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Anesthesiologist mother runs candy business while caring for diabetic sonAnesthesiologist mother runs candy business while caring for diabetic son
Anesthesiologist mother runs candy business while caring for diabetic sonYevgenia juggles her work as a doctor, caring for her children, making confectionery, and running a blog.
When to Plant Seedlings in 2026: Lunar Calendar and DatesWhen to Plant Seedlings in 2026: Lunar Calendar and Dates
When to Plant Seedlings in 2026: Lunar Calendar and DatesA Novosibirsk agronomist outlines the optimal planting schedule for seedlings in 2026, including a lunar calendar for gardeners from February through May.
Bashkortostan Shift Workers Outraged by Soaring Air Ticket Prices to the NorthBashkortostan Shift Workers Outraged by Soaring Air Ticket Prices to the North
Bashkortostan Shift Workers Outraged by Soaring Air Ticket Prices to the NorthShift workers from Ufa are protesting the sharp increase in air ticket prices to northern regions, with one-way fares reaching up to 80,000 rubles ($800), significantly cutting into their wages.
Tyumen residents escape injury in Georgia avalancheTyumen residents escape injury in Georgia avalanche
Tyumen residents escape injury in Georgia avalancheA group of extreme sports enthusiasts from Tyumen was caught in a snow avalanche at a ski resort in Georgia, but all participants remained unharmed.
Missing 17-year-old girl in Voronezh found aliveMissing 17-year-old girl in Voronezh found alive
Missing 17-year-old girl in Voronezh found aliveA 17-year-old girl who went missing in Voronezh on January 21 has been found alive, volunteer searchers reported, after an extensive search operation was launched.
Tyumen Skiers Survive Avalanche at Georgian ResortTyumen Skiers Survive Avalanche at Georgian Resort
Tyumen Skiers Survive Avalanche at Georgian ResortWitnesses were left speechless after an avalanche hit a group of extreme skiers from Tyumen during an off-piste descent in Georgia on January 19.
Major water pipeline burst in Omsk floods basement, risks supply cutsMajor water pipeline burst in Omsk floods basement, risks supply cuts
Major water pipeline burst in Omsk floods basement, risks supply cutsA water pipeline burst on Timurovsky Proezd in Omsk, leading to a flooded basement and ice formation on the embankment.
Mammoths on Vaynera: The Ancient Fauna of the UralsMammoths on Vaynera: The Ancient Fauna of the Urals
Mammoths on Vaynera: The Ancient Fauna of the UralsBioarchaeologist Anton Kochev from Ural Federal University debunks myths about prehistoric humans and the animals they lived alongside in an interview.
Coffee Prices Soar in Arkhangelsk: Time for Tea or Chicory?Coffee Prices Soar in Arkhangelsk: Time for Tea or Chicory?
Coffee Prices Soar in Arkhangelsk: Time for Tea or Chicory?A blow to the wallet awaits shoppers in stores and coffee shops.
Avtodor Considers Raising Tolls on M-12 and Eastern ExitAvtodor Considers Raising Tolls on M-12 and Eastern Exit
Avtodor Considers Raising Tolls on M-12 and Eastern ExitIn Bashkortostan, the company has two toll roads.
Firefighting Student on Family Legacy and Saving LivesFirefighting Student on Family Legacy and Saving Lives
Firefighting Student on Family Legacy and Saving LivesVeronika Titinkina is a first-year student at Moscow's Technical Fire and Rescue College, continuing her family's firefighting tradition. She aims to work as a dispatcher or fire engineer due to restrictions on women in active firefighting.
Concert Organizer on Show Business After COVID and MobilizationConcert Organizer on Show Business After COVID and Mobilization
Concert Organizer on Show Business After COVID and MobilizationOmsk concert organizer Roman Semenov discusses in an interview how the entertainment industry has changed following the pandemic, mobilization, and the foreign agent law.
Perm Woman Appears on 'Pregnant by Deception' ShowPerm Woman Appears on 'Pregnant by Deception' Show
Perm Woman Appears on 'Pregnant by Deception' ShowMargarita Zheltysheva became pregnant at 17 and discovered the father had a family, leading her to participate in the reality show 'Pregnant by Deception' to share her experience.
