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Minibus burns to the ground on Komsomolskaya Square in OrskMinibus burns to the ground on Komsomolskaya Square in Orsk
Minibus burns to the ground on Komsomolskaya Square in OrskA minibus caught fire and burned completely on Komsomolskaya Square in Orsk this morning, but all passengers and the driver escaped unharmed.
Passengers Push Bus Stuck in Snow on Novosibirsk's Ippodromskaya StreetPassengers Push Bus Stuck in Snow on Novosibirsk's Ippodromskaya Street
Passengers Push Bus Stuck in Snow on Novosibirsk's Ippodromskaya StreetOn January 26, a bus got stuck in heavy snow on Ippodromskaya Street in Novosibirsk, with video footage showing five individuals attempting to push it free.
40 Ukrainian drones shot down overnight
40 Ukrainian drones shot down overnightRussian air defense forces destroyed dozens of aerial targets in a night-time operation. Fires and damage were reported in Krasnodar Krai.
'Safety risks' prompt Novosibirsk governor to order building inspections'Safety risks' prompt Novosibirsk governor to order building inspections
'Safety risks' prompt Novosibirsk governor to order building inspectionsNovosibirsk Governor Andrey Travnikov has ordered inspections of unauthorized buildings after a mall collapse in the Pervomayka district.
The Price of Silence: Why Pensioners Must Repay BenefitsThe Price of Silence: Why Pensioners Must Repay Benefits
The Price of Silence: Why Pensioners Must Repay BenefitsPensioners risk incurring debts if they do not promptly report changes affecting their benefits.
Winter Olympics 2026 in Italy: Russian Participation and BroadcastsWinter Olympics 2026 in Italy: Russian Participation and Broadcasts
Winter Olympics 2026 in Italy: Russian Participation and BroadcastsThe 2026 Winter Olympics will be held in Italy. We answer key questions about dates, broadcasts, and the participation of Russian athletes.
Bus driver killed in crash with Chinese truck leaves young son orphanedBus driver killed in crash with Chinese truck leaves young son orphaned
Bus driver killed in crash with Chinese truck leaves young son orphanedResidents of a Primorye village are calling for support after the local bus driver died in a collision, leaving his minor son without parents.
Carriers Propose Fare Hike in TomskCarriers Propose Fare Hike in Tomsk
Carriers Propose Fare Hike in TomskTransport companies have proposed raising public transport fares in Tomsk to 50 rubles ($0.56 at current rates), arguing it is an economically justified price.
Trams Halted in Magnitogorsk Due to AccidentTrams Halted in Magnitogorsk Due to Accident
Trams Halted in Magnitogorsk Due to AccidentOn January 26, tram service was suspended in the Kazachya Pereprava area of Magnitogorsk due to a traffic accident.
Dumpling production facility in Yekaterinburg sealed over rusty fridgeDumpling production facility in Yekaterinburg sealed over rusty fridge
Dumpling production facility in Yekaterinburg sealed over rusty fridgeA court has ordered the suspension of operations for 30 days following the discovery of multiple sanitary violations.
Car crushed in half in collision with freight train, photos showCar crushed in half in collision with freight train, photos show
Car crushed in half in collision with freight train, photos showA 37-year-old driver of a Lada Priora died after running a red light and colliding with a freight train at a railroad crossing in Omsk, police said. Photos from the scene show the vehicle was nearly split in two.
Saving Domestic Violence Victims in Ryazan: Chilling StoriesSaving Domestic Violence Victims in Ryazan: Chilling Stories
Saving Domestic Violence Victims in Ryazan: Chilling StoriesOne in ten families experiences physical violence, and women are much more likely to admit it. Yet many victims of domestic abuse do not leave immediately, and a crisis center in Ryazan is working to change that.
2026 Winter Olympics: Russian Athletes, Schedule, and How to Watch2026 Winter Olympics: Russian Athletes, Schedule, and How to Watch
2026 Winter Olympics: Russian Athletes, Schedule, and How to WatchWe answer fans' questions about the upcoming Winter Games in Italy, including which Russian athletes will compete and where to watch the broadcasts.
