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Four Perm Museums Close Due to Extreme Cold, Weekend Operations HaltedFour Perm Museums Close Due to Extreme Cold, Weekend Operations Halted
Four Perm Museums Close Due to Extreme Cold, Weekend Operations HaltedDue to extreme frosts, four museums including Khokhlovka have shut down in Perm, and they will remain closed over the weekend.
Alexander Radulov Appointed Captain of KHL All-Star TeamAlexander Radulov Appointed Captain of KHL All-Star Team
Alexander Radulov Appointed Captain of KHL All-Star TeamAlexander Radulov, a forward for Yaroslavl's Lokomotiv, has been selected as captain of the Russian stars team for the KHL All-Star Game 2026.
Arkhangelsk Residents in Fur and Down Jackets Brave the ColdArkhangelsk Residents in Fur and Down Jackets Brave the Cold
Arkhangelsk Residents in Fur and Down Jackets Brave the ColdWith temperatures dropping below -20°C (-4°F), this photo report highlights the winter outfits worn by residents of Arkhangelsk to stay warm.
Yekaterinburg doctor defrauded of over one million rublesYekaterinburg doctor defrauded of over one million rubles
Yekaterinburg doctor defrauded of over one million rublesA therapist from Yekaterinburg was scammed out of over 1 million rubles (approximately $12,000 at current rates) after meeting a woman on a dating site last October.
Defense Ministry Begins Investigation into Pressure on ConscriptsDefense Ministry Begins Investigation into Pressure on Conscripts
Defense Ministry Begins Investigation into Pressure on ConscriptsDeputy Anastasia Borisova appealed to the military prosecutor's office to investigate cases of servicemen being coerced into signing contracts.
Novosibirsk Approves Residential Complex Near Sosnovy BorNovosibirsk Approves Residential Complex Near Sosnovy Bor
Novosibirsk Approves Residential Complex Near Sosnovy BorNovosibirsk authorities have approved a residential complex near Sosnovy Bor in the Kalininsky district, replacing an industrial zone. In exchange, the developer will design and build a kindergarten for 160 children.
Rostov Region to Auction Two Protopriest-Consecrated Church SchoolsRostov Region to Auction Two Protopriest-Consecrated Church Schools
Rostov Region to Auction Two Protopriest-Consecrated Church SchoolsDom.RF will auction two former church-parish schools in Rostov Region, buildings that are almost 200 years old and currently in unsatisfactory condition.
Former Official Sentenced to 6 Years in Colony
Former Official Sentenced to 6 Years in ColonyVladlen Rodionov, former deputy head of the administration of Vasileostrovsky District in St. Petersburg, has been sentenced to six years in a strict-regime colony for multi-million ruble bribes from management companies.
Forward Radulov appointed captain of star hockey teamForward Radulov appointed captain of star hockey team
Forward Radulov appointed captain of star hockey teamYaroslavl Lokomotiv forward Alexander Radulov has been chosen as the captain for the 2026 KHL All-Star Game. The veteran player will lead the Russian Stars team in the exhibition event.
‘Maybe We’ll Merge Them’: Governor Vows to Optimize ‘Kuzbass-Online’‘Maybe We’ll Merge Them’: Governor Vows to Optimize ‘Kuzbass-Online’
‘Maybe We’ll Merge Them’: Governor Vows to Optimize ‘Kuzbass-Online’The governor of Russia's Kemerovo region, Ilya Seredyuk, has promised to review and possibly merge the 'Kuzbass-Online' public complaints platform with social media channels after residents questioned its effectiveness.
Yekaterinburg doctor scammed out of over 1 million rublesYekaterinburg doctor scammed out of over 1 million rubles
Yekaterinburg doctor scammed out of over 1 million rublesA 42-year-old therapist from Yekaterinburg lost more than 1 million rubles after being deceived by a woman he met on a dating site.
Transport department addresses Omsk's new bus purchasesTransport department addresses Omsk's new bus purchases
Transport department addresses Omsk's new bus purchasesOmsk city council's transport committee discussed accessibility equipment for public transit, but the transport department head said no new buses are planned without federal support.
Governor Chibis on accelerating major repairs in Murmansk regionGovernor Chibis on accelerating major repairs in Murmansk region
Governor Chibis on accelerating major repairs in Murmansk regionGovernor Andrey Chibis answered questions about speeding up the major repairs program for residential buildings in the Murmansk region during a press conference.
Putin-Awarded 'People's Teacher' from Rostov Region DiesPutin-Awarded 'People's Teacher' from Rostov Region Dies
Putin-Awarded 'People's Teacher' from Rostov Region DiesElena Nechitaylova, the only 'People's Teacher of the Russian Federation' in Rostov region, has died. She taught chemistry in Tsymlyansk.
Plays, Workshops, and an Art Exhibition: Tula Weekend Guide for January 24–25Plays, Workshops, and an Art Exhibition: Tula Weekend Guide for January 24–25
Plays, Workshops, and an Art Exhibition: Tula Weekend Guide for January 24–25Tula residents have a packed weekend of cultural events ahead, with the schedule featuring plays, concerts, creative meetings, workshops, and an art exhibition.
Condolences for Your Loss: Who in Bashkortostan Earns the Most from FuneralsCondolences for Your Loss: Who in Bashkortostan Earns the Most from Funerals
Condolences for Your Loss: Who in Bashkortostan Earns the Most from FuneralsA list of the top 100 wealthiest funeral business owners in Russia includes entrepreneurs from Bashkortostan, revealing their revenues and operations.
Defense Ministry to investigate pressure on Miass conscriptsDefense Ministry to investigate pressure on Miass conscripts
Defense Ministry to investigate pressure on Miass conscriptsThe Russian Ministry of Defense has launched a check into allegations that conscripts from Miass were coerced into signing military contracts, following a deputy's request.
Alexander Khinshtein Hospitalized After Car AccidentAlexander Khinshtein Hospitalized After Car Accident
Alexander Khinshtein Hospitalized After Car AccidentFormer Russian State Duma deputy Alexander Khinshtein was hospitalized after his official car skidded off the road in an accident. He reported minor injuries and no serious consequences from the incident.
Abortion license revocation in districts: doctor details Transbaikalia outcomeAbortion license revocation in districts: doctor details Transbaikalia outcome
Abortion license revocation in districts: doctor details Transbaikalia outcomeThe number of abortions in Transbaikalia dropped in 2025 for the first time in years, but officials await data on whether women simply switched to private clinics after district hospitals revoked their licenses.
13-Year-Old Artyom Battles Leukemia, Family Appeals for Help13-Year-Old Artyom Battles Leukemia, Family Appeals for Help
13-Year-Old Artyom Battles Leukemia, Family Appeals for Help13-year-old Artyom Konstantinov requires urgent treatment for acute lymphoblastic leukemia. The costly medication is not covered by the state program, and his family is raising the necessary funds.
Yellow Alert Issued in St. Petersburg Over Frosts
Yellow Alert Issued in St. Petersburg Over FrostsSevere frosts are forecast for St. Petersburg overnight on January 23. In response, city authorities have declared a yellow level of weather danger.
Ex-police colonel convicted of murder heads to war zone
Ex-police colonel convicted of murder heads to war zoneMikhail Smirnov, a former police colonel convicted of multiple killings, has been freed and dispatched to the war zone at the request of the military commissariat.
Voronezh Braces for Temperature Swing: -24°C to ThawVoronezh Braces for Temperature Swing: -24°C to Thaw
Voronezh Braces for Temperature Swing: -24°C to ThawWeather forecasters predict a sharp change in conditions for Voronezh residents, with bitter cold giving way to a noticeable thaw by late January.