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Driver for pharmaceutical company dies during trip in UdmurtiaDriver for pharmaceutical company dies during trip in Udmurtia
Driver for pharmaceutical company dies during trip in UdmurtiaA driver for a pharmaceutical company has died during a work trip in Udmurtia. This marks the fourth workplace death in the republic since the start of 2026, according to the local labor inspectorate.
Major road construction near Moscow City to start in four districtsMajor road construction near Moscow City to start in four districts
Major road construction near Moscow City to start in four districtsMajor road construction and embankment renovations are planned around Moscow City, affecting four central districts. The project involves building and reconstructing 25 kilometers of roads.
Hoffmann Tales, Ski Race, Cobain Tribute in UlyanovskHoffmann Tales, Ski Race, Cobain Tribute in Ulyanovsk
Hoffmann Tales, Ski Race, Cobain Tribute in UlyanovskResidents and visitors in Ulyanovsk can look forward to a packed schedule of activities, including theater performances, sports competitions, and concerts on January 24 and 25.
Nizhnekamsk Authorities Assess Lyceum's Actions After Teen StabbingNizhnekamsk Authorities Assess Lyceum's Actions After Teen Stabbing
Nizhnekamsk Authorities Assess Lyceum's Actions After Teen StabbingCity officials have praised the teachers at Lyceum No. 37 for their swift response when a 13-year-old student attacked a cleaner with a knife.
Chibis questioned on waste management and new production in regionChibis questioned on waste management and new production in region
Chibis questioned on waste management and new production in regionGovernor Andrey Chibis was asked about waste processing in the Murmansk region and the future of the bankrupt TKO TBO Plant during a press conference.
Moscow Farewell to Actor Dima from Tolyatti Includes Applause – VideoMoscow Farewell to Actor Dima from Tolyatti Includes Applause – Video
Moscow Farewell to Actor Dima from Tolyatti Includes Applause – VideoActor Dmitry Marfin from Tolyatti passed away suddenly, and a farewell ceremony in Moscow was marked by applause and emotional tributes.
House explosion in Tobolsk: culprits not yet punishedHouse explosion in Tobolsk: culprits not yet punished
House explosion in Tobolsk: culprits not yet punishedThe investigation into the Tobolsk house explosion that killed a seven-year-old boy is being delayed. The case materials have not yet been sent to court.
Kulbakov bids farewell to Torpedo: 'We were one family'Kulbakov bids farewell to Torpedo: 'We were one family'
Kulbakov bids farewell to Torpedo: 'We were one family'Goaltender Ivan Kulbakov is moving to Admiral Vladivostok, having published a farewell message to his former club, Torpedo Nizhny Novgorod.
Putin reveals topic of talks with US envoy on frozen assetsPutin reveals topic of talks with US envoy on frozen assets
Putin reveals topic of talks with US envoy on frozen assetsRussian President Vladimir Putin plans to discuss with US representatives the use of frozen Russian assets, as stated during his meeting with Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas.
Family Seeks 750,000 Rubles After Fatal Orenburg CrashFamily Seeks 750,000 Rubles After Fatal Orenburg Crash
Family Seeks 750,000 Rubles After Fatal Orenburg CrashThe relatives of an Orenburg man killed in a collision with a trolleybus are asking the court to award them 750,000 rubles (approximately $8,300 at current rates) each in moral damages from the driver, who has been convicted for the accident.
Storm and rain to hit Sochi this weekendStorm and rain to hit Sochi this weekend
Storm and rain to hit Sochi this weekendMeteorologists predict sea storms and heavy rain in Sochi over the coming three days.
7-year-old dies in Tobolsk house blast; no charges filed yet7-year-old dies in Tobolsk house blast; no charges filed yet
7-year-old dies in Tobolsk house blast; no charges filed yetA 7-year-old boy died in a house explosion in Tobolsk last March, but the gas workers suspected of causing the blast have not been charged as the investigation continues.
