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Parvina, Akilina and Ghetta: Rarest 2025 Names in Ryazan RegionParvina, Akilina and Ghetta: Rarest 2025 Names in Ryazan Region
Parvina, Akilina and Ghetta: Rarest 2025 Names in Ryazan RegionThe Ryazan Regional Perinatal Center has released a list of the rarest baby names given in 2025, detailing their origins and meanings.
Fire in Umba, Murmansk Region, Kills TwoFire in Umba, Murmansk Region, Kills Two
Fire in Umba, Murmansk Region, Kills TwoA fire broke out in a residential building in Umba, Murmansk Region, early this morning, resulting in two fatalities and the evacuation of five residents.
Novosibirsk Region Approves 11 Key Sports for Official ListNovosibirsk Region Approves 11 Key Sports for Official List
Novosibirsk Region Approves 11 Key Sports for Official ListRussian Sports Minister Mikhail Degtyarev has signed an order approving 11 key sports for Novosibirsk Region, which will be included in the official list from 2026 to 2029.
Vanya Dmitrienko in Volgograd: Ticket PricesVanya Dmitrienko in Volgograd: Ticket Prices
Vanya Dmitrienko in Volgograd: Ticket PricesVanya Dmitrienko will perform in Volgograd on April 30, presenting a new image at his concert.
Seedlings Found in Box in Sestroretsk
Seedlings Found in Box in SestroretskA suspicious box inspected by sappers in Sestroretsk was found to contain only seedlings. The road near the hospital was closed on the morning of January 25.
Frosts Recede as Irkutsk Awaits Slight Warming Next WeekFrosts Recede as Irkutsk Awaits Slight Warming Next Week
Frosts Recede as Irkutsk Awaits Slight Warming Next WeekFreezing temperatures plagued the Irkutsk region throughout most of the week, but a noticeable warm-up arrived by the weekend.
More Hospitalized in Prokopyevsk Boarding School Influenza OutbreakMore Hospitalized in Prokopyevsk Boarding School Influenza Outbreak
More Hospitalized in Prokopyevsk Boarding School Influenza OutbreakOnly some of the 46 residents at a psycho-neurological boarding school in Prokopyevsk have been confirmed with influenza A, while investigators probe the cause of the mass illness.
Another Cafe Closes in Arkhangelsk CenterAnother Cafe Closes in Arkhangelsk Center
Another Cafe Closes in Arkhangelsk CenterA cafe in central Arkhangelsk has been shut down following a surprise inspection that uncovered violations posing risks to public health and safety.
Vanya Dmitrienko to Perform in Volgograd with New Stage PersonaVanya Dmitrienko to Perform in Volgograd with New Stage Persona
Vanya Dmitrienko to Perform in Volgograd with New Stage PersonaSinger Vanya Dmitrienko, known for hits like 'Venus-Jupiter', will debut a new image during his concert in Volgograd on April 30.
‘Everything is on fire!’: One killed in major Perm sawmill fire‘Everything is on fire!’: One killed in major Perm sawmill fire
‘Everything is on fire!’: One killed in major Perm sawmill fireA fire erupted at a sawmill in Perm overnight, killing one person as emergency crews battled the flames for two hours.
Daily foot soaking: neurologist explains health benefitsDaily foot soaking: neurologist explains health benefits
Daily foot soaking: neurologist explains health benefitsThis simple, free, and pleasant procedure can help in various situations.
Novosibirsk residents struggle with dangerous icy bus stopsNovosibirsk residents struggle with dangerous icy bus stops
Novosibirsk residents struggle with dangerous icy bus stopsHere are the week's news stories that Novosibirsk residents read, commented on, and shared the most.
Which pharmacies are open in Murmansk and Severomorsk: exact addressesWhich pharmacies are open in Murmansk and Severomorsk: exact addresses
Which pharmacies are open in Murmansk and Severomorsk: exact addressesThe territorial office of Roszdravnadzor (the Federal Service for Surveillance in Healthcare) in the Murmansk region has provided a list of operational, closed, and disrupted pharmacies in Murmansk and Severomorsk amid power outages.
