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Search for missing Usoltsev family resumes earlier than plannedSearch for missing Usoltsev family resumes earlier than planned
Search for missing Usoltsev family resumes earlier than plannedThe search for a family that vanished in the Siberian taiga four months ago has been resumed ahead of schedule on the orders of the investigator, with no news of their whereabouts.
Tightening of family mortgage rules will hit families, developer saysTightening of family mortgage rules will hit families, developer says
Tightening of family mortgage rules will hit families, developer saysStarting 1 February, new rules for family mortgages come into force, limiting one preferential loan per family. A developer believes this will negatively impact homebuyers.
Irkutsk Police Search for Missing 17-Year-Old StudentIrkutsk Police Search for Missing 17-Year-Old Student
Irkutsk Police Search for Missing 17-Year-Old StudentPolice in Irkutsk are seeking a 17-year-old girl who has been missing for three days after leaving her university dormitory.
Lada Driver Survives Fatal Highway Crash in KuzbassLada Driver Survives Fatal Highway Crash in Kuzbass
Lada Driver Survives Fatal Highway Crash in KuzbassOn Friday, 30 January, a collision between a Lada and a Toyota in the Promyshlennovsky District of Kuzbass killed two passengers, while both drivers survived with injuries.
Warehouse Workers Caught Stealing Electronics by Swapping BarcodesWarehouse Workers Caught Stealing Electronics by Swapping Barcodes
Warehouse Workers Caught Stealing Electronics by Swapping BarcodesThree employees at a marketplace warehouse in Nevinnomyssk, Stavropol Krai, were caught trying to steal a smartphone, laptop, and game console by switching barcodes, causing about 400,000 rubles ($4,400 at current rates) in damage.
Voronezh Health Ministry Dodges Infant Mortality QueriesVoronezh Health Ministry Dodges Infant Mortality Queries
Voronezh Health Ministry Dodges Infant Mortality QueriesOfficials in Voronezh's health ministry avoided providing data on infant mortality rates, responding only with assurances that the situation is positive.
Gukovo Residents Endure Years Without Water in Mining CityGukovo Residents Endure Years Without Water in Mining City
Gukovo Residents Endure Years Without Water in Mining CityThey joke: Gukovo will soon run out of snow, as they melt it to flush their toilets.
Court Sentences Administrator of Underground Casino on Krasny ProspektCourt Sentences Administrator of Underground Casino on Krasny Prospekt
Court Sentences Administrator of Underground Casino on Krasny ProspektA Novosibirsk man has been given a two-year suspended sentence for organizing an illegal casino that operated in a residential building.
Tram pulls car from tracks in Academichesky district
Tram pulls car from tracks in Academichesky districtOn the morning of January 30, in the Academichesky district of Yekaterinburg, a tram had to be used as a tow truck for a passenger car that had driven onto the rails.
Artemi Panarin's Journey from Poverty to NHL RichesArtemi Panarin's Journey from Poverty to NHL Riches
Artemi Panarin's Journey from Poverty to NHL RichesArtemi Panarin rose from a poor childhood in Korkino, Russia, to become one of the NHL's highest-paid players, while actively supporting charity in his hometown.
Yekaterinburg Developer: Tightened Mortgage Rules to Impact Many FamiliesYekaterinburg Developer: Tightened Mortgage Rules to Impact Many Families
Yekaterinburg Developer: Tightened Mortgage Rules to Impact Many FamiliesNew requirements will take effect from February 1.
School in Onokhino village switches to remote learning over infectionSchool in Onokhino village switches to remote learning over infection
School in Onokhino village switches to remote learning over infectionA secondary school in Onokhino has shifted to remote learning due to reports of a gastrointestinal infection outbreak, with the duration of distance learning still undetermined.
Tomsk Deputies Approve 7 Million Ruble Repair for 'House with Lantern'Tomsk Deputies Approve 7 Million Ruble Repair for 'House with Lantern'
Tomsk Deputies Approve 7 Million Ruble Repair for 'House with Lantern'The house could slide into a ravine if its foundation is not strengthened.
