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TGC-11 Failed to Heat Water to Standard During FrostsTGC-11 Failed to Heat Water to Standard During Frosts
TGC-11 Failed to Heat Water to Standard During FrostsThe Siberian branch of Rostekhnadzor issued a warning to JSC TGC-11 after three city combined heat and power plants in Omsk failed to heat water to the required temperature during a cold snap.
Two Khasan Highway Crash Victims Airlifted to VladivostokTwo Khasan Highway Crash Victims Airlifted to Vladivostok
Two Khasan Highway Crash Victims Airlifted to VladivostokThe third patient remains in the hospital.
Missing sambist, 18, last seen leaving in blue Mercedes in VoronezhMissing sambist, 18, last seen leaving in blue Mercedes in Voronezh
Missing sambist, 18, last seen leaving in blue Mercedes in VoronezhThere has been no information about 18-year-old Aleksandra Lalachkina since January 22. Volunteers are searching for the sambo athlete, who was last seen driving away in a dark blue Mercedes.
Air defense repels mass UAV attack in Rostov OblastAir defense repels mass UAV attack in Rostov Oblast
Air defense repels mass UAV attack in Rostov OblastAir defense forces intercepted and destroyed 46 unmanned aerial vehicles during a night attack on the region, with information on casualties still being clarified.
Water shortages and ex-mayor case dominate Rostov region newsWater shortages and ex-mayor case dominate Rostov region news
Water shortages and ex-mayor case dominate Rostov region newsWater disappeared in multiple Rostov region cities, the former mayor faces a criminal case, and the northern lights were visible this week.
Girl detained in Krasnoyarsk for aiding kidnapped businessman's sonGirl detained in Krasnoyarsk for aiding kidnapped businessman's son
Girl detained in Krasnoyarsk for aiding kidnapped businessman's sonAn 18-year-old woman from Surgut was detained in Krasnoyarsk after allegedly collaborating with fraudsters in a plot involving the son of a local business owner.
Massive drone attack repelled in Rostov OblastMassive drone attack repelled in Rostov Oblast
Massive drone attack repelled in Rostov OblastAir defense systems intercepted a large-scale drone attack in Russia's Rostov Oblast overnight on January 24, with the governor reporting no casualties.
Volgograd to Extend Zero Longitudinal Highway NorthVolgograd to Extend Zero Longitudinal Highway North
Volgograd to Extend Zero Longitudinal Highway NorthThe administration of Volgograd has announced public hearings on the project for the northern extension of the Zero Longitudinal Highway. Planning and land surveying documents have already been published.
Saratov Region Imposes 24-Hour Alcohol Ban for Student DaySaratov Region Imposes 24-Hour Alcohol Ban for Student Day
Saratov Region Imposes 24-Hour Alcohol Ban for Student DayOn Sunday, January 25, Saratov Region will impose a 24-hour ban on alcohol sales in stores to mark Russian Students' Day, also known as Tatyana's Day.
Girls Fleeing North Caucasus Face Honor Violence and Forced ReturnsGirls Fleeing North Caucasus Face Honor Violence and Forced Returns
Girls Fleeing North Caucasus Face Honor Violence and Forced ReturnsMany girls who escape the North Caucasus are forced to return home, where they face violence and punishment.
Samara Resident Aided Fake Sobriety Certificates for Drunk ColleaguesSamara Resident Aided Fake Sobriety Certificates for Drunk Colleagues
Samara Resident Aided Fake Sobriety Certificates for Drunk ColleaguesA 36-year-old man from Syzran, Samara Region, has been convicted for mediating bribery in a scheme that provided false narcologist reports to workers caught intoxicated at a local factory.
Lowest-Paid Workers in Yugra Earn Under 30,000 RublesLowest-Paid Workers in Yugra Earn Under 30,000 Rubles
Lowest-Paid Workers in Yugra Earn Under 30,000 RublesA list has been compiled of specialists in Yugra who are offered salaries under 30,000 rubles, based on vacancies published on the 'Work of Russia' portal.
