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Bananas and sugar prices spike in RyazanBananas and sugar prices spike in Ryazan
Bananas and sugar prices spike in RyazanA new infographic shows the weekly price changes for various products in the Ryazan region.
Tyumen businessmen accused of iPhone fraud by bloggerTyumen businessmen accused of iPhone fraud by blogger
Tyumen businessmen accused of iPhone fraud by bloggerEntrepreneurs believe that the man's actions were aimed at gaining public attention.
Samara Oblast to Restore Syzran-Togliatti Commuter Trains in 2026Samara Oblast to Restore Syzran-Togliatti Commuter Trains in 2026
Samara Oblast to Restore Syzran-Togliatti Commuter Trains in 2026Railway officials plan to revive a suburban rail link between Syzran and Togliatti, with a launch targeted for the summer period.
Yekaterinburg intersections to get new traffic cameras in 2026Yekaterinburg intersections to get new traffic cameras in 2026
Yekaterinburg intersections to get new traffic cameras in 2026Traffic enforcement cameras will be installed at the most accident-prone intersections and roads in Yekaterinburg and the Sverdlovsk region in 2026.
Snow Cyclone from Moscow Nears Bashkortostan; Forecaster Predicts Blizzard AreasSnow Cyclone from Moscow Nears Bashkortostan; Forecaster Predicts Blizzard Areas
Snow Cyclone from Moscow Nears Bashkortostan; Forecaster Predicts Blizzard AreasA snow cyclone that hit Moscow is moving east and could bring heavy snow and blizzards to northern Bashkortostan, according to forecasters.
Direct Samara–Kazan train not launched over passenger demand fearsDirect Samara–Kazan train not launched over passenger demand fears
Direct Samara–Kazan train not launched over passenger demand fearsA direct train from Samara to Kazan has not been launched due to concerns about insufficient passenger demand. The head of the Kuibyshev Railway said they will monitor the traffic of a new transit service.
Sochi residents given 125 grams of "siege bread"Sochi residents given 125 grams of "siege bread"
Sochi residents given 125 grams of "siege bread"In Sochi, events are being held to honor the 82nd anniversary of the lifting of the Leningrad siege.
Volgograd apartment building loses water, power, heat in deep freezeVolgograd apartment building loses water, power, heat in deep freeze
Volgograd apartment building loses water, power, heat in deep freezeResidents of a Volgograd building are baffled as authorities deem indoor temperatures under +20°C (68°F) acceptable amid heating failures.
Comatozze: From Self-Made Star to PornHub Award WinnerComatozze: From Self-Made Star to PornHub Award Winner
Comatozze: From Self-Made Star to PornHub Award WinnerComatozze, also known as Uma North, has become a global porn star in just three years through self-produced content. Her viral videos on PornHub have earned her a PornHub Award and a growing fan base.
Superstar! Battle of the Seasons premieres on NTVSuperstar! Battle of the Seasons premieres on NTV
Superstar! Battle of the Seasons premieres on NTVOn January 31 at 21:20, NTV will premiere the new season of the music show 'Superstar!' titled 'Battle of the Seasons'. Winners and finalists from previous seasons will participate in the project.
Novosibirsk Zoo hand-rears cotton-top tamarin baby after mother rejects itNovosibirsk Zoo hand-rears cotton-top tamarin baby after mother rejects it
Novosibirsk Zoo hand-rears cotton-top tamarin baby after mother rejects itA baby cotton-top tamarin at Novosibirsk Zoo was hand-reared by specialists after its mother rejected it, spending its first 40 days under constant care.
Kardo confirms award in Stavropol despite CEO arrestKardo confirms award in Stavropol despite CEO arrest
Kardo confirms award in Stavropol despite CEO arrestOrganizers of the Kardo street culture award have stated on social media that the event will proceed in Stavropol this year, despite the arrest of its CEO.
