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Yaroslavl roads treated with sand, not modern reagents, city explainsYaroslavl roads treated with sand, not modern reagents, city explains
Yaroslavl roads treated with sand, not modern reagents, city explainsYaroslavl residents observed sand being spread on city roads on January 27, prompting questions about why it's used over modern de-icing agents.
Nearly 600 residential complexes being built in Siberia with Sber supportNearly 600 residential complexes being built in Siberia with Sber support
Nearly 600 residential complexes being built in Siberia with Sber supportSber is supporting the construction of over four million square meters of housing across nearly 600 projects in Siberia.
Security guard wins compensation for unlawful prosecution in YakutskSecurity guard wins compensation for unlawful prosecution in Yakutsk
Security guard wins compensation for unlawful prosecution in YakutskA security guard accused in the death of a police colonel in Yakutsk has been awarded compensation after being wrongfully prosecuted, though he received less than the 10 million rubles (approximately $100,000 at current rates) he sought.
Transbaikal village head sentenced for horse theft, illegal rifle storageTransbaikal village head sentenced for horse theft, illegal rifle storage
Transbaikal village head sentenced for horse theft, illegal rifle storageA village head in the Transbaikal region has been sentenced after being convicted of stealing and slaughtering a horse, and illegally storing a hunting rifle. He only partially admitted his guilt during the trial.
Every Third Mortgage Borrower Used Maternity Capital in 2025
Every Third Mortgage Borrower Used Maternity Capital in 2025The use of maternity capital in mortgage deals grew by over 70% in 2025. According to VTB, every third borrower utilized this social payment, setting a record for the program.
11-year-old schoolgirl found dead after fall from balcony11-year-old schoolgirl found dead after fall from balcony
11-year-old schoolgirl found dead after fall from balconyAn 11-year-old girl died after falling from a shared balcony of a high-rise building in the Akademichesky district of Yekaterinburg on the morning of January 27.
Revenue from foreign tourists in Russia increased by 13%Revenue from foreign tourists in Russia increased by 13%
Revenue from foreign tourists in Russia increased by 13%Russia received 8.8 billion dollars from foreign travelers in 2025, but this figure remains below the 2019 level.
Tuberculosis Detected in Vladivostok Medical College StudentTuberculosis Detected in Vladivostok Medical College Student
Tuberculosis Detected in Vladivostok Medical College StudentA student at Vladivostok Basic Medical College has been diagnosed with early-stage tuberculosis, prompting the shift to remote learning for all students and staff.
Health Ministry Comments on Mortality Rise at City Hospital No. 1Health Ministry Comments on Mortality Rise at City Hospital No. 1
Health Ministry Comments on Mortality Rise at City Hospital No. 1Patients are dying more frequently from digestive diseases at Omsk City Clinical Hospital No. 1, which received a warning from the healthcare watchdog.
Fire at St. Petersburg Lyceum Interrupts LessonsFire at St. Petersburg Lyceum Interrupts Lessons
Fire at St. Petersburg Lyceum Interrupts LessonsOn January 27, a fire occurred at Lyceum No. 344 on Telman Street in the Nevsky District of St. Petersburg, requiring the evacuation of students. According to the Ministry of Emergency Situations, the blaze was promptly extinguished, with no casualties.
8th-floor elevator crash in Arzamas sparks criminal case8th-floor elevator crash in Arzamas sparks criminal case
8th-floor elevator crash in Arzamas sparks criminal caseIn Arzamas, an elevator cabin fell from the height of the eighth floor, resulting in a passenger being injured. A criminal case has been initiated based on this fact.
At Least Six Victims: Saratov Region Maniac Case Goes to CourtAt Least Six Victims: Saratov Region Maniac Case Goes to Court
At Least Six Victims: Saratov Region Maniac Case Goes to CourtA 59-year-old man is accused of serial murders near Buguruslan in the Orenburg Region.
Urals Federal District to Host International Adaptive Fashion CompetitionUrals Federal District to Host International Adaptive Fashion Competition
Urals Federal District to Host International Adaptive Fashion CompetitionThe regional stage of the International Adaptive Fashion Competition 'On Wings' will be held in the Urals Federal District, organized by the Defenders of the Fatherland foundation.
