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Deadly Nipah virus outbreak in India: threat to Russia?Deadly Nipah virus outbreak in India: threat to Russia?
Deadly Nipah virus outbreak in India: threat to Russia?A new outbreak of the rare but deadly Nipah virus has been reported in India. Experts discuss its symptoms and the potential for its spread to Russia.
Criminal case launched after heating outage in ZhukovskyCriminal case launched after heating outage in Zhukovsky
Criminal case launched after heating outage in ZhukovskyResidents of Zhukovsky near Moscow have been without heating for days after a pipe burst, prompting a criminal investigation by local authorities.
Medieval Castle-Style Hotel for Sale in BelokurikhaMedieval Castle-Style Hotel for Sale in Belokurikha
Medieval Castle-Style Hotel for Sale in BelokurikhaA hotel complex styled as a medieval stone castle is on the market in Belokurikha, priced at 88 million rubles (approximately $926,300 at current rates).
Alexander Kashpurin Wins Liszt Competition in UtrechtAlexander Kashpurin Wins Liszt Competition in Utrecht
Alexander Kashpurin Wins Liszt Competition in UtrechtAlexander Kashpurin, an associate professor at the St. Petersburg Conservatory, has won the first prize at the International Franz Liszt Piano Competition held in Utrecht, the Netherlands.
Water Main Break on Oktyabrskaya EmbankmentWater Main Break on Oktyabrskaya Embankment
Water Main Break on Oktyabrskaya EmbankmentOn the evening of January 26, several houses on Oktyabrskaya Embankment in the Nevsky District were left without cold water due to a technical failure. Vodokanal organized temporary water supply through a tanker.
Will temperatures drop in Arkhangelsk Oblast on Tuesday?Will temperatures drop in Arkhangelsk Oblast on Tuesday?
Will temperatures drop in Arkhangelsk Oblast on Tuesday?Forecast from meteorologists at the Northern Hydrometeorological Service (UGMS).
Fatal Accident Causes Massive Traffic Jam on Enthusiasts HighwayFatal Accident Causes Massive Traffic Jam on Enthusiasts Highway
Fatal Accident Causes Massive Traffic Jam on Enthusiasts HighwayA multi-kilometer traffic jam has paralyzed Enthusiasts Highway in Moscow, with drivers stuck for over an hour, and congestion also reported on the Moscow Ring Road.
Parents sentenced for filming porn and raping daughters for seven yearsParents sentenced for filming porn and raping daughters for seven years
Parents sentenced for filming porn and raping daughters for seven yearsA court in the Moscow Region has sentenced a father to 22 years and a mother to 14 years in prison for sexually abusing their two daughters over a seven-year period.
Father kills two-month-old son in NovouralskFather kills two-month-old son in Novouralsk
Father kills two-month-old son in NovouralskA father in Novouralsk beat his two-month-old son to death after the baby cried, causing fatal head injuries, according to investigators.
Russian Schools Could Expel Students for Unsatisfactory Behavior GradesRussian Schools Could Expel Students for Unsatisfactory Behavior Grades
Russian Schools Could Expel Students for Unsatisfactory Behavior GradesRussian authorities are considering giving schools the power to expel students based on poor behavior grades, with expulsions intended only for severe cases.
One-day trip to Elista reveals unique culture and city's povertyOne-day trip to Elista reveals unique culture and city's poverty
One-day trip to Elista reveals unique culture and city's povertyA journalist from Stavropol visited Elista on a day trip, sharing insights on whether it's worth visiting and what to expect. She explored Buddhist temples and cultural sites but noted the city's impoverished appearance.
Drozdenko reports to Putin on Leningrad Region drone defense
Drozdenko reports to Putin on Leningrad Region drone defenseLeningrad Region Governor Alexander Drozdenko reported to Vladimir Putin on progress in protecting the region from drones, stating that 16 out of 17 planned defensive structures have been built.
