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Finnish Anticyclone Brings Clear Skies to St. PetersburgFinnish Anticyclone Brings Clear Skies to St. Petersburg
Finnish Anticyclone Brings Clear Skies to St. PetersburgOn January 27, St. Petersburg is under the influence of a Scandinavian anticyclone, while Moscow is expected to see increased snowfall.
Berezovich sentenced to 20 years for schoolgirl murderBerezovich sentenced to 20 years for schoolgirl murder
Berezovich sentenced to 20 years for schoolgirl murderSergei Berezovich has been sentenced to 20 years in a strict regime colony for the murder of an 11-year-old girl. He strangled her and burned her remains in a bathhouse in 2007.
Morning Traffic Jams Accumulate on Gaidar Square After Rush HourMorning Traffic Jams Accumulate on Gaidar Square After Rush Hour
Morning Traffic Jams Accumulate on Gaidar Square After Rush HourA photo correspondent from 59.RU visited Gaidar Square after morning rush hour to assess the traffic situation following recent changes to the flow.
Time as Currency in the Real Estate MarketTime as Currency in the Real Estate Market
Time as Currency in the Real Estate MarketModern buyers are willing to overpay for housing that saves their time. Proximity to metro and infrastructure is becoming a key criterion, changing developers' approaches.
Khabirov introduces KVN-famous deputy to oversee Bashkiria tourismKhabirov introduces KVN-famous deputy to oversee Bashkiria tourism
Khabirov introduces KVN-famous deputy to oversee Bashkiria tourismNew People party members attended a reception hosted by the head of the republic.
Heavy snowfall in Moscow causes flight delays in KazanHeavy snowfall in Moscow causes flight delays in Kazan
Heavy snowfall in Moscow causes flight delays in KazanSheremetyevo Airport in Moscow was temporarily closed due to severe weather, leading to multiple flight delays in Kazan.
Chanson Star Vika Tsyganova Visits Saratov's Museum of the Special Military OperationChanson Star Vika Tsyganova Visits Saratov's Museum of the Special Military Operation
Chanson Star Vika Tsyganova Visits Saratov's Museum of the Special Military OperationThe singer, known for her hit 'Come to My House', toured the museum and learned about local participants in the operation.
Igor Lotkov Appointed Deputy Governor of Voronezh RegionIgor Lotkov Appointed Deputy Governor of Voronezh Region
Igor Lotkov Appointed Deputy Governor of Voronezh RegionIgor Lotkov will coordinate efforts to train personnel for the region's new economy, as announced by Governor Alexander Gusev.
Cottage settlement near Volgograd freezes in defense network outageCottage settlement near Volgograd freezes in defense network outage
Cottage settlement near Volgograd freezes in defense network outageResidents of the Tsaritsyn cottage settlement near Volgograd have been without power for over 12 hours. The outage, which has left homes freezing, is on networks operated by the Russian Ministry of Defense.
Bus and car crash leaves pile of metal near AlekisinBus and car crash leaves pile of metal near Alekisin
Bus and car crash leaves pile of metal near AlekisinA horrific traffic accident involving a passenger bus and a car occurred near Alekisin around 8:20 a.m., with both vehicles ending up off the roadway.
Frosts in Ufa Drive Up Demand for Car Heating ServicesFrosts in Ufa Drive Up Demand for Car Heating Services
Frosts in Ufa Drive Up Demand for Car Heating ServicesThe 'winter fairy tale' continues as frosts in Bashkortostan test motorists, with cars failing to start and drivers seeking heating services priced from 2,500 rubles (about $28) in Ufa.
Irbit Highway Widening Priced at 4.9 Billion RublesIrbit Highway Widening Priced at 4.9 Billion Rubles
Irbit Highway Widening Priced at 4.9 Billion RublesThe expansion of the Irbit Highway to four lanes is estimated at 4.9 billion rubles (approx. $53 million), but the project's timeline remains undetermined pending funding sources.
