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Krasnoyarsk Airport Reports Global Booking System Outage, Check-in LimitedKrasnoyarsk Airport Reports Global Booking System Outage, Check-in Limited
Krasnoyarsk Airport Reports Global Booking System Outage, Check-in LimitedA global failure in the Leonardo booking system has disrupted passenger services at Krasnoyarsk Airport, raising concerns about flight schedules.
Food packages in short supply at Murmansk aid centersFood packages in short supply at Murmansk aid centers
Food packages in short supply at Murmansk aid centersCity Mayor Ivan Lebedev says delivery operations are organized but assembly is challenging. Retail chains are gathering the packages, a process that requires time.
Global system failure causes passenger registration issues at Yekaterinburg airportGlobal system failure causes passenger registration issues at Yekaterinburg airport
Global system failure causes passenger registration issues at Yekaterinburg airportA global system failure has led to passenger registration problems and flight delays at Yekaterinburg's Koltsovo airport.
Krylya Sovetov vow to clear ₽500m debt and escape transfer banKrylya Sovetov vow to clear ₽500m debt and escape transfer ban
Krylya Sovetov vow to clear ₽500m debt and escape transfer banSamara football club Krylya Sovetov faces a transfer ban over a ₽519 million debt, but management promises to settle it before the February deadline.
Will Tolls Increase on the M-4 Don Highway?Will Tolls Increase on the M-4 Don Highway?
Will Tolls Increase on the M-4 Don Highway?Avtodor confirmed the planned annual indexation of tariffs on the federal M-4 Don highway, but the exact timing for the increase has not been determined.
Rescuers Catch 'Banana' Python in High-Rise Kitchen in IskitimRescuers Catch 'Banana' Python in High-Rise Kitchen in Iskitim
Rescuers Catch 'Banana' Python in High-Rise Kitchen in IskitimNow, Siberians are searching for the animal's owners.
Major Russian airlines hit by mass booking system failureMajor Russian airlines hit by mass booking system failure
Major Russian airlines hit by mass booking system failureAeroflot, Pobeda, and Nordwind have reported a large-scale technical failure affecting key passenger service systems, linked to the nationwide Leonardo booking platform.
Novorossiysk Highway Reconstruction in Sochi Set for Summer CompletionNovorossiysk Highway Reconstruction in Sochi Set for Summer Completion
Novorossiysk Highway Reconstruction in Sochi Set for Summer CompletionA major renovation of the historic 5.5 km road is underway. The project budget exceeds 440 million rubles ($4.4 million).
Samara's Social Taxi Provided Over 98,500 Rides in 2025Samara's Social Taxi Provided Over 98,500 Rides in 2025
Samara's Social Taxi Provided Over 98,500 Rides in 2025Samara residents have actively used the city's social taxi service, which completed more than 98.5 thousand requests last year to assist veterans and people with disabilities.
Mother of Sambist Alexandra Lalachkina: 'Everything Was Fine'Mother of Sambist Alexandra Lalachkina: 'Everything Was Fine'
Mother of Sambist Alexandra Lalachkina: 'Everything Was Fine'The 18-year-old sambist from Voronezh was found dead on January 24, a day after she went missing while driving home from classes.
Deputy Investigative Committee Head Holds Reception in AdlerDeputy Investigative Committee Head Holds Reception in Adler
Deputy Investigative Committee Head Holds Reception in AdlerSergei Chudakov, deputy head of the regional Investigative Committee, will hold a personal reception for citizens in Sochi's Adler district on January 28, 2026, to consider issues within the committee's competence.
St. Petersburg court convicts group for defrauding pensioners
St. Petersburg court convicts group for defrauding pensionersThe Oktyabrsky District Court of St. Petersburg found five members of an organized group guilty of stealing money by depriving elderly people of ownership rights to their apartments. The total damage exceeded 42 million rubles (approximately $442,000 at current rates).
