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Arkhangelsk Residents Advertise Creative Side Hustles OnlineArkhangelsk Residents Advertise Creative Side Hustles Online
Arkhangelsk Residents Advertise Creative Side Hustles OnlineFrom fake celebrity birthday messages to writing official complaints, people in Arkhangelsk are offering a variety of unconventional services to earn extra income.
Novosibirsk's Vietnamese Food: Beyond Pho Bo and NemNovosibirsk's Vietnamese Food: Beyond Pho Bo and Nem
Novosibirsk's Vietnamese Food: Beyond Pho Bo and NemVietnamese cuisine has surpassed more familiar Georgian and Uzbek options in Novosibirsk, with a high density of eateries. A Telegram channel has compiled a handy guide to the most interesting spots and dishes.
Electrical Fault Caused Fire That Killed One in Bor VillageElectrical Fault Caused Fire That Killed One in Bor Village
Electrical Fault Caused Fire That Killed One in Bor VillageEmergency services have identified a preliminary cause for a fatal fire in Bor village, Nekrasovsky District, which occurred on January 24.
Mobilistika Maps Rostov's Hazardous Intersections for 2025Mobilistika Maps Rostov's Hazardous Intersections for 2025
Mobilistika Maps Rostov's Hazardous Intersections for 2025A new accident map from Mobilistika identifies Rostov's most dangerous intersections in 2025, a year with 35 road fatalities in the city.
Tractor Signs New Goaltender from SpartakTractor Signs New Goaltender from Spartak
Tractor Signs New Goaltender from SpartakRumors are circulating about a transfer to Chelyabinsk of a defenseman from Switzerland.
Traktor Chelyabinsk Signs Goalkeeper Dmitry Nikolayev from SpartakTraktor Chelyabinsk Signs Goalkeeper Dmitry Nikolayev from Spartak
Traktor Chelyabinsk Signs Goalkeeper Dmitry Nikolayev from SpartakThe Chelyabinsk club has purchased the goalkeeper from Moscow's Spartak for 15 million rubles (approximately $150,000). Negotiations are also underway with a defender from Switzerland.
Blind, Deaf Sphynx Cat Adidas Transforms After Year in HomeBlind, Deaf Sphynx Cat Adidas Transforms After Year in Home
Blind, Deaf Sphynx Cat Adidas Transforms After Year in HomeA blind and deaf Sphynx cat named Adidas, found riding an elevator in a Perm apartment building, has undergone a remarkable transformation after a year in a new home with owner Daria.
30.7 Thousand Enrollees: Student Numbers Rise in Novosibirsk Region30.7 Thousand Enrollees: Student Numbers Rise in Novosibirsk Region
30.7 Thousand Enrollees: Student Numbers Rise in Novosibirsk RegionThe majority of them are women. The total student population has grown to over 104,000 for the 2025/2026 academic year.
St. Petersburg Residents Venture Onto Frozen Neva on Frosty DaySt. Petersburg Residents Venture Onto Frozen Neva on Frosty Day
St. Petersburg Residents Venture Onto Frozen Neva on Frosty DayOn Sunday, despite a ban by the Emergencies Ministry, residents of St. Petersburg strolled along the frozen Neva River and canals. Temperatures dropped below -10 degrees Celsius (14 °F).
Trump Confuses Public with Secret 'Discombobulator' WeaponTrump Confuses Public with Secret 'Discombobulator' Weapon
Trump Confuses Public with Secret 'Discombobulator' WeaponDonald Trump's mention of a 'discombobulator' has sparked debates over whether the U.S. possesses an undisclosed advanced weapon.
Kazan TSUM to Feature Chulpy and Ornaments After RenovationKazan TSUM to Feature Chulpy and Ornaments After Renovation
Kazan TSUM to Feature Chulpy and Ornaments After RenovationThe Kazan TSUM department store will be renamed and redesigned with traditional Tatar motifs. New renderings reveal a main hall with kinetic sculptures and intricate ornaments.
Ufa's top reads: singer's surgery, shift workers' tales, crime reportsUfa's top reads: singer's surgery, shift workers' tales, crime reports
Ufa's top reads: singer's surgery, shift workers' tales, crime reportsThis week, Ufa residents engaged with stories ranging from shift workers' hardships to celebrity surgeries and local crime incidents.
