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Ice Sculpture 'Fishing' Wins Crystal Tomsk FestivalIce Sculpture 'Fishing' Wins Crystal Tomsk Festival
Ice Sculpture 'Fishing' Wins Crystal Tomsk FestivalThe ice sculpture 'Fishing' won the public online vote at the Crystal Tomsk festival, praised by viewers for its artistic depth and unique execution. It was crafted by Tomsk masters from the Snowflake team.
Kazan Mayor's Office Appeals to Residents as Snowstorm ApproachesKazan Mayor's Office Appeals to Residents as Snowstorm Approaches
Kazan Mayor's Office Appeals to Residents as Snowstorm ApproachesKazan's city administration has warned that snow clearance may take longer due to an impending blizzard and has published contact numbers for reporting issues.
Mother Arrested in Ufa for Allegedly Killing DaughterMother Arrested in Ufa for Allegedly Killing Daughter
Mother Arrested in Ufa for Allegedly Killing DaughterA Ufa court has arrested a 29-year-old woman accused of strangling her young daughter, with the investigation into the child's death ongoing.
‘They Just Hang Up’: Volgograd Building Without Water for Four Days‘They Just Hang Up’: Volgograd Building Without Water for Four Days
‘They Just Hang Up’: Volgograd Building Without Water for Four DaysResidents of an apartment building in Volgograd have been without water for four days, with no delivery provided and utility companies denying responsibility.
Powerful Snowfall Hits Nizhny NovgorodPowerful Snowfall Hits Nizhny Novgorod
Powerful Snowfall Hits Nizhny NovgorodA heavy snowfall began in Nizhny Novgorod on the morning of January 27. Precipitation is expected to last for several days.
Major Seven-Car Accident on M-4 Don HighwayMajor Seven-Car Accident on M-4 Don Highway
Major Seven-Car Accident on M-4 Don HighwayThree accidents involving seven vehicles, including a bus, occurred on the M-4 Don highway near Rostov, causing a six-kilometer traffic jam.
Oldest Supermarket in St. Petersburg Closes Last Store
Oldest Supermarket in St. Petersburg Closes Last StoreIn St. Petersburg, the last store of the Pukovsky Supermarket chain, located on Pulkovskoye Highway, is closing. Previously, the chain had already ceased operations on Krestovsky Island.
Prokor Shalyapin Tells Volgograd Residents How He Almost Froze on MaldivesProkor Shalyapin Tells Volgograd Residents How He Almost Froze on Maldives
Prokor Shalyapin Tells Volgograd Residents How He Almost Froze on MaldivesThe singer Prokhor Shalyapin shared a video from the Maldives where he complained about almost freezing due to a powerful air conditioner.
Bus Accident Causes M-4 Traffic Jam Near RostovBus Accident Causes M-4 Traffic Jam Near Rostov
Bus Accident Causes M-4 Traffic Jam Near RostovA bus collided with several cars on the M-4 Don highway in the Aksaysky District near Rostov-on-Don. Preliminary reports indicate no injuries.
Samara Region Outstripped St. Petersburg and Moscow. But Don't You Dare RejoiceSamara Region Outstripped St. Petersburg and Moscow. But Don't You Dare Rejoice
Samara Region Outstripped St. Petersburg and Moscow. But Don't You Dare RejoiceThe Bank of Russia reported Samara Region's inflation rate for December 2025. Only 14 other Russian regions are doing worse.
Moscow Region Fire Kills Four Cuban MigrantsMoscow Region Fire Kills Four Cuban Migrants
Moscow Region Fire Kills Four Cuban MigrantsA fire in a three-story cottage in Balashikha, Moscow region, on January 27 killed four Cuban migrants and hospitalized a teenager with carbon monoxide poisoning. Investigators suspect the blaze was caused by residents lighting a fire indoors to stay warm after electricity was cut off.
Nizhny Novgorod Hit by Heavy Snowfall, Streets BlanketedNizhny Novgorod Hit by Heavy Snowfall, Streets Blanketed
Nizhny Novgorod Hit by Heavy Snowfall, Streets BlanketedA powerful snowfall started in Nizhny Novgorod on January 27 and is expected to persist for several days, with over 20 centimeters of snow forecast by nightfall.
