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Like St. Petersburg? Chelyabinsk becomes cultural capital and sailing hubLike St. Petersburg? Chelyabinsk becomes cultural capital and sailing hub
Like St. Petersburg? Chelyabinsk becomes cultural capital and sailing hubPrestigious yacht competitions were held for the first time in the Southern Urals.
Mushrooms in Novosibirsk: one tasty species now foundMushrooms in Novosibirsk: one tasty species now found
Mushrooms in Novosibirsk: one tasty species now foundHeavy rains and cooler temperatures in Novosibirsk forests could lead to a mushroom harvest by late July, with chanterelles already appearing in some areas.
Chelyabinsk Firm Fined 500,000 Rubles for Bribe
Chelyabinsk Firm Fined 500,000 Rubles for BribeThe prosecutor's office of the Traktorozavodsky District of Chelyabinsk revealed a bribe-giving by a representative of LLC Financial-Industrial Company. The legal entity was held administratively liable with a fine of 500,000 rubles (approx. $5,600 at current rates).
Pediatrician Prefers Village Practice Over City ClinicsPediatrician Prefers Village Practice Over City Clinics
Pediatrician Prefers Village Practice Over City ClinicsPediatrician Anna Bogacheva had to adjust her schedule to bus timetables to see children from distant villages.
Teenagers Hospitalized After ATV Crash in SterlitamakTeenagers Hospitalized After ATV Crash in Sterlitamak
Teenagers Hospitalized After ATV Crash in SterlitamakThree teenagers were hospitalized in Sterlitamak after an ATV crashed into a stack of bricks. The 14-year-old driver had been allowed to use the ATV purchased by her mother.
Ryazan residents again complain about acrid stench in airRyazan residents again complain about acrid stench in air
Ryazan residents again complain about acrid stench in airRyazan residents are again mass complaining about a pungent chemical smell in the air. What does the environmental prosecutor's office say?
Arkhangelsk Street Closed for Ten Days, Buses ReroutedArkhangelsk Street Closed for Ten Days, Buses Rerouted
Arkhangelsk Street Closed for Ten Days, Buses ReroutedEmergency repairs on a heat pipeline will close Rozinga Street in Arkhangelsk for ten days, forcing bus routes 41 and 76 to detour.
Cherepovets applies 5,600 sq m of road markingsCherepovets applies 5,600 sq m of road markings
Cherepovets applies 5,600 sq m of road markingsCherepovets Mayor Andrey Nakroshaev reported that over 5,600 square meters of road markings were applied in the past week, using specialized equipment to keep crossings and lines visible.
Gang invades Nizhny Novgorod home in bizarre robberyGang invades Nizhny Novgorod home in bizarre robbery
Gang invades Nizhny Novgorod home in bizarre robberyIn early January, a gang robbed a private home in Nizhny Novgorod, stealing money and jewelry; one of the three suspects died during the investigation.
Yunost Square Gets Dragon and Carousels for 180MYunost Square Gets Dragon and Carousels for 180M
Yunost Square Gets Dragon and Carousels for 180MThe total cost of renovating Yunost Square in Yaroslavl has been calculated at more than 180 million rubles ($2 million at current rates), including a three-headed dragon and carousels.
Architect Anna Myalk: Millionka Block Needs Global ReconstructionArchitect Anna Myalk: Millionka Block Needs Global Reconstruction
Architect Anna Myalk: Millionka Block Needs Global ReconstructionThe redevelopment zone for Millionka in Vladivostok also includes cultural heritage sites, according to architect Anna Myalk, who argued that the entire block, not just individual buildings, requires global reconstruction.
Voronezh May Hold City Day in Full FormatVoronezh May Hold City Day in Full Format
Voronezh May Hold City Day in Full FormatVoronezh City Day may be held in a full format this year, but a final decision has not yet been made due to the operational situation.
Sewer Burst Leaves Krasnodar High-Rise in Unsanitary StateSewer Burst Leaves Krasnodar High-Rise in Unsanitary State
Sewer Burst Leaves Krasnodar High-Rise in Unsanitary StateResidents of a 12-story building in Krasnodar complained about the aftermath of a sewer burst, accusing the homeowners' association of inaction, while the HOA chair claims the issue has been fixed.
