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Ulyanovsk grapples with donor blood shortage as demand spikesUlyanovsk grapples with donor blood shortage as demand spikes
Ulyanovsk grapples with donor blood shortage as demand spikesUlyanovsk is experiencing an acute shortage of donor blood for types A and B positive. The regional Health Ministry is calling on residents to help.
Taekwondo Champion Ivan Seleznev Leaves Volgograd City CouncilTaekwondo Champion Ivan Seleznev Leaves Volgograd City Council
Taekwondo Champion Ivan Seleznev Leaves Volgograd City CouncilThe new position of the multiple-time world taekwondo champion has not been disclosed, but he himself describes it as a promotion.
Constitutional Court Denies Duty Fee Exemption to Military Academy
Constitutional Court Denies Duty Fee Exemption to Military AcademyRussia's Constitutional Court has ruled that state and municipal institutions must pay state duty when applying to arbitration. This decision was made on a complaint from the Military Medical Academy.
Yuri Stepanov, Coach of Olympic Champions, Farewelled in VolgogradYuri Stepanov, Coach of Olympic Champions, Farewelled in Volgograd
Yuri Stepanov, Coach of Olympic Champions, Farewelled in VolgogradYuri Stepanov, a renowned coach who trained Olympic rowing champions, has died at 85 and was laid to rest in Volgograd's Dzerzhinsky Cemetery.
Samara region plans circular train route connecting three citiesSamara region plans circular train route connecting three cities
Samara region plans circular train route connecting three citiesThe first stage of a major transport ring around the Samara region will start this year, with train service between Syzran and Tolyatti launching on May 1.
T-90 Tank Co-Creator Dies After 66-Year CareerT-90 Tank Co-Creator Dies After 66-Year Career
T-90 Tank Co-Creator Dies After 66-Year CareerNikolai Molodnyakov, a designer and one of the creators of the T-90 tank, has died at the age of 88. He worked for 66 years at the Uralvagonzavod plant.
Chelyabinsk-Phuket Charter Delayed for Day After Mechanical IssueChelyabinsk-Phuket Charter Delayed for Day After Mechanical Issue
Chelyabinsk-Phuket Charter Delayed for Day After Mechanical IssuePassengers are stuck waiting in a hotel as the flight has been delayed for over 24 hours.
Sochi Mayor Says He Controls Landslide Situation in Two DistrictsSochi Mayor Says He Controls Landslide Situation in Two Districts
Sochi Mayor Says He Controls Landslide Situation in Two DistrictsAndrey Proshunin is confident that residents are not threatened and is hoping for good weather.
Samara lawyer outlines five overlooked benefitsSamara lawyer outlines five overlooked benefits
Samara lawyer outlines five overlooked benefitsSergei Belevitin, a lawyer from Samara, highlights five lesser-known benefits in his blog, covering support for businesses, families, and workers.
Rostov's Temernik Market Not Fully Closed, Report SaysRostov's Temernik Market Not Fully Closed, Report Says
Rostov's Temernik Market Not Fully Closed, Report SaysGovernor Yuri Slyusar announced the closure of Rostov's Temernik market, but operations continue in some sections, with bailiffs and riot police deployed on site.
Three-day closure of Turgenev Bridge in KrasnodarThree-day closure of Turgenev Bridge in Krasnodar
Three-day closure of Turgenev Bridge in KrasnodarThe Turgenev Bridge in Krasnodar will be fully closed from January 30 to February 1 for repair work, with each closure lasting up to 10 minutes for safety.
World Taekwondo Champion Leaves Volgograd Council for New PostWorld Taekwondo Champion Leaves Volgograd Council for New Post
World Taekwondo Champion Leaves Volgograd Council for New PostMultiple world and European taekwondo champion Ivan Seleznev has resigned as a city council deputy, though he plans to remain in politics and will soon take on a new, unspecified role.
