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Snow Front Hovers Over the Gulf of FinlandSnow Front Hovers Over the Gulf of Finland
Snow Front Hovers Over the Gulf of FinlandAn atmospheric front approaching St. Petersburg has temporarily stalled over the waters of the Gulf of Finland. According to weather forecasters, it will bring a light snowfall to the city.
Ice on Volga disrupts water supply to Volgograd village for daysIce on Volga disrupts water supply to Volgograd village for days
Ice on Volga disrupts water supply to Volgograd village for daysChipped ice clogged pumps and cut off water to houses, apartments, and a secondary school.
Heavy Snowfall Warning Issued for Tula Oblast on January 27Heavy Snowfall Warning Issued for Tula Oblast on January 27
Heavy Snowfall Warning Issued for Tula Oblast on January 27A weather warning is in effect for central Russia, with heavy snowfall expected in Tula Oblast on Tuesday, January 27. The cyclone is also set to impact Moscow and Kaluga oblasts.
Investigators, Prosecutors Probe Orsk Minibus FireInvestigators, Prosecutors Probe Orsk Minibus Fire
Investigators, Prosecutors Probe Orsk Minibus FireA criminal case has been opened following a minibus fire in Orsk, with no injuries reported but authorities launching an investigation.
Residents battle dance studio over noise in Tyumen high-riseResidents battle dance studio over noise in Tyumen high-rise
Residents battle dance studio over noise in Tyumen high-riseSanitary inspectors found no noise violations from a dance studio in a Tyumen residential building, but residents say vibrations and loud music disrupt their peace.
Mother of figure skater Kostyleva explains daughter's 9th placeMother of figure skater Kostyleva explains daughter's 9th place
Mother of figure skater Kostyleva explains daughter's 9th placeIrina Kostyleva, the mother of Voronezh figure skater Elena Kostyleva, publicly praised both her daughter and her coach Evgeni Plushenko after the skater's recent ninth-place finish.
Sewage Flood Freezes Cars on Nizhny Novgorod StreetSewage Flood Freezes Cars on Nizhny Novgorod Street
Sewage Flood Freezes Cars on Nizhny Novgorod StreetBy the morning of January 26, emergency services pumped out the liquid and began clearing the iced-over road.
Third Fire Near Volgograd Destroys Home in 24 HoursThird Fire Near Volgograd Destroys Home in 24 Hours
Third Fire Near Volgograd Destroys Home in 24 HoursA fire erupted in a private home in the Novoaninsky district of Volgograd Oblast on the morning of January 26, marking the third blaze in the area within 24 hours.
Prosecutor Requests 9 More Years for Gas FraudsterProsecutor Requests 9 More Years for Gas Fraudster
Prosecutor Requests 9 More Years for Gas FraudsterA prosecutor in Chita has requested a nine-year prison sentence for Denis Merzlyakov, a man already convicted in a separate gasification fraud scheme, according to the regional prosecutor's office.
Years without heating near Omsk leave children 'like icicles'Years without heating near Omsk leave children 'like icicles'
Years without heating near Omsk leave children 'like icicles'Residents of a village near Omsk have been without proper heating since 2020, and the management company has not taken action.
Naked Passenger Brawls in Bus on the UralsNaked Passenger Brawls in Bus on the Urals
Naked Passenger Brawls in Bus on the UralsPolice detained a man after he stripped naked and caused a disturbance inside an intercity bus in the Urals region.
Minusinsk Mayor Films Near Head-On CollisionMinusinsk Mayor Films Near Head-On Collision
Minusinsk Mayor Films Near Head-On CollisionMayor Dmitry Merkulov of Minusinsk was involved in a road accident on January 26 after a car swerved into his lane, and he shared a video from the scene.
Third Fire in 24 Hours Destroys Private House Near VolgogradThird Fire in 24 Hours Destroys Private House Near Volgograd
Third Fire in 24 Hours Destroys Private House Near VolgogradFlames broke out early in the morning on January 26.
