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Andrey Loktionov Leaves SKА Over Clash with Coach Larionov
Andrey Loktionov Leaves SKА Over Clash with Coach LarionovForward Andrey Loktionov is set to depart from the SKА hockey club following a dispute with head coach Igor Larionov.
Rostov Region Lacks Funds for New Gundorovo-Gukovo Water PipelineRostov Region Lacks Funds for New Gundorovo-Gukovo Water Pipeline
Rostov Region Lacks Funds for New Gundorovo-Gukovo Water PipelineWith the old water pipeline constantly breaking down, Rostov region authorities plan to build a second branch by 2028, but lack the funds for the project.
Lastochka Trains Temporarily Replaced in Samara OblastLastochka Trains Temporarily Replaced in Samara Oblast
Lastochka Trains Temporarily Replaced in Samara OblastStarting Saturday, January 24, several 'Lastochka' high-speed trains in Samara Oblast will be substituted with ED4M electric trains due to operational needs, with changes scheduled on multiple dates.
Konstantin Bogomolov to Lead Moscow Art Theatre School-StudioKonstantin Bogomolov to Lead Moscow Art Theatre School-Studio
Konstantin Bogomolov to Lead Moscow Art Theatre School-StudioDirector Konstantin Bogomolov has been appointed acting rector of the Moscow Art Theatre School-Studio, while already overseeing two theaters that were recently merged.
Sochi mountains to see heavy snow, coast rainSochi mountains to see heavy snow, coast rain
Sochi mountains to see heavy snow, coast rainIn Krasnaya Polyana, wet snow is expected to stick to power lines, and authorities are urging people to avoid personal trips to the mountains.
Yekaterinburg Hosts Cancer Screening for Early DiagnosisYekaterinburg Hosts Cancer Screening for Early Diagnosis
Yekaterinburg Hosts Cancer Screening for Early DiagnosisDoctors in Yekaterinburg are urging residents aged 30 and above to participate in a medical check-up event aimed at early cancer detection.
Engels to Renovate Three Public Spaces in 2026Engels to Renovate Three Public Spaces in 2026
Engels to Renovate Three Public Spaces in 2026In Engels, three public spaces will be renovated in 2026 as part of a federal urban improvement program, with the sites selected through a citizen vote.
Air defense on standby: Voronezh Oblast announces UAV attack dangerAir defense on standby: Voronezh Oblast announces UAV attack danger
Air defense on standby: Voronezh Oblast announces UAV attack dangerThe governor of Voronezh Oblast announced a UAV attack threat, urging residents to observe safety measures. Air defense forces are prepared to repel a possible attack.
St. Petersburg woman sentenced to 10 years for arson against policeSt. Petersburg woman sentenced to 10 years for arson against police
St. Petersburg woman sentenced to 10 years for arson against policeAnna Osipova found guilty of terrorism and sentenced to 10 years in prison. She threw incendiary bottles at a police station, following instructions from fraudsters.
Three cars collide and catch fire in VolgogradThree cars collide and catch fire in Volgograd
Three cars collide and catch fire in VolgogradIn the Krasnoarmeysky district of Volgograd, at the intersection of Proletarskaya Street and Heroes of Stalingrad Avenue, a collision occurred involving three cars, one of which caught fire.
Ulyanovsk schoolchildren may stay home due to abnormal coldUlyanovsk schoolchildren may stay home due to abnormal cold
Ulyanovsk schoolchildren may stay home due to abnormal coldOn the night of January 24, temperatures down to -33°C (-27°F) are expected in the Ulyanovsk region.
Weather warning issued for Tula Oblast January 24Weather warning issued for Tula Oblast January 24
Weather warning issued for Tula Oblast January 24A weather warning has been issued for Tula Oblast on Saturday, January 24, 2026, with temperatures expected to plummet by 5 degrees Celsius (9 degrees Fahrenheit).
Yekaterinburg Residents Invited for Cancer Screening and Check-upsYekaterinburg Residents Invited for Cancer Screening and Check-ups
Yekaterinburg Residents Invited for Cancer Screening and Check-upsHealth monitoring is recommended for those over thirty.
Woman demands neighbor stop looking into her windows in Omsk disputeWoman demands neighbor stop looking into her windows in Omsk dispute
Woman demands neighbor stop looking into her windows in Omsk disputeA woman from the Omsk Region filed a lawsuit demanding her neighbor stop looking into her windows. The Lubinsky District Court settled the unusual neighbor dispute, which also involved a fence, beehives, and a refund.
Udmurtia Sets Special School Attendance Rules for Cold WeatherUdmurtia Sets Special School Attendance Rules for Cold Weather
Udmurtia Sets Special School Attendance Rules for Cold WeatherThe Udmurtia Ministry of Education has outlined specific temperature thresholds that allow students to stay home from school.
Gurulev Warns of Brain Drain in Zabaykalsky Krai, Questions Region's FutureGurulev Warns of Brain Drain in Zabaykalsky Krai, Questions Region's Future
Gurulev Warns of Brain Drain in Zabaykalsky Krai, Questions Region's FutureThey leave for places where they are heard and where they are allowed to work.
Fairs announced in Stavropol for this weekendFairs announced in Stavropol for this weekend
Fairs announced in Stavropol for this weekendStavropol will host fairs on January 24 and 25, where locals can purchase products from regional producers at several venues.
15 Killed in Train Accidents in Kurgan Region15 Killed in Train Accidents in Kurgan Region
15 Killed in Train Accidents in Kurgan RegionSouth Ural Railway reported that 15 people have died in train-related incidents in Kurgan Region in 2025, primarily due to safety rule violations.
Massive Accident and Fire in South VolgogradMassive Accident and Fire in South Volgograd
Massive Accident and Fire in South VolgogradA multi-vehicle collision sparked a car fire at the intersection of Proletarskaya Street and Heroes of Stalingrad Avenue in Volgograd's Krasnoarmeysky district. No injuries were reported.
Video shows street flooded after pipe burst near Ufa hospitalVideo shows street flooded after pipe burst near Ufa hospital
Video shows street flooded after pipe burst near Ufa hospitalA water pipe rupture in central Ufa has flooded streets adjacent to the republican hospital, prompting emergency repairs and causing traffic disruptions.
Drug Lab Busted in Ryazan Region — What Was FoundDrug Lab Busted in Ryazan Region — What Was Found
Drug Lab Busted in Ryazan Region — What Was FoundPolice have dismantled a synthetic drug production laboratory in the Klepikovsky District, detaining a foreign national suspected of organizing the operation and a courier from the Chelyabinsk region.
Only Locals Knew This Slope: Muscovites Pick Best Ice SlideOnly Locals Knew This Slope: Muscovites Pick Best Ice Slide
Only Locals Knew This Slope: Muscovites Pick Best Ice SlideMoscow residents are voting to select the city's best ice slide for sledding. Readers have shared favorite locations, including some previously known only to locals.
Boiler failure at TEC-5 affects Omsk heatingBoiler failure at TEC-5 affects Omsk heating
Boiler failure at TEC-5 affects Omsk heatingOmsk residents have been warned of a temporary reduction in heating parameters due to a boiler malfunction at the city's largest thermal power plant, TEC-5.
Shalunov Stays with Lokomotiv Until 2028Shalunov Stays with Lokomotiv Until 2028
Shalunov Stays with Lokomotiv Until 2028Forward Maxim Shalunov, a product of Traktor, will continue to play for Yaroslavl's Lokomotiv for the next two seasons.