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Parents Report Tuberculosis in School Cafeteria to Mizulina
Parents Report Tuberculosis in School Cafeteria to MizulinaParents in St. Petersburg alerted Yekaterina Mizulina after a school cafeteria cook was found with an open form of tuberculosis, alleging a cover-up by the administration.
Trump Reveals Secret Weapon 'Discombobulator'Trump Reveals Secret Weapon 'Discombobulator'
Trump Reveals Secret Weapon 'Discombobulator'Donald Trump claimed the existence of a secret weapon called the 'discombobulator', used in the capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro. Specialists are examining the possible technologies behind this term.
Ufa Volunteers Search for Missing 53-Year-Old Man with Memory LossUfa Volunteers Search for Missing 53-Year-Old Man with Memory Loss
Ufa Volunteers Search for Missing 53-Year-Old Man with Memory LossVolunteers in Ufa are searching for 53-year-old Dmitry Vakhrushev, who disappeared on January 23 and requires medical assistance due to memory loss.
Survey reveals Rostov-on-Don students' monthly spendingSurvey reveals Rostov-on-Don students' monthly spending
Survey reveals Rostov-on-Don students' monthly spendingA study by the Avito service found that the average monthly expenses of a Rostov-on-Don student are 35,000 rubles (approximately $368 at current rates). To save money, many give up takeaway coffee and taxis.
Helicopter Flies from Arkhangelsk to Restore Power in MurmanskHelicopter Flies from Arkhangelsk to Restore Power in Murmansk
Helicopter Flies from Arkhangelsk to Restore Power in MurmanskA helicopter carrying specialists and materials has been dispatched to Murmansk Oblast, where a major blackout has left cities without electricity for over a day.
Ural Revelers Let Loose to 'Ovulation Anthem' Filyai-FilyaiUral Revelers Let Loose to 'Ovulation Anthem' Filyai-Filyai
Ural Revelers Let Loose to 'Ovulation Anthem' Filyai-FilyaiAt a party in Yekaterinburg, guests performed the filyai-filyai dance, which went viral in Germany. This trend, also known as the 'ovulation anthem', emerged in late 2025.
Omsk Fire Claims Mother and Son; Heater Malfunction SuspectedOmsk Fire Claims Mother and Son; Heater Malfunction Suspected
Omsk Fire Claims Mother and Son; Heater Malfunction SuspectedA 93-year-old woman and her 69-year-old son died in a house fire in Turgenyevka village, Omsk region, overnight, with a homemade electric heater suspected as the cause.
Yuri Shalabaev Shows His Student PhotoYuri Shalabaev Shows His Student Photo
Yuri Shalabaev Shows His Student PhotoYuri Shalabaev, the mayor of Nizhny Novgorod, extended congratulations to students on Student Day and shared an archival photo from his youth.
Children Suffer Burns in Fire in ChitaChildren Suffer Burns in Fire in Chita
Children Suffer Burns in Fire in ChitaTwo children, aged 15 and 7, were hospitalized with burns after a house fire in Chita on January 24, according to emergency services.
Rosseti: Mi-8 Helicopter Flies from Arkhangelsk for Power Line Installation in Murmansk OblastRosseti: Mi-8 Helicopter Flies from Arkhangelsk for Power Line Installation in Murmansk Oblast
Rosseti: Mi-8 Helicopter Flies from Arkhangelsk for Power Line Installation in Murmansk OblastA Mi-8 helicopter has been dispatched from Arkhangelsk to deliver materials for power line installation in the tundra of Murmansk Oblast, as restoration work continues following a blackout.
Mayor Yuri Shalabaev Shares Photo from His Student YearsMayor Yuri Shalabaev Shares Photo from His Student Years
Mayor Yuri Shalabaev Shares Photo from His Student YearsIn a Telegram post, Nizhny Novgorod Mayor Yuri Shalabaev shared a photo from his youth and reminisced about his student days.
Landslides strike three Sochi districts in a day, authorities tackle aftermathLandslides strike three Sochi districts in a day, authorities tackle aftermath
Landslides strike three Sochi districts in a day, authorities tackle aftermathGround shifts have been reported in Sochi's Khostinsky, Adler, and Lazarevsky districts, with authorities stating no threat to homes.
