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Omsk resident sells rare vampire doll for 80,000 rublesOmsk resident sells rare vampire doll for 80,000 rubles
Omsk resident sells rare vampire doll for 80,000 rublesAn Omsk resident has listed a rare collectible vampire doll for 80,000 rubles (approximately $889 at current rates), noting that on major marketplaces, the same item costs nearly 150,000 rubles (about $1,700).
Youngest and oldest marrying couples in Novosibirsk 2025Youngest and oldest marrying couples in Novosibirsk 2025
Youngest and oldest marrying couples in Novosibirsk 2025Civil registry data shows four underage couples and dozens of seniors over 80 married in Novosibirsk region in 2025.
Channel 31 in Chelyabinsk appoints new directorChannel 31 in Chelyabinsk appoints new director
Channel 31 in Chelyabinsk appoints new directorOn January 28, Valery Shagiev stepped down as director of the Chelyabinsk media holding Channel 31, introducing chief editor Evgenia Morunova as his successor.
Where Will Yekaterinburg's Second Metro Line Go?
Where Will Yekaterinburg's Second Metro Line Go?Acting First Deputy Mayor Rustam Galyamov will answer questions about transportation during a live broadcast.
RKS-Samara Employs Scientific Approach to Network UpgradeRKS-Samara Employs Scientific Approach to Network Upgrade
RKS-Samara Employs Scientific Approach to Network UpgradeEngineers from RKS-Samara, in collaboration with scientists from Samara Polytech, have developed a methodology to improve the efficiency of water pipeline repairs, as detailed in a recent journal article.
Nationalized Chelyabinsk TV channel appoints new headNationalized Chelyabinsk TV channel appoints new head
Nationalized Chelyabinsk TV channel appoints new headValery Shagiev, the longtime director of the nationalized Channel 31 in Chelyabinsk, has stepped down and introduced his successor, Yevgenia Morunova.
To VIZ or Akadem? Yekaterinburg's Second Metro Line Route in Live Q&ATo VIZ or Akadem? Yekaterinburg's Second Metro Line Route in Live Q&A
To VIZ or Akadem? Yekaterinburg's Second Metro Line Route in Live Q&AActing First Deputy Mayor Rustam Gallyamov answers questions from E1.RU readers in a live broadcast, discussing the planned second metro line and public transport upgrades.
Honorary donors in Ryazan Oblast to receive payments in 2026Honorary donors in Ryazan Oblast to receive payments in 2026
Honorary donors in Ryazan Oblast to receive payments in 2026Over three thousand people in the region hold the title of honorary donor.
Rescuers Advise Murmansk Residents on Electrical Safety and Warm ClothingRescuers Advise Murmansk Residents on Electrical Safety and Warm Clothing
Rescuers Advise Murmansk Residents on Electrical Safety and Warm ClothingThe Murmansk region is expecting cold weather, prompting emergency services to issue safety recommendations to residents.
Chita Woman Sues Health Ministry Over Stillborn BabyChita Woman Sues Health Ministry Over Stillborn Baby
Chita Woman Sues Health Ministry Over Stillborn BabyA woman from Chita is suing the Zabaikalsky Krai health ministry after her full-term baby was stillborn in 2022, alleging that doctors failed to detect placental disorders.
Orenburg-St. Petersburg Train Rerouted via Tolyatti in 2026Orenburg-St. Petersburg Train Rerouted via Tolyatti in 2026
Orenburg-St. Petersburg Train Rerouted via Tolyatti in 2026The Kuybyshev Railway has announced that the Orenburg – St. Petersburg train will be rerouted through Tolyatti starting in March 2026.
Conductor Leaves Child in Cold After Missing Train StopConductor Leaves Child in Cold After Missing Train Stop
Conductor Leaves Child in Cold After Missing Train StopA train conductor left a 16-year-old boy on a platform in freezing weather after he missed his station in Zabaykalsky Krai, prompting a pre-investigation check.
