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‘You can invent absolutely everything’: Yaroslavl woman builds business on AI photoshoots‘You can invent absolutely everything’: Yaroslavl woman builds business on AI photoshoots
‘You can invent absolutely everything’: Yaroslavl woman builds business on AI photoshootsSometimes, photos taken by neural networks are indistinguishable from real shots.
Fontanka Readers Nostalgic for 2016Fontanka Readers Nostalgic for 2016
Fontanka Readers Nostalgic for 2016Social media users are actively recalling 2016, comparing past prices, city events, and personal experiences with the present day.
Sverdlovsk Oblast expands list of unscrupulous construction firmsSverdlovsk Oblast expands list of unscrupulous construction firms
Sverdlovsk Oblast expands list of unscrupulous construction firmsThe regional Ministry of Construction has updated the registry of contractors violating shareholder rights. It now lists 25 companies and individual entrepreneurs.
Nizhny Novgorod's six-month mobile internet disruptions: what has changedNizhny Novgorod's six-month mobile internet disruptions: what has changed
Nizhny Novgorod's six-month mobile internet disruptions: what has changedResidents of Nizhny Novgorod have faced periodic mobile internet and communication outages for over six months. NN.RU recalls the timeline of events and looks at future forecasts from experts.
Olga Buza, SHAMAN Headline February Concerts in KemerovoOlga Buza, SHAMAN Headline February Concerts in Kemerovo
Olga Buza, SHAMAN Headline February Concerts in KemerovoA series of concerts by popular Russian artists, including Olga Buza and SHAMAN, are set for Kemerovo in February, with tickets still available for some shows.
Volgograd residents lose hot water in -22°C (-8°F) freezeVolgograd residents lose hot water in -22°C (-8°F) freeze
Volgograd residents lose hot water in -22°C (-8°F) freezeResidents of a settlement in northern Volgograd report being without hot water since yesterday, with repair work yet to start.
Sverdlovsk Region sees more companies taking money, leaving families homelessSverdlovsk Region sees more companies taking money, leaving families homeless
Sverdlovsk Region sees more companies taking money, leaving families homelessThe Ministry of Construction for Sverdlovsk Region has updated its register of unscrupulous contractors operating in the individual housing construction sector.
Krasnoyarsk Businessman Says He Won't Punish Son After Fake KidnappingKrasnoyarsk Businessman Says He Won't Punish Son After Fake Kidnapping
Krasnoyarsk Businessman Says He Won't Punish Son After Fake KidnappingA Krasnoyarsk businessman, whose son was involved in a scam and fake kidnapping, stated he does not intend to punish the 14-year-old boy.
Novosibirsk Residents Clash Over Views on Toxic ParentingNovosibirsk Residents Clash Over Views on Toxic Parenting
Novosibirsk Residents Clash Over Views on Toxic ParentingResidents of Novosibirsk shared conflicting views on parental criticism, with some defending it and others recounting childhood hurts from family members.
New drones monitor Kurgan forests for fires, logging, landfillsNew drones monitor Kurgan forests for fires, logging, landfills
New drones monitor Kurgan forests for fires, logging, landfillsThis article details the capabilities of the new drones deployed in Kurgan region.
Anesthesiologist mother runs candy business while caring for diabetic sonAnesthesiologist mother runs candy business while caring for diabetic son
Anesthesiologist mother runs candy business while caring for diabetic sonYevgenia juggles her work as a doctor, caring for her children, making confectionery, and running a blog.
When to Plant Seedlings in 2026: Lunar Calendar and DatesWhen to Plant Seedlings in 2026: Lunar Calendar and Dates
When to Plant Seedlings in 2026: Lunar Calendar and DatesA Novosibirsk agronomist outlines the optimal planting schedule for seedlings in 2026, including a lunar calendar for gardeners from February through May.
