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Long-awaited warmth to arrive in Sochi after heavy rainfallLong-awaited warmth to arrive in Sochi after heavy rainfall
Long-awaited warmth to arrive in Sochi after heavy rainfallAfter heavy precipitation, Sochi is set for a brief warm spell with temperatures rising to 59–63°F, but the warmth may be short-lived as colder air could return in February.
Training Brig 'Phoenix' Laid Down in St. PetersburgTraining Brig 'Phoenix' Laid Down in St. Petersburg
Training Brig 'Phoenix' Laid Down in St. PetersburgAt the shipyard in Gorskaya, a 20-gun sailing brig was laid down, which will become a training vessel for cadets.
Missing sambo girl's Mercedes found in Voronezh without herMissing sambo girl's Mercedes found in Voronezh without her
Missing sambo girl's Mercedes found in Voronezh without herAlexandra Lalachkina, an 18-year-old sambo athlete, went missing on January 22 after driving home from training in Voronezh. Her car was later found abandoned, and she was discovered deceased.
EMERCOM Reports Evacuation in Fire at Volgograd SupermarketEMERCOM Reports Evacuation in Fire at Volgograd Supermarket
EMERCOM Reports Evacuation in Fire at Volgograd SupermarketA major fire broke out in a supermarket in the Angarsky district of Volgograd. Rescuers evacuated visitors and staff.
Meteorologists warn of sea storm in Sochi and SiriusMeteorologists warn of sea storm in Sochi and Sirius
Meteorologists warn of sea storm in Sochi and SiriusMeteorologists have issued a warning for increased sea turbulence in Sochi and Sirius, with the Lazarevsky district expecting the most powerful waves.
Mother of three plays double bass on 'The Voice', calls judge her crushMother of three plays double bass on 'The Voice', calls judge her crush
Mother of three plays double bass on 'The Voice', calls judge her crushOlga Stupina became the first contestant to join Ildar Abdrazakov's team on 'The Voice' after performing an aria while accompanying herself on the double bass.
Meteorologists warn of sea storm in Sochi and SiriusMeteorologists warn of sea storm in Sochi and Sirius
Meteorologists warn of sea storm in Sochi and SiriusMeteorologists have issued a storm warning for Sochi and Sirius, with the Lazarevsky District expected to see the strongest waves until January 25.
Mother kills son in Moscow, claims she sent him to heavenMother kills son in Moscow, claims she sent him to heaven
Mother kills son in Moscow, claims she sent him to heavenThe mother called the ambulance after killing her five-year-old son in Moscow.
'Even a Shout is a Violation': Teachers in Arkhangelsk Region Increasingly Tried for Child Abuse'Even a Shout is a Violation': Teachers in Arkhangelsk Region Increasingly Tried for Child Abuse
'Even a Shout is a Violation': Teachers in Arkhangelsk Region Increasingly Tried for Child AbuseLawyers and an experienced teacher comment on the growing trend of educators being prosecuted for abuse in the region.
ZhBI District to Get Pedestrian Bridge to Komosoll Mall: Who and When?ZhBI District to Get Pedestrian Bridge to Komosoll Mall: Who and When?
ZhBI District to Get Pedestrian Bridge to Komosoll Mall: Who and When?A pedestrian bridge will connect the ZhBI district with the Komosoll shopping mall. The design is being handled by the Baden-Baden company, with construction funding potentially coming from the Accessible Environment program.
EMERCOM Announces Evacuation in Volgograd Supermarket FireEMERCOM Announces Evacuation in Volgograd Supermarket Fire
EMERCOM Announces Evacuation in Volgograd Supermarket FireEmergency services evacuated 35 people from a burning supermarket in Volgograd on January 24, with no casualties reported.
Nizhny Novgorod Gorky Literary Museum renovation to finish in summer 2026Nizhny Novgorod Gorky Literary Museum renovation to finish in summer 2026
Nizhny Novgorod Gorky Literary Museum renovation to finish in summer 2026The restoration of the Gorky Literary Museum in Nizhny Novgorod began in 2019. Completion is planned for summer 2026.