Blogger Lerchek and Partner Announce Baby's Gender in Emotional VideoBlogger Lerchek and Partner Announce Baby's Gender in Emotional Video
Blogger Lerchek and Partner Announce Baby's Gender in Emotional VideoInfluencer Valeriya Chekalina, known as Lerchek, and her fiancé Luis Squicciarini have shared that they are expecting a son after hosting a gender reveal party, with the moment captured in a touching video.
Students evacuated from Yekaterinburg gymnasium due to pipe burstStudents evacuated from Yekaterinburg gymnasium due to pipe burst
Students evacuated from Yekaterinburg gymnasium due to pipe burstA pipe burst at gymnasium No. 99 on Bauman Street in Yekaterinburg, triggering the alarm. Students were sent home.
Bus Route 52 in Nizhny Novgorod to Alter PathBus Route 52 in Nizhny Novgorod to Alter Path
Bus Route 52 in Nizhny Novgorod to Alter PathFrom January 29, buses will start running on an updated route that includes Admiral Makarov and Dargomyzhsky streets.
Residents create ice rink on Azov Sea shore in Primorsko-Akhtarsk – videoResidents create ice rink on Azov Sea shore in Primorsko-Akhtarsk – video
Residents create ice rink on Azov Sea shore in Primorsko-Akhtarsk – videoIn Primorsko-Akhtarsk, a coastal town on the Azov Sea, the embankment has turned into a makeshift ice rink following severe freezing conditions.
Heavy Snowfall Paralyzes Moscow, Traffic Jams Hit 8 PointsHeavy Snowfall Paralyzes Moscow, Traffic Jams Hit 8 Points
Heavy Snowfall Paralyzes Moscow, Traffic Jams Hit 8 PointsResidents are complaining about numerous traffic accidents.
Snow Falls Daily in Arkhangelsk: A Close-Up LookSnow Falls Daily in Arkhangelsk: A Close-Up Look
Snow Falls Daily in Arkhangelsk: A Close-Up LookIn Arkhangelsk, where snow persists for months, photographer Yulia Kalinicheva captures stunning close-up images of snowflakes using a phone macro lens, revealing their delicate structures.
8-year-old rescued from fire in Svetly apartment, 6 others evacuate8-year-old rescued from fire in Svetly apartment, 6 others evacuate
8-year-old rescued from fire in Svetly apartment, 6 others evacuateAcrid smoke from a blaze in an Orenburg region apartment could have led to tragedy. Rescuers pulled a young child from the fifth-floor unit.
34 homes in Mertvy Gorod to have water shut off for 24 hours34 homes in Mertvy Gorod to have water shut off for 24 hours
34 homes in Mertvy Gorod to have water shut off for 24 hoursRosvodokanal Orenburg is conducting repair work, causing a 24-hour cold water shutoff for 34 homes in the Mertvy Gorod area of Orenburg.
Ryazan Region Faces Snow and Ice WarningRyazan Region Faces Snow and Ice Warning
Ryazan Region Faces Snow and Ice WarningEmergency services in Ryazan region have issued a weather warning for heavy snow, drifts, and icing, with conditions set to deteriorate on January 29.
Fatal Accident Near Tyumen: Crash DetailsFatal Accident Near Tyumen: Crash Details
Fatal Accident Near Tyumen: Crash DetailsTwo people were killed in a multi-vehicle collision on a highway in Tyumen Region, leading to road closures.
Literature Test for Well-Read Ryazan ResidentsLiterature Test for Well-Read Ryazan Residents
Literature Test for Well-Read Ryazan ResidentsDo you think you can answer all 10 questions?
Temerink Market in Rostov Temporarily ClosedTemerink Market in Rostov Temporarily Closed
Temerink Market in Rostov Temporarily ClosedBailiffs have suspended the operation of trade facilities at the Temerink market in Rostov. Governor Yuri Slusar called it a "hotbed of crime."
Worker in Yasnogorsky District receives wage debt payment after bailiffs interveneWorker in Yasnogorsky District receives wage debt payment after bailiffs intervene
Worker in Yasnogorsky District receives wage debt payment after bailiffs interveneA worker in Tula Region's Yasnogorsky District had over 200,000 rubles (approximately $2,200 at current rates) in unpaid wages settled after court bailiffs enforced a ruling.