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Balakovo man injured after falling from Khvalynsk's Eiffel Tower replicaBalakovo man injured after falling from Khvalynsk's Eiffel Tower replica
Balakovo man injured after falling from Khvalynsk's Eiffel Tower replicaA resident of Balakovo suffered broken ribs after falling from a replica of the Eiffel Tower in Khvalynsk following the New Year holidays.
Yekaterinburg Hit by Severe Frosts, Ice Rink Closed and Birds StruggleYekaterinburg Hit by Severe Frosts, Ice Rink Closed and Birds Struggle
Yekaterinburg Hit by Severe Frosts, Ice Rink Closed and Birds StruggleYekaterinburg is experiencing anomalous cold, with temperatures dropping below -30°C (-22°F). City facilities are closing, and residents are helping animals.
Demolition begins on long-unfinished high-rise near TSUM in TyumenDemolition begins on long-unfinished high-rise near TSUM in Tyumen
Demolition begins on long-unfinished high-rise near TSUM in TyumenDemolition has commenced on a stalled high-rise construction near the TSUM department store in Tyumen, with plans to build a new hotel by 2028.
Volgograd deputy police chief gets 1.5-year colony termVolgograd deputy police chief gets 1.5-year colony term
Volgograd deputy police chief gets 1.5-year colony termPolice Colonel Ruslan Toymukhamedov was detained at his workplace in May 2025.
Governor blames intoxicated mothers for infant deaths in NovokuznetskGovernor blames intoxicated mothers for infant deaths in Novokuznetsk
Governor blames intoxicated mothers for infant deaths in NovokuznetskKuzbass Governor Ilya Seredyuk defended medical staff during a live broadcast on Thursday, commenting on the infant deaths at Novokuznetsk Maternity Hospital No. 1. He stressed that while most births were successful, some mothers had not received prenatal monitoring and arrived for delivery while intoxicated.
Worker electrocuted at AvtoVAZ plant; three convictedWorker electrocuted at AvtoVAZ plant; three convicted
Worker electrocuted at AvtoVAZ plant; three convictedA district court in Tolyatti has convicted three AvtoVAZ employees for safety breaches that led to a worker's death from an electric arc during a furnace repair.
Emergency services warn Ryazan residents of impending cold snapEmergency services warn Ryazan residents of impending cold snap
Emergency services warn Ryazan residents of impending cold snapThe Ministry of Emergency Situations has issued safety advice for residents as temperatures are set to drop significantly.
Volgograd police deputy gets 1.5 years in colony for fraud in StavropolVolgograd police deputy gets 1.5 years in colony for fraud in Stavropol
Volgograd police deputy gets 1.5 years in colony for fraud in StavropolPolice Colonel Ruslan Toymukhamedov was detained in May last year right at his workplace.
Roman Rotenberg and Konstantin Mayor launch children's hockey projectRoman Rotenberg and Konstantin Mayor launch children's hockey project
Roman Rotenberg and Konstantin Mayor launch children's hockey projectA campaign for the 'Red Machine Dvor – Connection of Generations' project has launched on top media platforms in Moscow, aiming to inform over eight million people about free street hockey lessons for children.
New Rail Problems Spotted at Deadly Tula Crash SiteNew Rail Problems Spotted at Deadly Tula Crash Site
New Rail Problems Spotted at Deadly Tula Crash SiteResidents of Tula have reported seeing new issues with the tram tracks and people in special work clothing, presumed to be repair crews, at the site of the fatal October 31 crash near the Maksi shopping center.
Cameras may appear along riverbanks in Nizhny Novgorod Region — whyCameras may appear along riverbanks in Nizhny Novgorod Region — why
Cameras may appear along riverbanks in Nizhny Novgorod Region — whyNew measures are being introduced because of speedboat racers
Yekaterinburg Empties as -30°C Frost Closes Ice RinkYekaterinburg Empties as -30°C Frost Closes Ice Rink
Yekaterinburg Empties as -30°C Frost Closes Ice RinkYekaterinburg is enduring severe cold with temperatures plummeting below -30°C (-22°F), leading to a deserted city center and a closed ice rink.
