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Heavy Snowfall Expected in Nizhny Novgorod, Over 70 cm PossibleHeavy Snowfall Expected in Nizhny Novgorod, Over 70 cm Possible
Heavy Snowfall Expected in Nizhny Novgorod, Over 70 cm PossibleNizhny Novgorod is bracing for another heavy snowstorm after a brief respite, with forecasts predicting over 70 cm of snow in the coming days.
Udmurtia resident sentenced to 18 years in prison for treasonUdmurtia resident sentenced to 18 years in prison for treason
Udmurtia resident sentenced to 18 years in prison for treasonA 44-year-old man from Mozhga in Udmurtia has been sentenced to 18 years in prison for treason after making contact with Ukrainian military intelligence through a popular messaging app.
Spending on Voronezh regional parliament and chairman could rise sharplySpending on Voronezh regional parliament and chairman could rise sharply
Spending on Voronezh regional parliament and chairman could rise sharplyThis year, spending on the regional parliament is planned to increase by 84 million rubles (about $884,200 at current rates) compared to 2025.
Ryazan Schools Get Extra 30 Million for RenovationsRyazan Schools Get Extra 30 Million for Renovations
Ryazan Schools Get Extra 30 Million for RenovationsRyazan Oblast has received an additional over 30 million rubles from the national budget for school capital repairs.
Sequel to Disaster Film 'Greenland: Migration' ReleasedSequel to Disaster Film 'Greenland: Migration' Released
Sequel to Disaster Film 'Greenland: Migration' ReleasedOn January 29, the thriller sequel 'Greenland: Migration' is released. Gerard Butler and Morena Baccarin once again play a couple trying to survive in a post-apocalyptic world.
Convicted cider producers appeal fatal poisoning sentencesConvicted cider producers appeal fatal poisoning sentences
Convicted cider producers appeal fatal poisoning sentencesTwo businessmen convicted for a mass cider poisoning that killed 50 people have filed appeals, sending the case back to the Samara Regional Court.
Samara cider producers appeal lethal poisoning sentencesSamara cider producers appeal lethal poisoning sentences
Samara cider producers appeal lethal poisoning sentencesTwo businessmen convicted over 50 deaths from methanol-laced cider have appealed their prison terms, sending the high-profile case back to court.
Family Mortgage Terms to Harden; Last Chance for Preferential DealsFamily Mortgage Terms to Harden; Last Chance for Preferential Deals
Family Mortgage Terms to Harden; Last Chance for Preferential DealsExperts recommend that residents of Ufa examine the terms now to take advantage of the program before it changes.
Doctors restore spine of Siberian woman after tubing accidentDoctors restore spine of Siberian woman after tubing accident
Doctors restore spine of Siberian woman after tubing accidentA Siberian woman is undergoing spinal reconstruction after a tubing accident left her with a severe deformity.
Bastrykin Orders Criminal Case Over Dirty Water in KhMAOBastrykin Orders Criminal Case Over Dirty Water in KhMAO
Bastrykin Orders Criminal Case Over Dirty Water in KhMAOAlexander Bastrykin has ordered a criminal investigation into dirty water in the Talinka settlement, where residents say the issue has dragged on for years.
Nine buses rerouted after Severny pipe burst; alternative routes in placeNine buses rerouted after Severny pipe burst; alternative routes in place
Nine buses rerouted after Severny pipe burst; alternative routes in placeOn January 26, a pipe burst at the intersection of 9 Maya and Komsomolsky in Severny, Krasnoyarsk, rerouting nine buses through alternative streets.
Train from Sochi Hits Man on Tracks Near TuapseTrain from Sochi Hits Man on Tracks Near Tuapse
Train from Sochi Hits Man on Tracks Near TuapseAccording to preliminary police data, the young man was on the tracks with headphones on.
History of St. Petersburg's Decembrists StreetHistory of St. Petersburg's Decembrists Street
History of St. Petersburg's Decembrists StreetOn January 28, at the 'Bronnitskaya' library, local historian Sergey Terminasov will give a free lecture on the architecture and famous residents of Decembrists Street.
