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Up to 24,000 cars per day on M-11 near St. PetersburgUp to 24,000 cars per day on M-11 near St. Petersburg
Up to 24,000 cars per day on M-11 near St. PetersburgIn 2025, trips on Avtodor's high-speed roads increased by 5%, exceeding 397 million. The main growth was driven by the M-12 'Vostok' highway, which was extended to Yekaterinburg.
Shelter Organizer Under Probe for Animal Deaths and FraudShelter Organizer Under Probe for Animal Deaths and Fraud
Shelter Organizer Under Probe for Animal Deaths and FraudIn December 2025, hundreds of dead cats and dogs were found at the 'Forgotten Hearts' shelter in Rostov, and police are investigating possible fraud by the organizer.
Khabirov allocates land for a fruit and vegetable warehouse near UfaKhabirov allocates land for a fruit and vegetable warehouse near Ufa
Khabirov allocates land for a fruit and vegetable warehouse near UfaBashkortostan's authorities have granted a land plot for a logistics center without an auction, and the investor will receive tax breaks.
Lecture on Post-War Leningrad in St. PetersburgLecture on Post-War Leningrad in St. Petersburg
Lecture on Post-War Leningrad in St. PetersburgOn January 27, a lecture on the restoration of Leningrad after the war will take place at the Mayakovsky Library. The free event will begin at 6:00 PM.
Universal AI platforms become new trend in artificial intelligence marketUniversal AI platforms become new trend in artificial intelligence market
Universal AI platforms become new trend in artificial intelligence marketAggregator platforms that bring together multiple neural networks in one place are becoming a new trend in AI services, offering users access to a suite of models and tools through a single interface.
School evacuated in ArkhangelskSchool evacuated in Arkhangelsk
School evacuated in ArkhangelskA video has appeared online showing children being evacuated from Arkhangelsk's School No. 49 after a suspicious bag was discovered on the premises.
Forecasters issue Irkutsk weather forecast for real Siberian winterForecasters issue Irkutsk weather forecast for real Siberian winter
Forecasters issue Irkutsk weather forecast for real Siberian winterSevere frosts are expected only in the north of the Angara region.
Rostov animal activist free as shelter death toll mountsRostov animal activist free as shelter death toll mounts
Rostov animal activist free as shelter death toll mountsPolice in Rostov are investigating potential fraud in addition to animal cruelty charges against the founder of a shelter where hundreds of dogs and cats died.
A fatal accident involving a pedestrian occurred in YaroslavlA fatal accident involving a pedestrian occurred in Yaroslavl
A fatal accident involving a pedestrian occurred in YaroslavlTraffic police reported details of a fatal accident with a pedestrian in Yaroslavl.
Fire at Avtovo Lyceum: 612 People EvacuatedFire at Avtovo Lyceum: 612 People Evacuated
Fire at Avtovo Lyceum: 612 People EvacuatedOn Monday morning, a fire broke out at a lyceum in the Kirovsky District of St. Petersburg, leading to the evacuation of over 600 students and staff.
Car explosion in Tyumen: Driver escapes miraculouslyCar explosion in Tyumen: Driver escapes miraculously
Car explosion in Tyumen: Driver escapes miraculouslyOn January 26, a car explosion in Tyumen, caused by a gas leak, left the driver unharmed but injured his daughter.
Samara Women Arrested in US Base Mix-upSamara Women Arrested in US Base Mix-up
Samara Women Arrested in US Base Mix-upTwo women from Samara, Russia, are facing up to six months in prison after accidentally entering a US Marine base in California, having mistaken it for a McDonald's.
Moose Herd Spotted on Primorsky HighwayMoose Herd Spotted on Primorsky Highway
Moose Herd Spotted on Primorsky HighwayThree moose were spotted on the morning of January 26 near the busy Primorsky Highway in St. Petersburg. As it turned out, this is where their regular trail passes.
Maslenitsa and Easter Dates for 2026Maslenitsa and Easter Dates for 2026
Maslenitsa and Easter Dates for 2026Here are the start and end dates for Great Lent in 2026, along with the associated Maslenitsa celebrations.
Nizhnekamsk janitor to receive 500,000 rubles after knife attackNizhnekamsk janitor to receive 500,000 rubles after knife attack
Nizhnekamsk janitor to receive 500,000 rubles after knife attackMayor Radmir Belyaev announced a 500,000 ruble payment to a janitor who distracted a knife-wielding student, and the school will pilot an anti-bullying program.
Woman hits pedestrian in fatal Yaroslavl accidentWoman hits pedestrian in fatal Yaroslavl accident
Woman hits pedestrian in fatal Yaroslavl accidentOn January 25, a Toyota Avensis driven by a 30-year-old woman struck a pedestrian on Aviatorov Avenue in Yaroslavl, leading to the pedestrian's death.
Novosibirsk Region to Introduce Employer Rating for YouthNovosibirsk Region to Introduce Employer Rating for Youth
Novosibirsk Region to Introduce Employer Rating for YouthGovernor Andrei Travnikov has ordered the creation of a rating for employers that actively work with youth and help graduates find their first jobs.
Chkalovskaya Fishing Festival Scheduled for 28 February 2026Chkalovskaya Fishing Festival Scheduled for 28 February 2026
Chkalovskaya Fishing Festival Scheduled for 28 February 2026The event includes sports competitions, master classes, and excursions for participants of any skill level.
Registration Opens for Chelyabinsk MarathonRegistration Opens for Chelyabinsk Marathon
Registration Opens for Chelyabinsk MarathonRegistration for the summer competition has begun. Participants have access to an updated course and discounted prices for early registrants.
Yefremov woman convicted for drug use and supplying relativesYefremov woman convicted for drug use and supplying relatives
Yefremov woman convicted for drug use and supplying relativesA 37-year-old woman from Yefremov in Tula region has been sentenced to eight years in prison for drug possession and distribution after storing substances and allowing her daughter to use them.
37-year-old driver and child injured in Murmansk Oblast crash37-year-old driver and child injured in Murmansk Oblast crash
37-year-old driver and child injured in Murmansk Oblast crashA 37-year-old driver and an 11-year-old child were hospitalized after a multi-vehicle collision on the Kola highway near Polyarnye Zory.
Professor slams sharp increase in Volgograd capital repair feesProfessor slams sharp increase in Volgograd capital repair fees
Professor slams sharp increase in Volgograd capital repair feesEconomist Igor Belsky criticized the increase in capital repair contributions in Volgograd Oblast, stating that the tariff growth is five times higher than inflation and undermines residents' well-being.
Yekaterinburg Woman Sets Fire to SUV on Orders of Fake FSB AgentsYekaterinburg Woman Sets Fire to SUV on Orders of Fake FSB Agents
Yekaterinburg Woman Sets Fire to SUV on Orders of Fake FSB AgentsA 20-year-old Yekaterinburg resident told how fraudsters, posing as FSB officers, forced her to set fire to someone else's car.
Video captures car explosion in Tyumen, driver survivesVideo captures car explosion in Tyumen, driver survives
Video captures car explosion in Tyumen, driver survivesA driver in Tyumen miraculously survived a car explosion caused by a gas leak on January 26, but his daughter was injured by the blast wave.
Krasnoyarsk Woman Crafts Unique Souvenir Using City Manhole CoversKrasnoyarsk Woman Crafts Unique Souvenir Using City Manhole Covers
Krasnoyarsk Woman Crafts Unique Souvenir Using City Manhole CoversA local tour guide, tired of conventional gifts like pine cone jam and ivan-chai, has turned to manhole covers in Krasnoyarsk to imprint designs on tote bags.