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Snow Park: Vladivostok Residential Quarter with Art-Inspired ViewsSnow Park: Vladivostok Residential Quarter with Art-Inspired Views
Snow Park: Vladivostok Residential Quarter with Art-Inspired ViewsDeveloper PIK is building the Snow Park residential quarter in Vladivostok's Snegovaya Pad district, offering panoramic views reminiscent of seascape paintings by Aivazovsky and Kuindzhi.
Residents of Rostov Fear Fires Due to Abandoned Construction SiteResidents of Rostov Fear Fires Due to Abandoned Construction Site
Residents of Rostov Fear Fires Due to Abandoned Construction SiteA court case over the construction of a business center on Rostov's embankment has been ongoing for a year. Local residents are worried that the abandoned site could cause a fire.
Beeline develops AI system to monitor aircraft maintenanceBeeline develops AI system to monitor aircraft maintenance
Beeline develops AI system to monitor aircraft maintenanceThe Beeline Big Data & AI team has developed a solution based on computer vision for automatic monitoring of ground preparation of passenger aircraft. The system tracks all stages of work in real time.
St. Petersburg tows nearly 1,000 cars from paid parking
St. Petersburg tows nearly 1,000 cars from paid parkingIn 2025, nearly 1,000 cars were towed from paid parking zones in St. Petersburg. The Transport Committee also reported tens of thousands of violations involving license plates and parking for disabled people.
Man stabbed to death on street in RybinskMan stabbed to death on street in Rybinsk
Man stabbed to death on street in RybinskA man was killed on Tankistov Street in Rybinsk, Yaroslavl Oblast, on the evening of January 21. The investigation has been taken over by the Investigative Committee.
Traffic police promise fines for drivers cutting through yardsTraffic police promise fines for drivers cutting through yards
Traffic police promise fines for drivers cutting through yardsDrivers who cut through residential yards near a metro tram construction site in Chelyabinsk will face fines. One passageway there was blocked by residents themselves.
Novosibirsk's Oktyabrsky District to Ban Parking on Several StreetsNovosibirsk's Oktyabrsky District to Ban Parking on Several Streets
Novosibirsk's Oktyabrsky District to Ban Parking on Several StreetsStarting in February, parking will be prohibited on multiple streets in Novosibirsk's Oktyabrsky District to improve road safety and cleaning operations.
74-year-old Sasovo man threatens wife with knife over reproaches74-year-old Sasovo man threatens wife with knife over reproaches
74-year-old Sasovo man threatens wife with knife over reproachesPolice intervened after a 74-year-old man in Sasovo district threatened his 48-year-old wife with a kitchen knife following a drinking session.
Cargo Held Hostage in Feud Between Stricken Transport CompaniesCargo Held Hostage in Feud Between Stricken Transport Companies
Cargo Held Hostage in Feud Between Stricken Transport CompaniesIrkutsk entrepreneurs are caught in a dispute between two carriers from Moscow and Kazan and may lose their cargo.
Voronezh Region Named One of the Most Attacked RegionsVoronezh Region Named One of the Most Attacked Regions
Voronezh Region Named One of the Most Attacked RegionsMore than 200 people have been affected by Ukrainian Armed Forces attacks across the country
Nizhny Novgorod Region Sees Birth Rate Rise Amid Data Verification ChallengesNizhny Novgorod Region Sees Birth Rate Rise Amid Data Verification Challenges
Nizhny Novgorod Region Sees Birth Rate Rise Amid Data Verification ChallengesNizhny Novgorod Region reports a birth rate increase following new family support measures, but verifying this data has become harder due to the suspension of statistics publication.
Car Crash Injures Three Medics on Siberia HighwayCar Crash Injures Three Medics on Siberia Highway
Car Crash Injures Three Medics on Siberia HighwayOn January 22, a Lada Granta collided with a truck on the Siberia highway in Usolye District, injuring three medical workers, with one woman ejected from the vehicle.
Three injured in minibus accident in UlyanovskThree injured in minibus accident in Ulyanovsk
Three injured in minibus accident in UlyanovskRegional traffic police provided details of the collision.
