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When Heat and Light Will Return in Murmansk RegionWhen Heat and Light Will Return in Murmansk Region
When Heat and Light Will Return in Murmansk RegionGovernor Andrey Chibis reported that power supply to all boiler houses has been restored and heat will soon return to homes.
"We Pay for Cold": Omsk Residents Outraged by Accident at CHPP-5"We Pay for Cold": Omsk Residents Outraged by Accident at CHPP-5
"We Pay for Cold": Omsk Residents Outraged by Accident at CHPP-5A technological process failure at CHPP-5 in Omsk has disrupted heating services, sparking widespread resident anger over paid but inadequate heating.
Power to be cut in hundreds of homes in Rostov this weekPower to be cut in hundreds of homes in Rostov this week
Power to be cut in hundreds of homes in Rostov this weekDonenergo will carry out technical work, leading to temporary power outages in the city. We are publishing a detailed schedule of outages by address.
Power outages to hit hundreds of Rostov homes this weekPower outages to hit hundreds of Rostov homes this week
Power outages to hit hundreds of Rostov homes this weekMass power outages are scheduled for Rostov this week due to technical work by Donenergo, with a list of addresses published for affected areas.
Mass Accident in Yaroslavl Causes Major Traffic JamMass Accident in Yaroslavl Causes Major Traffic Jam
Mass Accident in Yaroslavl Causes Major Traffic JamOn the morning of January 24, a traffic jam formed on Aviatorov Avenue in Yaroslavl after a collision of four cars. Traffic was completely blocked.
Gas Restored in Altai Krai After Major OutageGas Restored in Altai Krai After Major Outage
Gas Restored in Altai Krai After Major OutageResidents in three villages of Altai Krai spent the night and half the next day without gas after a major outage.
Help points open in Murmansk for charging devices and staying warmHelp points open in Murmansk for charging devices and staying warm
Help points open in Murmansk for charging devices and staying warmSpecial assistance points have been opened across Murmansk where residents can charge devices, heat food, and get water during heating and power outages.
Moscow Man Bites Ex-Girlfriend, Steals Car in TosnoMoscow Man Bites Ex-Girlfriend, Steals Car in Tosno
Moscow Man Bites Ex-Girlfriend, Steals Car in TosnoPolice have detained a Moscow resident on suspicion of robbery. The man attacked his former cohabitant, bit her on the cheek, and fled in her car.
St. Petersburg Among Leaders in Low Road Accident MortalitySt. Petersburg Among Leaders in Low Road Accident Mortality
St. Petersburg Among Leaders in Low Road Accident MortalityAccording to the Ministry of Internal Affairs, St. Petersburg was among the regions with the lowest number of fatalities in road accidents in 2025.
Multi-Vehicle Crash Paralyzes Traffic in YaroslavlMulti-Vehicle Crash Paralyzes Traffic in Yaroslavl
Multi-Vehicle Crash Paralyzes Traffic in YaroslavlA major traffic jam formed on Aviatorov Avenue in Yaroslavl on the morning of 24 January after a multi-vehicle collision paralyzed traffic.
Zhukovsky residents left without heating in -20°C weatherZhukovsky residents left without heating in -20°C weather
Zhukovsky residents left without heating in -20°C weatherA leak in the heating network has left residents of Zhukovsky, Moscow Region, without heating and hot water as temperatures drop to -20°C (-4°F).
Why We Love Movie Villains: Psychologist ExplainsWhy We Love Movie Villains: Psychologist Explains
Why We Love Movie Villains: Psychologist ExplainsA psychologist from Yaroslavl explains the psychological appeal of cinematic villains and why audiences find them compelling.
Mass Influenza Outbreak Detected at Prokopyevsk Boarding SchoolMass Influenza Outbreak Detected at Prokopyevsk Boarding School
Mass Influenza Outbreak Detected at Prokopyevsk Boarding SchoolAn outbreak of influenza A has been detected at a boarding school for people with mental disorders in Prokopyevsk, with about 50 people hospitalized, two in serious condition.
