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Krasnoyarsk names street after wrestler Buvaisar SaitievKrasnoyarsk names street after wrestler Buvaisar Saitiev
Krasnoyarsk names street after wrestler Buvaisar SaitievThe street runs between Krasnodarskaya and Molokova streets.
Thousands left without power near RostovThousands left without power near Rostov
Thousands left without power near RostovAn accident in the power grids in the Aksay district on the morning of January 27 left thousands of people without electricity.
Volgograd Residents Ask to Ban High-Rise Construction on EmbankmentVolgograd Residents Ask to Ban High-Rise Construction on Embankment
Volgograd Residents Ask to Ban High-Rise Construction on EmbankmentResidents of southern Volgograd have protested against new construction. They fear the building will reduce distances between homes below sanitary and fire safety standards.
Court Terminates Concessions for Snow-Melting Stations in Nizhny NovgorodCourt Terminates Concessions for Snow-Melting Stations in Nizhny Novgorod
Court Terminates Concessions for Snow-Melting Stations in Nizhny NovgorodThe Arbitration Court of Nizhny Novgorod Region has terminated two agreements for the reconstruction and construction of snow-melting stations. The works were supposed to be completed in two districts of the city last year.
Mobile Internet Disruptions in St. Petersburg for Second DayMobile Internet Disruptions in St. Petersburg for Second Day
Mobile Internet Disruptions in St. Petersburg for Second DayDisruptions in mobile internet operation are being recorded in various districts of St. Petersburg on January 27. Problems are being reported by users of several major operators.
Medieval Motifs in Modern ClothingMedieval Motifs in Modern Clothing
Medieval Motifs in Modern ClothingArt historian Ekaterina Bychkova will give a lecture showing how elements of medieval clothing influence modern collections. The event will take place on January 30 at the Indigo Hotel in St. Petersburg.
Thousands near Rostov left without power in freezing temperaturesThousands near Rostov left without power in freezing temperatures
Thousands near Rostov left without power in freezing temperaturesOn January 27, accidents on a high-voltage line and a transformer caused power outages for thousands in the Aksay district, with heating centers opened for residents.
Tyumen Manager Sheds 60 kg After 130-kg YouthTyumen Manager Sheds 60 kg After 130-kg Youth
Tyumen Manager Sheds 60 kg After 130-kg YouthA manager from Tyumen, Arkady Mamdzhyan, changed his life by losing 60 kilograms (132 lbs) over a summer, after weighing 134 kg (295 lbs) at age 17.
Prokopyevsk care home inspected after flu outbreak, violations foundProkopyevsk care home inspected after flu outbreak, violations found
Prokopyevsk care home inspected after flu outbreak, violations foundThe Ministry of Labor has inspected a care home in Prokopyevsk following a flu outbreak and refuted claims of cold rooms.
Video surveillance brings peace of mind to apartment residentsVideo surveillance brings peace of mind to apartment residents
Video surveillance brings peace of mind to apartment residentsManaging companies explain how installing cameras in buildings prevents violations, controls order, and boosts security for residents.
Court terminates snowmelt station concessions in Nizhny NovgorodCourt terminates snowmelt station concessions in Nizhny Novgorod
Court terminates snowmelt station concessions in Nizhny NovgorodA court has terminated concessions for snowmelt station projects in Nizhny Novgorod's Sovetsky and Moskovsky districts, where work was due by November 2023.
Orenburg ranks among ten cities with worst public transportOrenburg ranks among ten cities with worst public transport
Orenburg ranks among ten cities with worst public transportPublic activist Ilya Zotov compiled a rating of Russian cities, placing Orenburg seventh from the bottom in terms of public transport quality.
Sverdlovsk swaps Finist trains for regular commuter trains; Kurgan unaffectedSverdlovsk swaps Finist trains for regular commuter trains; Kurgan unaffected
Sverdlovsk swaps Finist trains for regular commuter trains; Kurgan unaffectedDue to severe frosts, Sverdlovsk Oblast has replaced Finist high-speed trains with regular commuter trains, but services in Kurgan continue to operate normally.
