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Criminal case opened over stray dog attacks in PlavskCriminal case opened over stray dog attacks in Plavsk
Criminal case opened over stray dog attacks in PlavskAuthorities in Plavsk have launched a criminal investigation following multiple reports of stray dogs attacking residents and pets.
Nearly Half Complete: Video Shows Design for New Dostoevskaya Metro StationNearly Half Complete: Video Shows Design for New Dostoevskaya Metro Station
Nearly Half Complete: Video Shows Design for New Dostoevskaya Metro StationThe design for the new Dostoevskaya station on Moscow's Circle Line will feature natural stone and artistic metalwork.
Kazan spring gas checks: deny inspectors, lose gasKazan spring gas checks: deny inspectors, lose gas
Kazan spring gas checks: deny inspectors, lose gasAfter several carbon monoxide poisonings, mass inspections of gas equipment are planned in Tatarstan. Officials warn that residents who deny entry to gas workers will have their gas disconnected.
Tyumen Residents Argue Over 300000 Ruble Salary AdequacyTyumen Residents Argue Over 300000 Ruble Salary Adequacy
Tyumen Residents Argue Over 300000 Ruble Salary AdequacyResidents of Tyumen are divided on whether a monthly income of 300000 rubles is sufficient. Some consider this amount high, while others point out its inadequacy for a comfortable life.
Arkhangelsk Holds Drills Following Power Line Collapses in Neighboring RegionArkhangelsk Holds Drills Following Power Line Collapses in Neighboring Region
Arkhangelsk Holds Drills Following Power Line Collapses in Neighboring RegionFollowing multiple power line support collapses that left Murmansk and other areas without electricity, Arkhangelsk Region Governor Alexander Tsybulsky has ordered emergency response drills to prepare for similar incidents.
12 injured in Slyudyansky District road accident; criminal case initiated12 injured in Slyudyansky District road accident; criminal case initiated
12 injured in Slyudyansky District road accident; criminal case initiatedA major accident involving two trucks and a minibus near the village of Mangutay on Tuesday injured twelve people. A criminal case has been opened, according to the regional Interior Ministry.
Monk Opens Monastery Just for Us: Winter Montenegro TripMonk Opens Monastery Just for Us: Winter Montenegro Trip
Monk Opens Monastery Just for Us: Winter Montenegro TripTraveling outside the high season is an opportunity to save money and see the country without crowds of vacationers.
St. Petersburg Earns 4.5 Billion Rubles from Non-Residential Property Rental
St. Petersburg Earns 4.5 Billion Rubles from Non-Residential Property RentalSt. Petersburg authorities reported a rise in income from leasing city property. Last year's revenue reached 4.5 billion rubles (approximately $60 million at current rates).
Omsk Protesters Fined, Petition President Over Pipe BurstOmsk Protesters Fined, Petition President Over Pipe Burst
Omsk Protesters Fined, Petition President Over Pipe BurstOmsk residents held a picket on Ordzhonikidze Street on January 26 after a pipe burst left them without heating for over two weeks, leading to fines for blocking traffic.
Historic Mansion with Offices and Residences Burns in Saratov CenterHistoric Mansion with Offices and Residences Burns in Saratov Center
Historic Mansion with Offices and Residences Burns in Saratov CenterA fire broke out at a historic two-story mansion on Bolshaya Kazachya Street in Saratov. Seven fire crews are working to extinguish the blaze.
St. Petersburg to Revise Lessons on Blockade Over Scandalous ManualsSt. Petersburg to Revise Lessons on Blockade Over Scandalous Manuals
St. Petersburg to Revise Lessons on Blockade Over Scandalous ManualsThe authorities in St. Petersburg have decided to edit methodological recommendations for schools on lessons about the Leningrad Blockade. This follows online backlash over unfortunate wording in the teaching materials.
18-year-old sambist found dead in Voronezh after disappearance18-year-old sambist found dead in Voronezh after disappearance
18-year-old sambist found dead in Voronezh after disappearanceVoronezh was shocked by the death of 18-year-old sambist Aleksandra Lalakina, who was found deceased after a search in freezing temperatures.
