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Dangerous Section on Omsk's 'Billion-Ruble Road' Causes Daily CrashesDangerous Section on Omsk's 'Billion-Ruble Road' Causes Daily Crashes
Dangerous Section on Omsk's 'Billion-Ruble Road' Causes Daily CrashesA new accident hotspot has formed on a road section in Omsk that was reconstructed at a cost of about a billion rubles, leading to daily crashes and warnings for drivers to exercise extreme caution.
Tyumen Restaurants Named Finalists for Russian Hospitality AwardsTyumen Restaurants Named Finalists for Russian Hospitality Awards
Tyumen Restaurants Named Finalists for Russian Hospitality AwardsSeveral restaurants from Tyumen have been selected as finalists for the national Russian Hospitality Awards, competing against top establishments from across Russia.
Volgograd Imposes Strict Ban on Alcohol Sales for Student DayVolgograd Imposes Strict Ban on Alcohol Sales for Student Day
Volgograd Imposes Strict Ban on Alcohol Sales for Student DayResidents of Volgograd cannot purchase alcohol in any store today due to a ban imposed on Student Day.
Vladivostok Fires Back at St. Petersburg Blogger's CritiqueVladivostok Fires Back at St. Petersburg Blogger's Critique
Vladivostok Fires Back at St. Petersburg Blogger's CritiqueAnastasia's emotional videos criticizing Vladivostok have ignited a wave of confessions and anger among locals.
Ryazan Students' Rituals: From Popov's Resurrection to Mosquito FuneralsRyazan Students' Rituals: From Popov's Resurrection to Mosquito Funerals
Ryazan Students' Rituals: From Popov's Resurrection to Mosquito FuneralsFrom resurrecting Popov to burying a mosquito, Ryazan's students and cadets uphold unique rituals. A YA62.RU correspondent explores how they celebrate Tatyana's Day and other traditions.
Krasnodar Cook Moves to Yekaterinburg, Shares Where Life Is BetterKrasnodar Cook Moves to Yekaterinburg, Shares Where Life Is Better
Krasnodar Cook Moves to Yekaterinburg, Shares Where Life Is BetterAnastasia Slavina, a 33-year-old cook, relocated from Krasnodar to Yekaterinburg two years ago for love and shares her experiences comparing life in the southern city to the Ural metropolis.
Abnormal Frosts Transform Yugra Into Ice and Snow WonderlandAbnormal Frosts Transform Yugra Into Ice and Snow Wonderland
Abnormal Frosts Transform Yugra Into Ice and Snow WonderlandA collection of striking images shows how weeks of extreme cold have blanketed Russia's Khanty-Mansi Autonomous Okrug (Yugra) in ice and snow.
Turkish Real Estate Owned by Russian Celebrities and BloggersTurkish Real Estate Owned by Russian Celebrities and Bloggers
Turkish Real Estate Owned by Russian Celebrities and BloggersA peek into the overseas properties of Russian celebrities.
Strict Rules and Fines for Dog Owners in RussiaStrict Rules and Fines for Dog Owners in Russia
Strict Rules and Fines for Dog Owners in RussiaDog owners in Russia must adhere to strict regulations to avoid hefty fines, with laws expected to become even stricter in 2026.
Journalist Shares Fast and Stress-Free Bolognese Lasagna RecipeJournalist Shares Fast and Stress-Free Bolognese Lasagna Recipe
Journalist Shares Fast and Stress-Free Bolognese Lasagna RecipeA journalist from 59.RU demonstrates that Bolognese lasagna can be made quickly and easily at home, debunking the myth that it's a complicated dish.
High-speed crash: crossover hits Honda in Novosibirsk, ambulance on sceneHigh-speed crash: crossover hits Honda in Novosibirsk, ambulance on scene
High-speed crash: crossover hits Honda in Novosibirsk, ambulance on sceneA Chinese crossover crashed into a Honda Accord at high speed on Sovetskoye Shosse in the Kirovsky district of Novosibirsk. An ambulance and emergency services are on the scene.