Ex-mayor's wife asks court to spare children's only homeEx-mayor's wife asks court to spare children's only home
Ex-mayor's wife asks court to spare children's only homeThe defense of Yanina Kopaygorodskaya has filed an appeal to preserve a Moscow apartment for her minor children, as the court orders the confiscation of 1.6 billion rubles in family assets.
Accident Leaves Chelyabinsk's 'German Quarter' Without WaterAccident Leaves Chelyabinsk's 'German Quarter' Without Water
Accident Leaves Chelyabinsk's 'German Quarter' Without WaterOn Sunday, January 25, Chelyabinsk Water Utility reported a water main break that cut off water supply on Socialist Street, affecting the area known as the 'German quarter'.
Fire in Shumikha Residential Building Claims Two LivesFire in Shumikha Residential Building Claims Two Lives
Fire in Shumikha Residential Building Claims Two LivesA fire in a residential building in Shumikha, Kurgan Oblast, has killed two people, with the preliminary cause linked to electrical equipment violations.
Grigory Leps concert in Nizhny Novgorod: tickets from 8,000 rublesGrigory Leps concert in Nizhny Novgorod: tickets from 8,000 rubles
Grigory Leps concert in Nizhny Novgorod: tickets from 8,000 rublesGrigory Leps will perform on April 4 at the MTS Live Hall. Tickets are already on sale, starting from 8,000 rubles (approximately $100 at current rates).
Russia to simplify utility bill reductions for service disruptionsRussia to simplify utility bill reductions for service disruptions
Russia to simplify utility bill reductions for service disruptionsThe Russian government is preparing to introduce automatic recalculation of utility bills for poor-quality services or excessive interruptions. The change would move to a no-application system based on meter readings.
Street with 'German Quarter' in Chelyabinsk Left Without WaterStreet with 'German Quarter' in Chelyabinsk Left Without Water
Street with 'German Quarter' in Chelyabinsk Left Without WaterA pipeline accident has left 19 houses on a street in Chelyabinsk's Metallurgichesky district without cold and hot water, affecting the area known as the 'German quarter,' the city's water utility said on Sunday, January 25.
Senior Sergeant Destroys Enemy Vehicles with Drone StrikesSenior Sergeant Destroys Enemy Vehicles with Drone Strikes
Senior Sergeant Destroys Enemy Vehicles with Drone StrikesSenior Sergeant Artem Lopatkin from Transbaikal Krai conducted over 30 drone sorties in a day, destroying Ukrainian military equipment and clearing the way for assault troops.
Yekaterinburg universities make physics compulsory for many majorsYekaterinburg universities make physics compulsory for many majors
Yekaterinburg universities make physics compulsory for many majorsUniversity admissions in Yekaterinburg are proceeding under new rules this year after the Russian Ministry of Education and Science made last-minute changes, affecting entrance exams for many programs.
Victims of Kuzminki fire suffer severe burnsVictims of Kuzminki fire suffer severe burns
Victims of Kuzminki fire suffer severe burnsFive people were injured in a fire that broke out this morning in the Kuzminki microdistrict of Omsk, with one victim sustaining burns over 85% of their body.
Search Underway for Missing 14-Year-Old Schoolgirl in YekaterinburgSearch Underway for Missing 14-Year-Old Schoolgirl in Yekaterinburg
Search Underway for Missing 14-Year-Old Schoolgirl in YekaterinburgLisa Goruleva has been searched for throughout the night after she went missing on Saturday, January 24. The 14-year-old was supposed to spend the night at a friend's house but never arrived.
Alexander Osipov named new head coach of Rubin TyumenAlexander Osipov named new head coach of Rubin Tyumen
Alexander Osipov named new head coach of Rubin TyumenAlexander Osipov, a legendary Tyumen-trained player, has been appointed head coach of hockey club Rubin just before the playoffs.
Kazan man reaches Africa in old 'nine', finds fame years laterKazan man reaches Africa in old 'nine', finds fame years later
Kazan man reaches Africa in old 'nine', finds fame years laterTimur Shakurov from Kazan traveled alone from Tatarstan to Africa in an old VAZ-2109 car in 2019, but only gained online fame six years later after starting a blog about his trip.