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Authorities Cancel Electricity Payments During Murmansk BlackoutAuthorities Cancel Electricity Payments During Murmansk Blackout
Authorities Cancel Electricity Payments During Murmansk BlackoutMurmansk Region Governor Andrey Chibis announced that residents will not be charged for electricity during the power outages.
Burned Nyagan mosque won't be restored; new one under constructionBurned Nyagan mosque won't be restored; new one under construction
Burned Nyagan mosque won't be restored; new one under constructionThe burned El-Bayram mosque in Nyagan will not be restored as a new mosque is 90% complete, with a temporary prayer space arranged for believers, Mayor Ivan Yamashev said.
First Dedicated Transport Lane to Open in Nizhny Novgorod CenterFirst Dedicated Transport Lane to Open in Nizhny Novgorod Center
First Dedicated Transport Lane to Open in Nizhny Novgorod CenterNizhny Novgorod plans to create its first dedicated lane for public transport on Belinsky Street, but exact implementation dates are yet to be announced.
Balakovo students ride cold train to Saratov OlympiadBalakovo students ride cold train to Saratov Olympiad
Balakovo students ride cold train to Saratov OlympiadEleven schoolchildren from Balakovo endured a five-hour train ride without heating to attend a regional Olympiad in Saratov, prompting officials to demand fixes from the railway company.
Officials Suspected of Fraud Released Near VolgogradOfficials Suspected of Fraud Released Near Volgograd
Officials Suspected of Fraud Released Near VolgogradThe investigation filed a petition to change the preventive measure, after which the court released the deputy heads of the Dubovsky District under a ban on certain actions.
Taimyr Official Arrested for Embezzling Orphan Housing MoneyTaimyr Official Arrested for Embezzling Orphan Housing Money
Taimyr Official Arrested for Embezzling Orphan Housing MoneyA deputy head of the education department in Taimyr has been arrested for allegedly inflating housing prices to embezzle funds intended for orphans.
Sentence Overturned for Gang Accused of Torture in Prison ColonySentence Overturned for Gang Accused of Torture in Prison Colony
Sentence Overturned for Gang Accused of Torture in Prison ColonyThe Chelyabinsk Appeal Court has overturned the sentence for members of a Yekaterinburg criminal gang operating in Colony IK-2, accused of extortion, and sent the case for a new trial.
Bashkirian captain posthumously awarded Hero of Russia titleBashkirian captain posthumously awarded Hero of Russia title
Bashkirian captain posthumously awarded Hero of Russia titleA 27-year-old guard captain from Bashkiria who was killed in the special military operation has been posthumously awarded the title Hero of Russia by presidential decree.
Three trams paralyze traffic on Ordzhonikidze — videoThree trams paralyze traffic on Ordzhonikidze — video
Three trams paralyze traffic on Ordzhonikidze — videoThree trams created a major traffic jam on Ordzhonikidze Street in Novosibirsk after a possible track failure. A reader provided video showing the stationary trams blocking the intersection.
Criminal case opened after worker's fatal fall in Murmansk RegionCriminal case opened after worker's fatal fall in Murmansk Region
Criminal case opened after worker's fatal fall in Murmansk RegionA worker died after falling from a height during facade repairs in Severomorsk, leading to a criminal case against her employer for safety violations.
Volgograd authorities link bus cold to frequent door openingsVolgograd authorities link bus cold to frequent door openings
Volgograd authorities link bus cold to frequent door openingsVolgograd's administration explained that transport heating is functioning properly, and cold air enters the cabins due to regular door openings at stops.
A dedicated bus and tram lane is coming to central Nizhny NovgorodA dedicated bus and tram lane is coming to central Nizhny Novgorod
A dedicated bus and tram lane is coming to central Nizhny NovgorodA new dedicated lane for public transport will be installed in Nizhny Novgorod's center along Belinsky Street, though an exact timeline has not been set.