Fatal Highway Crash in Ryazan Injures TeenagersFatal Highway Crash in Ryazan Injures Teenagers
Fatal Highway Crash in Ryazan Injures TeenagersA multi-vehicle collision on a highway in Ryazan resulted in one woman dead and five people, including teenagers, injured on January 25.
Public Catering Inspected for Veterinary Documents in Kurgan RegionPublic Catering Inspected for Veterinary Documents in Kurgan Region
Public Catering Inspected for Veterinary Documents in Kurgan RegionAn inspection in the Kurgan region revealed that several food service outlets lacked proper veterinary documentation for their products, posing health risks.
Warm Footwear and Thermal Underwear: Rescuers Advise Ulyanovsk ResidentsWarm Footwear and Thermal Underwear: Rescuers Advise Ulyanovsk Residents
Warm Footwear and Thermal Underwear: Rescuers Advise Ulyanovsk ResidentsTemperatures of -31°C (-24°F) are again forecast for the region on 27 January. Emergency services are recommending protective measures.
Millionaire Khubutia Reveals His Side in Yulia Van Axe Attack CaseMillionaire Khubutia Reveals His Side in Yulia Van Axe Attack Case
Millionaire Khubutia Reveals His Side in Yulia Van Axe Attack CaseAfter eight months of legal proceedings, millionaire Mikhail Khubutia has shared his version of events regarding the axe attack on model Yulia Van.
Millionaire Khubutia's Revelations on Alleged Attack Against Yulia VanMillionaire Khubutia's Revelations on Alleged Attack Against Yulia Van
Millionaire Khubutia's Revelations on Alleged Attack Against Yulia VanModel and businesswoman Yulia Van accused millionaire Mikhail Khubutia of attacking her with an axe. After eight months, he has shared his version of events.
"I Had an Axe, Two": Millionaire's Revelations on Attack Case"I Had an Axe, Two": Millionaire's Revelations on Attack Case
"I Had an Axe, Two": Millionaire's Revelations on Attack CaseMillionaire Mikhail Khubutia, accused of assaulting model Yulia Van with an axe, has shared his account after months of court proceedings.
Bus accident in central Rostov-on-Don: driver failed to brakeBus accident in central Rostov-on-Don: driver failed to brake
Bus accident in central Rostov-on-Don: driver failed to brakeTraffic police have revealed the cause of a morning accident on Budennovsky Avenue. The driver of one bus could not manage braking, according to the authorities.
Gang member detained in Urals for thefts exceeding 15 million
Gang member detained in Urals for thefts exceeding 15 millionLaw enforcement has detained a member of a criminal group accused of stealing over 15 million rubles by draining bank accounts and taking loans in victims' names.
Arson in Perm: ex-boyfriend burns door and baby strollerArson in Perm: ex-boyfriend burns door and baby stroller
Arson in Perm: ex-boyfriend burns door and baby strollerAn ex-boyfriend is accused of setting fire to a baby stroller and apartment door in Perm, Russia, before fleeing the scene.
Sochi Authorities Ready to Relocate Residents from Landslide ZonesSochi Authorities Ready to Relocate Residents from Landslide Zones
Sochi Authorities Ready to Relocate Residents from Landslide ZonesMonitoring is being conducted round-the-clock on Petrozavodskaya Street and in the Korchaginets garden partnership. The city head has instructed to organize door-to-door visits to residents.
Suspects Detained for Theft from Bank Accounts in St. PetersburgSuspects Detained for Theft from Bank Accounts in St. Petersburg
Suspects Detained for Theft from Bank Accounts in St. PetersburgPolice in St. Petersburg have detained a group of individuals accused of stealing funds from Russians' bank accounts using old mobile numbers.
Traffic halted on Khvorostukhina Street after major accidentTraffic halted on Khvorostukhina Street after major accident
Traffic halted on Khvorostukhina Street after major accidentA four-vehicle collision has blocked traffic on Khvorostukhina Street in Tula, with eyewitnesses reporting the road is effectively closed.