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Multi-Vehicle Crash Paralyzes Traffic in YaroslavlMulti-Vehicle Crash Paralyzes Traffic in Yaroslavl
Multi-Vehicle Crash Paralyzes Traffic in YaroslavlA major traffic jam formed on Aviatorov Avenue in Yaroslavl on the morning of 24 January after a multi-vehicle collision paralyzed traffic.
Zhukovsky residents left without heating in -20°C weatherZhukovsky residents left without heating in -20°C weather
Zhukovsky residents left without heating in -20°C weatherA leak in the heating network has left residents of Zhukovsky, Moscow Region, without heating and hot water as temperatures drop to -20°C (-4°F).
Why We Love Movie Villains: Psychologist ExplainsWhy We Love Movie Villains: Psychologist Explains
Why We Love Movie Villains: Psychologist ExplainsA psychologist from Yaroslavl explains the psychological appeal of cinematic villains and why audiences find them compelling.
Mass Influenza Outbreak Detected at Prokopyevsk Boarding SchoolMass Influenza Outbreak Detected at Prokopyevsk Boarding School
Mass Influenza Outbreak Detected at Prokopyevsk Boarding SchoolAn outbreak of influenza A has been detected at a boarding school for people with mental disorders in Prokopyevsk, with about 50 people hospitalized, two in serious condition.
Phuket-Barnaul Passenger Details Emergency Landing in ChinaPhuket-Barnaul Passenger Details Emergency Landing in China
Phuket-Barnaul Passenger Details Emergency Landing in ChinaYevgeny Shavkun, a passenger on a flight from Phuket to Barnaul that made an emergency landing in China, described the incident and noted the hospitable treatment by Chinese officials.
Fantomas assaults elderly neighbor in Yekaterinburg
Fantomas assaults elderly neighbor in YekaterinburgResidents of the building at Tsiolkovskogo Street, 27 have repeatedly complained about this man. Recently, a camera recorded him in a mask attacking a man.
Touching Zoo in Tula at Center of Bitter Dispute Over Animal CareTouching Zoo in Tula at Center of Bitter Dispute Over Animal Care
Touching Zoo in Tula at Center of Bitter Dispute Over Animal CareA petition has been launched demanding the closure of Tula's 'Touching Zoo', which critics call an 'animal concentration camp'. The conflict between the zoo's owner and a former employee has escalated.
Kazan Commuters Protest Overcrowded Buses on Mamadyshsky TraktKazan Commuters Protest Overcrowded Buses on Mamadyshsky Trakt
Kazan Commuters Protest Overcrowded Buses on Mamadyshsky TraktResidents of several Kazan residential complexes along Mamadyshsky Trakt are protesting chronically packed buses, with a 116.RU reporter joining a ride to document the issues.
Thermal bathhouses planned for Ufa embankment under Salavat Yulayev monumentThermal bathhouses planned for Ufa embankment under Salavat Yulayev monument
Thermal bathhouses planned for Ufa embankment under Salavat Yulayev monumentBashkortostan leader Radii Khabirov has ordered land allocation for a thermal complex on Ufa's Belaya River embankment.
Traffic police seek Novosibirsk driver who blocked ambulanceTraffic police seek Novosibirsk driver who blocked ambulance
Traffic police seek Novosibirsk driver who blocked ambulanceA driver in a Zhiguli failed to yield to an ambulance on a Novosibirsk street, and traffic police are now working to identify the motorist from dashcam footage.
Interrogation reveals pressure on Surgut girl in kidnapping caseInterrogation reveals pressure on Surgut girl in kidnapping case
Interrogation reveals pressure on Surgut girl in kidnapping caseDuring interrogation, the detained 18-year-old from Surgut said she was threatened by impostors posing as law enforcement, part of a kidnapping investigation in Krasnoyarsk.
Trolleybus and minibus collide in Chita, disrupting trafficTrolleybus and minibus collide in Chita, disrupting traffic
Trolleybus and minibus collide in Chita, disrupting trafficA trolleybus and a minibus collided in Chita on January 24, with no reported injuries but traffic disruptions at the scene.