Firm behind Crimea and Altai parks to develop Tukhachevsky EmbankmentFirm behind Crimea and Altai parks to develop Tukhachevsky Embankment
Firm behind Crimea and Altai parks to develop Tukhachevsky EmbankmentMoscow specialists will design the Omsk embankment with an area of almost seven hectares
Kursk Governor Alexander Khinshtein Injured in Minibus RolloverKursk Governor Alexander Khinshtein Injured in Minibus Rollover
Kursk Governor Alexander Khinshtein Injured in Minibus RolloverKursk Region Governor Alexander Khinshtein was involved in a serious car accident while traveling to a district in the region; he is now hospitalized with minor injuries.
Volgograd Forecast: Fog and Frost Down to -30°CVolgograd Forecast: Fog and Frost Down to -30°C
Volgograd Forecast: Fog and Frost Down to -30°CMeteorologists warn that strong winds will exacerbate the effects of low temperatures in Volgograd, with fog and frosts as low as -30°C.
Chita minibus route 51 vanishes after comebackChita minibus route 51 vanishes after comeback
Chita minibus route 51 vanishes after comebackMinibus route 51 in Chita resumed service on January 12 after a two-year hiatus but quickly stopped due to a lack of drivers, city hall reported.
Igor Kobzev Appoints Acting Agriculture Minister for Irkutsk RegionIgor Kobzev Appoints Acting Agriculture Minister for Irkutsk Region
Igor Kobzev Appoints Acting Agriculture Minister for Irkutsk RegionIrkutsk Region Governor Igor Kobzev has appointed Marina Kozharina as acting Minister of Agriculture. Kozharina previously served as first deputy minister of the department.
Red-listed black grouse reappears in Saratov reserveRed-listed black grouse reappears in Saratov reserve
Red-listed black grouse reappears in Saratov reservePopulations of game animals and rare species are growing in the Tsentralny wildlife reserve, with the red-listed black grouse making a significant comeback after years of absence.
Prosecutor's Office Launches Probe into Security Firm Over Mall Death
Prosecutor's Office Launches Probe into Security Firm Over Mall DeathThe supervisory authority has initiated an inspection of a private security enterprise following a fatal incident at the City Mall shopping center.
Goalie Ivan Kulbakov says goodbye to Torpedo Nizhny NovgorodGoalie Ivan Kulbakov says goodbye to Torpedo Nizhny Novgorod
Goalie Ivan Kulbakov says goodbye to Torpedo Nizhny NovgorodGoaltender Ivan Kulbakov has bid farewell to HC Torpedo and the city of Nizhny Novgorod as he prepares to join Admiral Vladivostok. He expressed gratitude to the team and fans in a social media post.
Steam causes traffic jam at central St. Petersburg intersection
Steam causes traffic jam at central St. Petersburg intersectionOn the afternoon of January 22, dense steam formed at the intersection of Radishcheva Street and Vilensky Lane in central St. Petersburg. This led to traffic difficulties.
Three killed in tourist bus crash from China in PrimoryeThree killed in tourist bus crash from China in Primorye
Three killed in tourist bus crash from China in PrimoryeThree people were killed in a traffic accident involving a tourist bus from China on the Razdolnoye-Khasan highway in Primorye on January 22, with circumstances under investigation.
Shippers Become Hostages in Transport Company FeudsShippers Become Hostages in Transport Company Feuds
Shippers Become Hostages in Transport Company FeudsShippers across Russia are facing illegal detention of their goods due to financial conflicts between transport companies. A striking example is the case of Irkutsk entrepreneurs, whose cargo worth 20 million rubles (approx. $220,000 at current rates) has been held in Tatarstan since June 2025.
In Stavropol, tomatoes hit 253 rubles per kgIn Stavropol, tomatoes hit 253 rubles per kg
In Stavropol, tomatoes hit 253 rubles per kgFresh tomatoes in Stavropol Krai have increased in price by 7.32% over the past week, reaching an average of 252.73 rubles per kilogram (about $3 at current rates), according to regional statistics.
Two Historic Parish Schools to Be Auctioned in Rostov RegionTwo Historic Parish Schools to Be Auctioned in Rostov Region
Two Historic Parish Schools to Be Auctioned in Rostov RegionThe Dom.RF agency will auction two historic parish school buildings in the stanitsa of Yelizavetinskaya. They are nearly 200 years old and in unsatisfactory condition.