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Mass Dog Poisoning at Moscow Complex Kills SeveralMass Dog Poisoning at Moscow Complex Kills Several
Mass Dog Poisoning at Moscow Complex Kills SeveralResidents of a Moscow residential complex report a mass poisoning of dogs, with several pets dying after ingesting pink balls found near the complex.
Shipyard Section Chief Under House Arrest for Bribes
Shipyard Section Chief Under House Arrest for BribesThe October District Court of St. Petersburg has placed Nikolai Kolchev, a section chief at the Admiralty Shipyards, under house arrest. He is accused of taking bribes from subordinate employees.
Arkhangelsk Oblast weather: Frosts to continue on January 23Arkhangelsk Oblast weather: Frosts to continue on January 23
Arkhangelsk Oblast weather: Frosts to continue on January 23Cold weather will persist in Arkhangelsk Oblast on Friday, with forecasters predicting temperatures as low as -33°C (-27°F), according to the Northern Directorate of the Hydrometeorological Service (UGMS).
Weekend events in Stavropol: priest talk, heroes, stand-upWeekend events in Stavropol: priest talk, heroes, stand-up
Weekend events in Stavropol: priest talk, heroes, stand-upThis weekend, Stavropol offers a variety of events including a talk with a priest, exhibitions on epic heroes, and stand-up comedy shows from January 23 to 25.
Utility accident causes mega-flood near AnkudinovkaUtility accident causes mega-flood near Ankudinovka
Utility accident causes mega-flood near AnkudinovkaReal rivers are flowing through the streets of a Nizhny Novgorod village after a major utility pipe failure.
SKA Misses Victory Over SpartakSKA Misses Victory Over Spartak
SKA Misses Victory Over SpartakSt. Petersburg's SKA suffered a defeat to Moscow's Spartak in a home KHL regular season match, despite leading for most of the game.
Car Collides with Bus on Highway Near TyumenCar Collides with Bus on Highway Near Tyumen
Car Collides with Bus on Highway Near TyumenThe driver of a passenger car died in a collision with a passenger bus on the Shadrinsk–Yalutorovsk highway.
Flooding in Novopokrovskoye after water main breakFlooding in Novopokrovskoye after water main break
Flooding in Novopokrovskoye after water main breakDue to a utility accident in the Ankudinovsky Park microdistrict, streets in the village of Novopokrovskoye were flooded. According to local residents, the water flow has reached residential buildings.
Car collides with bus on highway in Tyumen Region, driver diesCar collides with bus on highway in Tyumen Region, driver dies
Car collides with bus on highway in Tyumen Region, driver diesA passenger car driver has died following a collision with a bus on the Shadrinsk–Yalutorovsk highway. Emergency services extracted the deceased from the vehicle.
Half-day parking ban on Lenin Avenue in VoronezhHalf-day parking ban on Lenin Avenue in Voronezh
Half-day parking ban on Lenin Avenue in VoronezhAuthorities have released a map showing where parking will be prohibited on Lenin Avenue this Friday.
Expert: Sheremetyevo biometric boarding test won't see rushExpert: Sheremetyevo biometric boarding test won't see rush
Expert: Sheremetyevo biometric boarding test won't see rushStarting 1 June 2026, Sheremetyevo Airport will test passport-free boarding on select Aeroflot flights. A transport expert explains what it means for passengers and whether it will make flying cheaper.
Lokomotiv Extends Contracts with Two Hockey PlayersLokomotiv Extends Contracts with Two Hockey Players
Lokomotiv Extends Contracts with Two Hockey PlayersYaroslavl Lokomotiv has extended agreements with defenseman Andrei Sergeev and forward Georgii Ivanov. Both players were part of the team's championship-winning roster.
Homes in Stavropol Krai for the Price of an iPhoneHomes in Stavropol Krai for the Price of an iPhone
Homes in Stavropol Krai for the Price of an iPhoneProperties in Stavropol Krai are being sold for prices comparable to new iPhones, but they often come without essential utilities.
Sports complex opens in St. Petersburg's Assay ChamberSports complex opens in St. Petersburg's Assay Chamber
Sports complex opens in St. Petersburg's Assay ChamberA new sports center has opened on the embankment of the Griboyedov Canal in St. Petersburg, located in the restored historical building of the Assay Chamber.
Transport committee slams bus driver over knife threat
Transport committee slams bus driver over knife threatA check has been initiated in St. Petersburg into an incident in Pushkin where a bus driver attacked a teenager and threatened him with a knife. The conflict occurred on January 20 on Moskovskaya Street.
Lokomotiv announces contract extensions for two playersLokomotiv announces contract extensions for two players
Lokomotiv announces contract extensions for two playersThe Yaroslavl hockey club has extended deals with defenseman Andrei Sergeyev and forward Georgy Ivanov, both from their championship-winning squad.
Rostov Region May Lose 70% Exports Over New 'Aged Fleet' LawRostov Region May Lose 70% Exports Over New 'Aged Fleet' Law
Rostov Region May Lose 70% Exports Over New 'Aged Fleet' LawA proposed federal law restricting the use of aged ships could cut off 70% of Rostov Region's exports, according to a regional business official.
Obsolete Fleet Law Puts 70% of Rostov Exports at RiskObsolete Fleet Law Puts 70% of Rostov Exports at Risk
Obsolete Fleet Law Puts 70% of Rostov Exports at RiskA federal bill banning obsolete vessels could jeopardize up to 70% of exports from Russia's Rostov Region, warns a local export director.
Missing Mother of Two Found in PervouralskMissing Mother of Two Found in Pervouralsk
Missing Mother of Two Found in PervouralskThe search for a woman who went missing in Pervouralsk since January 1 has ended. Tatiana Loshkareva returned home alive on her own.
Missing mother from Pervouralsk found safe in Sverdlovsk OblastMissing mother from Pervouralsk found safe in Sverdlovsk Oblast
Missing mother from Pervouralsk found safe in Sverdlovsk OblastA 41-year-old mother from Pervouralsk, missing since January 1, has been found alive after returning home in Sverdlovsk Oblast.
Are You Samara's Top Reader? Take This Literature TestAre You Samara's Top Reader? Take This Literature Test
Are You Samara's Top Reader? Take This Literature TestOnly the most well-read person can handle this quiz.
Missing pensioner in St. Petersburg out of contact since DecemberMissing pensioner in St. Petersburg out of contact since December
Missing pensioner in St. Petersburg out of contact since DecemberLyudmila Ilyina, an 80-year-old woman who worked for many years at the Hermitage Museum, stopped answering calls on December 26. Despite repeated appeals, emergency services refuse to break into her apartment, which is locked from the inside.
Chelyabinsk Cancels School Classes Over FrostChelyabinsk Cancels School Classes Over Frost
Chelyabinsk Cancels School Classes Over FrostStudents from first to eleventh grade of both shifts will stay home due to abnormally low temperatures.
Extreme Frosts Heading to Samara — New Forecast from MeteorologistsExtreme Frosts Heading to Samara — New Forecast from Meteorologists
Extreme Frosts Heading to Samara — New Forecast from MeteorologistsMeteorologists from the Volga Hydrometeorological Center warn that severe frosts are expected in the Samara region in the coming days, with temperatures potentially dropping to -32°C (-26°F).
Over 20 Adorable Maine Coon Photos to Cheer You UpOver 20 Adorable Maine Coon Photos to Cheer You Up
Over 20 Adorable Maine Coon Photos to Cheer You UpOur photo report from a Maine Coon cattery showcases over 20 images of these gentle giants, sure to bring a smile.