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Severe frost cancels mass events in Volgograd regionSevere frost cancels mass events in Volgograd region
Severe frost cancels mass events in Volgograd regionA kindness lesson in Volgograd's central park and a hockey tournament in Novoanninsky have been postponed on January 24 due to plummeting temperatures.
Surgut Woman Detained in Theft Case Involving TeenagerSurgut Woman Detained in Theft Case Involving Teenager
Surgut Woman Detained in Theft Case Involving TeenagerA woman from Surgut, Russia, is suspected of complicity in the theft of 3 million rubles (approximately $30,000 at current rates), which involved a 14-year-old teenager in Krasnoyarsk.
Children Love It: Muscovites Name Best City Ice SlideChildren Love It: Muscovites Name Best City Ice Slide
Children Love It: Muscovites Name Best City Ice SlideWe publish the results of a public survey.
Russia, US, Ukraine trilateral meetings in Abu Dhabi take diverse formatsRussia, US, Ukraine trilateral meetings in Abu Dhabi take diverse formats
Russia, US, Ukraine trilateral meetings in Abu Dhabi take diverse formatsThe second round of trilateral working group meetings on resolving the Ukrainian crisis in Abu Dhabi is scheduled for January 24, with discussions continuing today in various formats.
Ambulance Collides with Car in Samara Center, Another Ambulance CalledAmbulance Collides with Car in Samara Center, Another Ambulance Called
Ambulance Collides with Car in Samara Center, Another Ambulance CalledOne of the drivers involved in the crash had only recently started driving.
Police detain Tyumen woman in child kidnapping investigationPolice detain Tyumen woman in child kidnapping investigation
Police detain Tyumen woman in child kidnapping investigationA woman from the Tyumen region has been detained on suspicion of fraud linked to a high-profile alleged kidnapping of a teenager in Krasnoyarsk.
Two more Ufa bus routes to cost 50 rublesTwo more Ufa bus routes to cost 50 rubles
Two more Ufa bus routes to cost 50 rublesSeveral private carriers in Ufa have announced fare increases on four bus routes, with two reaching 50 rubles, as operators cite rising costs and inflation.
Kuzbass Residents' Top Destinations in 2025: Moscow and SochiKuzbass Residents' Top Destinations in 2025: Moscow and Sochi
Kuzbass Residents' Top Destinations in 2025: Moscow and SochiKemerovo Airport reported a 2.8% decrease in passenger traffic in 2025, with Moscow, St. Petersburg, and Sochi as the most popular routes.
Perm Mother-Daughter Artisans Create Frame Bags and Stuffed ToysPerm Mother-Daughter Artisans Create Frame Bags and Stuffed Toys
Perm Mother-Daughter Artisans Create Frame Bags and Stuffed ToysSvetlana and Alina Krivets, a mother-daughter pair from Perm, Russia, have turned their sewing and knitting hobbies into a small business, crafting handmade toys, frame bags, and embroidered clothing for exhibition sales over three years.
TGC-11 Failed to Heat Water to Standard During FrostsTGC-11 Failed to Heat Water to Standard During Frosts
TGC-11 Failed to Heat Water to Standard During FrostsThe Siberian branch of Rostekhnadzor issued a warning to JSC TGC-11 after three city combined heat and power plants in Omsk failed to heat water to the required temperature during a cold snap.
Two Khasan Highway Crash Victims Airlifted to VladivostokTwo Khasan Highway Crash Victims Airlifted to Vladivostok
Two Khasan Highway Crash Victims Airlifted to VladivostokThe third patient remains in the hospital.
Missing sambist, 18, last seen leaving in blue Mercedes in VoronezhMissing sambist, 18, last seen leaving in blue Mercedes in Voronezh
Missing sambist, 18, last seen leaving in blue Mercedes in VoronezhThere has been no information about 18-year-old Aleksandra Lalachkina since January 22. Volunteers are searching for the sambo athlete, who was last seen driving away in a dark blue Mercedes.
