Pavel Pechenkin on Documentary Film, Life, and ControversyIn an interview, Perm documentary director Pavel Pechenkin discusses his 40-year career, the founding of the Flahertiana festival, and his role in a scandal involving the 'Sodeystviye' charity fund.
Water Cut Off in Krasnoyarsk Village, Deliveries Called MockeryResidents of Maksakovka village in Krasnoyarsk Krai are facing a water crisis after their supply froze in winter cold. The water brought in by authorities is rusty and dirty, which locals have called a mockery.
Gazprom Auctions Seven-Story Office in Chelyabinsk CenterGazprom has put a seven-story office building in central Chelyabinsk up for sale, with a starting price of 715 million rubles (about $7.8 million at current rates). Experts explain why the gas giant is divesting the property and who might be interested.
Novosibirsk Mall Owner Arrested Following Deadly CollapseThe owner of a shopping center that collapsed in Novosibirsk has been arrested on suspicion of safety violations that caused one death. Preliminary findings suggest improper maintenance, including snow removal on December 31, 2025.
Geography Test That Stumps Even Top StudentsThis challenging geography quiz requires deep knowledge, as it covers Earth's structure, heraldry, and history. Few can ace it—see if you're among them.
When Warming Will Arrive in Omsk OblastA brief warming period is expected to reach Omsk Oblast later this week, offering temporary relief from weeks of severe cold.
Volgograd Changes Alimony Accounting for Unified BenefitFrom March 1, Volgograd has updated how child support payments are factored into family income for the unified benefit, now basing them on the region's average wage instead of the minimum wage.