Snowstorm in Perm leads to nine-point traffic gridlockSnowstorm in Perm leads to nine-point traffic gridlock
Snowstorm in Perm leads to nine-point traffic gridlockNumerous traffic accidents have been reported in Perm due to heavy snowfall, leading to severe congestion.
Psychiatrist Appointed Deputy Minister of Social and Demographic Policy in Transbaikal RegionPsychiatrist Appointed Deputy Minister of Social and Demographic Policy in Transbaikal Region
Psychiatrist Appointed Deputy Minister of Social and Demographic Policy in Transbaikal RegionVera Gamolina, a psychiatrist and former assistant chief physician at the regional narcological dispensary, has been appointed to the new role in Zabaikalsky Krai. She is a native of the town of Shilka.
Tyumen School Switches to Distance Learning Over InfectionTyumen School Switches to Distance Learning Over Infection
Tyumen School Switches to Distance Learning Over InfectionA school in a Tyumen village has switched to distance learning following a gastrointestinal infection outbreak, but the duration remains unclear.
Tram Drags Car Stuck on Rails in AkademicheskyTram Drags Car Stuck on Rails in Akademichesky
Tram Drags Car Stuck on Rails in AkademicheskyOn January 30, a tram in the Akademichesky district towed a car that became trapped on the tracks after the driver attempted to avoid a traffic jam.
Tolyatti New Eateries Review: Menus, Prices, and CritiquesTolyatti New Eateries Review: Menus, Prices, and Critiques
Tolyatti New Eateries Review: Menus, Prices, and CritiquesThis review covers five new establishments in Tolyatti, analyzing their concepts, menus, prices, and what locals love or criticize about them.
Search for Usoltsev family extends to toilets and outbuildings in KutchurchinSearch for Usoltsev family extends to toilets and outbuildings in Kutchurchin
Search for Usoltsev family extends to toilets and outbuildings in KutchurchinAuthorities are investigating new leads in the disappearance of the Usoltsev family, focusing on outbuildings and toilets in the village of Kutchurchin.
Omsk City Hall Tried to Evade Fine for Dog Attack on ChildOmsk City Hall Tried to Evade Fine for Dog Attack on Child
Omsk City Hall Tried to Evade Fine for Dog Attack on ChildA six-year-old boy was attacked by a pack of stray dogs in central Omsk, leading to a court order for the city administration to pay compensation.
RZD to give bonuses to teenager ejected from trainRZD to give bonuses to teenager ejected from train
RZD to give bonuses to teenager ejected from trainA 16-year-old teenager, put off a train in Zabaykalye by a conductor, is to be awarded 4,000 RZD bonus points and a refund for his tickets, TASS reported on January 29.
Police save injured owl now at Irkutsk Zoo GalleryPolice save injured owl now at Irkutsk Zoo Gallery
Police save injured owl now at Irkutsk Zoo GalleryPolice in the Irkutsk region found an exhausted owl on a country highway. The bird is now receiving care for severe exhaustion, traumatic brain injury, and stress at the Irkutsk Zoo Gallery.
Tragedy during childbirth: Single father in Urensky districtTragedy during childbirth: Single father in Urensky district
Tragedy during childbirth: Single father in Urensky districtAfter his wife's clinical death during a C-section, Urensky district resident Ivan Smirnov was left with two children. The woman was transferred to a rehabilitation center in Moscow, but there has been no improvement in her condition.
Video of Women Fighting on Omsk Bus Over BackpackVideo of Women Fighting on Omsk Bus Over Backpack
Video of Women Fighting on Omsk Bus Over BackpackA fight broke out between two women on a bus in Omsk, possibly sparked by a dispute over a backpack taking up space. The incident was captured on video and shared online.
Critical specialist shortages identified in Krasnoyarsk TerritoryCritical specialist shortages identified in Krasnoyarsk Territory
Critical specialist shortages identified in Krasnoyarsk TerritoryAnalysts from hh.ru found that 12 professions are in severe deficit in Krasnoyarsk Territory, with doctors having the lowest resume-to-vacancy ratio.