Rare Kingfisher Spotted in St. PetersburgKingfishers, listed in the Red Book, were spotted in two districts of St. Petersburg. These migratory birds usually winter in Africa, but warm weather is causing some to stay.
Find a Reliable Car for Harsh Ural WintersThe AVTOVEK dealer center in Yekaterinburg invites customers for test drives on LADA models, with special winter offers valid until February 2026.
Son of Don Cossack Seeks Krasnodar Mayor, Returns to HomelandDmitry Vodolatsky, son of a State Duma deputy, built his career in Kuban, attempted to become Krasnodar's head, served in the military, and returned to work in his native Rostov Region.
40 Ukrainian drones shot down overnightRussian air defense forces destroyed dozens of aerial targets in a night-time operation. Fires and damage were reported in Krasnodar Krai.
Carriers Propose Fare Hike in TomskTransport companies have proposed raising public transport fares in Tomsk to 50 rubles ($0.56 at current rates), arguing it is an economically justified price.
Car crushed in half in collision with freight train, photos showA 37-year-old driver of a Lada Priora died after running a red light and colliding with a freight train at a railroad crossing in Omsk, police said. Photos from the scene show the vehicle was nearly split in two.
Saving Domestic Violence Victims in Ryazan: Chilling StoriesOne in ten families experiences physical violence, and women are much more likely to admit it. Yet many victims of domestic abuse do not leave immediately, and a crisis center in Ryazan is working to change that.
