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Krasnoyarsk Residents Find SIM Cards Active After Asia VacationsKrasnoyarsk Residents Find SIM Cards Active After Asia Vacations
Krasnoyarsk Residents Find SIM Cards Active After Asia VacationsKrasnoyarsk residents who vacationed in Asia report no block on their SIM cards upon return, despite Russia's 'cooling period' rule suspending mobile services for 24 hours.
Nehayev Calls for Halt to New Taxes and Social Media RestrictionsNehayev Calls for Halt to New Taxes and Social Media Restrictions
Nehayev Calls for Halt to New Taxes and Social Media RestrictionsAt the opening of the State Duma's spring session, Alexey Nehayev, leader of the New People party, proposed a temporary halt to new taxes, fines, and social media blocks.
Rostov Region to Introduce Gasoline Sales by PassportRostov Region to Introduce Gasoline Sales by Passport
Rostov Region to Introduce Gasoline Sales by PassportA bill restricting fuel sales to minors has received a positive review. Similar rules are already in effect in three regions of Russia.
Saint Petersburg to Amend Floating Objects Legislation
Saint Petersburg to Amend Floating Objects LegislationThe government of Saint Petersburg plans to introduce changes to legislation in 2026 to regulate the sphere of floating objects. This decision is linked to the results of an inventory conducted after the incident with houseboats in Galernaya Harbor.
Deposit Agency Sues for 152 Million Rubles from PromTransBank Ex-ManagersDeposit Agency Sues for 152 Million Rubles from PromTransBank Ex-Managers
Deposit Agency Sues for 152 Million Rubles from PromTransBank Ex-ManagersThe Deposit Insurance Agency (ASV) is seeking to recover 152 million rubles (approximately $1.7 million at current rates) from the former top executives of the bankrupt PromTransBank through arbitration court.
Chlorine leak injures six at Bratsk wood plantChlorine leak injures six at Bratsk wood plant
Chlorine leak injures six at Bratsk wood plantA chlorine leak at an Ilim Group wood processing plant in Bratsk on January 22 left six people injured, including two company employees and four contractors.
Volgograd Introduces Total Ban on Retail Alcohol SalesVolgograd Introduces Total Ban on Retail Alcohol Sales
Volgograd Introduces Total Ban on Retail Alcohol SalesIt will be in effect for only one day — this coming Sunday.
St. Petersburg Technopark Shows Interest in Kronstadt AirfieldSt. Petersburg Technopark Shows Interest in Kronstadt Airfield
St. Petersburg Technopark Shows Interest in Kronstadt AirfieldA drone testing range may appear at the 'Bychye Pole' airfield in Kronstadt. It is planned to be used for flight tests, demonstrations, and competitions.
Shanghai Dragons Extend Stay in St. Petersburg
Shanghai Dragons Extend Stay in St. PetersburgThe Shanghai Dragons hockey club is likely to play the next season in St. Petersburg. This was announced by the team's general manager Sergei Belykh at a press conference on January 22.
We live by the sea: Chibis on Murmansk fish pricesWe live by the sea: Chibis on Murmansk fish prices
We live by the sea: Chibis on Murmansk fish pricesAt a press conference, Murmansk Oblast Governor Andrei Chibis explained the reasons behind high fish prices, citing reduced fishing quotas and international sanctions.
In Serov, woman extinguishes Eternal Flame with mourning wreath
In Serov, woman extinguishes Eternal Flame with mourning wreathThe woman fled the scene. Law enforcement agencies are now searching for her.
Residents of Kuzbass town denied recalculation for poor-quality hot waterResidents of Kuzbass town denied recalculation for poor-quality hot water
Residents of Kuzbass town denied recalculation for poor-quality hot waterResidents of Taiga, a town in the Kemerovo Region, are demanding a refund for both cold and hot water, but the city administration refuses, saying the hot water meets safety standards.
Rostov Region Backs Gasoline Sales with Passport to Curb Youth AccidentsRostov Region Backs Gasoline Sales with Passport to Curb Youth Accidents
Rostov Region Backs Gasoline Sales with Passport to Curb Youth AccidentsAuthorities in Rostov Region have endorsed a proposal to sell gasoline only upon presentation of a passport, a measure already implemented in three other Russian regions.
Novosibirsk Residents Raise Money for Grader to Clear RoadNovosibirsk Residents Raise Money for Grader to Clear Road
Novosibirsk Residents Raise Money for Grader to Clear RoadResidents of Oktyabrsky District in Novosibirsk are struggling with heavy snow on Obskaya Street, causing daily traffic jams of up to an hour and a half. They are now collecting money to hire a grader themselves after the management company said the road is not its responsibility.
Ryazan Maternity Hospital Suspends Partner-Assisted BirthsRyazan Maternity Hospital Suspends Partner-Assisted Births
Ryazan Maternity Hospital Suspends Partner-Assisted BirthsMaternity Hospital No. 2 in Ryazan has temporarily halted partner-assisted births and several other services, including tours and prenatal classes, though full inpatient care remains available.
New Base Stations Enhance Connectivity in Egorievsk's Russian ManchesterNew Base Stations Enhance Connectivity in Egorievsk's Russian Manchester
New Base Stations Enhance Connectivity in Egorievsk's Russian ManchesterMegafon has deployed new base stations in Egorievsk, known as the 'Russian Manchester', and surrounding villages, leading to more stable mobile connections.
Video captures City Mall conflict leading to visitor's deathVideo captures City Mall conflict leading to visitor's death
Video captures City Mall conflict leading to visitor's deathSecurity guards at a Perekrestok store attempted to inspect a young man's backpack, leading to his death, as seen in video footage.
Janitor attacked at Nizhnekamsk school gets eight stitchesJanitor attacked at Nizhnekamsk school gets eight stitches
Janitor attacked at Nizhnekamsk school gets eight stitchesA 53-year-old janitor at a school in Nizhnekamsk was attacked by a teenager and is hospitalized after surgery where she received eight stitches.
Urals woman extinguishes Eternal Flame with wreath, authorities search for herUrals woman extinguishes Eternal Flame with wreath, authorities search for her
Urals woman extinguishes Eternal Flame with wreath, authorities search for herA woman in Serov, Urals, extinguished the Eternal Flame at a local memorial using a mourning wreath and then walked away calmly.
Passenger Traffic of Lastochka Trains from Sirius to Sochi Mountains Grows 3.5 TimesPassenger Traffic of Lastochka Trains from Sirius to Sochi Mountains Grows 3.5 Times
Passenger Traffic of Lastochka Trains from Sirius to Sochi Mountains Grows 3.5 TimesSince December 20, more than 43,000 people have used the route to the Rosa Khutor resort, a nearly 3.5-fold increase over the same period last year.
Voronezh Region man fined for showing illegal tattoos onlineVoronezh Region man fined for showing illegal tattoos online
Voronezh Region man fined for showing illegal tattoos onlineA man displayed his tattoos on social media to show off, but faced a fine for publicly exhibiting extremist symbols.
Mitch Love declines to discuss domestic violence allegations
Mitch Love declines to discuss domestic violence allegationsAt his first press conference in St. Petersburg, new Shanghai Dragons head coach Mitch Love declined to discuss domestic violence allegations that ended his NHL career.
Samara court sentences transport college official for briberySamara court sentences transport college official for bribery
Samara court sentences transport college official for briberyA former head of correspondence at a Samara transport college has been convicted for accepting bribes from students, with the court detailing the amounts involved.