Air defense repels mass UAV attack in Rostov OblastAir defense repels mass UAV attack in Rostov Oblast
Air defense repels mass UAV attack in Rostov OblastAir defense forces intercepted and destroyed 46 unmanned aerial vehicles during a night attack on the region, with information on casualties still being clarified.
Water shortages and ex-mayor case dominate Rostov region newsWater shortages and ex-mayor case dominate Rostov region news
Water shortages and ex-mayor case dominate Rostov region newsWater disappeared in multiple Rostov region cities, the former mayor faces a criminal case, and the northern lights were visible this week.
Girl detained in Krasnoyarsk for aiding kidnapped businessman's sonGirl detained in Krasnoyarsk for aiding kidnapped businessman's son
Girl detained in Krasnoyarsk for aiding kidnapped businessman's sonAn 18-year-old woman from Surgut was detained in Krasnoyarsk after allegedly collaborating with fraudsters in a plot involving the son of a local business owner.
Massive drone attack repelled in Rostov OblastMassive drone attack repelled in Rostov Oblast
Massive drone attack repelled in Rostov OblastAir defense systems intercepted a large-scale drone attack in Russia's Rostov Oblast overnight on January 24, with the governor reporting no casualties.
Volgograd to Extend Zero Longitudinal Highway NorthVolgograd to Extend Zero Longitudinal Highway North
Volgograd to Extend Zero Longitudinal Highway NorthThe administration of Volgograd has announced public hearings on the project for the northern extension of the Zero Longitudinal Highway. Planning and land surveying documents have already been published.
Saratov Region Imposes 24-Hour Alcohol Ban for Student DaySaratov Region Imposes 24-Hour Alcohol Ban for Student Day
Saratov Region Imposes 24-Hour Alcohol Ban for Student DayOn Sunday, January 25, Saratov Region will impose a 24-hour ban on alcohol sales in stores to mark Russian Students' Day, also known as Tatyana's Day.
Girls Fleeing North Caucasus Face Honor Violence and Forced ReturnsGirls Fleeing North Caucasus Face Honor Violence and Forced Returns
Girls Fleeing North Caucasus Face Honor Violence and Forced ReturnsMany girls who escape the North Caucasus are forced to return home, where they face violence and punishment.
Samara Resident Aided Fake Sobriety Certificates for Drunk ColleaguesSamara Resident Aided Fake Sobriety Certificates for Drunk Colleagues
Samara Resident Aided Fake Sobriety Certificates for Drunk ColleaguesA 36-year-old man from Syzran, Samara Region, has been convicted for mediating bribery in a scheme that provided false narcologist reports to workers caught intoxicated at a local factory.
Lowest-Paid Workers in Yugra Earn Under 30,000 RublesLowest-Paid Workers in Yugra Earn Under 30,000 Rubles
Lowest-Paid Workers in Yugra Earn Under 30,000 RublesA list has been compiled of specialists in Yugra who are offered salaries under 30,000 rubles, based on vacancies published on the 'Work of Russia' portal.
Yakutia food inflation over 10%, butter and socks lead hikesYakutia food inflation over 10%, butter and socks lead hikes
Yakutia food inflation over 10%, butter and socks lead hikesFood prices in Yakutia increased by 10.4% from 2024 to 2025, while overall inflation for all goods and services reached 9.2%.
Omsk transport quiz: ghost stops and record trolleybusesOmsk transport quiz: ghost stops and record trolleybuses
Omsk transport quiz: ghost stops and record trolleybusesSee how well you know Omsk's city routes. This quiz covers changes like ghost stops and record trolleybuses.
Tax Hikes May Normalize Envelope Salaries in ArkhangelskTax Hikes May Normalize Envelope Salaries in Arkhangelsk
Tax Hikes May Normalize Envelope Salaries in ArkhangelskThe graying of incomes indicates serious challenges for both employees and employers in the region.
Hit Hor Brings Choral Marathon to NovosibirskHit Hor Brings Choral Marathon to Novosibirsk
Hit Hor Brings Choral Marathon to NovosibirskThe 'Hit Hor' project, a song marathon where the audience sings along, will host an anti-stress party in Novosibirsk on February 1st.