Water supply outage in Tolyatti to last until MondayWater supply outage in Tolyatti to last until Monday
Water supply outage in Tolyatti to last until MondayA burst water main has cut off cold water to homes on Yaroslavskaya and Gromovaya streets in Tolyatti.
Flights delayed in Volgograd amid global airline booking failureFlights delayed in Volgograd amid global airline booking failure
Flights delayed in Volgograd amid global airline booking failureAirlines are warning of possible schedule changes.
Route 36 shortened again amid snow clearance disputeRoute 36 shortened again amid snow clearance dispute
Route 36 shortened again amid snow clearance disputeIn Perm, bus route 36 has been shortened once more after issues that began during the New Year holidays, with the transport department blaming poor road clearance and the developer claiming maintenance is adequate.
Rostselmash denies layoff rumorsRostselmash denies layoff rumors
Rostselmash denies layoff rumorsRostselmash has officially refuted rumors of mass layoffs, calling them a crude forgery.
Building of Large Construction Store for Sale in ArkhangelskBuilding of Large Construction Store for Sale in Arkhangelsk
Building of Large Construction Store for Sale in ArkhangelskA large home improvement store building in Arkhangelsk is for sale, with an asking price of 470 million rubles (about $4.9 million at current rates).
World War II Veteran Viktor Khomenko, Defender of Leningrad, DiesWorld War II Veteran Viktor Khomenko, Defender of Leningrad, Dies
World War II Veteran Viktor Khomenko, Defender of Leningrad, DiesAt the age of 108, World War II veteran Viktor Khomenko, who participated in the defense of Leningrad, has died. His death was announced by the Russian Embassy in Canada.
How Kemerovo Residents Dressed from the 1950s to 1990sHow Kemerovo Residents Dressed from the 1950s to 1990s
How Kemerovo Residents Dressed from the 1950s to 1990sExplore the changing styles of Kemerovo residents from the post-war 1950s to the mid-1990s through archival photographs.
Voronezh Students Critique Plan to Ban Homework Answer SitesVoronezh Students Critique Plan to Ban Homework Answer Sites
Voronezh Students Critique Plan to Ban Homework Answer SitesRussia's Ministry of Education has proposed blocking websites that offer ready-made homework solutions, citing concerns over cheating. Students and a parliament deputy argue the move is ineffective and could drive users to riskier alternatives.
Krylia Sovetov Vows to Resolve Debt and Transfer Ban in FebruaryKrylia Sovetov Vows to Resolve Debt and Transfer Ban in February
Krylia Sovetov Vows to Resolve Debt and Transfer Ban in FebruarySamara football club Krylia Sovetov is under a transfer ban due to a 519 million ruble debt, but management promises to pay it off by February 3 to allow new signings.
Planned Adjustment: M-4 Don Highway Tolls May RisePlanned Adjustment: M-4 Don Highway Tolls May Rise
Planned Adjustment: M-4 Don Highway Tolls May RiseAvtodor responds to questions about potential fare increases on the M-4 Don highway, stating that annual adjustments are planned but not yet scheduled.
Snowstorm warning announced in YaroslavlSnowstorm warning announced in Yaroslavl
Snowstorm warning announced in YaroslavlSpecialists are forecasting a sharp deterioration in weather conditions in the region starting from the evening of January 26.
St. Petersburg Authorities Inform UNESCO About Lakhta SkyscrapersSt. Petersburg Authorities Inform UNESCO About Lakhta Skyscrapers
St. Petersburg Authorities Inform UNESCO About Lakhta SkyscrapersA UNESCO advisory mission, together with ICOMOS experts, is working in St. Petersburg for the first time since 2018. City authorities presented experts with plans for major urban development projects, including new high-rise complexes in Lakhta.
Don't Wait for Pension: Benefits for Those Nearing RetirementDon't Wait for Pension: Benefits for Those Nearing Retirement
Don't Wait for Pension: Benefits for Those Nearing RetirementA complete guide to all support measures for pre-retirement citizens in Russia, with automatic status assignment in 2026 simplifying access to benefits.