Major road works to start in two Moscow districtsMajor road works to start in two Moscow districts
Major road works to start in two Moscow districtsMoscow Mayor Sergey Sobyanin announced that road construction and repair will begin in Kommunarka and Yuzhnoye Butovo, focusing on the fourth section of the Solntsevo–Butovo–Varshavskoye Highway.
Former Volgograd Traffic Police Chief Leaves for Special Military OperationFormer Volgograd Traffic Police Chief Leaves for Special Military Operation
Former Volgograd Traffic Police Chief Leaves for Special Military OperationThe Central District Court of Volgograd has suspended the criminal trial of the ex-head of the regional traffic police after he signed a military contract and was deployed to the special military operation zone.
Palace Square Empties in St. PetersburgPalace Square Empties in St. Petersburg
Palace Square Empties in St. PetersburgPalace Square in St. Petersburg was unusually empty on the morning of January 26 after all exits were blocked.
Weekend Traffic Accidents in Stavropol Region Claim a LifeWeekend Traffic Accidents in Stavropol Region Claim a Life
Weekend Traffic Accidents in Stavropol Region Claim a LifeOver the weekend, more than a dozen accidents occurred in the Stavropol region, resulting in fatalities and injuries. The incidents included collisions, rollovers, and a fatal crash involving a passenger car.
Sewage Spill Floods Street, Freezes Cars in Nizhny NovgorodSewage Spill Floods Street, Freezes Cars in Nizhny Novgorod
Sewage Spill Floods Street, Freezes Cars in Nizhny NovgorodUtility workers are on the scene dealing with a sewage spill that flooded a street and left cars encased in ice.
Minute-long AI video depicts Perm's history with dinosaurs and 'Real Boys'Minute-long AI video depicts Perm's history with dinosaurs and 'Real Boys'
Minute-long AI video depicts Perm's history with dinosaurs and 'Real Boys'The creator of the unique video is a traveler from Chelyabinsk.
Court places pepper gun attacker under house arrest in SaratovCourt places pepper gun attacker under house arrest in Saratov
Court places pepper gun attacker under house arrest in SaratovA 28-year-old man has been placed under house arrest in Saratov for attacking a trolleybus driver with a pepper pistol and also firing a flare gun twice during the incident.
Unruly passenger strips naked, causes chaos on Urals bus: videoUnruly passenger strips naked, causes chaos on Urals bus: video
Unruly passenger strips naked, causes chaos on Urals bus: videoPolice detained a man after he stripped naked and caused a disturbance on a bus from Yekaterinburg to Serov, likely under the influence of drugs.
Former Volgograd Regional Traffic Police Chief Accused of Bribery Joins Special Military OperationFormer Volgograd Regional Traffic Police Chief Accused of Bribery Joins Special Military Operation
Former Volgograd Regional Traffic Police Chief Accused of Bribery Joins Special Military OperationIn Volgograd, the criminal trial of a former regional traffic police chief accused of bribery has been suspended after he signed a contract with the Russian Defense Ministry.
Criminal Case Over Power Outages Near YaroslavlCriminal Case Over Power Outages Near Yaroslavl
Criminal Case Over Power Outages Near YaroslavlThe Investigative Committee has opened a criminal case following power outages in the village of Shchedrino, and the head of the agency, Alexander Bastrykin, has taken control of the situation.
"It's a problem": Driver shortage affects snow removal in Tomsk"It's a problem": Driver shortage affects snow removal in Tomsk
"It's a problem": Driver shortage affects snow removal in TomskAuthorities have decided to raise wages for small machinery operators.
Chinese Companies Monopolizing Russian Logistics, Says Company FounderChinese Companies Monopolizing Russian Logistics, Says Company Founder
Chinese Companies Monopolizing Russian Logistics, Says Company FounderNatalya Besedina, founder of VTA Line, has claimed that Chinese firms are monopolizing the logistics market. The Rostov regional government says it is unaware of any such issue.