Heating failure causes Kushva to freeze againHeating failure causes Kushva to freeze again
Heating failure causes Kushva to freeze againResidents of Kushva in Sverdlovsk Oblast are without proper heating after an accident at the Uralskaya boiler plant, with repairs expected to take several days.
Crutches and Casts: Omsk Trauma Center on Icy DaysCrutches and Casts: Omsk Trauma Center on Icy Days
Crutches and Casts: Omsk Trauma Center on Icy DaysA photo report from City Hospital No. 3 in Omsk shows the consequences of icy streets, with residents suffering fractures and bruises after slips and falls.
Charter flight from Chelyabinsk to Phuket delayed over a day due to plane issueCharter flight from Chelyabinsk to Phuket delayed over a day due to plane issue
Charter flight from Chelyabinsk to Phuket delayed over a day due to plane issuePassengers are waiting at a hotel after their charter flight from Chelyabinsk to Phuket was delayed for more than 24 hours.
First Avtovaz district building: permit issued, demolition of 50First Avtovaz district building: permit issued, demolition of 50
First Avtovaz district building: permit issued, demolition of 50In Nizhny Novgorod, construction of the first residential building as part of a comprehensive territory development project in the Avtovaz district has been approved. The residential complex will be built near Yanka Kupala Street.
Yugra guide recommends alternatives to Turkey for summer 2026Yugra guide recommends alternatives to Turkey for summer 2026
Yugra guide recommends alternatives to Turkey for summer 2026A travel expert from Surgut, Khanty-Mansi Autonomous Okrug–Yugra, shares destinations for summer 2026, with options for families and adventure seekers.
New Building on Strelka Between Church and HotelNew Building on Strelka Between Church and Hotel
New Building on Strelka Between Church and HotelKrasnoyarsk authorities plan a visitor center near the cable-stayed bridge, leaving no empty plots on the Strelka waterfront.
Tula group to be tried on kidnapping, extortion, and beatings chargesTula group to be tried on kidnapping, extortion, and beatings charges
Tula group to be tried on kidnapping, extortion, and beatings chargesA criminal case against six people accused of kidnapping, extortion, and beatings has been submitted to the Central District Court of Tula. They face up to 12 years in a penal colony.
Men in Volgograd Embrace Shopping, Using More Data on MarketplacesMen in Volgograd Embrace Shopping, Using More Data on Marketplaces
Men in Volgograd Embrace Shopping, Using More Data on MarketplacesResidents of Volgograd Oblast have increased online shopping, with the 35–44 age group showing the most interest and men using 28% more data than women.
Galiamov: Work on Second Metro Line Has BegunGaliamov: Work on Second Metro Line Has Begun
Galiamov: Work on Second Metro Line Has BegunWork on creating a second metro line in Yekaterinburg has entered the practical phase. Acting First Deputy Mayor Rustam Galiamov announced the allocation of budget funds for a feasibility study.
Authorities clear 125 underground spaces in central Sochi in a yearAuthorities clear 125 underground spaces in central Sochi in a year
Authorities clear 125 underground spaces in central Sochi in a yearSochi officials have inspected 600 basements that could serve as shelters during emergencies.
New Season of 'The Mask': Valeria in Latex and CorsetNew Season of 'The Mask': Valeria in Latex and Corset
New Season of 'The Mask': Valeria in Latex and CorsetThe show 'The Mask' returns to TV screens in February. Judges must guess famous artists hidden beneath elaborate costumes.
Avtozavod KRT: First Building Approved, 50 Homes RazedAvtozavod KRT: First Building Approved, 50 Homes Razed
Avtozavod KRT: First Building Approved, 50 Homes RazedA residential complex will be built in the Yanka Kupala Street area.
Peak came after New Year break as Rostov residents shopped onlinePeak came after New Year break as Rostov residents shopped online
Peak came after New Year break as Rostov residents shopped onlineTraffic on online marketplaces in the Rostov region increased by 11% in early January, with the highest activity recorded on the first workdays of the year.