Bashkortostan Shift Workers Outraged by Soaring Air Ticket Prices to the NorthBashkortostan Shift Workers Outraged by Soaring Air Ticket Prices to the North
Bashkortostan Shift Workers Outraged by Soaring Air Ticket Prices to the NorthShift workers from Ufa are protesting the sharp increase in air ticket prices to northern regions, with one-way fares reaching up to 80,000 rubles ($800), significantly cutting into their wages.
Tyumen residents escape injury in Georgia avalancheTyumen residents escape injury in Georgia avalanche
Tyumen residents escape injury in Georgia avalancheA group of extreme sports enthusiasts from Tyumen was caught in a snow avalanche at a ski resort in Georgia, but all participants remained unharmed.
Missing 17-year-old girl in Voronezh found aliveMissing 17-year-old girl in Voronezh found alive
Missing 17-year-old girl in Voronezh found aliveA 17-year-old girl who went missing in Voronezh on January 21 has been found alive, volunteer searchers reported, after an extensive search operation was launched.
Tyumen Skiers Survive Avalanche at Georgian ResortTyumen Skiers Survive Avalanche at Georgian Resort
Tyumen Skiers Survive Avalanche at Georgian ResortWitnesses were left speechless after an avalanche hit a group of extreme skiers from Tyumen during an off-piste descent in Georgia on January 19.
Major water pipeline burst in Omsk floods basement, risks supply cutsMajor water pipeline burst in Omsk floods basement, risks supply cuts
Major water pipeline burst in Omsk floods basement, risks supply cutsA water pipeline burst on Timurovsky Proezd in Omsk, leading to a flooded basement and ice formation on the embankment.
Mammoths on Vaynera: The Ancient Fauna of the UralsMammoths on Vaynera: The Ancient Fauna of the Urals
Mammoths on Vaynera: The Ancient Fauna of the UralsBioarchaeologist Anton Kochev from Ural Federal University debunks myths about prehistoric humans and the animals they lived alongside in an interview.
Coffee Prices Soar in Arkhangelsk: Time for Tea or Chicory?Coffee Prices Soar in Arkhangelsk: Time for Tea or Chicory?
Coffee Prices Soar in Arkhangelsk: Time for Tea or Chicory?A blow to the wallet awaits shoppers in stores and coffee shops.
Avtodor Considers Raising Tolls on M-12 and Eastern ExitAvtodor Considers Raising Tolls on M-12 and Eastern Exit
Avtodor Considers Raising Tolls on M-12 and Eastern ExitIn Bashkortostan, the company has two toll roads.
Firefighting Student on Family Legacy and Saving LivesFirefighting Student on Family Legacy and Saving Lives
Firefighting Student on Family Legacy and Saving LivesVeronika Titinkina is a first-year student at Moscow's Technical Fire and Rescue College, continuing her family's firefighting tradition. She aims to work as a dispatcher or fire engineer due to restrictions on women in active firefighting.
Concert Organizer on Show Business After COVID and MobilizationConcert Organizer on Show Business After COVID and Mobilization
Concert Organizer on Show Business After COVID and MobilizationOmsk concert organizer Roman Semenov discusses in an interview how the entertainment industry has changed following the pandemic, mobilization, and the foreign agent law.
Perm Woman Appears on 'Pregnant by Deception' ShowPerm Woman Appears on 'Pregnant by Deception' Show
Perm Woman Appears on 'Pregnant by Deception' ShowMargarita Zheltysheva became pregnant at 17 and discovered the father had a family, leading her to participate in the reality show 'Pregnant by Deception' to share her experience.
Bone-chilling cold forecast for Ufa from meteorologistsBone-chilling cold forecast for Ufa from meteorologists
Bone-chilling cold forecast for Ufa from meteorologistsResidents of Ufa, the capital of Bashkiria, face another day of severe cold on 25 January, with temperatures dropping to -30°C.
Flight from Krasnoyarsk to China delayed by a dayFlight from Krasnoyarsk to China delayed by a day
Flight from Krasnoyarsk to China delayed by a dayNearly 140 passengers are affected by a one-day delay of a Rossiya Airlines flight from Krasnoyarsk to Sanya, China.