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Samara resident secures refund for canceled 'Nutcracker' ice showSamara resident secures refund for canceled 'Nutcracker' ice show
Samara resident secures refund for canceled 'Nutcracker' ice showAfter two months of failed attempts by many to get refunds for the postponed 'Nutcracker on Ice' show, a reader from Samara succeeded and shares his method.
Behind the Fence: Demolition at Irkutsk Monument SiteBehind the Fence: Demolition at Irkutsk Monument Site
Behind the Fence: Demolition at Irkutsk Monument SiteDemolition has begun on the site of a historical building in Irkutsk. Our team investigated whether the protected monument itself is at risk.
Leningrad Siege Liberation Day: St. Petersburg Event ProgramLeningrad Siege Liberation Day: St. Petersburg Event Program
Leningrad Siege Liberation Day: St. Petersburg Event ProgramOn January 27, St. Petersburg will mark the anniversary of the complete liberation of Leningrad from the siege. Dozens of events will take place in the city, ranging from official ceremonies to concerts, exhibitions, and performances.
Masked Man Dubbed 'Fantomas' Attacks Elderly Neighbor in YekaterinburgMasked Man Dubbed 'Fantomas' Attacks Elderly Neighbor in Yekaterinburg
Masked Man Dubbed 'Fantomas' Attacks Elderly Neighbor in YekaterinburgResidents of a Yekaterinburg apartment building have repeatedly complained about a neighbor who wears a full-face mask and has now been caught on camera attacking an elderly man.
Rostov Residents Question Need for Cable Car Over Don RiverRostov Residents Question Need for Cable Car Over Don River
Rostov Residents Question Need for Cable Car Over Don RiverA cable car project over the Don River in Rostov-on-Don, debated since 2011, has yet to materialize, and many locals argue it is impractical.
Yacht Club, Warehouse, and 30 Houses to Be Demolished for New ComplexYacht Club, Warehouse, and 30 Houses to Be Demolished for New Complex
Yacht Club, Warehouse, and 30 Houses to Be Demolished for New ComplexThe agreement for developing the area in the 25 Let Oktyabrya backwater was signed in 2012, and the project is now open for public discussion.
Lada Priora Crash in Volgograd After Truck SwerveLada Priora Crash in Volgograd After Truck Swerve
Lada Priora Crash in Volgograd After Truck SwerveA 20-year-old driver was hospitalized after his Lada Priora crashed into a pole and left the road in Volgograd's industrial zone. His relatives believe a truck's sudden lane change triggered the accident.
Prosecutor's Office Acts on Students' Cold Class ComplaintsProsecutor's Office Acts on Students' Cold Class Complaints
Prosecutor's Office Acts on Students' Cold Class ComplaintsStudents in the Khanty-Mansi region complained to internet safety advocate Ekaterina Mizulina about having to wear jackets in class due to poor heating, prompting a prosecutor's investigation.
Doctors Missed Girl's Fracture in YekaterinburgDoctors Missed Girl's Fracture in Yekaterinburg
Doctors Missed Girl's Fracture in YekaterinburgA mother in Yekaterinburg has accused doctors of failing to diagnose her daughter's displaced fracture. The girl later had a cast applied after a second examination.
Omsk Woman Stranded as Trolleybuses Ignore Stop in Freezing ColdOmsk Woman Stranded as Trolleybuses Ignore Stop in Freezing Cold
Omsk Woman Stranded as Trolleybuses Ignore Stop in Freezing ColdResidents of Omsk were unable to reach the city center on January 23 after multiple trolleybuses failed to stop at a bus stop in sub-zero temperatures.
Relatives announce farewell date for Perm Vice-Mayor Valery StarikovRelatives announce farewell date for Perm Vice-Mayor Valery Starikov
Relatives announce farewell date for Perm Vice-Mayor Valery StarikovValery Starikov, former vice-mayor of Perm and co-founder of the Ironic Company theater, died on January 22 at age 64.
