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Map Shows Route of Fatal Tourist Bus Crash in PrimoryeMap Shows Route of Fatal Tourist Bus Crash in Primorye
Map Shows Route of Fatal Tourist Bus Crash in PrimoryeA horrific accident involving a Primoravtotrans tourist bus in the Khasansky District of Primorye on the evening of January 22 killed three people and injured five others.
Developer wins court case against city hall over Irtysh riverbank landDeveloper wins court case against city hall over Irtysh riverbank land
Developer wins court case against city hall over Irtysh riverbank landThe Omsk city hall's property department lost a lawsuit against a developer building homes on the Irtysh riverbank near Green Island Park.
Drone Attacks Strike Voronezh Oblast, Triggering Sirens and FireDrone Attacks Strike Voronezh Oblast, Triggering Sirens and Fire
Drone Attacks Strike Voronezh Oblast, Triggering Sirens and FireSirens sounded in two municipalities of Voronezh Oblast during overnight drone attacks, forcing the evacuation of a family of three after a fire broke out in their home.
Steps to demand snow clearance and lower utility billsSteps to demand snow clearance and lower utility bills
Steps to demand snow clearance and lower utility billsDeputies in Tolyatti have outlined a procedure for residents to follow when snow is not cleared, which can lead to reduced utility payments.
Ust-Kut District Official Declared Wanted in Negligence CaseUst-Kut District Official Declared Wanted in Negligence Case
Ust-Kut District Official Declared Wanted in Negligence CaseMikhail Tyshkivsky, head of the agriculture committee in the Ust-Kut District administration, has been declared wanted in a criminal negligence case linked to a stray dog attack on a 10-year-old boy.
Clinics Without Registration Desks Planned for Transbaikalia by 2030Clinics Without Registration Desks Planned for Transbaikalia by 2030
Clinics Without Registration Desks Planned for Transbaikalia by 2030A new project to remove registration desks from clinics is being rolled out in Transbaikalia, starting in 2025.
St. Petersburg Frost Intensifies: Temperatures to Drop to -22°CSt. Petersburg Frost Intensifies: Temperatures to Drop to -22°C
St. Petersburg Frost Intensifies: Temperatures to Drop to -22°CA significant cold snap is expected in St. Petersburg in the coming days, with nighttime temperatures dropping to -23 degrees Celsius (-9°F).
Important Events in Rostov Oblast on 22 JanuaryImportant Events in Rostov Oblast on 22 January
Important Events in Rostov Oblast on 22 JanuarySeveral significant events occurred in the region on 22 January, including court rulings in cases against former officials, an initiative to sell gasoline only with ID, and a forecast for the Don River flow.
Blogger in Yekaterinburg Stripped of License for Illegal Plate FramesBlogger in Yekaterinburg Stripped of License for Illegal Plate Frames
Blogger in Yekaterinburg Stripped of License for Illegal Plate FramesPopular blogger Sveta Ananas from Yekaterinburg has lost her driver's license for a year and one month after police found her Mercedes G-Class equipped with magnetic license plate frames.
Profile of Semyon Filippovsky after dog corpses found in shelterProfile of Semyon Filippovsky after dog corpses found in shelter
Profile of Semyon Filippovsky after dog corpses found in shelterFollowing the discovery of dozens of dog corpses in a Perm shelter, police have opened a criminal case for animal cruelty.
Ex-Rostov court head loses property, region plans passport gas salesEx-Rostov court head loses property, region plans passport gas sales
Ex-Rostov court head loses property, region plans passport gas salesA former regional court chair had assets seized, appeals in a major fire case were rejected, and officials moved to restrict gasoline sales to minors on January 22.
Voronezh Region Tightens Rules for Unified Child BenefitVoronezh Region Tightens Rules for Unified Child Benefit
Voronezh Region Tightens Rules for Unified Child BenefitFrom 2026, the income threshold for families to qualify for the unified child benefit will be significantly higher in Voronezh Region, aligning with nationwide changes.
