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Krasnodar to see temperatures up to 16°C as warming arrivesKrasnodar to see temperatures up to 16°C as warming arrives
Krasnodar to see temperatures up to 16°C as warming arrivesWarm weather is set to return to Krasnodar this week, with temperatures climbing to 16°C by Thursday and Friday.
Sergey Bezrukov's 'Hooligan.Confession' Play Sells Out in ChelyabinskSergey Bezrukov's 'Hooligan.Confession' Play Sells Out in Chelyabinsk
Sergey Bezrukov's 'Hooligan.Confession' Play Sells Out in ChelyabinskFans are snapping up tickets for Sergey Bezrukov's March performance in Chelyabinsk, where his play 'Hooligan.Confession' will be staged. Ticket prices in the stalls have reached 13,000 rubles (approx. $150 at current rates) and there are almost no seats left.
Organized Crime Group's Multi-Million Ruble Gambling Den Busted in YakutskOrganized Crime Group's Multi-Million Ruble Gambling Den Busted in Yakutsk
Organized Crime Group's Multi-Million Ruble Gambling Den Busted in YakutskOperatives seized over 231 million rubles (approximately $2.51 million at current rates) from the accused.
Mass Accident on Metro BridgeMass Accident on Metro Bridge
Mass Accident on Metro BridgeA multi-vehicle crash took place on a metro bridge in Omsk. Preliminary information indicates that nine cars were involved in the collision.
Student Day, GTO Festival, Art Marathon Planned for UlyanovskStudent Day, GTO Festival, Art Marathon Planned for Ulyanovsk
Student Day, GTO Festival, Art Marathon Planned for UlyanovskUlyanovsk residents can expect a full schedule of cultural, leisure, and sporting events in the final week of January, the city administration announced.
Weather in Moscow disrupts Ufa airport flight scheduleWeather in Moscow disrupts Ufa airport flight schedule
Weather in Moscow disrupts Ufa airport flight scheduleUfa airport is experiencing flight schedule changes due to bad weather at Moscow's air hub, causing delays.
Saratov Residents Complain of Foul Smell Across CitySaratov Residents Complain of Foul Smell Across City
Saratov Residents Complain of Foul Smell Across CityResidents of Saratov are reporting a strong burning smell in several districts, reminiscent of a similar incident in February 2025.
EMERCOM Warns of Abnormal Frosts in VolgogradEMERCOM Warns of Abnormal Frosts in Volgograd
EMERCOM Warns of Abnormal Frosts in VolgogradExtreme frosts will cover the north of Volgograd Oblast, warns EMERCOM.
27 Stavropol Krai Settlements to Lose Power on January 2727 Stavropol Krai Settlements to Lose Power on January 27
27 Stavropol Krai Settlements to Lose Power on January 27Scheduled maintenance will cause temporary blackouts in dozens of settlements across Stavropol Krai on January 27. The utility company Stavropolenergosbyt has released a list of specific addresses.
Sheremetyevo Closed to Arrivals, Aeroflot on High Alert Amid Heavy SnowSheremetyevo Closed to Arrivals, Aeroflot on High Alert Amid Heavy Snow
Sheremetyevo Closed to Arrivals, Aeroflot on High Alert Amid Heavy SnowMoscow's Sheremetyevo Airport has suspended inbound flights due to a major snowstorm, with the national carrier Aeroflot switching to an enhanced operating mode.
Drones Approach Voronezh Region AgainDrones Approach Voronezh Region Again
Drones Approach Voronezh Region AgainAuthorities in Voronezh Region have declared a new drone attack threat, urging residents to follow safety measures.
In Volgograd, EMERCOM Urgently Warns About Abnormal FrostsIn Volgograd, EMERCOM Urgently Warns About Abnormal Frosts
In Volgograd, EMERCOM Urgently Warns About Abnormal FrostsExtreme cold will grip the northern part of the region.
General's wife hospitalized after eating unwashed raisinsGeneral's wife hospitalized after eating unwashed raisins
General's wife hospitalized after eating unwashed raisinsEkaterina Kolotovkina, a public figure and wife of a Samara general, was poisoned by store-bought raisins she ate without washing, leading to hospitalization.
State of emergency declared in Ryazan Oblast over heavy snowState of emergency declared in Ryazan Oblast over heavy snow
State of emergency declared in Ryazan Oblast over heavy snowResidents are urged to avoid travel as the regional Hydrometeorological Center forecasts heavy and prolonged snowfall. The local traffic police advise using public transport instead of personal vehicles during the severe weather.
Former Bashkiria veterans head Marat Mullagalyamov diesFormer Bashkiria veterans head Marat Mullagalyamov dies
Former Bashkiria veterans head Marat Mullagalyamov diesMarat Mullagalyamov, former chairman of the Republic of Bashkortostan's veterans council, has passed away at the age of 95. A farewell ceremony is scheduled for January 28.
Are You Smarter Than a Schoolchild? Arkhangelsk Region TestAre You Smarter Than a Schoolchild? Arkhangelsk Region Test
Are You Smarter Than a Schoolchild? Arkhangelsk Region TestA challenging quiz in the Arkhangelsk region tests how well adults remember school lessons, with success odds dropping the longer they've been out of the classroom.
Novosibirsk to warm up to -10°C — when to expect the riseNovosibirsk to warm up to -10°C — when to expect the rise
Novosibirsk to warm up to -10°C — when to expect the riseCold weather will persist in the first half of the week in Novosibirsk, with a warming trend forecast by Thursday.
Governor showcases Kama Valley transformation in construction videoGovernor showcases Kama Valley transformation in construction video
Governor showcases Kama Valley transformation in construction videoGovernor Dmitry Makhonin of Perm Krai released a video that provides a bird's-eye view of the massive construction sites transforming the Kama Valley landscape.
Massive Crack Forms in Lake Baikal IceMassive Crack Forms in Lake Baikal Ice
Massive Crack Forms in Lake Baikal IceA 10-kilometer-long crack has been discovered in the ice of Lake Baikal, stretching from the Circum-Baikal Railway to Sukhoy Ruchey village, with ice thickness as low as 25 centimeters.
FEFU to Partially Drop Bachelor's and Master's ProgramsFEFU to Partially Drop Bachelor's and Master's Programs
FEFU to Partially Drop Bachelor's and Master's ProgramsEducational reforms at Far Eastern Federal University will impact a quarter of its specialties.
Magnitogorsk Schools Switch Second Shift Online Amid ColdMagnitogorsk Schools Switch Second Shift Online Amid Cold
Magnitogorsk Schools Switch Second Shift Online Amid ColdWhile the second shift moves online, not all students are staying home, as the first shift was already canceled earlier due to the cold.
Ex-kindergarten head in Engels got pay for fake employeesEx-kindergarten head in Engels got pay for fake employees
Ex-kindergarten head in Engels got pay for fake employeesShe has been sentenced to forced labor.
Forecasters predict frosty week in ZabaykalyeForecasters predict frosty week in Zabaykalye
Forecasters predict frosty week in ZabaykalyeWinter continues to hold its ground across Zabaykalsky Krai, with meteorologists forecasting consistently subzero temperatures throughout the upcoming week.
Nipah virus could enter Russia via tourists, virologists warnNipah virus could enter Russia via tourists, virologists warn
Nipah virus could enter Russia via tourists, virologists warnThe deadly Nipah virus, spreading in India, may reach Russia through tourists with no cure or vaccine available, posing a pandemic threat, experts say.