Head of Russian Investigative Committee Orders Criminal CaseHead of Russian Investigative Committee Orders Criminal Case
Head of Russian Investigative Committee Orders Criminal CaseThe head of Russia's Investigative Committee has ordered a criminal case to be opened after kindergartens near Zheleznogorsk were found to have extremely low temperatures, with locker rooms at only 15-17°C (59-63°F).
Mobile internet and cellular service suffer outages in ChitaMobile internet and cellular service suffer outages in Chita
Mobile internet and cellular service suffer outages in ChitaResidents of Chita have reported problems with mobile internet and poor cellular connection. Operators deny imposing any restrictions.
Traffic Jam on M-4 Don Highway Expands to 14 km Amid Icy ConditionsTraffic Jam on M-4 Don Highway Expands to 14 km Amid Icy Conditions
Traffic Jam on M-4 Don Highway Expands to 14 km Amid Icy ConditionsA 14-kilometer traffic jam has formed on the M-4 Don highway due to strong winds and snowdrifts. Drivers report icy roads and numerous accidents.
Snowstorm in Moscow causes flight delays at Sochi AirportSnowstorm in Moscow causes flight delays at Sochi Airport
Snowstorm in Moscow causes flight delays at Sochi AirportSochi Airport has warned that flight schedules may be adjusted from January 27 to 29 due to a heavy snowstorm in Moscow, causing delays and cancellations.
Doctors save 80-year-old Ryazan woman from stroke on ChristmasDoctors save 80-year-old Ryazan woman from stroke on Christmas
Doctors save 80-year-old Ryazan woman from stroke on ChristmasAn 80-year-old woman from Ryazan was rescued by doctors after a stroke on Christmas, when her neighbor found her unconscious.
Traffic jams move to the center of St. PetersburgTraffic jams move to the center of St. Petersburg
Traffic jams move to the center of St. PetersburgNew road closures in central St. Petersburg have caused dense traffic jams, while traffic on the Ring Road has been restored.
Dashcam Video Shows Severe Accident in Yekaterinburg
Dashcam Video Shows Severe Accident in YekaterinburgAfter a crash at the Malysheva and Khokhryakova intersection in Yekaterinburg, those involved are seeking witnesses and the driver who fled the scene.
Samara's Silent Maniac Disappeared After Killing MenSamara's Silent Maniac Disappeared After Killing Men
Samara's Silent Maniac Disappeared After Killing MenIn the winter of 2007-2008, a series of male disappearances in Samara were linked to a serial killer known as the 'Kryazhsky Maniac,' whose fate and current location remain a mystery.
First-person video captures severe crash in central YekaterinburgFirst-person video captures severe crash in central Yekaterinburg
First-person video captures severe crash in central YekaterinburgParticipants in a January 27 accident at the intersection of Malysheva and Khokhryakov streets are seeking witnesses after a sudden lane change caused a driver to swerve into oncoming traffic.
Traffic Jam Stretches 14km on M-4 Don HighwayTraffic Jam Stretches 14km on M-4 Don Highway
Traffic Jam Stretches 14km on M-4 Don HighwayA severe traffic jam has extended to 14 kilometers on the M-4 Don highway near Rostov, caused by icy conditions and strong crosswinds. Drivers report hazardous driving conditions, and authorities have suggested a detour.
A Stroll Through the Ufa Neighborhood of Crime Boss DenisenkoA Stroll Through the Ufa Neighborhood of Crime Boss Denisenko
A Stroll Through the Ufa Neighborhood of Crime Boss DenisenkoIn his later years, he sued the Ministry of Health for medication, after a long illness.
Nizhny Novgorod Scientist Solves 'Eternal' Mathematical ProblemNizhny Novgorod Scientist Solves 'Eternal' Mathematical Problem
Nizhny Novgorod Scientist Solves 'Eternal' Mathematical ProblemThe researcher has once again found a solution to a problem long thought unsolvable.