Novosibirsk Mayor Orders Roof Inspections, Over 500 Objects CheckedNovosibirsk Mayor Orders Roof Inspections, Over 500 Objects Checked
Novosibirsk Mayor Orders Roof Inspections, Over 500 Objects CheckedInspections were ramped up following a building collapse on Naumov Street.
Krasnoyarsk Mayor Responds to Residents' Heating ComplaintsKrasnoyarsk Mayor Responds to Residents' Heating Complaints
Krasnoyarsk Mayor Responds to Residents' Heating ComplaintsKrasnoyarsk Mayor Sergei Vereshchagin addressed numerous complaints about inadequate heating in apartments on January 22, promising that all cases are under control and inspectors are working on each issue.
Hare Escapes Sable in Wildlife Reserve VideoHare Escapes Sable in Wildlife Reserve Video
Hare Escapes Sable in Wildlife Reserve VideoA hare fleeing from a sable was filmed in the Dzhelinsky reserve in Zabaikalsky Krai, with a reserve inspector witnessing the chase and inadvertently saving the animal.
Governor Chibis faces sharp question on medical odditiesGovernor Chibis faces sharp question on medical oddities
Governor Chibis faces sharp question on medical odditiesMurmansk Governor Andrey Chibis was asked about revising the regional healthcare system during a press conference, citing personal anecdotes of neglect, and he pledged to investigate while cautioning that emotional reports often exaggerate the situation.
Truck swerves into oncoming lane, causing fatal crash in PrimoryeTruck swerves into oncoming lane, causing fatal crash in Primorye
Truck swerves into oncoming lane, causing fatal crash in PrimoryeA 38-year-old Chinese citizen is blamed for a crash that killed three when his truck veered into oncoming traffic in Primorye's Khasansky District.
Moscow gridlocked by kilometer-long traffic jams due to road closuresMoscow gridlocked by kilometer-long traffic jams due to road closures
Moscow gridlocked by kilometer-long traffic jams due to road closuresMoscow experienced severe traffic congestion on Thursday, January 22, with kilometer-long jams in the city center due to road closures for a motorcade and security patrols.
Stray dogs attack child in central Voronezh, investigation launchedStray dogs attack child in central Voronezh, investigation launched
Stray dogs attack child in central Voronezh, investigation launchedA pack of stray dogs attacked a child in central Voronezh, but the child was not injured. The Investigative Committee has launched a probe into the incident.
Novoselki waste processing plant in Levashovo to launch in January 2027
Novoselki waste processing plant in Levashovo to launch in January 2027The Novoselki waste processing complex in Levashovo is set to launch in January 2027, a year ahead of the original schedule.
Former Perm Vice Mayor and Theater Founder Valery Starikov DiesFormer Perm Vice Mayor and Theater Founder Valery Starikov Dies
Former Perm Vice Mayor and Theater Founder Valery Starikov DiesValery Starikov, who served as Perm's vice mayor and founded the Ironical Company theater, has died at age 64. He had been working in a sports complex recently.
Court upholds sentence for 2017 Rostov-on-Don fireCourt upholds sentence for 2017 Rostov-on-Don fire
Court upholds sentence for 2017 Rostov-on-Don fireThe cassation court dismissed appeals in the case of the 2017 fire on Teatralny Spusk. The accused were employees of the company 'Donenergo'.
Sasovsky Chibrik and Archaic Sapozhkovskaya Toy Become New Regional BrandsSasovsky Chibrik and Archaic Sapozhkovskaya Toy Become New Regional Brands
Sasovsky Chibrik and Archaic Sapozhkovskaya Toy Become New Regional BrandsIn January 2026, Rospatent registered two new geographical indications from the Ryazan region to protect and promote unique local products: the Sapozhkovskaya clay toy and the Sasovsky chibrik pie.
What will replace 34 houses near Ufa's Beverly Hills?What will replace 34 houses near Ufa's Beverly Hills?
What will replace 34 houses near Ufa's Beverly Hills?A developer who completed the infamous 'Death House' has set its sights on the area.