Rostov Sues Over Dismantling of Parking Meters After EU SanctionsRostov Sues Over Dismantling of Parking Meters After EU Sanctions
Rostov Sues Over Dismantling of Parking Meters After EU SanctionsThe administration of Rostov-on-Don has filed a lawsuit demanding the return of dismantled parking meters to the streets, which stopped working due to European Union sanctions.
Authorities Name Cause of Voronezh ExplosionAuthorities Name Cause of Voronezh Explosion
Authorities Name Cause of Voronezh ExplosionLoud sounds heard over Voronezh were caused by the destruction of unexploded drone fragments, with no injuries or damage, authorities said.
Mother Is a Psychologist: 11-Year-Old Schoolgirl Found Dead in YekaterinburgMother Is a Psychologist: 11-Year-Old Schoolgirl Found Dead in Yekaterinburg
Mother Is a Psychologist: 11-Year-Old Schoolgirl Found Dead in YekaterinburgAn 11-year-old schoolgirl was found dead on January 27 after falling from a window in the Akademichesky district of Yekaterinburg, with law enforcement investigating the circumstances.
Kazan snowfall to end by Thursday and Friday after alarming MoscowKazan snowfall to end by Thursday and Friday after alarming Moscow
Kazan snowfall to end by Thursday and Friday after alarming MoscowTatarstan is bracing for heavy snowfall as a cyclone moves in from Moscow, with peak intensity expected on Thursday and Friday.
Battle of the Psychics host Andrey Kislitsyn returns to NovosibirskBattle of the Psychics host Andrey Kislitsyn returns to Novosibirsk
Battle of the Psychics host Andrey Kislitsyn returns to NovosibirskAndrey Kislitsyn, the host of the TV show Battle of the Psychics, has flown to his hometown of Novosibirsk and shared photos and videos on Telegram.
Shoe store closing in central ArkhangelskShoe store closing in central Arkhangelsk
Shoe store closing in central ArkhangelskThe 'Komfort' shoe salon on Troitsky Prospekt in Arkhangelsk is shutting down permanently, with no relocation planned, as confirmed on the store's social media.
Audit Finds Inefficient Spending by 'Ediny Zakazchik'Audit Finds Inefficient Spending by 'Ediny Zakazchik'
Audit Finds Inefficient Spending by 'Ediny Zakazchik'The inspection showed that only 43% of the company's facilities were completed on time. Budget funds were spent uneconomically, in particular on an expensive foreign grand piano instead of a domestic equivalent.
Solnechny Embankment Flooded After Sewage System FailureSolnechny Embankment Flooded After Sewage System Failure
Solnechny Embankment Flooded After Sewage System FailureVideo published by the Siberian Zoo shows the Solnechnaya Doroga embankment in Irkutsk's Solnechny microdistrict flooded on January 27 due to a sewage spill.
Man injured in Arzamas elevator fall; criminal case openedMan injured in Arzamas elevator fall; criminal case opened
Man injured in Arzamas elevator fall; criminal case openedCurrently, the man's life is not in danger.
Parking Meters Vanish from Rostov Streets Over EU SanctionsParking Meters Vanish from Rostov Streets Over EU Sanctions
Parking Meters Vanish from Rostov Streets Over EU SanctionsRostov city authorities have filed a lawsuit against the investor operating the paid parking system. They allege the removal of some parking meters due to EU sanctions violates their contract.
Kuzbass Education Minister Vows No Mandatory Work for Young TeachersKuzbass Education Minister Vows No Mandatory Work for Young Teachers
Kuzbass Education Minister Vows No Mandatory Work for Young TeachersThe minister plans to improve working conditions to encourage graduates to stay in the region.
Brothers arrested in Tula for 24-year-old attempted murderBrothers arrested in Tula for 24-year-old attempted murder
Brothers arrested in Tula for 24-year-old attempted murderTwo brothers have been detained in the Tula region, suspected of an attempted murder that occurred 24 years ago over a $2,000 debt.