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Chelyabinsk ice rinks reduce hours over cold snapChelyabinsk ice rinks reduce hours over cold snap
Chelyabinsk ice rinks reduce hours over cold snapOn Saturday, January 24, ice rinks in Chelyabinsk shortened their hours due to cold weather, with the evening session cancelled.
Krasnoyarsk geography quiz stumps even top studentsKrasnoyarsk geography quiz stumps even top students
Krasnoyarsk geography quiz stumps even top studentsTo pass this test, you'll have to think carefully.
Ural Chef Finds Starch Sausage, Advises Home Quality ChecksUral Chef Finds Starch Sausage, Advises Home Quality Checks
Ural Chef Finds Starch Sausage, Advises Home Quality ChecksA food blogger from Nizhny Tagil explains simple methods to test sausage and cheese for starch and other quality issues using common household items.
Behavior Grades Comeback Divides Parents in Arkhangelsk SchoolsBehavior Grades Comeback Divides Parents in Arkhangelsk Schools
Behavior Grades Comeback Divides Parents in Arkhangelsk SchoolsA proposal to reintroduce behavior grades in schools across Arkhangelsk Oblast has sparked a debate among parents, with supporters seeing it as a disciplinary tool and opponents calling it demeaning.
Zaozerny District to Replace Over 3.5 km of Water and Sewer PipesZaozerny District to Replace Over 3.5 km of Water and Sewer Pipes
Zaozerny District to Replace Over 3.5 km of Water and Sewer PipesThe Zaozerny district in Kurgan will replace more than 3.5 kilometers of water supply and sewer pipes in 2026 to tackle persistent blockages that have plagued residents.
Voronezh urges residents to recycle Christmas treesVoronezh urges residents to recycle Christmas trees
Voronezh urges residents to recycle Christmas treesThis weekend, Voronezh residents can drop off their Christmas trees at a special collection point for recycling into mulch and soil additives, according to local authorities.
Moscow Region towns lose heating ahead of deep freezeMoscow Region towns lose heating ahead of deep freeze
Moscow Region towns lose heating ahead of deep freezeWith severe frosts expected in Moscow and the surrounding region this weekend, some residents are left without heating. We look into the causes.
Recipe for a No-Bake Cake That Melts in Your MouthRecipe for a No-Bake Cake That Melts in Your Mouth
Recipe for a No-Bake Cake That Melts in Your MouthThis impressive yet simple dessert requires no baking, just a crispy chocolate base and a light, airy filling. It's easy enough for a child to assemble and is sure to impress guests.
Yekaterinburg's Troubled Mall Reopens as Massive Thermal SpaYekaterinburg's Troubled Mall Reopens as Massive Thermal Spa
Yekaterinburg's Troubled Mall Reopens as Massive Thermal SpaThe first phase of the Badenland thermal resort has opened in a former shopping mall in Yekaterinburg, featuring a tropical-themed pool and Russian-style saunas.
Omsk Residents Complain of Mass Heating OutagesOmsk Residents Complain of Mass Heating Outages
Omsk Residents Complain of Mass Heating OutagesResidents of Omsk report heating problems across the city, with many apartments left cold. Dozens of messages have been posted on the governor's official social media page, asking for heat to be restored.
Prosecutor's Office Inspects Cemetery Snowdrifts After Ryazan ComplaintsProsecutor's Office Inspects Cemetery Snowdrifts After Ryazan Complaints
Prosecutor's Office Inspects Cemetery Snowdrifts After Ryazan ComplaintsResidents of a Ryazan district village could not access the local cemetery due to deep snowdrifts, prompting a prosecutor's office inspection.
Children Contract Intestinal Infection in Arkhangelsk; Restaurant ProbedChildren Contract Intestinal Infection in Arkhangelsk; Restaurant Probed
Children Contract Intestinal Infection in Arkhangelsk; Restaurant ProbedSeven minor hockey players from Sverdlovsk Region contracted an acute intestinal infection while in Arkhangelsk for a tournament, prompting an investigation into a local restaurant.