Famous medical blogger Alexei Vodovozov to give lectures in TyumenFamous medical blogger Alexei Vodovozov to give lectures in Tyumen
Famous medical blogger Alexei Vodovozov to give lectures in TyumenDoctor and science journalist Alexei Vodovozov will give two lectures in Tyumen in mid-February.
Court quashes sentence for torture and extortion gangCourt quashes sentence for torture and extortion gang
Court quashes sentence for torture and extortion gangA court in Chelyabinsk has overturned harsh sentences for two Yekaterinburg residents in a high-profile extortion case where victims were forced to transfer assets while incarcerated.
Education Minister Details Extended Daycare Operation in KuzbassEducation Minister Details Extended Daycare Operation in Kuzbass
Education Minister Details Extended Daycare Operation in KuzbassIn Kuzbass, daycare centers with extended hours until 8 p.m. are being introduced to assist mothers in returning to work after maternity leave.
St. Petersburg Complexes in Russia's Top 10 for 2025
St. Petersburg Complexes in Russia's Top 10 for 2025Four residential complexes from St. Petersburg have secured spots in the top 10 largest in Russia for 2025, according to the rating by ERZ.RF. Among them are projects by Setl Group, Glavstroy St. Petersburg, and LSR Group.
Sochi May Flood from Heavy Precipitation and SnowmeltSochi May Flood from Heavy Precipitation and Snowmelt
Sochi May Flood from Heavy Precipitation and SnowmeltKrasnodar Krai's emergency ministry warns that heavy rainfall and snowmelt from January 31 to February 1 could cause river levels to rise and flood areas including Sochi.
Officials Suspected of School Property Fraud Released in Volgograd RegionOfficials Suspected of School Property Fraud Released in Volgograd Region
Officials Suspected of School Property Fraud Released in Volgograd RegionInvestigators have requested that the court replace the restraining measures for two deputy heads of the Dubovsky District with milder ones.
Why Yaroslavl Is Using Sand on Its RoadsWhy Yaroslavl Is Using Sand on Its Roads
Why Yaroslavl Is Using Sand on Its RoadsThe Yaroslavl city hall has commented on the use of a sand-salt mixture to combat ice. Residents noticed sand on the roads on the morning of January 27.
Youth Council of Uralchem PMU Branch Summarizes 2025 WorkYouth Council of Uralchem PMU Branch Summarizes 2025 Work
Youth Council of Uralchem PMU Branch Summarizes 2025 WorkThe youth council at Uralchem's PMU branch in Perm has reviewed its activities for 2025, with activists involved in more than 40 events.
Officials explain why Volgograd public transport freezesOfficials explain why Volgograd public transport freezes
Officials explain why Volgograd public transport freezesVolgograd authorities attribute the freezing conditions on public transport to the frequent opening of doors at bus stops.
Daytime traffic jams in St. Petersburg reach 7 pointsDaytime traffic jams in St. Petersburg reach 7 points
Daytime traffic jams in St. Petersburg reach 7 pointsThe road situation in St. Petersburg worsened sharply on the afternoon of January 27, reaching the level of the evening rush hour. The cause was a section of the closed Ring Road.
Famous medical blogger and pseudoscience fighter to visit Tyumen for two daysFamous medical blogger and pseudoscience fighter to visit Tyumen for two days
Famous medical blogger and pseudoscience fighter to visit Tyumen for two daysAlexei Vodovozov, a lecturer and science popularizer, will give two talks in Tyumen, Russia, this February.
Court forces Alnashsky district to provide water to residentsCourt forces Alnashsky district to provide water to residents
Court forces Alnashsky district to provide water to residentsAuthorities allocated land plots to large families, but the sites lacked water supply, leading to a court case.
Wildberries Comments on Fatal Accident Near Alek sinWildberries Comments on Fatal Accident Near Alek sin
Wildberries Comments on Fatal Accident Near Alek sinA fatal accident occurred on the morning of January 27 near Alek sin when a bus transporting Wildberries workers collided with a passenger car, resulting in one death.