Northerners select 10 favorite coffee places in Arkhangelsk and SeverodvinskNortherners select 10 favorite coffee places in Arkhangelsk and Severodvinsk
Northerners select 10 favorite coffee places in Arkhangelsk and SeverodvinskCoffee shops in Arkhangelsk and Severodvinsk have been named finalists for the People's Award 29.RU, selected by local residents.
Novosibirsk OKs 34-Story Towers for European Shore ComplexNovosibirsk OKs 34-Story Towers for European Shore Complex
Novosibirsk OKs 34-Story Towers for European Shore ComplexIn exchange, the developer will build a school for 1,100 students.
Residents Demand Ban on Volgograd High-Rise ConstructionResidents Demand Ban on Volgograd High-Rise Construction
Residents Demand Ban on Volgograd High-Rise ConstructionResidents of southern Volgograd are calling on the governor and the head of Russia's Investigative Committee to prohibit a high-rise on Sevastopol Embankment, fearing it will eliminate space between buildings.
Car hits 10-year-old girl on Left Bank in OmskCar hits 10-year-old girl on Left Bank in Omsk
Car hits 10-year-old girl on Left Bank in OmskA 10-year-old girl was struck by a car while using a pedestrian crossing on Omsk's Left Bank on January 27. The collision was recorded by a dashcam, and the girl required medical help.
Riazan Man Charged with Murder of Cohabitant's SonRiazan Man Charged with Murder of Cohabitant's Son
Riazan Man Charged with Murder of Cohabitant's SonDmitry Khokkonen's mother reported him missing after he lost contact in late December. Her cohabitant has now been charged with his murder.
Daria Bukarinova: 'I had a complex' before breast surgeryDaria Bukarinova: 'I had a complex' before breast surgery
Daria Bukarinova: 'I had a complex' before breast surgeryDaria Bukarinova now wears a special corset and follows her doctor's recommendations.
Outage lasting several days: users complain of massive Telegram failureOutage lasting several days: users complain of massive Telegram failure
Outage lasting several days: users complain of massive Telegram failureSome users are unable to send messages due to an ongoing mass outage in the Telegram messenger.
Pipeline Bursts in Tula's Belousovsky ParkPipeline Bursts in Tula's Belousovsky Park
Pipeline Bursts in Tula's Belousovsky ParkA burst pipeline has flooded walking paths in Belousovsky Park in Tula, with authorities responding to the utility accident.
Forecasters say if anomalous snow paralyzing Moscow will reach VoronezhForecasters say if anomalous snow paralyzing Moscow will reach Voronezh
Forecasters say if anomalous snow paralyzing Moscow will reach VoronezhForecasters say Voronezh will not see the same extreme snowfall as Moscow. The region will experience moderate snow and a return to cold temperatures later this week.
USC to Replace Leadership at St. Petersburg Shipyard
USC to Replace Leadership at St. Petersburg ShipyardThe United Shipbuilding Corporation (USC) will appoint a new general director for the Sredne-Nevsky Shipbuilding Plant in February. The contract with current head Vladimir Seredokho expires on February 6.
Volgograd residents endure fourth day without waterVolgograd residents endure fourth day without water
Volgograd residents endure fourth day without waterResidents report no organized water delivery and utility services denying responsibility for the four-day outage in a Volgograd apartment building.
Uralkali Teams Place Second and Third in Chemists' SpartakiadUralkali Teams Place Second and Third in Chemists' Spartakiad
Uralkali Teams Place Second and Third in Chemists' SpartakiadTeams from Uralkali's Solikamsk and Berezniki plants secured second and third places in the 2025 Russian Chemical Trade Union sports competition, with eight employees honored as top athletes.