How a Teenage Maniac Terrorized Soviet KuzbassIn 1970, a serial attacker known as 'Lead Hand' struck fear in Novokuznetsk, assaulting women in broad daylight and leaving survivors permanently scarred. His brazen attacks in crowded squares, just steps from police patrols, left the city in a state of terror.
'Black Swan' Tax Change Drives Up Medical Service PricesPrivate medical service prices in Russia have increased by 15-30% since the new year after the government revoked clinics' socially important status, raising payroll taxes.
Film-star 1974 Nissan Cedric for sale in VladivostokA 1974 Nissan Cedric, a business-class car featured in 'Moscow Does Not Believe in Tears' and Japanese dramas, is being sold in Vladivostok in excellent condition.
Neverov gives two final statements in Chita gasification fraud trialFormer gasification contractor Stanislav Neverov gave an emotional courtroom speech that nearly caused a retrial. He apologized to Chita residents and ended up having to deliver his final statement twice.
Woman from Yakutia drowns five-year-old son in MoscowAlexandra Shalina, 46, is accused of murdering her young son in a Moscow apartment, following previous criminal allegations including sending her ex-husband to pre-trial detention.
Zabaykalsky Krai Minister Says Vocational Education Is Now TrendyActing Minister of Science and Vocational Education Natalya Vikulova stated that the appeal of secondary vocational education goes beyond renovations, with new programs and equipment leading to well-paid careers.
Primorye to See Slight Warming on January 27Weather forecasters predict a slight warming in Primorye on Tuesday, January 27, with little snow expected. Temperatures will rise during the day, but icy roads and strong winds may persist.
Former Vladivostok Mayor's Fund: Altruism or Image Building?The social support foundation established by ex-mayor Vladimir Nikolaev has operated for over 20 years, while he faces serious corruption charges and uses the platform to deny guilt.
Why You Shouldn't Take Out the Trash on St. Nina's DayJanuary 27 marks the feast day of St. Nina, Equal-to-the-Apostles, in the Orthodox calendar. In Russian folk tradition, this day comes with a host of signs and prohibitions, including one against taking out the household trash.
Kronstadt Updates Lighting on Makarovskaya StreetIn Kronstadt, on Makarovskaya Street, the replacement of old streetlights with modern LED fixtures has begun. The work is scheduled for completion by May.
Fire Engulfs Yekaterinburg Car Service Center with Luxury VehiclesA fire broke out at a car service center in Yekaterinburg on the evening of January 26, damaging several expensive cars. An eyewitness reported two Toyota Land Cruisers and a Chery Tiggo were affected.
Akhmatova's Poems Adorned a Facade for Leningrad Victory DayIn St. Petersburg, light projections illuminated buildings in honor of the 82nd anniversary of the complete liberation of Leningrad from the blockade. Among them are lines from Anna Akhmatova and commemorative postcards.