Rostov Students Spend Most on Food Each MonthRostov Students Spend Most on Food Each Month
Rostov Students Spend Most on Food Each MonthAvito analysts report that students in Rostov-on-Don spend an average of 35,000 rubles ($380) per month, primarily on food, and many economize by avoiding takeaway coffee and taxis.
Fire kills one in Yaroslavl OblastFire kills one in Yaroslavl Oblast
Fire kills one in Yaroslavl OblastAs a result of a prolonged fire in a residential house in Nekrasovsky District, one person died and another was injured.
Drone Wreckage Falls on Two Schools in Abinsky DistrictDrone Wreckage Falls on Two Schools in Abinsky District
Drone Wreckage Falls on Two Schools in Abinsky DistrictOn January 25, parts of a downed drone crashed onto the grounds of two schools in the Abinsky district of Krasnodar Krai, but no injuries were reported.
Ex-Alcoholic Tractor Driver Quits Drinking and Stars in FilmEx-Alcoholic Tractor Driver Quits Drinking and Stars in Film
Ex-Alcoholic Tractor Driver Quits Drinking and Stars in FilmValery Andreyev, a tractor driver from Dyurtyuli village in Bashkiria, overcame decades of alcoholism and is now featured in the documentary 'Sober Village'.
Ural bodybuilders join German filyay-filyay dance crazeUral bodybuilders join German filyay-filyay dance craze
Ural bodybuilders join German filyay-filyay dance crazeBodybuilders and models in the Ural region celebrated Tatiana's Day by dancing to the viral 'filyay-filyay' trend, which originated from a German music video. The dance set to the track 'Vielleicht Vielleicht' has been dubbed the 'ovulation anthem'.
Escort Worker Shares Candid Account: 'Dealing with Crazy People'Escort Worker Shares Candid Account: 'Dealing with Crazy People'
Escort Worker Shares Candid Account: 'Dealing with Crazy People'An escort from Kazan openly discusses her profession, including prices, monthly earnings up to 400,000 rubles (approximately $4,000), and bizarre client requests.
Governor Chibis Declares Emergency in Murmansk Over Power FailureGovernor Chibis Declares Emergency in Murmansk Over Power Failure
Governor Chibis Declares Emergency in Murmansk Over Power FailurePower supply has not been fully restored in the Murmansk region, prompting authorities to declare an emergency situation to mobilize additional resources.
Kurgan Digest: Frozen Buses, Sham Marriages, and Dog AttackKurgan Digest: Frozen Buses, Sham Marriages, and Dog Attack
Kurgan Digest: Frozen Buses, Sham Marriages, and Dog AttackA look back at the week's top stories in Kurgan and Kurgan Oblast, including a debate on night buses, a sham marriage scheme targeting soldiers, and a dog attack on a child.
House destroyed, one killed in Yaroslavl Oblast fireHouse destroyed, one killed in Yaroslavl Oblast fire
House destroyed, one killed in Yaroslavl Oblast fireA fire in the village of Bor in Yaroslavl Oblast destroyed a house and resulted in one fatality and one injury, according to emergency services.
Samara Oblast: Frost recedes, snow arrives as temperatures climbSamara Oblast: Frost recedes, snow arrives as temperatures climb
Samara Oblast: Frost recedes, snow arrives as temperatures climbWeather agencies forecast a transition from bitter cold to warmer weather in Samara Oblast, with temperatures climbing from -33°C (-27°F) to -1°C (30°F) and snow on the way.
Power returns to Arkhangelsk district after grid failurePower returns to Arkhangelsk district after grid failure
Power returns to Arkhangelsk district after grid failureElectricity has been restored to the Pinezhsky district following a power grid accident. The outage was caused by a failure on a transmission line.
Sochi Police Find Father Forcing Children into Cold SeaSochi Police Find Father Forcing Children into Cold Sea
Sochi Police Find Father Forcing Children into Cold SeaThe man explained his actions as a 'hardening method'. Currently, the living conditions of the children in his family are being checked.
Teenager shoots passenger in face on bus
Teenager shoots passenger in face on busA fight broke out on bus No. 188 in Pushkin, during which a 16-year-old teenager shot a 59-year-old man in the face with a launching device. The incident was captured on surveillance cameras.