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Bus to Volgograd Ignores ScheduleBus to Volgograd Ignores Schedule
Bus to Volgograd Ignores ScheduleResidents of the Svetly Yar settlement complain about constant schedule violations for bus No. 115 to Volgograd. According to them, the bus is delayed up to 40 minutes or doesn't arrive at all.
Fake Threats of School Attacks Scare Nizhnekamsk ResidentsFake Threats of School Attacks Scare Nizhnekamsk Residents
Fake Threats of School Attacks Scare Nizhnekamsk ResidentsThe authors of such posts are being tracked.
Yaroslavl Mayor Updates on Historic Trefolev House RenovationYaroslavl Mayor Updates on Historic Trefolev House Renovation
Yaroslavl Mayor Updates on Historic Trefolev House RenovationEarlier, the building was sold to a new owner for 12 million rubles (about $120,000 at current rates).
UAV Attack in Novaya Adygea Leaves Over 800 AffectedUAV Attack in Novaya Adygea Leaves Over 800 Affected
UAV Attack in Novaya Adygea Leaves Over 800 AffectedContractors are replacing windows instead of destroyed ones.
Forecasters Predict 14-Degree Temperature Rise in NovosibirskForecasters Predict 14-Degree Temperature Rise in Novosibirsk
Forecasters Predict 14-Degree Temperature Rise in NovosibirskFrosts in Novosibirsk will ease by early next week, with temperatures rising from -29°C (-20°F) to -14°C (7°F), and no heavy precipitation expected.
Second day of search for missing teenager in Nizhny NovgorodSecond day of search for missing teenager in Nizhny Novgorod
Second day of search for missing teenager in Nizhny NovgorodA 13-year-old boy from Chkalovsk has been missing since Thursday after leaving for school, with suspicions he may have headed to Nizhny Novgorod.
Meteorologists forecast warming for Tolyatti and Samara regionMeteorologists forecast warming for Tolyatti and Samara region
Meteorologists forecast warming for Tolyatti and Samara regionResidents of Tolyatti and Samara region are enduring severe cold, with warming expected only by mid-next week, according to meteorologists.
KDV's parent company now controlled by RosselkhozbankKDV's parent company now controlled by Rosselkhozbank
KDV's parent company now controlled by RosselkhozbankThe KDV confectionery group's parent company has been transferred to state-owned Rosselkhozbank, according to official records, following the criminal conviction of its owners.
Two Teens Disappear in Krasnoyarsk, Ransom Demanded for OneTwo Teens Disappear in Krasnoyarsk, Ransom Demanded for One
Two Teens Disappear in Krasnoyarsk, Ransom Demanded for OneA 14-year-old boy in Krasnoyarsk has vanished, with kidnappers demanding a ransom after he was seen leaving with an unknown person.
Cold Snap Peaks in Yaroslavl and Central RussiaCold Snap Peaks in Yaroslavl and Central Russia
Cold Snap Peaks in Yaroslavl and Central RussiaThe Fobos center has warned of the winter's strongest frosts in Central Russia. The cold snap is expected to peak over the weekend, followed by a warming trend.
First Robot Waiter Serves Students at Yakutsk SchoolFirst Robot Waiter Serves Students at Yakutsk School
First Robot Waiter Serves Students at Yakutsk SchoolA robot waiter named BellaBot has started working in the cafeteria of School No. 40 in Yakutsk, charming students with its futuristic design.
15-Year-Old Train Surfer Rides Freight Train in Rtishchevo15-Year-Old Train Surfer Rides Freight Train in Rtishchevo
15-Year-Old Train Surfer Rides Freight Train in RtishchevoA 15-year-old train surfer was detained in Rtishchevo after riding a freight train for several kilometers, and his parents will face penalties for negligence.
2026 – a New 2016? Don Celebrities Remember the Past2026 – a New 2016? Don Celebrities Remember the Past
2026 – a New 2016? Don Celebrities Remember the PastProminent natives of Rostov Oblast have joined the online trend of nostalgia for 2016, publishing archival photos and sharing key events from that time.