Yakutia food inflation over 10%, butter and socks lead hikesYakutia food inflation over 10%, butter and socks lead hikes
Yakutia food inflation over 10%, butter and socks lead hikesFood prices in Yakutia increased by 10.4% from 2024 to 2025, while overall inflation for all goods and services reached 9.2%.
Omsk transport quiz: ghost stops and record trolleybusesOmsk transport quiz: ghost stops and record trolleybuses
Omsk transport quiz: ghost stops and record trolleybusesSee how well you know Omsk's city routes. This quiz covers changes like ghost stops and record trolleybuses.
Tax Hikes May Normalize Envelope Salaries in ArkhangelskTax Hikes May Normalize Envelope Salaries in Arkhangelsk
Tax Hikes May Normalize Envelope Salaries in ArkhangelskThe graying of incomes indicates serious challenges for both employees and employers in the region.
Hit Hor Brings Choral Marathon to NovosibirskHit Hor Brings Choral Marathon to Novosibirsk
Hit Hor Brings Choral Marathon to NovosibirskThe 'Hit Hor' project, a song marathon where the audience sings along, will host an anti-stress party in Novosibirsk on February 1st.
Mother Drops Infant from Fourth Floor in Asbest FireMother Drops Infant from Fourth Floor in Asbest Fire
Mother Drops Infant from Fourth Floor in Asbest FireHeavy smoke from a fire in Asbest trapped residents, leading a mother to drop her infant from a fourth-floor window to save it.
Echinococcosis brain tumor risks and prevention adviceEchinococcosis brain tumor risks and prevention advice
Echinococcosis brain tumor risks and prevention adviceIsolated cases of the parasitic disease echinococcosis were registered in the Novosibirsk region in 2024 and 2025. Infection most often occurs through contact with animals.
Volgograd to Slightly Extend Zero Longitudinal HighwayVolgograd to Slightly Extend Zero Longitudinal Highway
Volgograd to Slightly Extend Zero Longitudinal HighwayPublic hearings are being prepared for a project to extend the Zero Longitudinal highway northward in Volgograd.
Bashkortostan sees freezing night with lows of -40°CBashkortostan sees freezing night with lows of -40°C
Bashkortostan sees freezing night with lows of -40°CResidents of Bashkortostan shared thermometer photos online after a night where temperatures dropped to -40°C (-40°F) in some areas. The cold snap prompted traffic safety warnings from authorities.
Chelyabinsk Midwife Appears on TV Show 'Pole Chudes'Chelyabinsk Midwife Appears on TV Show 'Pole Chudes'
Chelyabinsk Midwife Appears on TV Show 'Pole Chudes'Chelyabinsk midwife Irina Sedova became a participant on the show 'Pole Chudes'. On air, she stated her salary amount and presented Leonid Yakubovich with merchandise from the hockey club 'Traktor'.
Urals infant dropped from window to escape fireUrals infant dropped from window to escape fire
Urals infant dropped from window to escape fireIn Asbest, Urals, parents dropped their baby from a window to save it from a fire that filled the apartment with smoke, preventing escape.
Snowy Weekend in Rostov OblastSnowy Weekend in Rostov Oblast
Snowy Weekend in Rostov OblastThe Rostov Hydrometeorological Center reported snowy and frosty weather for the upcoming weekend.
What Payments Await Russians Who Never WorkedWhat Payments Await Russians Who Never Worked
What Payments Await Russians Who Never WorkedA senator has detailed the social pension available to Russians who have never held an official job, citing specific amounts set to take effect in 2026.
What We Know About Riazan Hospital Chief Oleg ShalaevWhat We Know About Riazan Hospital Chief Oleg Shalaev
What We Know About Riazan Hospital Chief Oleg ShalaevOleg Shalaev, chief physician of the Riazan Regional Clinical Hospital, is suspected of corruption involving hospital procurements.