Lada Priora Crashes, Veers Off Road in VolgogradLada Priora Crashes, Veers Off Road in Volgograd
Lada Priora Crashes, Veers Off Road in VolgogradRelatives of the hospitalized 20-year-old driver believe a truck's sudden maneuver caused the crash, and the family seeks witnesses.
18-year-old girl detained for role in staged Krasnoyarsk kidnapping18-year-old girl detained for role in staged Krasnoyarsk kidnapping
18-year-old girl detained for role in staged Krasnoyarsk kidnappingAn 18-year-old girl from Surgut has been detained in Krasnoyarsk on fraud charges for allegedly cooperating with criminals in the staged kidnapping of a local businessman's son.
Companies conducting renovation projects in TyumenCompanies conducting renovation projects in Tyumen
Companies conducting renovation projects in TyumenOver 20 contracts have been signed between developers and authorities for urban renovation in Tyumen. Last year, the number of plots designated for comprehensive redevelopment increased by two.
Samara resident secures refund for canceled 'Nutcracker' ice showSamara resident secures refund for canceled 'Nutcracker' ice show
Samara resident secures refund for canceled 'Nutcracker' ice showAfter two months of failed attempts by many to get refunds for the postponed 'Nutcracker on Ice' show, a reader from Samara succeeded and shares his method.
Behind the Fence: Demolition at Irkutsk Monument SiteBehind the Fence: Demolition at Irkutsk Monument Site
Behind the Fence: Demolition at Irkutsk Monument SiteDemolition has begun on the site of a historical building in Irkutsk. Our team investigated whether the protected monument itself is at risk.
Leningrad Siege Liberation Day: St. Petersburg Event ProgramLeningrad Siege Liberation Day: St. Petersburg Event Program
Leningrad Siege Liberation Day: St. Petersburg Event ProgramOn January 27, St. Petersburg will mark the anniversary of the complete liberation of Leningrad from the siege. Dozens of events will take place in the city, ranging from official ceremonies to concerts, exhibitions, and performances.
Masked Man Dubbed 'Fantomas' Attacks Elderly Neighbor in YekaterinburgMasked Man Dubbed 'Fantomas' Attacks Elderly Neighbor in Yekaterinburg
Masked Man Dubbed 'Fantomas' Attacks Elderly Neighbor in YekaterinburgResidents of a Yekaterinburg apartment building have repeatedly complained about a neighbor who wears a full-face mask and has now been caught on camera attacking an elderly man.
Rostov Residents Question Need for Cable Car Over Don RiverRostov Residents Question Need for Cable Car Over Don River
Rostov Residents Question Need for Cable Car Over Don RiverA cable car project over the Don River in Rostov-on-Don, debated since 2011, has yet to materialize, and many locals argue it is impractical.
Yacht Club, Warehouse, and 30 Houses to Be Demolished for New ComplexYacht Club, Warehouse, and 30 Houses to Be Demolished for New Complex
Yacht Club, Warehouse, and 30 Houses to Be Demolished for New ComplexThe agreement for developing the area in the 25 Let Oktyabrya backwater was signed in 2012, and the project is now open for public discussion.
Lada Priora Crash in Volgograd After Truck SwerveLada Priora Crash in Volgograd After Truck Swerve
Lada Priora Crash in Volgograd After Truck SwerveA 20-year-old driver was hospitalized after his Lada Priora crashed into a pole and left the road in Volgograd's industrial zone. His relatives believe a truck's sudden lane change triggered the accident.
Prosecutor's Office Acts on Students' Cold Class ComplaintsProsecutor's Office Acts on Students' Cold Class Complaints
Prosecutor's Office Acts on Students' Cold Class ComplaintsStudents in the Khanty-Mansi region complained to internet safety advocate Ekaterina Mizulina about having to wear jackets in class due to poor heating, prompting a prosecutor's investigation.
Doctors Missed Girl's Fracture in YekaterinburgDoctors Missed Girl's Fracture in Yekaterinburg
Doctors Missed Girl's Fracture in YekaterinburgA mother in Yekaterinburg has accused doctors of failing to diagnose her daughter's displaced fracture. The girl later had a cast applied after a second examination.