A Monk Opened the Monastery Just for Us: Why Winter is the Time to Visit MontenegroA Monk Opened the Monastery Just for Us: Why Winter is the Time to Visit Montenegro
A Monk Opened the Monastery Just for Us: Why Winter is the Time to Visit MontenegroTraveling to Montenegro in winter offers savings and a chance to explore without tourist crowds, as a reporter from 26.RU shares her New Year holiday experiences.
Scammers Force Voronezh Woman to Hand Over Million with Code Word 'Roman'Scammers Force Voronezh Woman to Hand Over Million with Code Word 'Roman'
Scammers Force Voronezh Woman to Hand Over Million with Code Word 'Roman'The scam began with a fake social worker promising a government payout, leading to threats and the loss of a million rubles.
In the Urals, a father beats his own son to death; the boy was two months oldIn the Urals, a father beats his own son to death; the boy was two months old
In the Urals, a father beats his own son to death; the boy was two months oldA man in Novouralsk has killed his two-month-old son. The infant's crying triggered the attack.
Every third teen vapes: St. Petersburg discusses ban on vapesEvery third teen vapes: St. Petersburg discusses ban on vapes
Every third teen vapes: St. Petersburg discusses ban on vapesIn St. Petersburg's parliament, discussions have begun on a complete ban on the sale of vapes, as their use among minors approaches 40%.
February forecast published — Novosibirsk's top stories for January 26February forecast published — Novosibirsk's top stories for January 26
February forecast published — Novosibirsk's top stories for January 26Here are the five stories that caught the attention of NGS readers on January 26.
Young roofers detained on roof of St. Petersburg buildingYoung roofers detained on roof of St. Petersburg building
Young roofers detained on roof of St. Petersburg buildingFour young people who climbed onto the roof of a residential complex in the Moskovsky district of St. Petersburg were detained by officers of the Rosgvardiya (the Russian National Guard). They were found with cameras and a crowbar.
Test Your Naturalist Intelligence: Answer 8/10 to Be Samara's BestTest Your Naturalist Intelligence: Answer 8/10 to Be Samara's Best
Test Your Naturalist Intelligence: Answer 8/10 to Be Samara's BestAnd you also have an excellent sense of humor.
January's Enchanting Sunsets in Nizhny NovgorodJanuary's Enchanting Sunsets in Nizhny Novgorod
January's Enchanting Sunsets in Nizhny NovgorodJanuary in Nizhny Novgorod was snowy and cloudy, but today residents saw enchanting sunsets, which have been rare this winter.
Fairy-tale Yaroslavl: Mythical Heroes in ModernityFairy-tale Yaroslavl: Mythical Heroes in Modernity
Fairy-tale Yaroslavl: Mythical Heroes in ModernityA photo report imagines Yaroslavl inhabited by characters from Russian fairy tales. The Firebird, Baba Yaga, Leshy, and others settle into the city.
Grishkov Becomes Full-Fledged Rector of Lesgaft University
Grishkov Becomes Full-Fledged Rector of Lesgaft UniversityVadim Grishkov, leader of the Communists in Leningrad Oblast, has been officially approved as rector of P.F. Lesgaft University. The appointment was unanimous at a conference of employees and students.
Neva District Apartment Fire Claims Woman's Life
Neva District Apartment Fire Claims Woman's LifeA woman died as a result of a fire in a one-room apartment on Soyuzny Prospekt in the Neva district of Saint Petersburg. This was reported by the operational headquarters of the Ministry of Emergency Situations (EMERCOM).
"No one was ready for this". Graduates of the Moscow Art Theatre School protest Bogomolov's appointment"No one was ready for this". Graduates of the Moscow Art Theatre School protest Bogomolov's appointment
"No one was ready for this". Graduates of the Moscow Art Theatre School protest Bogomolov's appointmentAlumni have appealed to Culture Minister Olga Lyubimova, demanding an election for the post of rector instead of the appointment of director Konstantin Bogomolov.