Fire in Volgograd: building in Angarsky village catches fireFire in Volgograd: building in Angarsky village catches fire
Fire in Volgograd: building in Angarsky village catches fireAccording to eyewitnesses, a fire broke out in an office building in the Angarsky village of Volgograd. The blaze occurred at the intersection of Angarskaya and Razdolnaya streets.
Trams to Resume Service on Pobedy Avenue Ahead of ScheduleTrams to Resume Service on Pobedy Avenue Ahead of Schedule
Trams to Resume Service on Pobedy Avenue Ahead of ScheduleTram traffic will be restored on Sunday, January 25, at 14:30, which is earlier than planned.
Father Brutally Murders Young Son in Tyumen RegionFather Brutally Murders Young Son in Tyumen Region
Father Brutally Murders Young Son in Tyumen RegionIn 1999, a father in Tyumen Region killed his 3.5-year-old son after a dispute. He was later sentenced to 20 years in prison for the brutal murder.
Gaidar Square gridlocked again as roundabout 'self-blocks'Gaidar Square gridlocked again as roundabout 'self-blocks'
Gaidar Square gridlocked again as roundabout 'self-blocks'Heavy traffic has returned to Gaidar Square in Perm, with one cause being reconstruction on Cosmonauts Highway. Drivers are detouring around the closed section, causing congestion on adjacent streets.
Witnesses Report Major Fire in Angarsky Village, VolgogradWitnesses Report Major Fire in Angarsky Village, Volgograd
Witnesses Report Major Fire in Angarsky Village, VolgogradOn January 24, a major fire broke out in the Angarsky village of Volgograd, with residents reporting an office building ablaze at the intersection of Angarskaya and Razdolnaya streets.
Federal ministry upholds unrealistic export targets for Rostov regionFederal ministry upholds unrealistic export targets for Rostov region
Federal ministry upholds unrealistic export targets for Rostov regionRussia's Agriculture Ministry has refused to adjust inflated export targets for the Rostov region and has even raised them for the coming year. The region's government says it missed last year's $7.1 billion goal by a wide margin.
Power grid accident: extra snowmobiles and ATVs deployedPower grid accident: extra snowmobiles and ATVs deployed
Power grid accident: extra snowmobiles and ATVs deployedRosseti North-West has mobilized additional snowmobiles and all-terrain vehicles to swiftly transport workers and materials to damaged power lines in the Murmansk region.
Sexologist on Dark Side of Dating Apps: A Marketplace, Not LoveSexologist on Dark Side of Dating Apps: A Marketplace, Not Love
Sexologist on Dark Side of Dating Apps: A Marketplace, Not LoveSystemic family psychotherapist and sexologist Elvira Sokolova explains why dating apps cause psychological harm, addiction, and turn relationships into a perpetual search.
SHAMAN to Perform 'Soul Wide Open' in Novosibirsk on February 14SHAMAN to Perform 'Soul Wide Open' in Novosibirsk on February 14
SHAMAN to Perform 'Soul Wide Open' in Novosibirsk on February 14A press conference will be held before the concert.
Storm warning declared in Voronezh region over severe coldStorm warning declared in Voronezh region over severe cold
Storm warning declared in Voronezh region over severe coldEmergency services in Voronezh region have issued a storm warning due to persistent anomalous frosts, with temperatures up to 13 degrees below normal.
Tram Service on Victory Avenue to Resume EarlyTram Service on Victory Avenue to Resume Early
Tram Service on Victory Avenue to Resume EarlyTram service on Victory Avenue will resume earlier than scheduled, with the regional transport ministry announcing that track work has been completed ahead of time. Service is set to begin on Sunday, January 25 at 2:30 p.m.
Renovation of Nizhny Novgorod Literary Museum to finish by summer 2026Renovation of Nizhny Novgorod Literary Museum to finish by summer 2026
Renovation of Nizhny Novgorod Literary Museum to finish by summer 2026The Gorky Literary Museum in Nizhny Novgorod, undergoing major renovation since 2019, is set to be restored by summer 2026, with interior work currently underway.
Emergency Warning: Ryazan Braces for Extreme ColdEmergency Warning: Ryazan Braces for Extreme Cold
Emergency Warning: Ryazan Braces for Extreme ColdRyazan Oblast faces severe frost with temperatures dropping to -30°C (-22°F), prompting an emergency warning and advice to limit outdoor time.