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Victims of Kuzminki fire suffer severe burnsVictims of Kuzminki fire suffer severe burns
Victims of Kuzminki fire suffer severe burnsFive people were injured in a fire that broke out this morning in the Kuzminki microdistrict of Omsk, with one victim sustaining burns over 85% of their body.
Search Underway for Missing 14-Year-Old Schoolgirl in YekaterinburgSearch Underway for Missing 14-Year-Old Schoolgirl in Yekaterinburg
Search Underway for Missing 14-Year-Old Schoolgirl in YekaterinburgLisa Goruleva has been searched for throughout the night after she went missing on Saturday, January 24. The 14-year-old was supposed to spend the night at a friend's house but never arrived.
Alexander Osipov named new head coach of Rubin TyumenAlexander Osipov named new head coach of Rubin Tyumen
Alexander Osipov named new head coach of Rubin TyumenAlexander Osipov, a legendary Tyumen-trained player, has been appointed head coach of hockey club Rubin just before the playoffs.
Kazan man reaches Africa in old 'nine', finds fame years laterKazan man reaches Africa in old 'nine', finds fame years later
Kazan man reaches Africa in old 'nine', finds fame years laterTimur Shakurov from Kazan traveled alone from Tatarstan to Africa in an old VAZ-2109 car in 2019, but only gained online fame six years later after starting a blog about his trip.
Arkhangelsk restaurant closed over children's intestinal infectionArkhangelsk restaurant closed over children's intestinal infection
Arkhangelsk restaurant closed over children's intestinal infectionAuthorities found sanitation violations at the restaurant where the children ate.
Pensioner Hit by Car Near Galaxy Mall in BarnaulPensioner Hit by Car Near Galaxy Mall in Barnaul
Pensioner Hit by Car Near Galaxy Mall in BarnaulA 65-year-old woman was struck by a foreign-made car at an unregulated pedestrian crossing in the Siberian city.
Grigory Leps concert in Nizhny Novgorod has high ticket pricesGrigory Leps concert in Nizhny Novgorod has high ticket prices
Grigory Leps concert in Nizhny Novgorod has high ticket pricesGrigory Leps will perform at MTS Live Hall in Nizhny Novgorod on April 4, with ticket prices ranging from 8,000 to 16,000 rubles (about $88 to $176 at current rates).
‘Disgraceful Attitude’: Acquitted Rostov District Head Back on Trial‘Disgraceful Attitude’: Acquitted Rostov District Head Back on Trial
‘Disgraceful Attitude’: Acquitted Rostov District Head Back on TrialThe former head of Voroshilovsky District in Rostov faces a new trial after a cassation court overturned his acquittal in a negligence case linked to a building collapse.
14-year-old girl missing in Yekaterinburg after planned sleepover14-year-old girl missing in Yekaterinburg after planned sleepover
14-year-old girl missing in Yekaterinburg after planned sleepoverLisa, a 14-year-old schoolgirl, disappeared in Yekaterinburg's Kirovsky District on Saturday after going out with friends and planning to stay overnight at a friend's house.
Fire breaks out in Kemerovo shopping center: 120 people evacuatedFire breaks out in Kemerovo shopping center: 120 people evacuated
Fire breaks out in Kemerovo shopping center: 120 people evacuatedA fire erupted in the 'Ya' shopping center on Kuznetsky Avenue in Kemerovo, prompting the evacuation of 120 people; residents shared footage of the emergency online.
New 95-Meter Pedestrian Overpass to Ease Transfers in Eastern MoscowNew 95-Meter Pedestrian Overpass to Ease Transfers in Eastern Moscow
New 95-Meter Pedestrian Overpass to Ease Transfers in Eastern MoscowA 95-meter pedestrian overpass will be built in eastern Moscow to simplify transfers to trams and other transport near the Bulvar Rokossovskogo station.
Meteorologist Kolesov: Frosts in St. Petersburg to last until February
Meteorologist Kolesov: Frosts in St. Petersburg to last until FebruaryFrosts persist in St. Petersburg. Chief meteorologist Alexander Kolesov reported that brief warm-ups are possible, but cold weather will continue until February.