Genrikh Fedosov: A Bright Flash of Soviet FootballGenrikh Fedosov: A Bright Flash of Soviet Football
Genrikh Fedosov: A Bright Flash of Soviet FootballHe was a stylish forward of the 1950s, played alongside legends, experienced a romantic drama in Brazil, and ended his career as a loader. The life of Genrikh Fedosov is like a movie script.
Aquathermal Complex with Aquapark Planned in MurmanskAquathermal Complex with Aquapark Planned in Murmansk
Aquathermal Complex with Aquapark Planned in MurmanskConstruction of a major aquathermal complex with an aquapark in Murmansk is underway, with state approval expected in 2026 and investment of 2.9 billion rubles (approximately $32 million).
Rostov Residents Question Cable Car Project Over Don RiverRostov Residents Question Cable Car Project Over Don River
Rostov Residents Question Cable Car Project Over Don RiverResidents of Rostov express confusion over the purpose of a proposed cable car crossing the Don River.
Chelyabinsk-Yekaterinburg train stuck in frostChelyabinsk-Yekaterinburg train stuck in frost
Chelyabinsk-Yekaterinburg train stuck in frostPassengers are being evacuated to another train after a technical failure, and the prosecutor's office has launched an investigation.
Magic Varenyky from Gogol: A Simple RecipeMagic Varenyky from Gogol: A Simple Recipe
Magic Varenyky from Gogol: A Simple RecipeLearn how to make the very varenyky that amazed the blacksmith Vakula in Nikolai Gogol's classic story 'Christmas Eve'.
Demolition of 32 buildings for Nizhny Novgorod housingDemolition of 32 buildings for Nizhny Novgorod housing
Demolition of 32 buildings for Nizhny Novgorod housingA development agreement for the Zaton 25 Let Oktyabrya area was signed in 2012, leading to plans to demolish over 30 buildings for a new residential complex in Nizhny Novgorod's Leninsky District.
Assault on traffic police inspector becomes criminal caseAssault on traffic police inspector becomes criminal case
Assault on traffic police inspector becomes criminal caseIn St. Petersburg, a criminal case has been opened after an attack on a traffic police inspector. The suspect, a 33-year-old Azerbaijani citizen, was under the influence of drugs.
Prosecutors Seek Over 2B Rubles from Vladivostok ResidentProsecutors Seek Over 2B Rubles from Vladivostok Resident
Prosecutors Seek Over 2B Rubles from Vladivostok ResidentProsecutors are seeking to recover over 2 billion rubles from Gennady Lazarev, an honorary resident of Vladivostok. The property of his family and associates has been arrested.
Emergency services warn of fog and frost hazards on Moscow roadsEmergency services warn of fog and frost hazards on Moscow roads
Emergency services warn of fog and frost hazards on Moscow roadsFog and freezing temperatures are expected in Moscow and the Moscow region, prompting safety warnings from emergency services.
Elephant escapes circus in Samara, video emergesElephant escapes circus in Samara, video emerges
Elephant escapes circus in Samara, video emergesAn elephant broke free from a circus in Samara and was spotted wandering the city center before being safely recaptured by trainers.
Siberian woman stuns 'The Voice' judges; three mentors turnSiberian woman stuns 'The Voice' judges; three mentors turn
Siberian woman stuns 'The Voice' judges; three mentors turnAll four mentors rushed to hug the vocalist right on the stage.
Police Investigate Sochi Father's Cold Sea Bathing MethodPolice Investigate Sochi Father's Cold Sea Bathing Method
Police Investigate Sochi Father's Cold Sea Bathing MethodAuthorities are investigating the family, including the living conditions of the minors.
Ufa Residents Protest Low Compensation for House Demolitions to Build High-RisesUfa Residents Protest Low Compensation for House Demolitions to Build High-Rises
Ufa Residents Protest Low Compensation for House Demolitions to Build High-RisesResidents of the Yuryuzan microdistrict in Ufa are divided over a redevelopment plan that involves demolishing private homes for high-rise buildings, with some demanding fair compensation.