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Students Evacuated from Gymnasium in Yekaterinburg After Pipe BurstStudents Evacuated from Gymnasium in Yekaterinburg After Pipe Burst
Students Evacuated from Gymnasium in Yekaterinburg After Pipe BurstA utility accident involving a burst pipe at Gymnasium No. 99 in Yekaterinburg triggered the fire alarm, leading to the immediate evacuation of all students.
House arrest extended for contractor in clinic fraud caseHouse arrest extended for contractor in clinic fraud case
House arrest extended for contractor in clinic fraud caseThe Yaroslavl Regional Court has extended the house arrest of Anton Yevdokimov, general director of LLC 'Algorithm', until 26 February. He is implicated in a criminal fraud case concerning the construction of a medical facility.
Nizhny Novgorod Alters Bus Route to Leninsky DistrictNizhny Novgorod Alters Bus Route to Leninsky District
Nizhny Novgorod Alters Bus Route to Leninsky DistrictStarting January 29, bus route No. 52 in Nizhny Novgorod will be partially rerouted to include Admiral Makarov and Dargomyzhsky streets, as announced by the Center for Transport System Development.
St. Petersburg sees over a meter of snow this winterSt. Petersburg sees over a meter of snow this winter
St. Petersburg sees over a meter of snow this winterDuring the current winter season, St. Petersburg has received over a meter of precipitation, with utility services removing thousands of cubic meters of snow daily.
Authorities relaunch poll on e-scooter ban in Stavropol KraiAuthorities relaunch poll on e-scooter ban in Stavropol Krai
Authorities relaunch poll on e-scooter ban in Stavropol KraiResidents of Stavropol Krai can vote until February 4 on whether to ban e-scooters, as the regional governor seeks public input before implementing new regulations.
Mizulina Comments on Child Lowered from 7th Floor in VoronezhMizulina Comments on Child Lowered from 7th Floor in Voronezh
Mizulina Comments on Child Lowered from 7th Floor in VoronezhEkaterina Mizulina has highlighted a video showing a child being lowered from a balcony in Voronezh, while authorities suspect the incident may have occurred in another region.
Major Fire Engulfs Ozon Delivery Point in Verkhnyaya Pyshma
Major Fire Engulfs Ozon Delivery Point in Verkhnyaya PyshmaA fire broke out on January 28 on Kalinina Street, with the preliminary fire area estimated at 400 square meters.
Slyusar announces temporary closure of Rostov's Temernik marketSlyusar announces temporary closure of Rostov's Temernik market
Slyusar announces temporary closure of Rostov's Temernik marketBailiffs have suspended trading at the Temernik market in Rostov, Governor Yury Slyusar announced on Telegram.
New Details: Former KIZHK Head Suspected of Fraud Involving Homes for Kurgan Large FamiliesNew Details: Former KIZHK Head Suspected of Fraud Involving Homes for Kurgan Large Families
New Details: Former KIZHK Head Suspected of Fraud Involving Homes for Kurgan Large FamiliesDetails emerge in the criminal case over unbuilt houses for large families in the Kurgan region villages of Kolesnikovo and Bolshoye Chausovo.
Reactions to singer's surgery for young wife: 'He gave hope to old men'Reactions to singer's surgery for young wife: 'He gave hope to old men'
Reactions to singer's surgery for young wife: 'He gave hope to old men'Bashkir singer Rinat Rakhmatullin's facial surgery after marrying a woman almost 30 years younger has inspired some and angered others.
Horrifying details of fatal crash near Tyumen revealedHorrifying details of fatal crash near Tyumen revealed
Horrifying details of fatal crash near Tyumen revealedOne person died in a multi-vehicle collision involving several trucks and cars on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, near Tyumen.
Tyarlovsky Overpass in Pushkin: Layout Plan PresentedTyarlovsky Overpass in Pushkin: Layout Plan Presented
Tyarlovsky Overpass in Pushkin: Layout Plan PresentedThe layout plan for the Tyarlovsky Overpass in Pushkin has been presented for public discussion. The construction may affect residential buildings and historical green spaces.
Will Grandfather Frost's Train Visit Samara Next Year?Will Grandfather Frost's Train Visit Samara Next Year?
Will Grandfather Frost's Train Visit Samara Next Year?The Kuibyshev Railway has revealed whether Samara will be included in the train's New Year tour route after being skipped last year.
Putin Declares Empathy Essential for Russian PresidencyPutin Declares Empathy Essential for Russian Presidency
Putin Declares Empathy Essential for Russian PresidencySergei Kiriyenko, First Deputy Head of the Presidential Administration, revealed a statement by President Vladimir Putin that deeply impressed him.
Fake: One in Three Murmansk New Apartments for MigrantsFake: One in Three Murmansk New Apartments for Migrants
Fake: One in Three Murmansk New Apartments for MigrantsThe false claim has been debunked by the Murmansk Region's operational headquarters.
Ozon Delivery Point Catches Fire in Verkhnyaya PyshmaOzon Delivery Point Catches Fire in Verkhnyaya Pyshma
Ozon Delivery Point Catches Fire in Verkhnyaya PyshmaA major fire broke out at an Ozon delivery point in Verkhnyaya Pyshma on 28 January, with the area reaching 400 square meters.
Woman loses baby and ability to have children after childbirth
Woman loses baby and ability to have children after childbirthLyubov Merkulova believes the investigation is being deliberately delayed. She miraculously survived childbirth but lost her baby and any chance of future motherhood.
2026: More Money, Digital Services for SVO Veterans2026: More Money, Digital Services for SVO Veterans
2026: More Money, Digital Services for SVO VeteransNovosibirsk Region plans to boost social sector funding in 2026, with some benefits being delivered proactively without applications.
Huge Green Crunchy Strawberry Appears in Voronezh MarketsHuge Green Crunchy Strawberry Appears in Voronezh Markets
Huge Green Crunchy Strawberry Appears in Voronezh MarketsA new sweet treat called limeberry, a huge green crunchy strawberry, has appeared online in Russia. We look into its origins and whether it's safe to eat.
Traffic blocked on M-5 highway due to truck accidentTraffic blocked on M-5 highway due to truck accident
Traffic blocked on M-5 highway due to truck accidentTraffic on the federal M-5 highway towards Yekaterinburg is blocked in the Chelyabinsk region after an accident involving a truck.
Woman recounts loss of baby and fertility after birth traumaWoman recounts loss of baby and fertility after birth trauma
Woman recounts loss of baby and fertility after birth traumaLyubov Merkulova is convinced that the investigation into her case is being deliberately dragged out.
Tula woman loses 3 million rubles to scammersTula woman loses 3 million rubles to scammers
Tula woman loses 3 million rubles to scammersEight people in Tula Region were swindled by fraudsters in the past 24 hours, with total damages surpassing 5 million rubles ($54,100). The biggest victim was a 55-year-old woman who transferred nearly 3 million rubles ($30,500) after being misled about pension recalculations.
Woman faces surgery after serious fall on Novosibirsk sidewalkWoman faces surgery after serious fall on Novosibirsk sidewalk
Woman faces surgery after serious fall on Novosibirsk sidewalkA Novosibirsk woman suffered multiple leg fractures after falling on a sidewalk on January 26 and is now awaiting surgery.
Top 10 educational centers in Arkhangelsk region: from massage to bloggingTop 10 educational centers in Arkhangelsk region: from massage to blogging
Top 10 educational centers in Arkhangelsk region: from massage to bloggingResidents of Arkhangelsk, Severodvinsk, and Novodvinsk have selected ten leading educational centers offering courses from speed reading and massage to playing musical instruments.