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Vitya AK and Buranovo Grannies light up TNT's KonfetkaVitya AK and Buranovo Grannies light up TNT's Konfetka
Vitya AK and Buranovo Grannies light up TNT's KonfetkaRapper Vitya AK teamed up with the Buranovo Grannies on TNT's 'Konfetka' to help a hip-hop fan from Altai Krai win 500,000 rubles (about $5,600).
TPP-5 in Omsk Resumes Operation After Boiler RepairTPP-5 in Omsk Resumes Operation After Boiler Repair
TPP-5 in Omsk Resumes Operation After Boiler RepairIn Omsk, the repair of a boiler at TPP-5 has been finished, restoring normal operation after a breakdown on January 23. TGC-11 reported that reserve capacities are being used to maintain heat supply during cold weather.
Altai in top three Russian regions for road deathsAltai in top three Russian regions for road deaths
Altai in top three Russian regions for road deathsThe Altai Republic is among the top three regions in Russia with the highest road accident mortality rates in 2025, with Tuva leading the list.
Loud Noises in Voronezh Are Part of WWII ReenactmentLoud Noises in Voronezh Are Part of WWII Reenactment
Loud Noises in Voronezh Are Part of WWII ReenactmentAuthorities in Voronezh have reassured residents that loud noises heard on January 25 are not an emergency but a historical reenactment of a key 1943 battle that liberated the city.
Tyumen Woman Identifies Accomplice in Businessman's Son KidnappingTyumen Woman Identifies Accomplice in Businessman's Son Kidnapping
Tyumen Woman Identifies Accomplice in Businessman's Son KidnappingA woman from the Tyumen region has been sent to pre-trial detention after identifying an accomplice in the alleged kidnapping of a businessman's 14-year-old son in Krasnoyarsk.
30-Degree Frosts Hit; Coldest Areas in Ryazan Region Named30-Degree Frosts Hit; Coldest Areas in Ryazan Region Named
30-Degree Frosts Hit; Coldest Areas in Ryazan Region NamedHere is the temperature recorded in different areas of the region.
Market Cleanup: 35 Samara Restaurants and Cafes Closed in a YearMarket Cleanup: 35 Samara Restaurants and Cafes Closed in a Year
Market Cleanup: 35 Samara Restaurants and Cafes Closed in a YearWe list every establishment lost to the city and ask an expert about the reasons behind this mass exodus of restaurateurs from the market.
Teenager Shoots Man in Face on Pushkin Bus
Teenager Shoots Man in Face on Pushkin BusIn Pushkin on the morning of January 24, a fight broke out on bus No. 188, during which a 16-year-old schoolboy shot a 59-year-old passenger in the face. The victim received medical aid, and the teenager was detained by law enforcement.
Sochi Authorities Address Another Landslide Near Ministerial LakesSochi Authorities Address Another Landslide Near Ministerial Lakes
Sochi Authorities Address Another Landslide Near Ministerial LakesThe city hall assured that there is no threat to residents and utility infrastructure, and electricity and water are operating normally.
Dead Rat and Empty Bowls: Vladivostok Pet Shop Accused of CrueltyDead Rat and Empty Bowls: Vladivostok Pet Shop Accused of Cruelty
Dead Rat and Empty Bowls: Vladivostok Pet Shop Accused of CrueltyResidents of Vladivostok have accused the Zooferma pet shop on Russkaya Street of animal cruelty after finding a dead rat and dehydrated animals with no water.
Massive traffic jam near Krasnoyarsk traps vehicles for hoursMassive traffic jam near Krasnoyarsk traps vehicles for hours
Massive traffic jam near Krasnoyarsk traps vehicles for hoursVehicles were immobilized for over two hours in a massive traffic jam on the R-255 highway near Krasnoyarsk, with the specific cause not immediately known.
Benefit Cancellation Sparks Price Surge in Private ClinicsBenefit Cancellation Sparks Price Surge in Private Clinics
Benefit Cancellation Sparks Price Surge in Private ClinicsThe exclusion of private clinics from the socially significant business registry has led to a 15-30% increase in medical service costs. The main cause is the rise in insurance premiums from 15% to 30% for small and medium-sized enterprises.
Frosts to Continue in Ulyanovsk at Start of Work WeekFrosts to Continue in Ulyanovsk at Start of Work Week
Frosts to Continue in Ulyanovsk at Start of Work WeekAbnormally cold weather continues to grip the Ulyanovsk region as the work week begins.
Torpedo signs contract with Danil AvershinTorpedo signs contract with Danil Avershin
Torpedo signs contract with Danil AvershinForward Danil Avershin has become a player for Torpedo as a result of a trade with Sochi. He will also be able to play for Torpedo-Gorky in the VHL.
Born of the Sea: The Viking AgeBorn of the Sea: The Viking Age
Born of the Sea: The Viking AgeFor three centuries, Vikings from Scandinavia transformed the face of Europe. As harsh warriors and skilled sailors, they sought new lands, wealth, and glory, leaving a deep mark in history from America to Rus'.
178 Homes Sentenced for Demolition in Yekaterinburg178 Homes Sentenced for Demolition in Yekaterinburg
178 Homes Sentenced for Demolition in YekaterinburgThe list comprises dilapidated and structurally unsafe buildings marked for removal under an extended municipal program that now runs until 2030.
Butterflies: 9 Incredible Facts of AdaptationButterflies: 9 Incredible Facts of Adaptation
Butterflies: 9 Incredible Facts of AdaptationButterflies are not only beautiful but phenomenally resilient. They survived the dinosaurs, mastered extreme climates, and set hard-to-imagine records.
Four Yakutia Companies Recognized as Best Employers in RussiaFour Yakutia Companies Recognized as Best Employers in Russia
Four Yakutia Companies Recognized as Best Employers in RussiaYou won't believe who made it into the hh.ru rating.
Omsk to Warm to -6°C After Severe Cold SnapOmsk to Warm to -6°C After Severe Cold Snap
Omsk to Warm to -6°C After Severe Cold SnapOmsk and the Omsk region will experience several more cold days before a significant warming in the second half of the week.
Behavior Grades to Return to Russian Schools in 2026Behavior Grades to Return to Russian Schools in 2026
Behavior Grades to Return to Russian Schools in 2026From fighting with rulers to refusing trips to Artek, readers share their memories of school conduct marks as Russia prepares to reintroduce behavior grades nationwide.
Torpedo Nizhny Novgorod Signs Danil AvarshinTorpedo Nizhny Novgorod Signs Danil Avarshin
Torpedo Nizhny Novgorod Signs Danil AvarshinDanil Avarshin will play for Torpedo Nizhny Novgorod and its VHL affiliate Torpedo-Gorky under a two-way contract.
Power Outage Leaves Parts of Arkhangelsk Region Without ElectricityPower Outage Leaves Parts of Arkhangelsk Region Without Electricity
Power Outage Leaves Parts of Arkhangelsk Region Without ElectricityA power line accident has caused electricity outages for residents in Pinezhsky District and part of Kholmogorsky District in Arkhangelsk Region, mirroring a similar incident from December.
Prosecutors and Investigative Committee launch probe after Krasnodar gas explosionProsecutors and Investigative Committee launch probe after Krasnodar gas explosion
Prosecutors and Investigative Committee launch probe after Krasnodar gas explosionFour people were injured in a gas explosion in Krasnodar, leading to investigations by the prosecutor's office and investigative committee.
Few can ace this geography test; Orenburg residents testedFew can ace this geography test; Orenburg residents tested
Few can ace this geography test; Orenburg residents testedThis geography test demands serious thought to complete, challenging even those with good knowledge.