Child fire fatalities double in Khanty-Mansi in 2025Child fire fatalities double in Khanty-Mansi in 2025
Child fire fatalities double in Khanty-Mansi in 2025In 2025, fire-related deaths among children in Khanty-Mansi Autonomous Okrug doubled compared to the previous year, with eight minors perishing and a total of 54 fatalities.
St. Petersburg drops local registration for self-employed taxi drivers
St. Petersburg drops local registration for self-employed taxi driversSt. Petersburg's Transport Committee has abolished the local registration requirement for self-employed taxi drivers. However, they must still conduct their business and be registered for tax in the city.
Svetly Yar residents outraged by erratic Volgograd bus serviceSvetly Yar residents outraged by erratic Volgograd bus service
Svetly Yar residents outraged by erratic Volgograd bus serviceResidents of Svetly Yar say drivers of bus No. 115 ignore the schedule and pick up passengers at their own convenience.
Supreme Court Orders Billion-Ruble Fine for Coastal DamageSupreme Court Orders Billion-Ruble Fine for Coastal Damage
Supreme Court Orders Billion-Ruble Fine for Coastal DamageThe Supreme Court of Russia has mandated a developer to pay over 1 billion rubles after more than 1,850 tons of waste were dumped into the Black Sea.
Tula Residents Complain About Huge Icicles Hanging From BuildingsTula Residents Complain About Huge Icicles Hanging From Buildings
Tula Residents Complain About Huge Icicles Hanging From BuildingsResidents of apartment buildings on 2nd Metallurgov Passage street are reporting massive icicles hanging from roofs and balconies and sharing photos of them on social media.
Meteorologists Predict When Frosts Will End in SamaraMeteorologists Predict When Frosts Will End in Samara
Meteorologists Predict When Frosts Will End in SamaraResidents in Samara are enduring freezing temperatures, with meteorologists forecasting that the frost will not subside until mid-next week.
Former Moscow Art Factory Building Listed for SaleFormer Moscow Art Factory Building Listed for Sale
Former Moscow Art Factory Building Listed for SaleA former art factory building in Moscow, now owned by Rostec, has been put up for sale. The site on Baltiyskaya Street near Sokol metro station was originally home to a creative arts complex.
Tatiana's Day: Weekend Weather Update for Stavropol, KMVTatiana's Day: Weekend Weather Update for Stavropol, KMV
Tatiana's Day: Weekend Weather Update for Stavropol, KMVTatiana's Day in the Stavropol region will have milder weather this year, with temperatures near freezing and no severe frosts over the weekend of January 24-25.
Strange Color and Smell: Investigative Committee Probes Ryazhsk WaterStrange Color and Smell: Investigative Committee Probes Ryazhsk Water
Strange Color and Smell: Investigative Committee Probes Ryazhsk WaterResidents of Ryazhsk have complained that water supplied to their homes has a strange color and unpleasant smell, prompting the Russian Investigative Committee to take control of the issue.
Cold snap peaks in Yaroslavl and Central RussiaCold snap peaks in Yaroslavl and Central Russia
Cold snap peaks in Yaroslavl and Central RussiaResidents of Central Russia are warned of a peak cold snap brought by an Arctic anticyclone, with forecasts for the weekend and next week.
Omsk Has Cheapest Fuel in SiberiaOmsk Has Cheapest Fuel in Siberia
Omsk Has Cheapest Fuel in SiberiaOmsk Oblast had the lowest fuel prices in the Siberian Federal District in December, though some grades were cheaper in Tomsk.
Chinese driver detained over fatal tourist bus crashChinese driver detained over fatal tourist bus crash
Chinese driver detained over fatal tourist bus crashA Chinese driver has been placed in pre-trial detention for 1 month and 28 days after causing a crash that killed three people on a tourist bus in Primorye. He faces a substantial prison term if convicted of traffic violations resulting in death.