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Tyumen Debates: Are Child Benefits Necessary?Tyumen Debates: Are Child Benefits Necessary?
Tyumen Debates: Are Child Benefits Necessary?Heated discussions are taking place in Tyumen over state child benefits. Some residents advocate for universal payments, while others call for their abolition.
Murmansk residents describe escape after gas fire on Askoldovtsev StreetMurmansk residents describe escape after gas fire on Askoldovtsev Street
Murmansk residents describe escape after gas fire on Askoldovtsev StreetFollowing a gas pipeline fire, residents of Askoldovtsev Street in Murmansk were evacuated to a temporary shelter.
Volgograd man with aortic dissection denied subsidized medicationVolgograd man with aortic dissection denied subsidized medication
Volgograd man with aortic dissection denied subsidized medicationAccording to the man, since October last year, he has been forced to buy the subsidized drug with his own money.
Yaroslavl chooses top event hosts in public voteYaroslavl chooses top event hosts in public vote
Yaroslavl chooses top event hosts in public voteResidents of the city proposed candidates for a people's rating of event hosts.
Aysen Nikolayev introduces special fire prevention regime in YakutiaAysen Nikolayev introduces special fire prevention regime in Yakutia
Aysen Nikolayev introduces special fire prevention regime in YakutiaIn the latest incident, three children died, leading the head of Yakutia to implement a special fire safety regime across the republic.
St. Petersburg to Tighten Control Over Private Kiosks
St. Petersburg to Tighten Control Over Private KiosksGovernor Alexander Beglov announced new powers for city authorities in the non-stationary trade sector. This has become possible due to a federal bill that will come into force in 2026.
Tree fall causes hot water cut in TutayevTree fall causes hot water cut in Tutayev
Tree fall causes hot water cut in TutayevA fallen tree caused a power surge, leaving 189 apartment buildings in the right-bank district of Tutayev without hot water.
Novosibirsk metro cuts boarding time on green lineNovosibirsk metro cuts boarding time on green line
Novosibirsk metro cuts boarding time on green lineOn the evening of January 28, boarding time on the Novosibirsk metro's green line was reduced for technical reasons. Normal service is expected to be restored soon.
Yekaterinburg Mulls Free Metro Rides for ChildrenYekaterinburg Mulls Free Metro Rides for Children
Yekaterinburg Mulls Free Metro Rides for ChildrenThe deputy mayor of Yekaterinburg says the city is exploring ways to make metro travel free for children, citing technical hurdles. Students currently pay 200 rubles (about $3) monthly, but even that fee could be waived.
Ulyanovsk residents drown less often: regional EMERCOM sums up year's resultsUlyanovsk residents drown less often: regional EMERCOM sums up year's results
Ulyanovsk residents drown less often: regional EMERCOM sums up year's resultsIn 2025, 16 people died on water bodies in Ulyanovsk Region, six fewer than the previous year, according to regional EMERCOM.
Shiny New Free Toilets in Samara Have a CatchShiny New Free Toilets in Samara Have a Catch
Shiny New Free Toilets in Samara Have a CatchA local blogger tested the convenience of Samara's new public toilets and discovered a quirk in the card-entry system.
'They Live on Benefits and Don't Work': Tyumen Residents Share Blunt Opinions'They Live on Benefits and Don't Work': Tyumen Residents Share Blunt Opinions
'They Live on Benefits and Don't Work': Tyumen Residents Share Blunt OpinionsSome believe benefits should be paid to all families with children, while others call for their complete abolition. What do you think on the matter?
Yaroslavl launches vote to select the best event hostYaroslavl launches vote to select the best event host
Yaroslavl launches vote to select the best event hostReaders of 76.RU have proposed candidates for a public rating of event hosts.
Farmer Assesses Crop Risk from Abnormal Frosts in Omsk RegionFarmer Assesses Crop Risk from Abnormal Frosts in Omsk Region
Farmer Assesses Crop Risk from Abnormal Frosts in Omsk RegionAn Omsk region farmer explains whether prolonged abnormal frosts will threaten this year's harvest. The cold spell has lasted for over two consecutive weeks.
Man drags dog by car, leaves it to dieMan drags dog by car, leaves it to die
Man drags dog by car, leaves it to diePolice quickly tracked down the owner who cruelly dragged the animal on asphalt with a car.
Tula Employees to Stand Trial for Children's Carbon Monoxide PoisoningTula Employees to Stand Trial for Children's Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
Tula Employees to Stand Trial for Children's Carbon Monoxide PoisoningTwo female employees in Tula are accused of negligence that led to carbon monoxide poisoning of children, and they attempted to cover it up with backdated documents.
Perks and 200,000: Kazan Snow Removal Job Salaries RevealedPerks and 200,000: Kazan Snow Removal Job Salaries Revealed
Perks and 200,000: Kazan Snow Removal Job Salaries RevealedDuring snowstorms, Kazan street sweepers are offered salaries from 15,000 rubles ($167) to 69,000 rubles ($767), while special equipment operators can earn over 100,000 rubles ($1,111).
Police and OMON Conduct Raid on Krasnogo Tekstilshchika Street
Police and OMON Conduct Raid on Krasnogo Tekstilshchika StreetSecurity forces raided a multifunctional center in St. Petersburg's Central District on January 28 to check for migration law violations.
Chita city hall launches search for summer flower planting contractorChita city hall launches search for summer flower planting contractor
Chita city hall launches search for summer flower planting contractorThe city of Chita plans to plant nearly 139,000 flowers next summer, and the municipal administration is now seeking a contractor for the job.
Tolyatti to Ban Vehicle Stopping on Novozavodskaya StreetTolyatti to Ban Vehicle Stopping on Novozavodskaya Street
Tolyatti to Ban Vehicle Stopping on Novozavodskaya StreetAuthorities in Tolyatti have announced a full ban on vehicle stopping along a section of Novozavodskaya Street from February 16 to enhance traffic safety.
'Experienced Hellish Pain': Man Drags Dog 400 Meters by Car'Experienced Hellish Pain': Man Drags Dog 400 Meters by Car
'Experienced Hellish Pain': Man Drags Dog 400 Meters by CarPolice have swiftly located the perpetrator who dragged a dog by car and abandoned it in bushes in the Nizhny Novgorod region.
Two in Serious Condition After Head-On Crash in Northern TomskTwo in Serious Condition After Head-On Crash in Northern Tomsk
Two in Serious Condition After Head-On Crash in Northern TomskOne of the six people injured in a head-on crash on a northern Tomsk highway is in serious condition and was flown to Moscow's Sklifosovsky Institute.
Friend of Troublemaker Family Comes for Revenge, Causes Rampage — VideoFriend of Troublemaker Family Comes for Revenge, Causes Rampage — Video
Friend of Troublemaker Family Comes for Revenge, Causes Rampage — VideoA friend of a scandalous neighbor couple vandalized the apartment entrance of a woman who had complained about them, but was later detained by police.
Mayor Lebedev: Residents Will Return Home When Safety Is ConfirmedMayor Lebedev: Residents Will Return Home When Safety Is Confirmed
Mayor Lebedev: Residents Will Return Home When Safety Is ConfirmedBus transportation will be organized for evacuees from the temporary shelter to return to their homes once safety is assured.
Tickets selling fast for Basta's two-night Perm runTickets selling fast for Basta's two-night Perm run
Tickets selling fast for Basta's two-night Perm runRapper Basta will perform at the Molot arena in Perm this March, with tickets for both shows being rapidly purchased.