Russians Report Sharp Food Price Rise After New YearRussians Report Sharp Food Price Rise After New Year
Russians Report Sharp Food Price Rise After New YearFollowing a VAT increase on January 1, Russians are expressing dismay over rising food prices in social media posts, while analysts provide insights on the trends and future expectations.
Minister Targets Migrant Workers in Transbaikal for ReplacementMinister Targets Migrant Workers in Transbaikal for Replacement
Minister Targets Migrant Workers in Transbaikal for ReplacementActing Science Minister Natalya Vikulova says too many migrant workers are employed in the Transbaikal region and calls for locals to fill those positions.
Schoolchildren from Yugra share how they earned up to 40,000 rublesSchoolchildren from Yugra share how they earned up to 40,000 rubles
Schoolchildren from Yugra share how they earned up to 40,000 rublesFive teenagers from the Yugra region in Russia describe their first jobs, from social media management to caregiving, earning between 12,000 and 40,000 rubles monthly.
Missing Krasnoyarsk teenagers located following searchMissing Krasnoyarsk teenagers located following search
Missing Krasnoyarsk teenagers located following searchTwo 14-year-olds went missing in Krasnoyarsk on the same day, prompting a public appeal for assistance, but both have since been found.
More Frost or a Break? Weekend Weather Forecast in TomskMore Frost or a Break? Weekend Weather Forecast in Tomsk
More Frost or a Break? Weekend Weather Forecast in TomskThe weather is slowly returning to normal.
Power Outages Scheduled in Voronezh Region on January 23Power Outages Scheduled in Voronezh Region on January 23
Power Outages Scheduled in Voronezh Region on January 23Residents in several districts of Voronezh Region will experience temporary power outages on Friday, January 23, due to scheduled maintenance work.
Forecasters predict warmer weather for Kuzbass this weekendForecasters predict warmer weather for Kuzbass this weekend
Forecasters predict warmer weather for Kuzbass this weekendMeteorologists forecast a return to milder conditions in the Kuzbass region over the weekend, with no heavy snow but some precipitation expected.
‘The World Has Narrowed to a Breath’: A Doctor’s ALS Journey‘The World Has Narrowed to a Breath’: A Doctor’s ALS Journey
‘The World Has Narrowed to a Breath’: A Doctor’s ALS JourneyNina Ternovskaya, a 33-year-old pulmonologist diagnosed with ALS two years ago, spreads positivity through her blog despite her declining health.
Kurgan launches urgent hotline for heating complaintsKurgan launches urgent hotline for heating complaints
Kurgan launches urgent hotline for heating complaintsOn January 23, deputy mayor Alexander Medvedev will hold a hotline in Kurgan for residents to report heating issues from 2 PM to 3 PM.
Tyumen couple creates miniature souvenirs of iconic buildingsTyumen couple creates miniature souvenirs of iconic buildings
Tyumen couple creates miniature souvenirs of iconic buildingsA Tyumen couple started making detailed mini replicas of local buildings after finding no good souvenirs, and now their creations are sold across the city's tourist locations.
New monthly child benefit payment rules take effect in VolgogradNew monthly child benefit payment rules take effect in Volgograd
New monthly child benefit payment rules take effect in VolgogradThe previous minimum income level has been doubled to over 216,000 rubles (approximately $2,200 at current rates).
Krasnoyarsk Girl Gets iPhone 16 After Machine Mix-UpKrasnoyarsk Girl Gets iPhone 16 After Machine Mix-Up
Krasnoyarsk Girl Gets iPhone 16 After Machine Mix-UpThe owner of a game machine gifted a phone to a nine-year-old Krasnoyarsk girl after she pulled chocolate instead of an iPhone 16, ending the conflict.
Ufa Residents Split on Demolition Plans for High-RisesUfa Residents Split on Demolition Plans for High-Rises
Ufa Residents Split on Demolition Plans for High-RisesDemolition work is set to begin in 2026, but residents in Ufa's Yuryuzan neighborhood are divided on the plans.