What Middle Class? Tyumen Residents Argue Over 300,000-Ruble SalaryWhat Middle Class? Tyumen Residents Argue Over 300,000-Ruble Salary
What Middle Class? Tyumen Residents Argue Over 300,000-Ruble SalaryResidents of Tyumen are divided over whether a monthly salary of 300,000 rubles (about $3,300 at current rates) is sufficient for a middle-class lifestyle, with some calling it ample and others too meager.
Two St. Petersburg residents detained with 4 kg of drugs for Arctic distributionTwo St. Petersburg residents detained with 4 kg of drugs for Arctic distribution
Two St. Petersburg residents detained with 4 kg of drugs for Arctic distributionAuthorities in Murmansk Oblast have detained two St. Petersburg residents suspected of planning to distribute synthetic drugs in the Arctic region.
Deputies back increase in payment to large families instead of land plotDeputies back increase in payment to large families instead of land plot
Deputies back increase in payment to large families instead of land plotThe payment was raised by 100,000 rubles (about $1,100 at current rates).
Doctor explains when swollen limbs are not due to obesityDoctor explains when swollen limbs are not due to obesity
Doctor explains when swollen limbs are not due to obesityA surgeon and lymphologist from the UGMK-Zdorovye Clinic describes the risks of lymphatic system pathologies and where to seek help.
Forecaster Tells When Heavy Snowfall Will End in Moscow and RegionForecaster Tells When Heavy Snowfall Will End in Moscow and Region
Forecaster Tells When Heavy Snowfall Will End in Moscow and RegionThe heavy snowfall in Moscow is set to continue for several more days, with snow cover height predicted to exceed 60 centimeters (approx. 24 inches).
Cyclone from Moscow to the Urals: No Anomalies in ChelyabinskCyclone from Moscow to the Urals: No Anomalies in Chelyabinsk
Cyclone from Moscow to the Urals: No Anomalies in ChelyabinskFirst snow is expected in Chelyabinsk Oblast tonight, but meteorologists do not forecast significant deviations from the norm.
Yekaterinburg Woman Wins 91 Million Rubles in LotteryYekaterinburg Woman Wins 91 Million Rubles in Lottery
Yekaterinburg Woman Wins 91 Million Rubles in LotteryDarya Deeva used family members' birth dates to win the lottery and plans to buy apartments for her children with the winnings.
Novosibirsk Announces Average Teacher Salaries with Travel and Rent AidNovosibirsk Announces Average Teacher Salaries with Travel and Rent Aid
Novosibirsk Announces Average Teacher Salaries with Travel and Rent AidNovosibirsk faces a shortage of elementary school teachers, as the city hall announces average salaries and compensation packages including travel and rent support.
Kasimov resident threatens parents after accusation of idlenessKasimov resident threatens parents after accusation of idleness
Kasimov resident threatens parents after accusation of idlenessA 41-year-old man from Kasimov has been detained for threatening to kill his 63-year-old parents with a construction level after they accused him of idleness, leading to a criminal case.
Bashkir Housewife Reveals She Still Feels Chubby After Weight LossBashkir Housewife Reveals She Still Feels Chubby After Weight Loss
Bashkir Housewife Reveals She Still Feels Chubby After Weight LossShe was worried that her followers would be upset.
Orenburg Corruption Police Chief Ruslan Abdullin Remains in CustodyOrenburg Corruption Police Chief Ruslan Abdullin Remains in Custody
Orenburg Corruption Police Chief Ruslan Abdullin Remains in CustodyThe Orenburg Regional Court has upheld the detention of Ruslan Abdullin, a police corruption unit head accused of taking a large bribe.
19-year-old Turkmen student missing in Perm since December19-year-old Turkmen student missing in Perm since December
19-year-old Turkmen student missing in Perm since DecemberDovran Dzhumabayev, a 19-year-old student from Turkmenistan at Perm State University, has been missing since December, with his phone switched off.