Villagers Near Volgograd Seek Help from Family of 11 ChildrenVillagers Near Volgograd Seek Help from Family of 11 Children
Villagers Near Volgograd Seek Help from Family of 11 ChildrenResidents of the village of Bolshoye Sudachye say that a large family is terrorizing them. The mother of seven children, in turn, has claimed bullying.
Bashkir Blogger Loses 60 kg, Shares Before-and-After PhotosBashkir Blogger Loses 60 kg, Shares Before-and-After Photos
Bashkir Blogger Loses 60 kg, Shares Before-and-After PhotosAlya Lava, a popular blogger from Bashkiria, lost 57 kilograms after gastric sleeve surgery and shared her before-and-after results, sparking both support and skepticism online.
Residents in Volgograd Left Without Hot Water at -22°CResidents in Volgograd Left Without Hot Water at -22°C
Residents in Volgograd Left Without Hot Water at -22°CLocal residents report that hot water supply was cut off last evening, and repairs have still not begun.
‘You can invent absolutely everything’: Yaroslavl woman builds business on AI photoshoots‘You can invent absolutely everything’: Yaroslavl woman builds business on AI photoshoots
‘You can invent absolutely everything’: Yaroslavl woman builds business on AI photoshootsSometimes, photos taken by neural networks are indistinguishable from real shots.
Fontanka Readers Nostalgic for 2016Fontanka Readers Nostalgic for 2016
Fontanka Readers Nostalgic for 2016Social media users are actively recalling 2016, comparing past prices, city events, and personal experiences with the present day.
Sverdlovsk Oblast expands list of unscrupulous construction firmsSverdlovsk Oblast expands list of unscrupulous construction firms
Sverdlovsk Oblast expands list of unscrupulous construction firmsThe regional Ministry of Construction has updated the registry of contractors violating shareholder rights. It now lists 25 companies and individual entrepreneurs.
Nizhny Novgorod's six-month mobile internet disruptions: what has changedNizhny Novgorod's six-month mobile internet disruptions: what has changed
Nizhny Novgorod's six-month mobile internet disruptions: what has changedResidents of Nizhny Novgorod have faced periodic mobile internet and communication outages for over six months. NN.RU recalls the timeline of events and looks at future forecasts from experts.
Olga Buza, SHAMAN Headline February Concerts in KemerovoOlga Buza, SHAMAN Headline February Concerts in Kemerovo
Olga Buza, SHAMAN Headline February Concerts in KemerovoA series of concerts by popular Russian artists, including Olga Buza and SHAMAN, are set for Kemerovo in February, with tickets still available for some shows.
Volgograd residents lose hot water in -22°C (-8°F) freezeVolgograd residents lose hot water in -22°C (-8°F) freeze
Volgograd residents lose hot water in -22°C (-8°F) freezeResidents of a settlement in northern Volgograd report being without hot water since yesterday, with repair work yet to start.
Sverdlovsk Region sees more companies taking money, leaving families homelessSverdlovsk Region sees more companies taking money, leaving families homeless
Sverdlovsk Region sees more companies taking money, leaving families homelessThe Ministry of Construction for Sverdlovsk Region has updated its register of unscrupulous contractors operating in the individual housing construction sector.
Krasnoyarsk Businessman Says He Won't Punish Son After Fake KidnappingKrasnoyarsk Businessman Says He Won't Punish Son After Fake Kidnapping
Krasnoyarsk Businessman Says He Won't Punish Son After Fake KidnappingA Krasnoyarsk businessman, whose son was involved in a scam and fake kidnapping, stated he does not intend to punish the 14-year-old boy.
Novosibirsk Residents Clash Over Views on Toxic ParentingNovosibirsk Residents Clash Over Views on Toxic Parenting
Novosibirsk Residents Clash Over Views on Toxic ParentingResidents of Novosibirsk shared conflicting views on parental criticism, with some defending it and others recounting childhood hurts from family members.
New drones monitor Kurgan forests for fires, logging, landfillsNew drones monitor Kurgan forests for fires, logging, landfills
New drones monitor Kurgan forests for fires, logging, landfillsThis article details the capabilities of the new drones deployed in Kurgan region.