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Avangard sends Klim Kostin to CSKA in tradeAvangard sends Klim Kostin to CSKA in trade
Avangard sends Klim Kostin to CSKA in tradeHockey club Avangard (Avangard Omsk) has traded 26-year-old forward Klim Kostin to Moscow's CSKA (Central Sports Club of the Army). In return, the Omsk-based team receives 21-year-old forward Kirill Dolzhenkov and the sports rights to forward Yegor Afanasyev.
Mother finds mold in discounted baby puree in KemerovoMother finds mold in discounted baby puree in Kemerovo
Mother finds mold in discounted baby puree in KemerovoA customer in Kemerovo discovered harmful mold in "Toptyshka" berry puree being sold at a discount in a local store and demanded its removal from shelves.
Tverskoy District residents baffled by frequent curb changesTverskoy District residents baffled by frequent curb changes
Tverskoy District residents baffled by frequent curb changesMSK1.RU explores Tverskoy District, Moscow's birthplace, through a photo report and resident insights, including confusion over curb replacements.
Frosts in St. Petersburg: Forecast for January 26-28Frosts in St. Petersburg: Forecast for January 26-28
Frosts in St. Petersburg: Forecast for January 26-28St. Petersburg started the new week with frosty weather. According to meteorologists, the cold will last at least until Wednesday.
‘It’s utopian’: how tax reform affects sole traders in Yugra‘It’s utopian’: how tax reform affects sole traders in Yugra
‘It’s utopian’: how tax reform affects sole traders in YugraExperts suggest some entrepreneurs may resort to illegal schemes to survive the tax reform set for 2026, as discussed with a cleaning company owner in Yugra.
How to Get into SESC UrFU, the Ural Genius FactoryHow to Get into SESC UrFU, the Ural Genius Factory
How to Get into SESC UrFU, the Ural Genius FactoryThe prestigious educational center consistently tops all educational rankings. We explore what it takes to study at this school for gifted children and why the workload is intense.
Prosecutor requests prison term for fraud in Chita gasificationProsecutor requests prison term for fraud in Chita gasification
Prosecutor requests prison term for fraud in Chita gasificationIn court proceedings, the prosecution has requested a seven-year prison sentence for former concessionaire Stanislav Nevorov, accused of fraud in the gasification of Chita.
Yakutia bus crash case sent to court as driver sleptYakutia bus crash case sent to court as driver slept
Yakutia bus crash case sent to court as driver sleptThe accused driver perished in the crash, and a close relative will represent him in court.
Over 1 million rubles seized from Siberian woman for Land Rover debtOver 1 million rubles seized from Siberian woman for Land Rover debt
Over 1 million rubles seized from Siberian woman for Land Rover debtA Siberian woman had over a million rubles (approximately $11,300 at current rates) deducted from her bank account by bailiffs to settle a debt for the recycling fee on an imported Land Rover Range Rover.
Stable Work at Gold Mine Brings Family Happiness Over 15 YearsStable Work at Gold Mine Brings Family Happiness Over 15 Years
Stable Work at Gold Mine Brings Family Happiness Over 15 YearsAn electrician's career at the gold mining company Polyus has provided stability and growth for his family over 15 years.
Castle-themed hotel in Belokurikha listed for saleCastle-themed hotel in Belokurikha listed for sale
Castle-themed hotel in Belokurikha listed for saleA hotel complex designed to resemble a medieval stone castle is on the market in Belokurikha, with an asking price of 88 million rubles (approximately $880,000 at current rates).
Monday Morning in Omsk: Dozens of Accidents Lead to Severe Traffic JamsMonday Morning in Omsk: Dozens of Accidents Lead to Severe Traffic Jams
Monday Morning in Omsk: Dozens of Accidents Lead to Severe Traffic JamsWe look at where it is most difficult to drive through in Omsk after numerous accidents on Monday.
Warmth to Slowly Arrive in the UralsWarmth to Slowly Arrive in the Urals
Warmth to Slowly Arrive in the UralsA meteorologist from a popular Telegram weather channel has provided a seven-day forecast for Sverdlovsk Oblast, predicting moderately cold conditions.
