Berkut Tour Company Linked to Deadly Bus Accident in PrimoryeThree people were killed and seven injured when a bus carrying Chinese tourists collided with a truck in Russia's Primorye region. The bus was operated by Primoavtotrans and had passengers from the Berkut tour company.
Russians' December spending jumps 10.8% year-on-yearIn December 2025, Russians spent 8.4 trillion rubles ($84 billion at current rates), a 10.8% increase from the previous year, with significant growth even after adjusting for inflation.
Eight-Point Traffic Jams Paralyze Novosibirsk RoadsSevere traffic jams rated at eight out of ten points formed in Novosibirsk on the morning of January 26, with a major 4-kilometer backup reported on Bolshevistskaya Street.
Comprehensive Development Program in Omsk Deemed UnviableA year into its implementation, Omsk's Comprehensive Development Program (CDP) is struggling to gain momentum. Journalists and experts have identified key problems developers face, particularly when dealing with privately owned land.
Warrior center opens branch at Far Eastern Federal UniversityThe patriotic 'Warrior' center is establishing a branch in Primorsky Krai at Far Eastern Federal University, which will feature a training ground for military-patriotic education programs targeting youth.
Orphan's Double Marriage During SVO Sparks Family Court DisputeAlexander Rodkin, who grew up in an orphanage in the Tyumen region, married twice in one year while serving in the special military operation. After he went missing, a bitter conflict over his status and potential benefits erupted between his relatives and his legal wife.
Classes Canceled in Magnitogorsk Schools Due to ColdOn January 26, in Magnitogorsk, lessons for students in grades 1 to 9 have been canceled in both shifts due to severe cold weather, the city administration announced.
