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E-scooter rider to pay compensation for hitting child
E-scooter rider to pay compensation for hitting childA court has ruled that an e-scooter rider who hit a schoolchild on a sidewalk must pay his family 50,000 rubles (about $560 at current rates). The child developed a fear of going outside after the incident.
Buguruslan Court Sends Murder Suspect to Psychiatric HospitalBuguruslan Court Sends Murder Suspect to Psychiatric Hospital
Buguruslan Court Sends Murder Suspect to Psychiatric HospitalA man accused of brutally killing a teacher in Buguruslan has been placed in a psychiatric facility pending investigation.
Vanya Dmitrienko Kuzbass concerts: tickets half sold two months earlyVanya Dmitrienko Kuzbass concerts: tickets half sold two months early
Vanya Dmitrienko Kuzbass concerts: tickets half sold two months earlyTickets for Vanya Dmitrienko's concerts in Kuzbass are more than half sold out two months in advance. The artist enjoys significant popularity, particularly among female fans.
Unlicensed Driver Crashes into Van in Mineralnye Vody, Injuring 3Unlicensed Driver Crashes into Van in Mineralnye Vody, Injuring 3
Unlicensed Driver Crashes into Van in Mineralnye Vody, Injuring 3A collision in Mineralnye Vody involving an unlicensed young driver who failed to yield at an intersection left three people injured, with passengers not wearing seat belts.
Nine Riazan Streets Without Water — Address ListNine Riazan Streets Without Water — Address List
Nine Riazan Streets Without Water — Address ListThe water utility in Riazan has cut off cold water supply to ten streets. In some houses, water will be unavailable until 6 p.m.
Tolyatti corrects astronomical water bill for serviceman's wifeTolyatti corrects astronomical water bill for serviceman's wife
Tolyatti corrects astronomical water bill for serviceman's wifeThe wife of a serviceman in Tolyatti faced a water bill of 94 thousand rubles (about $940 at current rates), but authorities have adjusted the charge after an inspection revealed a faulty meter.
Man in Yakutia's Khangalassky District stabs brother to deathMan in Yakutia's Khangalassky District stabs brother to death
Man in Yakutia's Khangalassky District stabs brother to deathIn court, the man only partially admitted guilt.
24 Kislovodsk Buildings Lose Heating After Boiler Failure24 Kislovodsk Buildings Lose Heating After Boiler Failure
24 Kislovodsk Buildings Lose Heating After Boiler FailureA boiler plant in Kislovodsk has been shut down due to a suspected leak, leaving 24 apartment buildings without central heating as authorities search for the source of the problem.
Kurgan region may ban parking near garbage containersKurgan region may ban parking near garbage containers
Kurgan region may ban parking near garbage containersThe Kurgan regional parliament is considering a ban on parking near garbage containers, as parked cars are blocking waste collection trucks. The initiative comes from the local waste management company 'Chisty Gorod'.
Missing Serebryany Bor teen is son of 'king of state contracts'Missing Serebryany Bor teen is son of 'king of state contracts'
Missing Serebryany Bor teen is son of 'king of state contracts'A 14-year-old boy believed to have been kidnapped is the son of Andrei Kaplya, a wealthy Krasnoyarsk businessman known for securing large government contracts.
Frost forces Yekaterinburg trams to alter routesFrost forces Yekaterinburg trams to alter routes
Frost forces Yekaterinburg trams to alter routesDue to abnormal cold, trams in the city center were redirected to other streets. The temporary changes were in effect until 12:00 on January 23.
Outrage as high school students in Surgut denied frost day in -36°COutrage as high school students in Surgut denied frost day in -36°C
Outrage as high school students in Surgut denied frost day in -36°CResidents of Surgut left hundreds of angry comments under a city administration post after a school cancellation was declared only for younger grades despite extreme cold.