Bailiffs Seal Dumpling Workshop with Rusty Refrigerator in YekaterinburgBailiffs Seal Dumpling Workshop with Rusty Refrigerator in Yekaterinburg
Bailiffs Seal Dumpling Workshop with Rusty Refrigerator in YekaterinburgBailiffs in Yekaterinburg sealed a dumpling preparation workshop after discovering multiple hygiene violations, including storage in a rusty refrigerator, and suspended its operations for 30 days.
Why We Fear Layoffs Even When There's No One to WorkWhy We Fear Layoffs Even When There's No One to Work
Why We Fear Layoffs Even When There's No One to WorkThe labor market is in a paradoxical situation, with widespread fear of job loss persisting despite a shrinking workforce.
Head-On Crash Kills One on Kuzovlevsky Tract in TomskHead-On Crash Kills One on Kuzovlevsky Tract in Tomsk
Head-On Crash Kills One on Kuzovlevsky Tract in TomskAnother participant of the accident was taken to the hospital with injuries.
Skolkovo Graduate Approved as Kuzbass Administration Press SecretarySkolkovo Graduate Approved as Kuzbass Administration Press Secretary
Skolkovo Graduate Approved as Kuzbass Administration Press SecretaryAmina Botasheva has been approved as the press secretary of the Kuzbass administration, replacing Yevgeny Romanov who stepped down amid controversial events. She previously headed the media relations department in the Kemerovo city administration.
Mine Collapse at Gaisky GOK Kills WorkerMine Collapse at Gaisky GOK Kills Worker
Mine Collapse at Gaisky GOK Kills WorkerThe incident was reported by the Emergency Situations Ministry (EMERCOM).
Kurgan Students Learn from Home as Cold Snap Hits; Weekly ForecastKurgan Students Learn from Home as Cold Snap Hits; Weekly Forecast
Kurgan Students Learn from Home as Cold Snap Hits; Weekly ForecastElementary students in Kurgan are attending classes remotely today after temperatures dropped to -27.5°C (-18°F), with a weekly forecast indicating a gradual warm-up.
Weather forecast: Warming expected soon in BashkortostanWeather forecast: Warming expected soon in Bashkortostan
Weather forecast: Warming expected soon in BashkortostanMeteorologists in Bashkortostan have provided forecasts indicating that the final week of January will start with cold temperatures before a warming trend.
Suspicious Pedestrian Leads Tolyatti Police to Drug OperationSuspicious Pedestrian Leads Tolyatti Police to Drug Operation
Suspicious Pedestrian Leads Tolyatti Police to Drug OperationPolice in Tolyatti detained a man who was walking nervously and constantly looking back. The suspect, with a prior criminal record, admitted to planning drug sales through hidden stashes.
What a Booty! How a Beauty from Yekaterinburg Built Russia's Most Powerful GlutesWhat a Booty! How a Beauty from Yekaterinburg Built Russia's Most Powerful Glutes
What a Booty! How a Beauty from Yekaterinburg Built Russia's Most Powerful GlutesOlya Perepletchikova reveals her main secret for a beautiful physique and explains the high cost of being a competitive athlete as she sets her sights on the Olympia stage.
Irkutsk Gasoline Prices Unchanged After Last Week's DropIrkutsk Gasoline Prices Unchanged After Last Week's Drop
Irkutsk Gasoline Prices Unchanged After Last Week's DropGasoline prices in Irkutsk decreased last week and have now entered a period of suspicious stability.
Perm Retirees Blog About Budget Travel to Warm CountriesPerm Retirees Blog About Budget Travel to Warm Countries
Perm Retirees Blog About Budget Travel to Warm CountriesWe talked to them and learned how they manage to live their best life.
Lonely Death of apper Shumak at 24 Amidst ThousandsLonely Death of apper Shumak at 24 Amidst Thousands
Lonely Death of apper Shumak at 24 Amidst ThousandsThe young rapper's body was found at the end of the New Year holidays; it had lain for several days and decomposed.