Court Detains Second Suspect in Novosibirsk Club ShootingCourt Detains Second Suspect in Novosibirsk Club Shooting
Court Detains Second Suspect in Novosibirsk Club ShootingA second man has been arrested in connection with a shooting at the Nebar club in Novosibirsk, as police continue to hunt for all participants in the conflict.
Murmansk governor updates on central pool reconstructionMurmansk governor updates on central pool reconstruction
Murmansk governor updates on central pool reconstructionGovernor Andrey Chibis announced that reconstruction of the central pool in Murmansk could begin in 2026 and be completed by the end of 2027.
Arkhangelsk Parents Demand Cameras After Pedophile Teacher AllegationsArkhangelsk Parents Demand Cameras After Pedophile Teacher Allegations
Arkhangelsk Parents Demand Cameras After Pedophile Teacher AllegationsParents in Arkhangelsk are responding to social media rumors alleging a teacher at a rehabilitation center for special needs children is a pedophile.
Severe frost cancels mass events in Volgograd regionSevere frost cancels mass events in Volgograd region
Severe frost cancels mass events in Volgograd regionA kindness lesson in Volgograd's central park and a hockey tournament in Novoanninsky have been postponed on January 24 due to plummeting temperatures.
Surgut Woman Detained in Theft Case Involving TeenagerSurgut Woman Detained in Theft Case Involving Teenager
Surgut Woman Detained in Theft Case Involving TeenagerA woman from Surgut, Russia, is suspected of complicity in the theft of 3 million rubles (approximately $30,000 at current rates), which involved a 14-year-old teenager in Krasnoyarsk.
Children Love It: Muscovites Name Best City Ice SlideChildren Love It: Muscovites Name Best City Ice Slide
Children Love It: Muscovites Name Best City Ice SlideWe publish the results of a public survey.
Russia, US, Ukraine trilateral meetings in Abu Dhabi take diverse formatsRussia, US, Ukraine trilateral meetings in Abu Dhabi take diverse formats
Russia, US, Ukraine trilateral meetings in Abu Dhabi take diverse formatsThe second round of trilateral working group meetings on resolving the Ukrainian crisis in Abu Dhabi is scheduled for January 24, with discussions continuing today in various formats.
Ambulance Collides with Car in Samara Center, Another Ambulance CalledAmbulance Collides with Car in Samara Center, Another Ambulance Called
Ambulance Collides with Car in Samara Center, Another Ambulance CalledOne of the drivers involved in the crash had only recently started driving.
Police detain Tyumen woman in child kidnapping investigationPolice detain Tyumen woman in child kidnapping investigation
Police detain Tyumen woman in child kidnapping investigationA woman from the Tyumen region has been detained on suspicion of fraud linked to a high-profile alleged kidnapping of a teenager in Krasnoyarsk.
Two more Ufa bus routes to cost 50 rublesTwo more Ufa bus routes to cost 50 rubles
Two more Ufa bus routes to cost 50 rublesSeveral private carriers in Ufa have announced fare increases on four bus routes, with two reaching 50 rubles, as operators cite rising costs and inflation.
Kuzbass Residents' Top Destinations in 2025: Moscow and SochiKuzbass Residents' Top Destinations in 2025: Moscow and Sochi
Kuzbass Residents' Top Destinations in 2025: Moscow and SochiKemerovo Airport reported a 2.8% decrease in passenger traffic in 2025, with Moscow, St. Petersburg, and Sochi as the most popular routes.
Perm Mother-Daughter Artisans Create Frame Bags and Stuffed ToysPerm Mother-Daughter Artisans Create Frame Bags and Stuffed Toys
Perm Mother-Daughter Artisans Create Frame Bags and Stuffed ToysSvetlana and Alina Krivets, a mother-daughter pair from Perm, Russia, have turned their sewing and knitting hobbies into a small business, crafting handmade toys, frame bags, and embroidered clothing for exhibition sales over three years.