Phuket-Barnaul Passenger Details Emergency Landing in ChinaPhuket-Barnaul Passenger Details Emergency Landing in China
Phuket-Barnaul Passenger Details Emergency Landing in ChinaYevgeny Shavkun, a passenger on a flight from Phuket to Barnaul that made an emergency landing in China, described the incident and noted the hospitable treatment by Chinese officials.
Fantomas assaults elderly neighbor in Yekaterinburg
Fantomas assaults elderly neighbor in YekaterinburgResidents of the building at Tsiolkovskogo Street, 27 have repeatedly complained about this man. Recently, a camera recorded him in a mask attacking a man.
Touching Zoo in Tula at Center of Bitter Dispute Over Animal CareTouching Zoo in Tula at Center of Bitter Dispute Over Animal Care
Touching Zoo in Tula at Center of Bitter Dispute Over Animal CareA petition has been launched demanding the closure of Tula's 'Touching Zoo', which critics call an 'animal concentration camp'. The conflict between the zoo's owner and a former employee has escalated.
Kazan Commuters Protest Overcrowded Buses on Mamadyshsky TraktKazan Commuters Protest Overcrowded Buses on Mamadyshsky Trakt
Kazan Commuters Protest Overcrowded Buses on Mamadyshsky TraktResidents of several Kazan residential complexes along Mamadyshsky Trakt are protesting chronically packed buses, with a 116.RU reporter joining a ride to document the issues.
Thermal bathhouses planned for Ufa embankment under Salavat Yulayev monumentThermal bathhouses planned for Ufa embankment under Salavat Yulayev monument
Thermal bathhouses planned for Ufa embankment under Salavat Yulayev monumentBashkortostan leader Radii Khabirov has ordered land allocation for a thermal complex on Ufa's Belaya River embankment.
Traffic police seek Novosibirsk driver who blocked ambulanceTraffic police seek Novosibirsk driver who blocked ambulance
Traffic police seek Novosibirsk driver who blocked ambulanceA driver in a Zhiguli failed to yield to an ambulance on a Novosibirsk street, and traffic police are now working to identify the motorist from dashcam footage.
Interrogation reveals pressure on Surgut girl in kidnapping caseInterrogation reveals pressure on Surgut girl in kidnapping case
Interrogation reveals pressure on Surgut girl in kidnapping caseDuring interrogation, the detained 18-year-old from Surgut said she was threatened by impostors posing as law enforcement, part of a kidnapping investigation in Krasnoyarsk.
Trolleybus and minibus collide in Chita, disrupting trafficTrolleybus and minibus collide in Chita, disrupting traffic
Trolleybus and minibus collide in Chita, disrupting trafficA trolleybus and a minibus collided in Chita on January 24, with no reported injuries but traffic disruptions at the scene.
Lada Priora Crashes, Veers Off Road in VolgogradLada Priora Crashes, Veers Off Road in Volgograd
Lada Priora Crashes, Veers Off Road in VolgogradRelatives of the hospitalized 20-year-old driver believe a truck's sudden maneuver caused the crash, and the family seeks witnesses.
18-year-old girl detained for role in staged Krasnoyarsk kidnapping18-year-old girl detained for role in staged Krasnoyarsk kidnapping
18-year-old girl detained for role in staged Krasnoyarsk kidnappingAn 18-year-old girl from Surgut has been detained in Krasnoyarsk on fraud charges for allegedly cooperating with criminals in the staged kidnapping of a local businessman's son.
Companies conducting renovation projects in TyumenCompanies conducting renovation projects in Tyumen
Companies conducting renovation projects in TyumenOver 20 contracts have been signed between developers and authorities for urban renovation in Tyumen. Last year, the number of plots designated for comprehensive redevelopment increased by two.