January in Yaroslavl: Forecast for the Final WeekMeteorologists from the 'Fobos' center report severe frosts in Central Russia and provide a detailed forecast for Yaroslavl Oblast until the end of the month.
Siberians Recall Student Days on Tatiana's DayOn January 25, Tatiana's Day, former students from Siberia share their most vivid university memories with NGS, highlighting experiences from photography classes to dorm life.
Why Microloan Borrowing Halved in Kurgan OblastThe Bank of Russia reported that microloan issuance in Kurgan Oblast dropped by half from January to September 2025, attributed to new credit restrictions aimed at reducing over-indebtedness.
Huge Crowd at Vysotsky: Where Is Everyone Going?This kind of crowd is an annual occurrence at the Vysotsky business center in Yekaterinburg, where the Vladimir Vysotsky Museum offers free admission on what would have been the singer's birthday.
Mosigra Store in Tyumen Closes on January 26The only Mosigra store in Tyumen, part of Russia's largest board game chain, will cease operations on January 26. An emergency sale of remaining stock is underway this week.
Intermediary in 'kidnapping' case handed stolen money to unknown manAn 18-year-old woman from Surgut, who acted as an intermediary in the alleged kidnapping of a Krasnoyarsk businessman's 14-year-old son, has been sent to pre-trial detention. She gave the stolen money to an unknown man near a restaurant, prosecutors said.
Down Syndrome Test Now Free Under Public InsuranceThe non-invasive prenatal test (NIPT) for conditions like Down syndrome is now covered by public health insurance in Russia, allowing pregnant women to save up to 50,000 rubles (approximately $556).
Mosigra board game store closes in TyumenThe Mosigra board game store in Tyumen is closing its doors, with its final day of operation set for January 26. The closure comes as the owner decides to shift to a new business venture.
Expert: Boiler Shutdown at Omsk CHPP-5 Is NormalA former head of the TGC-11 utility says the shutdown of one boiler during severe frosts is standard practice and explains why the system's water is underheated.