Bone-chilling cold forecast for Ufa from meteorologistsBone-chilling cold forecast for Ufa from meteorologists
Bone-chilling cold forecast for Ufa from meteorologistsResidents of Ufa, the capital of Bashkiria, face another day of severe cold on 25 January, with temperatures dropping to -30°C.
Flight from Krasnoyarsk to China delayed by a dayFlight from Krasnoyarsk to China delayed by a day
Flight from Krasnoyarsk to China delayed by a dayNearly 140 passengers are affected by a one-day delay of a Rossiya Airlines flight from Krasnoyarsk to Sanya, China.
Power Station Headed to Transbaikal Village After Freezing BlackoutPower Station Headed to Transbaikal Village After Freezing Blackout
Power Station Headed to Transbaikal Village After Freezing BlackoutA backup power station could not be brought from another village, leading to the dispatch of a diesel generator.
Verkh-Isetsky Pond to Get Hotel and Thermal BathsVerkh-Isetsky Pond to Get Hotel and Thermal Baths
Verkh-Isetsky Pond to Get Hotel and Thermal BathsThe Verkh City project will be implemented over three years, with completion by the end of 2029. The complex will include a hotel and a thermal zone with a view of the water.
Altai Krai to increase one-time childbirth allowanceAltai Krai to increase one-time childbirth allowance
Altai Krai to increase one-time childbirth allowanceIn Altai Krai, the one-time childbirth allowance will be increased, with payments for employed parents handled automatically by employers.
Residents debate Lenta's exit from oldest shopping center on MarxResidents debate Lenta's exit from oldest shopping center on Marx
Residents debate Lenta's exit from oldest shopping center on MarxThe Lenta supermarket in Novosibirsk's Fantasia Gallery mall has closed and will be replaced by the discount chain Chizhik, sparking a debate among locals about changing retail trends.
Novosibirsk developer puts entire finished complex up for sale to offload 100 apartmentsNovosibirsk developer puts entire finished complex up for sale to offload 100 apartments
Novosibirsk developer puts entire finished complex up for sale to offload 100 apartmentsA Novosibirsk developer has listed its completed Ecopolis residential complex for 700 million rubles (approximately $7.7 million at current rates), aiming to sell over a hundred unsold units in a single bulk deal to repay a loan and find an investor for the next phase.
Hotel and Thermal Baths Planned for Verkh-Isetsky Pond ShoreHotel and Thermal Baths Planned for Verkh-Isetsky Pond Shore
Hotel and Thermal Baths Planned for Verkh-Isetsky Pond ShoreA project named Verkh City will see a beach complex redeveloped into a hotel and thermal spa, with construction expected to take three years.
Sberbank Kept Stringing Along Entrepreneurs Over Paid Cash RegistersSberbank Kept Stringing Along Entrepreneurs Over Paid Cash Registers
Sberbank Kept Stringing Along Entrepreneurs Over Paid Cash RegistersAlexander and Olesya, a couple from Chelyabinsk, paid Sberbank 75,000 rubles (approximately $1,000) for online cash registers in December, but the installation was repeatedly delayed, preventing them from opening their store and causing financial losses.
Tyumen Shopping Centers Evolve Through RedevelopmentTyumen Shopping Centers Evolve Through Redevelopment
Tyumen Shopping Centers Evolve Through RedevelopmentThe golden age of huge retail spaces is over and unlikely to return, experts say.
Siberian Circus Family Lives with Macaque, Meerkats, and MoreSiberian Circus Family Lives with Macaque, Meerkats, and More
Siberian Circus Family Lives with Macaque, Meerkats, and MoreYevgeny and Natalya Kagarmanova, circus trainers for three decades, share their house in Siberia with a menagerie including a macaque, meerkats, poodles, a hedgehog, and rats.
Injuries reported in Omsk high-rise fire in Kuzminki districtInjuries reported in Omsk high-rise fire in Kuzminki district
Injuries reported in Omsk high-rise fire in Kuzminki districtFlames erupted from a seventh-floor apartment in a 19-story building in Omsk's Kuzminki district on January 25, causing a major fire and evacuation.