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Krasnoyarsk Artist Sells Revenge Drawings for 40 RublesKrasnoyarsk Artist Sells Revenge Drawings for 40 Rubles
Krasnoyarsk Artist Sells Revenge Drawings for 40 RublesWould this offend you? A new service in Krasnoyarsk offers to create insulting drawings of personal offenders for just 40 rubles (about $0.50 at current rates).
Family Wins Moscow Trip in Hometown Video ContestFamily Wins Moscow Trip in Hometown Video Contest
Family Wins Moscow Trip in Hometown Video ContestThe whole family will spend four days in the capital.
Murmansk Trolleybuses Rerouted Due to Power ProblemsMurmansk Trolleybuses Rerouted Due to Power Problems
Murmansk Trolleybuses Rerouted Due to Power ProblemsDue to a power supply failure, trolleybus routes in Murmansk have been temporarily changed, the city's electric transport company said. Here is how they are running now.
Samara residents film unique underwater ice on Volga RiverSamara residents film unique underwater ice on Volga River
Samara residents film unique underwater ice on Volga RiverResidents of Samara recorded a rare natural occurrence where large chunks of ice floated beneath the frozen surface of the Volga River.
Heating Cut Off Again in St. Petersburg's Kirovsky DistrictHeating Cut Off Again in St. Petersburg's Kirovsky District
Heating Cut Off Again in St. Petersburg's Kirovsky DistrictResidents of St. Petersburg's Kirovsky District are again without heating and hot water due to a pipeline defect. Repair work is underway on Veterans Avenue.
Frosts to End Soon in VolgogradFrosts to End Soon in Volgograd
Frosts to End Soon in VolgogradMeteorologists are forecasting a rapid warming to begin next week. The change is linked to a shift in atmospheric processes over European Russia.
Adler Bypass 'Fault' Cracks Again, Triggers Huge TrafficAdler Bypass 'Fault' Cracks Again, Triggers Huge Traffic
Adler Bypass 'Fault' Cracks Again, Triggers Huge TrafficRoad crews are once again repairing the notorious 'fault' on the Adler bypass after heavy rainfall caused the road surface to crack, leading to a multi-kilometer traffic jam.
Woman's Niva Illegally Taken: Prosecutor's Office IntervenesWoman's Niva Illegally Taken: Prosecutor's Office Intervenes
Woman's Niva Illegally Taken: Prosecutor's Office IntervenesA woman had to request a personal meeting with a prosecutor to get a case opened after her car was taken without consent.
Local residents notice icicles in Omsk busLocal residents notice icicles in Omsk bus
Local residents notice icicles in Omsk busThe heaters were not working in the transport.
Father Drops Newborn from Fourth Floor to Save Her from FireFather Drops Newborn from Fourth Floor to Save Her from Fire
Father Drops Newborn from Fourth Floor to Save Her from FireIn Asbest, a father was forced to drop his newborn daughter from the fourth floor to save her from smoke during a fire. The child was caught by men below and is now under observation in the hospital.
Tyumen Woman Who Won Psychic Oleg Sheps' HeartTyumen Woman Who Won Psychic Oleg Sheps' Heart
Tyumen Woman Who Won Psychic Oleg Sheps' HeartPolina Yeremenko from Tyumen gained nationwide attention after her relationship with media psychic Oleg Sheps from the show 'Battle of Psychics' was revealed.
Minnikhanov on School Attack After Cleaner's BraveryMinnikhanov on School Attack After Cleaner's Bravery
Minnikhanov on School Attack After Cleaner's BraveryHead of Tatarstan Rustam Minnikhanov has commented for the first time on a school attack in Nizhnekamsk, issuing directives at a Saturday meeting.
Student Complains of Freezing Classrooms: 'High Schoolers Don't Grow Fur'Student Complains of Freezing Classrooms: 'High Schoolers Don't Grow Fur'
Student Complains of Freezing Classrooms: 'High Schoolers Don't Grow Fur'A student from a Bashkortostan village complained to Yekaterina Mizulina, head of the League for Safe Internet, about being forced to attend school in unheated classrooms during severe frosts.