Court Bailiffs Auction Seized Housing in Yaroslavl OblastCourt Bailiffs Auction Seized Housing in Yaroslavl Oblast
Court Bailiffs Auction Seized Housing in Yaroslavl OblastCourt bailiffs in Yaroslavl Oblast are auctioning off seized properties from debtors at below-market prices. This compilation highlights five homes available for purchase.
Pervomaysky Shopping Center Collapse: Owner Details RevealedPervomaysky Shopping Center Collapse: Owner Details Revealed
Pervomaysky Shopping Center Collapse: Owner Details RevealedA building collapse in Novosibirsk's Pervomaysky district on January 21 killed one person and led to the arrest of the owner, Sergei Turkov.
Three-Car Collision on Ring Road Near Obukhovsky Bridge
Three-Car Collision on Ring Road Near Obukhovsky BridgeA three-vehicle collision on the inner ring of St. Petersburg's Ring Road near the Big Obukhovsky Bridge around 11 a.m. caused a kilometers-long backup, with no injuries reported.
Samara Region Raises Bounties for Contract Soldier RecruitmentSamara Region Raises Bounties for Contract Soldier Recruitment
Samara Region Raises Bounties for Contract Soldier RecruitmentAuthorities in Samara Region have increased the bounty paid to citizens who recruit others for contract military service, according to a regional decree.
Rostov Coffee Chain Reaches Final of Prestigious AwardRostov Coffee Chain Reaches Final of Prestigious Award
Rostov Coffee Chain Reaches Final of Prestigious AwardThe Sample Coffee chain from Rostov-on-Don has advanced to the final of the Russian Hospitality Awards 2025, competing for the title of best coffee shop in the country.
Bailiffs Auction Off Debtors' Homes in Yaroslavl RegionBailiffs Auction Off Debtors' Homes in Yaroslavl Region
Bailiffs Auction Off Debtors' Homes in Yaroslavl RegionBailiffs are selling seized property of debtors in the Yaroslavl Region, including houses and apartments, often below market value. Here are the top five real estate lots currently up for auction.
Authorities investigate tuberculosis case at St. Petersburg school
Authorities investigate tuberculosis case at St. Petersburg schoolRospotrebnadzor has launched an investigation after tuberculosis was detected in an employee of school No. 575 in the Primorsky District of St. Petersburg. The case was confirmed by the city health committee.
Former Chelyabinsk Policeman's Photography Featured at Prestigious ExhibitionFormer Chelyabinsk Policeman's Photography Featured at Prestigious Exhibition
Former Chelyabinsk Policeman's Photography Featured at Prestigious ExhibitionIgor Ushakov, a former police lieutenant colonel, has his conceptual series 'Quiet Forms' on display at a prestigious exhibition after making the top 100 in the Russian Photo Awards spring competition.
Security Guard Dies at Workplace in MaksidomSecurity Guard Dies at Workplace in Maksidom
Security Guard Dies at Workplace in MaksidomA colleague reported the third death of employees in January 2026.
Volgograd searches for missing schoolgirl in freezing weatherVolgograd searches for missing schoolgirl in freezing weather
Volgograd searches for missing schoolgirl in freezing weatherA 12-year-old girl in Volgograd has gone missing after leaving home to dispose of garbage in freezing conditions, her mother says.
St. Petersburg Bridges Closed for Malaysian King's VisitSt. Petersburg Bridges Closed for Malaysian King's Visit
St. Petersburg Bridges Closed for Malaysian King's VisitOn January 25, major traffic jams formed in central St. Petersburg due to bridge closures. The disruption was caused by the visit of Malaysia's King Sultan Ibrahim Ismail.
Rostov Coffee Chain Advances to Russian Hospitality Awards FinalsRostov Coffee Chain Advances to Russian Hospitality Awards Finals
Rostov Coffee Chain Advances to Russian Hospitality Awards FinalsA Rostov-based coffee shop chain has reached the finals of the Russian Hospitality Awards, which features participants from across Russia.
Novosibirsk shooting: brawler wounds guard, no chargesNovosibirsk shooting: brawler wounds guard, no charges
Novosibirsk shooting: brawler wounds guard, no chargesA drunken man in Novosibirsk opened fire on a private security rapid response team, wounding a guard, but police have not filed criminal charges three weeks after the incident.