Motorcyclist crashes into car during overtaking in CherepovetsMotorcyclist crashes into car during overtaking in Cherepovets
Motorcyclist crashes into car during overtaking in CherepovetsOn July 20, on Severnoye Highway in Cherepovets, a Kawasaki motorcycle collided with a Volkswagen Passat due to an overtaking violation. The motorcycle rider was hospitalized.
Scammers Cash In on Fuel Crisis in KuzbassScammers Cash In on Fuel Crisis in Kuzbass
Scammers Cash In on Fuel Crisis in KuzbassTwo Kuzbass residents lost a total of 80,000 rubles after downloading fake fuel-tracking apps, police reported on Tuesday.
Onopko praises new World Cup rulesOnopko praises new World Cup rules
Onopko praises new World Cup rulesThe specialist believes the changes are for the benefit of football, noting that some innovations were applied for the first time at the World Cup.
Bastrykin Orders Criminal Case After Minibus CrashBastrykin Orders Criminal Case After Minibus Crash
Bastrykin Orders Criminal Case After Minibus CrashAlexander Bastrykin, head of Russia's Investigative Committee, ordered a criminal case after a minibus overturned on the Apatity–Kirovsk highway on July 19, injuring several people including a child.
Heatwave? Cold Soup Recipe from Sergey ManenkovHeatwave? Cold Soup Recipe from Sergey Manenkov
Heatwave? Cold Soup Recipe from Sergey ManenkovAs heatwave grips Yugra with temperatures above 30°C (86°F), Beloyarsky District Head Sergey Manenkov offers a recipe for a cold beet soup to cool down.
Abandoned Pavilions on Predmostnaya Fenced Off with NettingAbandoned Pavilions on Predmostnaya Fenced Off with Netting
Abandoned Pavilions on Predmostnaya Fenced Off with NettingAbandoned pavilions on Predmostnaya Square (in Krasnoyarsk, Russia), frequented by homeless and vandals, have been fenced off with netting. They will be demolished once a contractor is chosen.
Police probe Sochi kindergarten after parents report abusePolice probe Sochi kindergarten after parents report abuse
Police probe Sochi kindergarten after parents report abuseParents demand harshest punishment for educators accused of abusing children at Sochi kindergarten.
Fatal beating suspect remanded in Voronezh's OtradnoyeFatal beating suspect remanded in Voronezh's Otradnoye
Fatal beating suspect remanded in Voronezh's OtradnoyeA 37-year-old resident of Novousmansky District has been remanded in custody for a fatal beating in the courtyard of the Novoye Otradnoye residential complex in June.
Thunderstorm with hail and wind to hit Yaroslavl OblastThunderstorm with hail and wind to hit Yaroslavl Oblast
Thunderstorm with hail and wind to hit Yaroslavl OblastOn the afternoon of 21 July, Yaroslavl Oblast is forecast to experience a thunderstorm with heavy rain, hail, and gusty winds up to 17 meters per second.
Gang Robs Nizhny Novgorod Home, Steals Odd ItemsGang Robs Nizhny Novgorod Home, Steals Odd Items
Gang Robs Nizhny Novgorod Home, Steals Odd ItemsA gang of three men broke into a woman's home in Nizhny Novgorod, stealing money, gold, a leather jacket, and a toy gun. One of the suspects died during the investigation.
St. Petersburg Rain Ends by Noon July 21St. Petersburg Rain Ends by Noon July 21
St. Petersburg Rain Ends by Noon July 21Chief weather forecaster Alexander Kolesov reported that the rains caused by an atmospheric front will stop in the afternoon of July 21. After that, the air will warm up to +16 degrees Celsius (61°F).
St. Petersburg rain ends by midday July 21St. Petersburg rain ends by midday July 21
St. Petersburg rain ends by midday July 21On Tuesday, July 21, St. Petersburg's chief forecaster Alexander Kolesov said precipitation will stop by midday, after which the air will warm to +16 degrees Celsius (61°F).