Skier tearful in court over Uktus teenager assaultSkier tearful in court over Uktus teenager assault
Skier tearful in court over Uktus teenager assaultChkalovsky District Court of Yekaterinburg arrested 38-year-old Yakov Shusharin for two months under the article on hooliganism.
“They Are Dolina, We Are Lurie”: Rostov Embankment Neighbors Fear Fires“They Are Dolina, We Are Lurie”: Rostov Embankment Neighbors Fear Fires
“They Are Dolina, We Are Lurie”: Rostov Embankment Neighbors Fear FiresThe court case over the construction of a business center has been ongoing for a year.
Kuzbass governor halts hospital mergers after tragedyKuzbass governor halts hospital mergers after tragedy
Kuzbass governor halts hospital mergers after tragedyThe planned merger of several urban and district hospitals in Kuzbass, scheduled for 2026, has been suspended by the governor following a tragedy at a maternity ward in Novokuznetsk.
Drivers in Krasnoyarsk wait days to report accidentsDrivers in Krasnoyarsk wait days to report accidents
Drivers in Krasnoyarsk wait days to report accidentsA resident couldn't register a car accident for over a day due to a staff shortage at the reporting station. The State Traffic Safety Inspectorate explains this can happen during icy weather.
Urban Improvement Committee Requests Car Relocation for Snow Removal
Urban Improvement Committee Requests Car Relocation for Snow RemovalOvernight on January 22, nearly 32,000 cubic meters of snow were removed from the streets of Saint Petersburg. Authorities have asked drivers to repark their cars to continue winter cleanup.
Lexus Crashes into UAZ Near Volgograd, Teenagers InjuredLexus Crashes into UAZ Near Volgograd, Teenagers Injured
Lexus Crashes into UAZ Near Volgograd, Teenagers InjuredIn the evening near the town of Ilovlya, a foreign-made car collided with an SUV, resulting in injuries to three people, including two minors.
Car collides with tram in VolgogradCar collides with tram in Volgograd
Car collides with tram in VolgogradDue to an accident on Golubinskaya Street, the routes of four tram lines have been changed, and traffic police inspectors are expected to arrive.
"He walked, asking for help": Passerby stabbed to death on street"He walked, asking for help": Passerby stabbed to death on street
"He walked, asking for help": Passerby stabbed to death on streetA man was found dead on a street in Rybinsk, Yaroslavl region, with eyewitnesses describing a violent attack. The investigation is ongoing.
Southwest 2 Waste Complex Design Tender Valued at 500M RublesSouthwest 2 Waste Complex Design Tender Valued at 500M Rubles
Southwest 2 Waste Complex Design Tender Valued at 500M RublesNevsky Environmental Operator has announced a tender for design and survey work for the construction of the Southwest 2 waste processing complex. The initial contract price is 499.5 million rubles (approximately $5.0 million at current rates).
17 People Injured in Volzhsky Care Home Over Three Months17 People Injured in Volzhsky Care Home Over Three Months
17 People Injured in Volzhsky Care Home Over Three MonthsThe prosecutor's office and social protection committee have released injury statistics. In 2025, approximately every fourth patient in the intensive care unit sustained injuries.
Psychologist: Causes of a Child's Cruelty Lie at Home, Not OnlinePsychologist: Causes of a Child's Cruelty Lie at Home, Not Online
Psychologist: Causes of a Child's Cruelty Lie at Home, Not OnlineAccording to family psychologist Artyom Sazykin, when a minor "loses his mind," the blame lies not with social media or bad company, but primarily with the family and its values.
Nizhny Novgorod region reports birth rate rise as data releases stopNizhny Novgorod region reports birth rate rise as data releases stop
Nizhny Novgorod region reports birth rate rise as data releases stopThe Nizhny Novgorod region's total fertility rate rose in 2025, leading the Volga Federal District, according to a demographic institute. However, the release of current demographic statistics has been temporarily suspended by federal authorities.