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United Russia Deputy Elected Chairman in Nadezhdinsky DistrictUnited Russia Deputy Elected Chairman in Nadezhdinsky District
United Russia Deputy Elected Chairman in Nadezhdinsky DistrictAlexander Kozelsky was elected as the new chairman of the district council in Primorye's Nadezhdinsky District through a secret ballot on January 27.
Ex-Aleshino head faces prison as drunk driving case goes to courtEx-Aleshino head faces prison as drunk driving case goes to court
Ex-Aleshino head faces prison as drunk driving case goes to courtThe former head of Aleshino settlement, Yuri Isaev, is accused of driving under the influence and causing a deadly crash, as established by law enforcement.
Sochi pensioner strangles elderly mother over accusationsSochi pensioner strangles elderly mother over accusations
Sochi pensioner strangles elderly mother over accusationsThe Investigative Committee of Russia has charged a woman in Sochi with murdering her elderly mother, and she is currently in custody.
Murmansk Region develops rules for whale, bird, and marine animal observationMurmansk Region develops rules for whale, bird, and marine animal observation
Murmansk Region develops rules for whale, bird, and marine animal observationNew recommendations will help develop tourism and preserve the nature of the Arctic
Garbage Chute Bursts in Biysk High-RiseGarbage Chute Bursts in Biysk High-Rise
Garbage Chute Bursts in Biysk High-RiseA loud explosion from a garbage chute fire startled residents in a Biysk apartment building on January 27, with authorities citing thermal expansion as the preliminary cause.
New Electric Trains to Serve Samara Region RoutesNew Electric Trains to Serve Samara Region Routes
New Electric Trains to Serve Samara Region RoutesAnd on which other routes, in your opinion, is the rolling stock long overdue for replacement?
Cyclone retreats: snowfalls in Central Russia to easeCyclone retreats: snowfalls in Central Russia to ease
Cyclone retreats: snowfalls in Central Russia to easeThe active cyclone that caused heavy snowfalls will leave Central Russia by Friday. In Yaroslavl, clear but frosty weather will set in after the precipitation.
Rugby player Darya Noritsina returns to 'Titans' and makes top threeRugby player Darya Noritsina returns to 'Titans' and makes top three
Rugby player Darya Noritsina returns to 'Titans' and makes top threeRugby sevens star Darya Noritsina from Perm is back on the TV show 'Titans' and competing for a prize of 10 million rubles (about $111,100 at current rates).
Nizhnekamsk Schools Tighten Security After Lyceum AttackNizhnekamsk Schools Tighten Security After Lyceum Attack
Nizhnekamsk Schools Tighten Security After Lyceum AttackThe press secretary of Nizhnekamsk administration has demonstrated enhanced security checks at schools after a recent knife attack by a lyceum student on a cleaner.
Several Stavropol trains delayed due to Crimean Bridge traffic haltSeveral Stavropol trains delayed due to Crimean Bridge traffic halt
Several Stavropol trains delayed due to Crimean Bridge traffic haltOn January 28, traffic on the Crimean Bridge was suspended, causing delays of 1.5 to 5.5 hours for several trains, including those from Stavropol, and passengers will be provided with water and food.
Criminal cases launched after water supply cutoff in GukovoCriminal cases launched after water supply cutoff in Gukovo
Criminal cases launched after water supply cutoff in GukovoCriminal cases have been initiated in the Rostov Region over water supply disruptions in the town of Gukovo, which have left residents without reliable service for nearly two weeks.
Prosecutors Probe Voronezh Father Over Rope Balcony IncidentProsecutors Probe Voronezh Father Over Rope Balcony Incident
Prosecutors Probe Voronezh Father Over Rope Balcony IncidentProsecutors in Voronezh are investigating reports of a father who allegedly lowered his son on a rope from a seventh-floor balcony while possibly intoxicated.
Trains passing through Voronezh delayed due to stoppage on Crimean BridgeTrains passing through Voronezh delayed due to stoppage on Crimean Bridge
Trains passing through Voronezh delayed due to stoppage on Crimean BridgeTwelve trains are delayed after traffic was halted on the Crimean Bridge, causing delays of up to five and a half hours for routes through Voronezh Region.
Wolves spotted in Baryshsky district of Ulyanovsk regionWolves spotted in Baryshsky district of Ulyanovsk region
Wolves spotted in Baryshsky district of Ulyanovsk regionResidents reported wolves approaching a road between the villages of Starotimoshkino and Kalda in the Ulyanovsk region. This follows previous sightings in neighboring districts.
Timiryazevsky Park comfort-class housing quarter set for NovosibirskTimiryazevsky Park comfort-class housing quarter set for Novosibirsk
Timiryazevsky Park comfort-class housing quarter set for NovosibirskIn the Zaeltsovsky District of Novosibirsk, a comfort-class residential quarter named Timiryazevsky Park will be built, covering 98,000 square meters of housing, with construction set to begin on February 3.
Court Adds 2 Years to Drunk Driver's Sentence in Fatal CrashCourt Adds 2 Years to Drunk Driver's Sentence in Fatal Crash
Court Adds 2 Years to Drunk Driver's Sentence in Fatal CrashA drunk driver in the Novoorsky district of Orenburg Oblast has had his prison sentence increased by two years after a crash that killed a two-month-old infant.
Krasnodar to Build Gymnastics Palace for 2.7 Billion RublesKrasnodar to Build Gymnastics Palace for 2.7 Billion Rubles
Krasnodar to Build Gymnastics Palace for 2.7 Billion RublesThe regional administration has shown a rendering of the building.
Five Pavilions Burn Down at Tulaka Base in VolgogradFive Pavilions Burn Down at Tulaka Base in Volgograd
Five Pavilions Burn Down at Tulaka Base in VolgogradFirefighters battled the 1,500-square-meter (approximately 16,000 square feet) blaze through the night, with images showing the aftermath of the incident.
Heating cut off in dozens of Ryazan homes and institutionsHeating cut off in dozens of Ryazan homes and institutions
Heating cut off in dozens of Ryazan homes and institutionsHeating has been temporarily disconnected in numerous buildings in Ryazan, including schools and kindergartens, due to pipeline repairs, with service expected back by 6 PM.
Snowfalls in Central Russia to Subside by End of WeekSnowfalls in Central Russia to Subside by End of Week
Snowfalls in Central Russia to Subside by End of WeekSnowfalls in Central Russia will gradually subside, but the region will experience the peak of bad weather in the next 24 hours. The active cyclone causing heavy precipitation will weaken by the end of the work week.
Mouthguards and Vinyl Among Items Forgotten on TrainsMouthguards and Vinyl Among Items Forgotten on Trains
Mouthguards and Vinyl Among Items Forgotten on TrainsIn 2025, over 8,200 lost items were returned to passengers. On average, about 23 valuable items are left on trains daily.
Vacant Lot on Posadskaya Revives as KaiZen Complex Sells FastVacant Lot on Posadskaya Revives as KaiZen Complex Sells Fast
Vacant Lot on Posadskaya Revives as KaiZen Complex Sells FastA distinctive residential complex is being constructed based on the Japanese philosophy of kaizen, which emphasizes continuous improvement.
Novosibirsk school deputy principal punished for unauthorized toilet camerasNovosibirsk school deputy principal punished for unauthorized toilet cameras
Novosibirsk school deputy principal punished for unauthorized toilet camerasA deputy principal at a Novosibirsk school has faced disciplinary action after surveillance cameras were installed in a toilet without the consent of students or their parents.