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Khabarovsk Airlines Acquires Aircraft from Angara After License RevocationKhabarovsk Airlines Acquires Aircraft from Angara After License Revocation
Khabarovsk Airlines Acquires Aircraft from Angara After License RevocationA Khabarovsk-based airline has purchased an An-24 passenger aircraft from Irkutsk's Angara, which lost its operating certificate following a fatal crash.
5 Fashion Items That Switched From Men's to Women's Wardrobes5 Fashion Items That Switched From Men's to Women's Wardrobes
5 Fashion Items That Switched From Men's to Women's WardrobesStylist Yulia Ushakova details the surprising origins of high heels, pink garments, and other items that were once considered exclusively male attire.
Kardo CEO suspected of 4 million ruble fraud, detainedKardo CEO suspected of 4 million ruble fraud, detained
Kardo CEO suspected of 4 million ruble fraud, detainedTwo accomplices have also been detained in the case.
Ibrahim Karasov Wins Belarus Music Show with AY YOLA PerformanceIbrahim Karasov Wins Belarus Music Show with AY YOLA Performance
Ibrahim Karasov Wins Belarus Music Show with AY YOLA PerformanceIbrahim Karasov from Novy Urengoy won the fifth season of the music show 'Factor.by' in Belarus, captivating the audience with his performance of a song by the Bashkir group Ay Yola.
Omsk Residents Baffled by Widespread Heating Pipe BurstsOmsk Residents Baffled by Widespread Heating Pipe Bursts
Omsk Residents Baffled by Widespread Heating Pipe BurstsResidents of Omsk are expressing frustration over frequent heating pipe bursts that leave apartments cold, blaming utility companies for chronic under-repair.
Rostov residents criticize snow removal despite more equipmentRostov residents criticize snow removal despite more equipment
Rostov residents criticize snow removal despite more equipmentCity authorities reported using additional machinery to clear streets, but many residents note the low quality of the work.
Tatyanas' race and charity fair highlight RSU Students' DayTatyanas' race and charity fair highlight RSU Students' Day
Tatyanas' race and charity fair highlight RSU Students' DayRyazan State University marked Tatiana's Day with a race for women named Tatiana and a charity fair supporting the military, and a professor shared why the holiday is universally relevant.
UAV Attack Threat Declared in Ryazan OblastUAV Attack Threat Declared in Ryazan Oblast
UAV Attack Threat Declared in Ryazan OblastAuthorities in Ryazan Oblast announced a UAV attack threat on Sunday, January 25, urging residents to stay indoors and avoid windows.
Tarot Reading Forecasts Tough February for Kuzbass RegionTarot Reading Forecasts Tough February for Kuzbass Region
Tarot Reading Forecasts Tough February for Kuzbass RegionA tarot reading for Kuzbass (Kemerovo Oblast, Siberia) in February predicts regional struggles, financial tension, and a retreat by authorities into a shell.
Rostov Authorities Report More Snowplows, But Drifts RemainRostov Authorities Report More Snowplows, But Drifts Remain
Rostov Authorities Report More Snowplows, But Drifts RemainDue to heavy snowfall in Rostov, more equipment has been deployed to clear streets, said city head Alexander Skryabin. But many residents remain dissatisfied with the removal.
Rostelecom: Internet May Be Down in Murmansk Homes Without PowerRostelecom: Internet May Be Down in Murmansk Homes Without Power
Rostelecom: Internet May Be Down in Murmansk Homes Without PowerRostelecom has outlined steps for residents to follow if internet service fails to return after electricity is restored in the Murmansk region, where a state of emergency is in effect.
Udmurtia Summarizes Recent Freezing WeatherUdmurtia Summarizes Recent Freezing Weather
Udmurtia Summarizes Recent Freezing WeatherTemperatures in the Russian republic plunged to –39°C (–38.2°F) during a two-day cold spell, with the north experiencing the most severe conditions.