Murmansk lists new addresses without powerMurmansk lists new addresses without power
Murmansk lists new addresses without powerAuthorities in Murmansk have reported additional power outages across multiple city districts and published a list of addresses where electricity is expected to be restored soon.
Water and heating outage in Zapravnoye during freezeWater and heating outage in Zapravnoye during freeze
Water and heating outage in Zapravnoye during freezeOver three thousand residents of Zapravnoye village are forced to buy water in stores and use heaters due to a utility accident.
Deep Freeze Cuts Off Water and Heat in Volgograd VillageDeep Freeze Cuts Off Water and Heat in Volgograd Village
Deep Freeze Cuts Off Water and Heat in Volgograd VillageOver 3,000 residents in Zaplavnoye village near Volgograd are without water and heating after a pump failure during a deep freeze, forcing them to buy water and rely on heaters.
Krasnoyarsk's Triumphal Arch and Peace Square to Be Completely RedesignedKrasnoyarsk's Triumphal Arch and Peace Square to Be Completely Redesigned
Krasnoyarsk's Triumphal Arch and Peace Square to Be Completely RedesignedPlans for a radical transformation of the Triumphal Arch on Strelka and Peace Square in Krasnoyarsk have been announced, featuring a complete redesign and new interactive features.
Former Bashkiria Vice Premier's Property Valued at 100 Million RublesFormer Bashkiria Vice Premier's Property Valued at 100 Million Rubles
Former Bashkiria Vice Premier's Property Valued at 100 Million RublesAssets totaling over 100 million rubles are slated for confiscation from former Bashkiria Vice Premier Alan Marzayev and his relatives, with many more yet to be assessed.
Young hockey players hospitalized with intestinal infection in Arkhangelsk; more casesYoung hockey players hospitalized with intestinal infection in Arkhangelsk; more cases
Young hockey players hospitalized with intestinal infection in Arkhangelsk; more casesYoung hockey players from Sverdlovsk Region, Russia, have been hospitalized with an acute intestinal infection in Arkhangelsk, with the number of cases now increasing.
Severe Frosts Below -40°C Persist in Kuzbass with Partial ReliefSevere Frosts Below -40°C Persist in Kuzbass with Partial Relief
Severe Frosts Below -40°C Persist in Kuzbass with Partial ReliefMeteorologists anticipate warming only in parts of the Kemerovo region at the start of the work week, as temperatures remain dangerously low elsewhere.
Two Coaches Leave SKA Due to Weak PerformanceTwo Coaches Leave SKA Due to Weak Performance
Two Coaches Leave SKA Due to Weak PerformanceThe SKA hockey club announced the departure of coaches Vladimir Filatov and Maxim Semyonov from the coaching staff. The decision is linked to the team's unsatisfactory results in the current Kontinental Hockey League (KHL) season.
Kirill Pilipenko Joins Omsk Avangard as Promising ForwardKirill Pilipenko Joins Omsk Avangard as Promising Forward
Kirill Pilipenko Joins Omsk Avangard as Promising ForwardThe 29-year-old forward will strengthen the Omsk club starting Monday, following his move from Severstal.
Hockey player leaves Ryazan-VDV: traded for moneyHockey player leaves Ryazan-VDV: traded for money
Hockey player leaves Ryazan-VDV: traded for moneyGoaltender Maxim Lubsky, considered the best in Belarus, has been traded from Ryazan-VDV for an undisclosed fee.
Man detained in Bolshaya Tula for threatening neighbors with gas explosionMan detained in Bolshaya Tula for threatening neighbors with gas explosion
Man detained in Bolshaya Tula for threatening neighbors with gas explosionA man was detained by police in Bolshaya Tula after threatening his neighbors with a potential gas explosion in the Leninsky settlement on January 23.
Perm Restaurants Named Finalists for Russian Hospitality AwardsPerm Restaurants Named Finalists for Russian Hospitality Awards
Perm Restaurants Named Finalists for Russian Hospitality AwardsThree restaurants from Perm have been selected as finalists for the prestigious Russian Hospitality Awards, with the award ceremony scheduled for March 16, 2026.
Tram Route 417 to Return to Former RouteTram Route 417 to Return to Former Route
Tram Route 417 to Return to Former RouteIn Nizhny Novgorod, tram route 417 will be fully restored to Moscow Railway Station by the end of this year after track repair works are completed.