch (Help) has summed up the first year of its Pomoshch v puti (Help on the Way) project, which arranges trips for people with limited mobility to medical treatment.