Flight from St. Petersburg to Irkutsk Diverts to KrasnoyarskFlight from St. Petersburg to Irkutsk Diverts to Krasnoyarsk
Flight from St. Petersburg to Irkutsk Diverts to KrasnoyarskA flight from St. Petersburg to Irkutsk has landed in Krasnoyarsk after being diverted due to poor weather conditions, with passengers remaining on board.
Direct drone strike threatened Voronezh Oblast residents; sirens soundedDirect drone strike threatened Voronezh Oblast residents; sirens sounded
Direct drone strike threatened Voronezh Oblast residents; sirens soundedA threat of UAV attacks was declared across the entire Voronezh Oblast early Monday morning, with sirens activated in one district due to a direct strike danger.
Novokhopersky District Leaders 'Know Nothing,' Residents SayNovokhopersky District Leaders 'Know Nothing,' Residents Say
Novokhopersky District Leaders 'Know Nothing,' Residents SayNovokhopersky District in Voronezh Oblast is renowned for nickel reserves and environmental protests. This article examines its leadership and resident opinions.
Ferry sinks off Philippines, leaving dozens dead and missingFerry sinks off Philippines, leaving dozens dead and missing
Ferry sinks off Philippines, leaving dozens dead and missingA ferry carrying over 300 people has sunk off the coast of the Philippines, with at least 15 confirmed dead and 43 still missing as search and rescue operations continue.
Egyptian Student Shares Honest Experience of Life in RussiaEgyptian Student Shares Honest Experience of Life in Russia
Egyptian Student Shares Honest Experience of Life in RussiaFares, an Egyptian dentistry student in Ufa, details struggles with diploma accreditation and loneliness while adapting to Russia, yet he now hopes to stay and work there.
Zabaykalsky Head Fights Dismissal, Slams Prosecutor's FormalismZabaykalsky Head Fights Dismissal, Slams Prosecutor's Formalism
Zabaykalsky Head Fights Dismissal, Slams Prosecutor's FormalismMikhail Efanov, the dismissed head of Tungiro-Olyokminsky District in Zabaykalsky Krai, plans to appeal the court decision and criticizes the prosecutor's office for what he calls formalistic interference.
From Moscow to Altai: A Woman's New Life with Love and PetsFrom Moscow to Altai: A Woman's New Life with Love and Pets
From Moscow to Altai: A Woman's New Life with Love and PetsEkaterina Stakheeva, 29, moved from Moscow to a remote village in the Altai Republic, where she now lives with her husband, tends to animals, and blogs about her rural journey.
Warmth finally coming to Yekaterinburg, but slowlyWarmth finally coming to Yekaterinburg, but slowly
Warmth finally coming to Yekaterinburg, but slowlyWeather forecast for the coming week.
Beautiful and ugly holiday trees in Ufa's courtyardsBeautiful and ugly holiday trees in Ufa's courtyards
Beautiful and ugly holiday trees in Ufa's courtyardsInterestingly, in the old districts, residents try harder.
Russian Gasoline Prices Now Exceed U.S. LevelsRussian Gasoline Prices Now Exceed U.S. Levels
Russian Gasoline Prices Now Exceed U.S. LevelsA liter of gasoline in Russia is now more expensive than in the United States for the first time in years, with taxes and refinery security cited as key factors by experts.
Fatal Tourist Bus Crash: Berkut Tour Center Declines CommentFatal Tourist Bus Crash: Berkut Tour Center Declines Comment
Fatal Tourist Bus Crash: Berkut Tour Center Declines CommentA heavy truck collided with a bus carrying tourists, but the tour company involved has refused to comment.
Gen Z's no-buy lists signal a shift in global consumer behaviorGen Z's no-buy lists signal a shift in global consumer behavior
Gen Z's no-buy lists signal a shift in global consumer behaviorA viral trend encouraging people to create lists of items they will not buy is reshaping spending habits. Experts examine the potential economic and social impacts of this conscious consumption movement.