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Samara Judge Could Be Reprimanded for Controversial Migrant Attack VerdictSamara Judge Could Be Reprimanded for Controversial Migrant Attack Verdict
Samara Judge Could Be Reprimanded for Controversial Migrant Attack VerdictA judge in Samara who issued a controversial verdict in the case of an attack on a State Duma deputy may now face disciplinary action after the case drew scrutiny from Russia's Investigative Committee.
Visitors Evacuated from Cruise Mall in RyazanVisitors Evacuated from Cruise Mall in Ryazan
Visitors Evacuated from Cruise Mall in RyazanA fire alarm triggered the evacuation of visitors from the Cruise shopping mall in Ryazan. Calls to the mall have gone unanswered.
Used Car Prices Fall in YekaterinburgUsed Car Prices Fall in Yekaterinburg
Used Car Prices Fall in YekaterinburgThe luxury Porsche Cayenne SUV has fallen in price by almost a quarter on the region's secondary market, experts report.
Accident on Chusovsky Bridge blocks traffic in both directionsAccident on Chusovsky Bridge blocks traffic in both directions
Accident on Chusovsky Bridge blocks traffic in both directionsA traffic accident on the bridge has created long jams, leaving one reader stuck for half an hour already.
Kalmykia police comment on woman's slavery and assault claimsKalmykia police comment on woman's slavery and assault claims
Kalmykia police comment on woman's slavery and assault claimsA woman from Russia's Rostov Region claims she was rescued from slavery and raped on a farm in Kalmykia. Police there deny her account, saying no report was ever filed.
Two micro-explosions reported before Volgograd store fireTwo micro-explosions reported before Volgograd store fire
Two micro-explosions reported before Volgograd store fireOn January 24, EMERCOM reported a fire in a Volgograd Fix Price store that damaged 100 square meters of retail space, with 35 people evacuated and no injuries.
Heat main on Veterans Avenue repaired ahead of scheduleHeat main on Veterans Avenue repaired ahead of schedule
Heat main on Veterans Avenue repaired ahead of scheduleSpecialists completed the replacement of a section of the heat main two hours early. Residents will soon have heating and hot water restored.
"Reliability and Responsibility": Demand for Workers Over 50 in Yaroslavl Region"Reliability and Responsibility": Demand for Workers Over 50 in Yaroslavl Region
"Reliability and Responsibility": Demand for Workers Over 50 in Yaroslavl RegionEmployers in Yaroslavl Region sent over 120,000 job invitations to applicants aged 51-60 in 2025, valuing their reliability and responsibility. Experts from the hh.ru online recruitment platform explain which sectors are seeking older workers.
Ufa Bus Route 295 Faces Overcrowding and Long QueuesUfa Bus Route 295 Faces Overcrowding and Long Queues
Ufa Bus Route 295 Faces Overcrowding and Long QueuesResidents of Ufa are expressing frustration over the long waits and overcrowding on bus route 295, which serves key areas like the Aerodromnaya stop and the ZhK '8 Marta' complex.
Porsche Cayenne leads car price drop in YekaterinburgPorsche Cayenne leads car price drop in Yekaterinburg
Porsche Cayenne leads car price drop in YekaterinburgIn Sverdlovsk Oblast, used car prices fell by 4.9% on average, with the Porsche Cayenne dropping nearly a quarter in value.
Former Anesthesiology Department Head Gennady Belyanin DiesFormer Anesthesiology Department Head Gennady Belyanin Dies
Former Anesthesiology Department Head Gennady Belyanin DiesGennady Belyanin, the former head of the anesthesiology and resuscitation department at Seredavin Hospital, has passed away at the age of 85.
Murmansk Opens Field Kitchens with Phone Charging StationsMurmansk Opens Field Kitchens with Phone Charging Stations
Murmansk Opens Field Kitchens with Phone Charging StationsNew field kitchens offering free meals and phone charging have opened in Murmansk. The points are located on several streets across the city.
Test Your Memory of Kemerovo Before RenovationsTest Your Memory of Kemerovo Before Renovations
Test Your Memory of Kemerovo Before RenovationsWe didn't even notice how everything changed beyond recognition in Kemerovo. Now, a quiz challenges old-timers to recall the city before its recent renovations.