Heat Wave and Cold Snap Forecast for MagnitogorskHeat Wave and Cold Snap Forecast for Magnitogorsk
Heat Wave and Cold Snap Forecast for MagnitogorskAfter intense cold, Magnitogorsk will experience a short heat wave before temperatures drop again in early February.
Boss abuse in Voronezh: 40% report nitpicking, sick leave denialBoss abuse in Voronezh: 40% report nitpicking, sick leave denial
Boss abuse in Voronezh: 40% report nitpicking, sick leave denialNearly one in three also reports moral pressure from colleagues.
Gurman Cafe in Shchekino Suspended for Sanitary ViolationsGurman Cafe in Shchekino Suspended for Sanitary Violations
Gurman Cafe in Shchekino Suspended for Sanitary ViolationsA shashlik cafe in Shchekino has been suspended due to sanitary violations, and the individual entrepreneur did not submit a mandatory business start notification.
Smak Bakery in Yekaterinburg Changes OwnershipSmak Bakery in Yekaterinburg Changes Ownership
Smak Bakery in Yekaterinburg Changes OwnershipThe Smak bread factory in Yekaterinburg is now fully controlled by the RSHB AgroM closed-end investment fund, part of a broader consolidation of assets seized from former governor Mikhail Yurevich's family.
Prosecutors seek to seize all assets of fugitive Sochi businessmanProsecutors seek to seize all assets of fugitive Sochi businessman
Prosecutors seek to seize all assets of fugitive Sochi businessmanThe Prosecutor General's Office is asking a court to confiscate the property of businessman Vigen Sarkisian, his relatives, and proxies, as he owes the state over 6 billion rubles for unauthorized construction in Sochi.
Volgograd Residents Freeze as Heating Systems Fail Across CityVolgograd Residents Freeze as Heating Systems Fail Across City
Volgograd Residents Freeze as Heating Systems Fail Across CityThermometers in residential and public buildings in Volgograd show temperatures below sanitary standards, while heating supply organizations claim there are no problems.
Omsk City Hospital No. 1 warned after mortality rate increaseOmsk City Hospital No. 1 warned after mortality rate increase
Omsk City Hospital No. 1 warned after mortality rate increaseOmsk City Clinical Hospital No. 1 has been issued a warning by Russia's healthcare watchdog after a more than 2% rise in mortality from digestive system diseases in the last quarter of 2025.
From twenty yogurts to two: retail chains slash product rangeFrom twenty yogurts to two: retail chains slash product range
From twenty yogurts to two: retail chains slash product rangeRetail chains are reducing their range of food products. Experts explain this as a transformation of retail, falling purchasing power, and the growing share of private labels.
Man accused of serial killings of at least six women in BuguruslanMan accused of serial killings of at least six women in Buguruslan
Man accused of serial killings of at least six women in BuguruslanSergey Karpuk, 59, faces charges for the serial killings of at least six women in Buguruslan district. The investigation, which has just concluded, points to a pattern of murders dating back to 2005.
New telecom equipment launched in TashtagolNew telecom equipment launched in Tashtagol
New telecom equipment launched in TashtagolTens of thousands of tourists come to Tashtagol every year.
Car Repair Revolution: Restore Accident Damage in One DayCar Repair Revolution: Restore Accident Damage in One Day
Car Repair Revolution: Restore Accident Damage in One DayMotorists in Chelyabinsk have found an effective alternative to traditional painting — pre-painted body parts ready for installation.
Teenager wounded in ear by flare gun on Stachek Avenue
Teenager wounded in ear by flare gun on Stachek AvenueIn St. Petersburg, a conflict between teenagers escalated when one fired a signal pistol, wounding a 13-year-old in the ear. Police have detained the 15-year-old suspect.
Cost Revealed for Expanding Highway Near Tyumen After Deadly AccidentCost Revealed for Expanding Highway Near Tyumen After Deadly Accident
Cost Revealed for Expanding Highway Near Tyumen After Deadly AccidentThe estimated cost to widen the regional road from Tyumen to Irbit is 4.9 billion rubles (about $49 million at current rates), but construction timelines remain undecided following a recent fatal crash.