Acquaintance beats pensioner to death in Ryazan after drinkingAcquaintance beats pensioner to death in Ryazan after drinking
Acquaintance beats pensioner to death in Ryazan after drinkingA criminal case has been initiated after a 70-year-old man was fatally assaulted by a 49-year-old acquaintance in Ryazan during a drinking session.
Former Russia Football Coach Boris Ignatyev Dies After IllnessFormer Russia Football Coach Boris Ignatyev Dies After Illness
Former Russia Football Coach Boris Ignatyev Dies After IllnessFormer Russian national football team coach Boris Ignatyev died today at age 85 after a long illness, with his widow revealing he had heart and stomach issues.
Sochi court seizes property of State Duma deputy and ex-deputySochi court seizes property of State Duma deputy and ex-deputy
Sochi court seizes property of State Duma deputy and ex-deputyA court in Sochi has ordered the seizure of property belonging to a State Duma deputy and a former deputy, who are accused of corrupt enrichment totaling 2.8 billion rubles ($28 million at current rates).
Novosibirsk and Saint Petersburg May Become Sister CitiesNovosibirsk and Saint Petersburg May Become Sister Cities
Novosibirsk and Saint Petersburg May Become Sister CitiesNovosibirsk held a memorial rally for the 82nd anniversary of the end of the Siege of Leningrad, where a proposal was made to establish sister city ties with Saint Petersburg.
Neighbors report death of 12-year-old girl in AkademicheskyNeighbors report death of 12-year-old girl in Akademichesky
Neighbors report death of 12-year-old girl in AkademicheskyThe body of a 12-year-old girl was found beneath a residential building's windows in the Akademichesky district. A note and a phone were discovered on a transitional balcony.
Murmansk gas station fire: eyewitnesses capture black smoke on videoMurmansk gas station fire: eyewitnesses capture black smoke on video
Murmansk gas station fire: eyewitnesses capture black smoke on videoEarly on January 27, a fire erupted at an administrative building on Verkhnorostinskoye Highway in Murmansk, with eyewitnesses capturing the scene on video.
Former Vice-Governor Anna Minkova Detained by FSBFormer Vice-Governor Anna Minkova Detained by FSB
Former Vice-Governor Anna Minkova Detained by FSBThe head of the television channel 'Kuban 24' is suspected of healthcare fraud that she previously oversaw.
Yaroslavl Plans Sale of Historical BuildingsYaroslavl Plans Sale of Historical Buildings
Yaroslavl Plans Sale of Historical BuildingsCity authorities plan to auction off several cultural heritage sites in 2026.
Bus and cars collide, causing six-kilometer jam on M-4 DonBus and cars collide, causing six-kilometer jam on M-4 Don
Bus and cars collide, causing six-kilometer jam on M-4 DonA multi-vehicle accident involving a bus and several cars on the M-4 Don highway near Rostov has created a six-kilometer traffic jam, with no reported casualties.
Omsk RTS Ordered to Pay Teplovaya Kompaniya Over 82 Million RublesOmsk RTS Ordered to Pay Teplovaya Kompaniya Over 82 Million Rubles
Omsk RTS Ordered to Pay Teplovaya Kompaniya Over 82 Million RublesAn arbitration court has sided with the heating company in a dispute over underpaid services.
Krasnoyarsk Metro Contractor May Close as Leasing Equipment SeizedKrasnoyarsk Metro Contractor May Close as Leasing Equipment Seized
Krasnoyarsk Metro Contractor May Close as Leasing Equipment SeizedA subcontractor on the Krasnoyarsk metro project says promised payments never arrived, forcing him to consider shutting down his business.
Chita Quarter Plan Features Central Hotel Amid Thematic GardensChita Quarter Plan Features Central Hotel Amid Thematic Gardens
Chita Quarter Plan Features Central Hotel Amid Thematic GardensThe concept for the Chita Quarter, a hotel and business complex planned at a historic intersection in Chita, was unveiled on 26 January, with only four apartments remaining to be relocated.
Neighbors recount discovery of 11-year-old girl's body in AkademcheskyNeighbors recount discovery of 11-year-old girl's body in Akademchesky
Neighbors recount discovery of 11-year-old girl's body in AkademcheskyNeighbors have shared how an 11-year-old girl was found dead under the windows of a building in the Akademchesky district of Yekaterinburg, with a note and phone discovered on a balcony.