Settlements in Three More Districts of Arkhangelsk Oblast Lose ElectricitySettlements in Three More Districts of Arkhangelsk Oblast Lose Electricity
Settlements in Three More Districts of Arkhangelsk Oblast Lose ElectricityPower has been cut in parts of Mezensky, Velsky, and Lensky municipal districts, with authorities reporting simultaneous outages.
Load triggers unstable power supply near ChitaLoad triggers unstable power supply near Chita
Load triggers unstable power supply near ChitaPower supply has been sporadically cut in the village of Smolensk near Chita after electrical equipment became overloaded, prompting energy workers to switch to alternative power centers.
Light Pillars Spotted Over Leningrad Region's Priozersky DistrictLight Pillars Spotted Over Leningrad Region's Priozersky District
Light Pillars Spotted Over Leningrad Region's Priozersky DistrictOn the night of January 25, light pillars were observed in the Priozersky district of the Leningrad region—an optical phenomenon associated with frosty weather and ice crystals in the atmosphere.
Kazan Businesswoman to Vie for Mrs. World CrownKazan Businesswoman to Vie for Mrs. World Crown
Kazan Businesswoman to Vie for Mrs. World CrownDinara Salakhova, a 35-year-old model and entrepreneur from Kazan, is competing to represent Russia at the Mrs. World 2026 contest in Las Vegas.
Diabetic in Volgograd Went Three Months Without Subsidized MedicationsDiabetic in Volgograd Went Three Months Without Subsidized Medications
Diabetic in Volgograd Went Three Months Without Subsidized MedicationsAccording to the patient's daughter, vital medications had to be purchased with personal funds for three months.
Danilikha River in Perm Turns Bright GreenDanilikha River in Perm Turns Bright Green
Danilikha River in Perm Turns Bright GreenResidents in Perm's Dzerzhinsky District noticed the Danilikha River turned bright green, worrying about ducks; utility company T Plus assured the dye is safe.
Rescuers Issue Emergency Warning for Anomalous Cold in the UralsRescuers Issue Emergency Warning for Anomalous Cold in the Urals
Rescuers Issue Emergency Warning for Anomalous Cold in the UralsEmergency services in Sverdlovsk Region have issued a warning for 26 January as abnormally cold weather is set to continue, with temperatures plunging as low as -29°C (-20°F).
Emergency Warning Issued as Deep Freeze Grips Sverdlovsk RegionEmergency Warning Issued as Deep Freeze Grips Sverdlovsk Region
Emergency Warning Issued as Deep Freeze Grips Sverdlovsk RegionEmergency services in Russia's Sverdlovsk region have warned residents to stay home as dangerously cold temperatures are forecast to persist on January 26.
Cold Water Cut Off in Voronezh's Railway DistrictCold Water Cut Off in Voronezh's Railway District
Cold Water Cut Off in Voronezh's Railway DistrictTwo free drinking water dispensers have been set up after cold water was shut off in Voronezh's Railway District.
Heating network bursts again in Zhukovsky, specialists inspect homesHeating network bursts again in Zhukovsky, specialists inspect homes
Heating network bursts again in Zhukovsky, specialists inspect homesA second heating network burst occurred overnight in Zhukovsky, Moscow region, with authorities working to restore heat to residential buildings over the weekend.
Cars 'Smashed to Pieces' in Severe Accident Near ShatskCars 'Smashed to Pieces' in Severe Accident Near Shatsk
Cars 'Smashed to Pieces' in Severe Accident Near ShatskOn Sunday, January 25, a severe traffic accident occurred near Shatsk in the Ryazan region, as reported by a reader who shared photographs of the scene.
Mercedes catches fire on ring road, driver hospitalized
Mercedes catches fire on ring road, driver hospitalizedOn the afternoon of January 25, a Mercedes-Benz caught fire on the inner ring of the St. Petersburg Ring Road, with the driver sustaining injuries and being hospitalized.