Forecasters announce end of bitter cold in VolgogradForecasters announce end of bitter cold in Volgograd
Forecasters announce end of bitter cold in VolgogradMeteorologists forecast that the severe cold snap in Volgograd will end soon, with temperatures rising rapidly next week.
Nizhny Novgorod Region Sends Special Equipment to KamchatkaNizhny Novgorod Region Sends Special Equipment to Kamchatka
Nizhny Novgorod Region Sends Special Equipment to KamchatkaTracked vehicles were airlifted to the Far East by two Il-76 military transport aircraft.
Voronezh Oblast power outages scheduled for January 26-31Voronezh Oblast power outages scheduled for January 26-31
Voronezh Oblast power outages scheduled for January 26-31Planned power outages are scheduled in Voronezh Oblast from January 26 to February 1 due to repair work, with electricity cut off daily from 8:00 to 17:00.
Chocolate Cafe in Arkhangelsk City Center Up for SaleChocolate Cafe in Arkhangelsk City Center Up for Sale
Chocolate Cafe in Arkhangelsk City Center Up for SaleA cafe in the Europe Park shopping mall in Arkhangelsk is listed for 980,000 rubles (approximately $9,800 at current rates), with the owner citing time constraints.
Heavy Snow and Blowing Snow Forecast for Irkutsk OblastHeavy Snow and Blowing Snow Forecast for Irkutsk Oblast
Heavy Snow and Blowing Snow Forecast for Irkutsk OblastMeteorologists have issued a weather warning for Irkutsk Oblast on January 25, with heavy snow and blowing snow expected in western, central, and southern districts.
Father tells how he dropped newborn from fourth floorFather tells how he dropped newborn from fourth floor
Father tells how he dropped newborn from fourth floorA father in the Ural city of Asbest dropped his newborn daughter from the fourth floor to save her from a fire. The couple had no other escape route as their apartment filled with smoke from a blaze below.
TV Producer and Director Alexander Oleinikov Dies SuddenlyTV Producer and Director Alexander Oleinikov Dies Suddenly
TV Producer and Director Alexander Oleinikov Dies SuddenlyAlexander Oleinikov, a Russian TV host, producer, and director, has died at the age of 60. His family says the death was unexpected, with a suspected blood clot.
Nizhnevartovsk Air Disaster: People Froze Waiting for HelpNizhnevartovsk Air Disaster: People Froze Waiting for Help
Nizhnevartovsk Air Disaster: People Froze Waiting for Help38 years ago, an airliner crash in Nizhnevartovsk claimed 27 lives. Survivors waited hours for rescue in -31°C (-24°F) temperatures, with many freezing to death.
Chelybinsk Woman Advances to 'The Voice' After Ten AuditionsChelybinsk Woman Advances to 'The Voice' After Ten Auditions
Chelybinsk Woman Advances to 'The Voice' After Ten AuditionsAlexandra Karabeshkina from Chelyabinsk successfully performed in the blind auditions of the music show 'The Voice'. The mentors highly praised her vocal abilities and improvisation skills.
Novosibirsk village residents freeze as heating fails; investigators start probeNovosibirsk village residents freeze as heating fails; investigators start probe
Novosibirsk village residents freeze as heating fails; investigators start probeSocial institutions are also affected by heating failures amid freezing temperatures in the village, according to officials.
Nizhny Novgorod Region Dispatches Snowfighting Equipment to KamchatkaNizhny Novgorod Region Dispatches Snowfighting Equipment to Kamchatka
Nizhny Novgorod Region Dispatches Snowfighting Equipment to KamchatkaThe Nizhny Novgorod region has sent specialized equipment to Kamchatka Krai to assist with the aftermath of heavy snowfalls, delivering it via two Il-76 aircraft.
Accident in central Yekaterinburg blocks tram trafficAccident in central Yekaterinburg blocks tram traffic
Accident in central Yekaterinburg blocks tram trafficDue to a collision between a tram and a car, the intersection of Kuybyshev and Belinsky streets has become impassable. Traffic is paralyzed.