Arkhangelsk's Almond Cafe-Bar Listed for SaleArkhangelsk's Almond Cafe-Bar Listed for Sale
Arkhangelsk's Almond Cafe-Bar Listed for SaleThe Almond cafe-bar in Arkhangelsk, closed since autumn, is for sale for 700,000 rubles (approx. $7,800 at current rates) due to the owner's relocation.
Dozens of Murmansk Grocery Stores Closed After Power OutageDozens of Murmansk Grocery Stores Closed After Power Outage
Dozens of Murmansk Grocery Stores Closed After Power OutageAfter a widespread power outage on January 23, many grocery stores in Murmansk are experiencing disruptions, with cash registers and terminals down in some locations.
Two micro-explosions reported at Volgograd supermarket fire sceneTwo micro-explosions reported at Volgograd supermarket fire scene
Two micro-explosions reported at Volgograd supermarket fire sceneThe Emergency Ministry said flames damaged 100 square meters of the supermarket's sales area.
Slope continues moving as Sochi residents fear deadly landslideSlope continues moving as Sochi residents fear deadly landslide
Slope continues moving as Sochi residents fear deadly landslideResidents of the Ministerskie Ozyora residential complex say a growing, active landslide poses a direct mortal threat to them and accuse the Sochi administration of failing to act.
Tyumen's Lesobaza district to become unrecognizable after renovationTyumen's Lesobaza district to become unrecognizable after renovation
Tyumen's Lesobaza district to become unrecognizable after renovationPlans call for replacing private housing with multistory residential blocks and full social infrastructure.
Flooding begins in Kuban as rivers overflowFlooding begins in Kuban as rivers overflow
Flooding begins in Kuban as rivers overflowEarlier, a storm warning was issued in the region.
Cockroaches and Peeling Plaster Found in Chelyabinsk HospitalCockroaches and Peeling Plaster Found in Chelyabinsk Hospital
Cockroaches and Peeling Plaster Found in Chelyabinsk HospitalProsecutors and Russia's consumer protection watchdog inspected the therapeutic building of City Clinical Hospital No. 6 after patient complaints, uncovering sanitation violations and holding staff accountable.
Agidel's Lisa Dubey scores historic lacrosse goal in WHLAgidel's Lisa Dubey scores historic lacrosse goal in WHL
Agidel's Lisa Dubey scores historic lacrosse goal in WHLElizaveta Dubey of Ufa's Agidel scored the first lacrosse goal in Women's Hockey League history during a match against Tornado, though her team lost.
Secondary Housing Price Rise in Nizhny Novgorod Beats MoscowSecondary Housing Price Rise in Nizhny Novgorod Beats Moscow
Secondary Housing Price Rise in Nizhny Novgorod Beats MoscowNizhny Novgorod ranked second only to Perm in the pace of housing price increases over the past year, according to data from a federal agency.
Long snowfall to hit Perm Krai after severe frosts, forecast saysLong snowfall to hit Perm Krai after severe frosts, forecast says
Long snowfall to hit Perm Krai after severe frosts, forecast saysPerm Krai is set for extended snowfall following a period of intense cold, with detailed forecasts indicating when the weather will shift.
Crash Involving Trucks, Cars Blocks Moscow Ring Road TrafficCrash Involving Trucks, Cars Blocks Moscow Ring Road Traffic
Crash Involving Trucks, Cars Blocks Moscow Ring Road TrafficA collision involving trucks and passenger cars on Moscow's outer ring road has caused a massive traffic jam stretching six kilometers, with authorities advising drivers to avoid the area.
Prosecutors find cockroaches, peeling plaster in Chelyabinsk hospitalProsecutors find cockroaches, peeling plaster in Chelyabinsk hospital
Prosecutors find cockroaches, peeling plaster in Chelyabinsk hospitalProsecutors in Chelyabinsk inspected City Clinical Hospital No. 6 after patient complaints about cockroaches and poor sanitation, leading to administrative actions against hospital staff.