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Novosibirsk village residents freeze as heating fails; investigators start probeNovosibirsk village residents freeze as heating fails; investigators start probe
Novosibirsk village residents freeze as heating fails; investigators start probeSocial institutions are also affected by heating failures amid freezing temperatures in the village, according to officials.
Nizhny Novgorod Region Dispatches Snowfighting Equipment to KamchatkaNizhny Novgorod Region Dispatches Snowfighting Equipment to Kamchatka
Nizhny Novgorod Region Dispatches Snowfighting Equipment to KamchatkaThe Nizhny Novgorod region has sent specialized equipment to Kamchatka Krai to assist with the aftermath of heavy snowfalls, delivering it via two Il-76 aircraft.
Accident in central Yekaterinburg blocks tram trafficAccident in central Yekaterinburg blocks tram traffic
Accident in central Yekaterinburg blocks tram trafficDue to a collision between a tram and a car, the intersection of Kuybyshev and Belinsky streets has become impassable. Traffic is paralyzed.
Court remands jealousy killing suspect in custody in RybniskCourt remands jealousy killing suspect in custody in Rybnisk
Court remands jealousy killing suspect in custody in RybniskLaw enforcement agencies have presented details of a criminal case about a murder motivated by jealousy.
Storm warning issued in Krasnodar Krai over heavy precipitationStorm warning issued in Krasnodar Krai over heavy precipitation
Storm warning issued in Krasnodar Krai over heavy precipitationIn some areas, rivers may overflow their banks.
Sochi to host Shostakovich performance on Leningrad blockade daySochi to host Shostakovich performance on Leningrad blockade day
Sochi to host Shostakovich performance on Leningrad blockade dayOn January 27, Russia marks the Day of the Complete Liberation of Leningrad from the Nazi Blockade. Sochi's city administration has organized 100 events across all districts for the occasion.
Scientists propose crackers made from Azov Sea jellyfishScientists propose crackers made from Azov Sea jellyfish
Scientists propose crackers made from Azov Sea jellyfishResearchers at the Azov Scientific Research Institute of Fisheries (AzNIIRKh) have developed technologies for processing jellyfish into food products, such as crackers without added salt. This will help utilize the excessive population of jellyfish in the Azov Sea.
Traffic in central Yekaterinburg gridlocked after crash: photosTraffic in central Yekaterinburg gridlocked after crash: photos
Traffic in central Yekaterinburg gridlocked after crash: photosTraffic in central Yekaterinburg is at a standstill after an accident, with neither trams nor cars able to pass.
Is Ufa Better Than Yekaterinburg? Residents Weigh InIs Ufa Better Than Yekaterinburg? Residents Weigh In
Is Ufa Better Than Yekaterinburg? Residents Weigh InYekaterinburg residents share mixed views, with some dissatisfied and others envious of Ufa's attractions.
Second round of Russia-US-Ukraine talks begins in Abu DhabiSecond round of Russia-US-Ukraine talks begins in Abu Dhabi
Second round of Russia-US-Ukraine talks begins in Abu DhabiThe second round of trilateral talks on the Ukrainian conflict has started in Abu Dhabi and is being held behind closed doors.
Mother kills five-year-old in south Moscow, confesses to murderMother kills five-year-old in south Moscow, confesses to murder
Mother kills five-year-old in south Moscow, confesses to murderA mother in Moscow has confessed to killing her five-year-old son, whose body was found with signs of suffocation in an apartment on Bratyevskaya Street.
Chelyabinsk singer Sasha Karabeshkina passes The Voice blind auditionsChelyabinsk singer Sasha Karabeshkina passes The Voice blind auditions
Chelyabinsk singer Sasha Karabeshkina passes The Voice blind auditionsAlexandra Karabeshkina, a 26-year-old from Chelyabinsk, has passed the blind auditions on the Russian TV show The Voice. She impressed the coaches with her improvisational skills and revealed it was her tenth time trying out.
Murmansk Blackout: Light Promised Within a DayMurmansk Blackout: Light Promised Within a Day
Murmansk Blackout: Light Promised Within a DayHeat supply has been restored in the Murmansk region after a massive blackout, but restoring full electricity will take at least 24 hours. Governor Andrey Chibis reported this on January 24, and the Investigative Committee has launched a criminal case on negligence.
Samara Judge Faces Reprimand Over Controversial Verdict in Deputy AttackSamara Judge Faces Reprimand Over Controversial Verdict in Deputy Attack
Samara Judge Faces Reprimand Over Controversial Verdict in Deputy AttackA judge in Samara faces potential dismissal and criminal liability after issuing a controversial verdict in the case of an attack on State Duma deputy Mikhail Matveev.
Kuzbass Ministry of Health Confirms Mass Infection in Prokopyevsk Boarding HomeKuzbass Ministry of Health Confirms Mass Infection in Prokopyevsk Boarding Home
Kuzbass Ministry of Health Confirms Mass Infection in Prokopyevsk Boarding HomeHealth authorities in Kuzbass have confirmed an influenza A outbreak at a psychoneurological boarding home in Prokopyevsk, prompting a prosecutor's investigation.
Foreign Films That Featured Russia's Pomorie RegionForeign Films That Featured Russia's Pomorie Region
Foreign Films That Featured Russia's Pomorie RegionThree films where characters find themselves in Northern Russia.
Suspect in Rybinsk jealousy killing remanded in custodySuspect in Rybinsk jealousy killing remanded in custody
Suspect in Rybinsk jealousy killing remanded in custodyA 40-year-old man has been arrested for the murder of a 32-year-old driver in Rybinsk, Yaroslavl Region, with jealousy cited as the motive. He has been ordered held for two months pending trial.
Hundreds of Yekaterinburg Residents Attend Opening of BadenlandHundreds of Yekaterinburg Residents Attend Opening of Badenland
Hundreds of Yekaterinburg Residents Attend Opening of BadenlandIn Yekaterinburg, the thermal complex 'Badenland' has opened, with hundreds of adults and children gathering for the event.
See Winter Arkhangelsk's Beauty in SunlightSee Winter Arkhangelsk's Beauty in Sunlight
See Winter Arkhangelsk's Beauty in SunlightThe embankment in the city center seemed to be covered in gold.
When Will the Frosts End in Tyumen? ForecastWhen Will the Frosts End in Tyumen? Forecast
When Will the Frosts End in Tyumen? ForecastAbnormally cold weather in the Tyumen region will soon give way to warming, according to the forecast of the Hydrometeorological Center of Russia.
Mercedes Car Crashes into Detroit Airport Departure Hall
Mercedes Car Crashes into Detroit Airport Departure HallA Mercedes car crashed into the departure hall of the McNamara Terminal at Detroit Airport, resulting in six injuries. The driver was detained.
Yekaterinburg Families Flock to New Thermal Spa OpeningYekaterinburg Families Flock to New Thermal Spa Opening
Yekaterinburg Families Flock to New Thermal Spa OpeningResidents of Yekaterinburg are escaping the cold by visiting the newly opened Badenland thermal spa.
Former Perm Governor Reshetnikov grants boy's 'Pole Chudes' dreamFormer Perm Governor Reshetnikov grants boy's 'Pole Chudes' dream
Former Perm Governor Reshetnikov grants boy's 'Pole Chudes' dreamHost Leonid Yakubovich presented Denis with a gift from Minister Maxim Reshetnikov during the 'Pole Chudes' show, fulfilling the boy's New Year wish.