Five Nearly Froze in Stuck Car on Volga IceIn the Dubovsky district of Volgograd region, rescuers evacuated five young people at night who could have frozen in a stalled car on the ice of the Volga.
Samara Circus to Stage Unique Girl and Elephant Friendship ShowThe Samara Circus will host an elephant show by honored Russian artist Andrey Dementyev-Kornilov from January 24 to February 23, 2026. The performance, titled 'The Girl and the Elephant', is based on a story by Alexander Kuprin.
Five Youths Rescued from Stalled Car on Volga IceRescue services were dispatched overnight on January 23 to save five young people stuck in a stalled car on the Volga ice near Dubovka, Volgograd Oblast.
Frosts Down to -40°C to Persist in Chelyabinsk OblastAbnormally cold weather will persist in the Southern Urals at least until the beginning of next week, with nighttime temperatures dropping to -40 degrees Celsius (-40°F).
Omsk Residents Warned of 'Lunar Smiley' Sky EventOn January 23, Omsk Telegram channels spread reports of a 'lunar smiley' formation, but the local planetarium director clarified that such an alignment is impossible.
Death Case in Mall Reclassified as MurderThe Investigative Committee has reclassified the case as murder by a group after a forensic examination found death by mechanical asphyxiation.
Ladoga Bridge set for urgent repairs in late JanuaryRepair works on the Ladoga Bridge over the Neva River will begin at the end of January. The crossing on the Kola Highway was deemed pre-accident condition, requiring urgent intervention.
Designer Builds Fashion Brand for Small DogsElena Matvienko from Tyumen started her dog clothing brand in 2013 and now serves pet owners across Russia with custom outfits for small breeds.
Saratov bailiff accused of selling woman's only homeIn Saratov, a bailiff has been accused of abusing her authority by selling a woman's only home at a discount of over 4 million rubles (about $44,400 at current rates), leaving the victim homeless.
Old-School Tattoo Masters Feel Pinch as Prices EvolveTattoo artists in Kazan reveal how prices have shifted in recent years, with increased competition and changing client demographics. They note that while material costs have risen, demand remains steady.
Murmansk Teenager Fakes Bomb Threat to Skip TestA teenager in the Murmansk Region falsely reported a bomb threat at his school to avoid taking a test. Police have initiated a criminal case and imposed travel restrictions on the minor.
