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Governor Dmitry Milyaev proposes 86% salary for officialsGovernor Dmitry Milyaev proposes 86% salary for officials
Governor Dmitry Milyaev proposes 86% salary for officialsOfficials should receive an amount proportional to the effectiveness of their work
Elite or Ordinary? Life in a Central Novokuznetsk NeighborhoodElite or Ordinary? Life in a Central Novokuznetsk Neighborhood
Elite or Ordinary? Life in a Central Novokuznetsk NeighborhoodResidents themselves do not consider their territory exclusive, despite its reputation as an upscale area that has been under construction for over 15 years.
Yaroslavl Region Lottery Winner Becomes MillionaireYaroslavl Region Lottery Winner Becomes Millionaire
Yaroslavl Region Lottery Winner Becomes MillionaireA resident of the Yaroslavl region won 3 million rubles (approximately $40,000 at current rates) in the Stoloto lottery. The winner has not yet claimed the prize.
Tolyatti Mayor Urges Residents to Vote on Public SpacesTolyatti Mayor Urges Residents to Vote on Public Spaces
Tolyatti Mayor Urges Residents to Vote on Public SpacesThe mayor has launched a crucial round of voting to select public spaces for renovation in 2027, with the outcome shaping the city's development.
‘Networks will burst if tested’: Omsk director on apartment cold‘Networks will burst if tested’: Omsk director on apartment cold
‘Networks will burst if tested’: Omsk director on apartment coldResidents in Omsk have been constantly complaining about cold apartments and hot water shortages this winter due to aging infrastructure.
Tyumen Residents Complain About Unending Price HikesTyumen Residents Complain About Unending Price Hikes
Tyumen Residents Complain About Unending Price HikesCity residents note rising prices for goods and services, forcing them to cut back on all spending.
Poachers with gun, dogs detained in St. Petersburg forestPoachers with gun, dogs detained in St. Petersburg forest
Poachers with gun, dogs detained in St. Petersburg forestInspectors from St. Petersburg's Environmental Committee stopped two armed men engaged in illegal hunting in a city forest area.
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March 11: Roundtable on Educational Pathways from Vocational to Higher Education
March 11: Roundtable on Educational Pathways from Vocational to Higher EducationSecondary vocational education shows growing popularity: in September 2025, colleges and technical schools received 3.5 million applications, enrolling about 1.1 million applicants, which significantly surpasses previous years' indicators.
New Communication Station Launched in Village Near Maryina GorgeNew Communication Station Launched in Village Near Maryina Gorge
New Communication Station Launched in Village Near Maryina GorgeA new base station has been launched in the village of Isetskoye, Tyumen region, enhancing connectivity in an area famous for its natural beauty and fishing spots.
Man Buys Penny Lottery Ticket, Wins Millions in Yaroslavl RegionMan Buys Penny Lottery Ticket, Wins Millions in Yaroslavl Region
Man Buys Penny Lottery Ticket, Wins Millions in Yaroslavl RegionA resident of the Yaroslavl region has won 3 million rubles (about $33,000 at current rates) in a lottery but has not yet come forward to claim the prize.
Surgut Authorities Unveil Plans for New Recreation AreasSurgut Authorities Unveil Plans for New Recreation Areas
Surgut Authorities Unveil Plans for New Recreation AreasSurgut officials have detailed new recreation spaces, including a waterfront and a dry fountain, set to appear in the city starting this summer.
New Kindergarten to Open in Oktyabrsky District from September 1New Kindergarten to Open in Oktyabrsky District from September 1
New Kindergarten to Open in Oktyabrsky District from September 1A new municipal kindergarten in Novosibirsk's Oktyabrsky district, built entirely by a local developer, is set to open its doors on the first of September for children from the surrounding area.
Headless Male Corpse Discovered in St. Petersburg
Headless Male Corpse Discovered in St. PetersburgOn the morning of January 26, a headless male body was discovered in the Vyborgsky district of St. Petersburg. Preliminary reports suggest the incident is not criminal in nature.
Video shows private house ablaze in Novosibirsk's Leninsky DistrictVideo shows private house ablaze in Novosibirsk's Leninsky District
Video shows private house ablaze in Novosibirsk's Leninsky DistrictA private house caught fire on Chulymskaya Street in Novosibirsk's Leninsky District, with a column of smoke rising from the blaze.
Flight to Bodaybo returns to Irkutsk due to technical faultFlight to Bodaybo returns to Irkutsk due to technical fault
Flight to Bodaybo returns to Irkutsk due to technical faultA flight from Irkutsk to Bodaybo was forced to return to its departure airport after reporting a technical fault. The Eastern Siberian Transport Prosecutor's Office is investigating the incident.
Residents of Kislovodsk notice cloudiness in Berezovaya RiverResidents of Kislovodsk notice cloudiness in Berezovaya River
Residents of Kislovodsk notice cloudiness in Berezovaya RiverMayor Yevgeny Moiseyev stated that the cloudiness in the Berezovaya River is caused by repair work being conducted by the power grid company Rosseti.
Police detain foreigner following axe attack in Lupolovo
Police detain foreigner following axe attack in LupolovoPolice in Leningrad Oblast detained a 41-year-old foreigner who broke into his former partner's house with an axe. The woman fought back using pepper spray.
What Former Orenburg Health Minister Tatyana Savinova Wears and What It CostsWhat Former Orenburg Health Minister Tatyana Savinova Wears and What It Costs
What Former Orenburg Health Minister Tatyana Savinova Wears and What It CostsWe analyze the wardrobe of Tatyana Savinova, deputy governor and health minister of Sverdlovsk Region, with a stylist's assessment and price tags for her outfits.