Two teenagers accused of sabotage in Altai KraiTwo teenagers accused of sabotage in Altai Krai
Two teenagers accused of sabotage in Altai KraiTwo teenagers in Altai Krai have been accused of setting fire to cellular towers for money, leading to a criminal case for sabotage.
Frozen Fire Hydrant Floods Intersection in Ulyanovsk's Zavolzhsky DistrictFrozen Fire Hydrant Floods Intersection in Ulyanovsk's Zavolzhsky District
Frozen Fire Hydrant Floods Intersection in Ulyanovsk's Zavolzhsky DistrictUtility crews are quickly addressing a flooded intersection in Ulyanovsk after a fire hydrant froze and malfunctioned.
Time Capsule from 2001 Opened in Novosibirsk, Message Contents RevealedTime Capsule from 2001 Opened in Novosibirsk, Message Contents Revealed
Time Capsule from 2001 Opened in Novosibirsk, Message Contents RevealedIn Novosibirsk, a time capsule sealed in 2001 was opened by individuals born on January 1 of that year, who are now adults.
Frost forces trams in central Yekaterinburg onto detoursFrost forces trams in central Yekaterinburg onto detours
Frost forces trams in central Yekaterinburg onto detoursExtreme cold in Yekaterinburg caused trams to skid and roll back on icy rails, prompting route changes. Here are the temporary routes in effect.
Kazan Weekend Guide: Student Day Parties, Lotto with a Comedian, Cave Temple ToursKazan Weekend Guide: Student Day Parties, Lotto with a Comedian, Cave Temple Tours
Kazan Weekend Guide: Student Day Parties, Lotto with a Comedian, Cave Temple ToursThis weekend Kazan celebrates Student Day with an ice rink party, a cringe party, and more. For a calmer time, there are lectures, tours, and theater performances. Here's the events guide.
Cyclone Harry threatens Krasnodar with icy rain, snowCyclone Harry threatens Krasnodar with icy rain, snow
Cyclone Harry threatens Krasnodar with icy rain, snowThe weather has already begun to deteriorate.
Tyumen residents argue over extending kindergarten hours to 8 PMTyumen residents argue over extending kindergarten hours to 8 PM
Tyumen residents argue over extending kindergarten hours to 8 PMWhat did the education department say in response?
Power outages to hit 27 Stavropol Krai settlements on January 23Power outages to hit 27 Stavropol Krai settlements on January 23
Power outages to hit 27 Stavropol Krai settlements on January 23Planned power cuts will affect multiple districts, towns, and villages across Stavropol Krai on Friday, January 23, due to maintenance work.
Direct Flight to Connect Yaroslavl and Naryan-MarDirect Flight to Connect Yaroslavl and Naryan-Mar
Direct Flight to Connect Yaroslavl and Naryan-MarDirect flights between Yaroslavl and the capital of the Nenets Autonomous District will begin in spring 2026. The flights will be operated by the airline 'RusLine'.
Moscow Detains FADN Official for Fraud and AbuseMoscow Detains FADN Official for Fraud and Abuse
Moscow Detains FADN Official for Fraud and AbuseSergei Razzhivin, a senior manager at Russia's Federal Agency for Ethnic Affairs (FADN), was arrested in his apartment and faces charges of large-scale fraud and abuse of authority related to inflated rental contracts.
Roof collapses at Omsk apartment building, but residents won't be relocatedRoof collapses at Omsk apartment building, but residents won't be relocated
Roof collapses at Omsk apartment building, but residents won't be relocatedA ceiling collapsed in an apartment building on Krymskaya Street in Omsk, and the city has declared the building unsafe. However, officials say residents will not be relocated without a court order.
Dongfeng Truck Erupts in Flames After Highway Crash in SamaraDongfeng Truck Erupts in Flames After Highway Crash in Samara
Dongfeng Truck Erupts in Flames After Highway Crash in SamaraA Dongfeng truck and a Volkswagen collided head-on on the M-5 'Ural' highway in Samara region early Friday, resulting in a fire that gutted the truck, officials said.