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Truck veers off road in Slyudyanka, injuring driver and passengerTruck veers off road in Slyudyanka, injuring driver and passenger
Truck veers off road in Slyudyanka, injuring driver and passengerA truck accident on the Baikal highway in Slyudyanka has left a driver and his passenger injured, with both men hospitalized.
Don River Flow in 2026 Could Be Half of NormalDon River Flow in 2026 Could Be Half of Normal
Don River Flow in 2026 Could Be Half of NormalAfter a record low level in 2025, scientists expect an improvement in the Don River's water content. The forecast for the current year is about 50% of average values.
Yekaterinburg Residents Argue About Pedestrians on Ski TracksYekaterinburg Residents Argue About Pedestrians on Ski Tracks
Yekaterinburg Residents Argue About Pedestrians on Ski TracksA discussion has flared up in Yekaterinburg about the permissibility of walking on prepared ski tracks. Residents have expressed opposing viewpoints.
Schoolgirl uses pepper spray on bus passenger in St. Petersburg
Schoolgirl uses pepper spray on bus passenger in St. PetersburgA 16-year-old schoolgirl has been detained in St. Petersburg for using pepper spray against a man who reprimanded her on public transport. A criminal case has been initiated on charges of hooliganism.
Driver Swerves to Avoid Crash, Hits Bus Near NevinnomysskDriver Swerves to Avoid Crash, Hits Bus Near Nevinnomyssk
Driver Swerves to Avoid Crash, Hits Bus Near NevinnomysskA 21-year-old driver was hospitalized after swerving to avoid a skidding car and colliding with a bus on the 'Kavkaz' highway, according to traffic police.
House of Zoya's Standing to Become Tourist Attraction in SamaraHouse of Zoya's Standing to Become Tourist Attraction in Samara
House of Zoya's Standing to Become Tourist Attraction in SamaraSamara authorities plan to turn the house associated with the legendary 'Standing of Zoya' into a tourist draw, but insufficient land is a hurdle.
Volgabas Buses Finally Arrive in Yakutsk, Transferred to CarrierVolgabas Buses Finally Arrive in Yakutsk, Transferred to Carrier
Volgabas Buses Finally Arrive in Yakutsk, Transferred to CarrierThe buses have already been allocated to specific routes.
Flight from Tomsk to St. Petersburg delayed by 9 hoursFlight from Tomsk to St. Petersburg delayed by 9 hours
Flight from Tomsk to St. Petersburg delayed by 9 hoursA technical issue has caused a nine-hour delay for a Nordwind flight, affecting 170 passengers.
How Concert Halls Are Designed and What They Reveal About CitiesHow Concert Halls Are Designed and What They Reveal About Cities
How Concert Halls Are Designed and What They Reveal About CitiesModern orchestras sometimes perform in unexpected venues, but the true depth of music is revealed in specialized halls designed with acoustics in mind and centuries-old traditions.
Heating outage affects Severodvinsk blocks, school, kindergartensHeating outage affects Severodvinsk blocks, school, kindergartens
Heating outage affects Severodvinsk blocks, school, kindergartensA pipeline failure in Severodvinsk has disrupted heating for several residential blocks, a school, and kindergartens, as reported by city administration head Igor Arsentiev.
Flagman supermarket in Omsk to be liquidatedFlagman supermarket in Omsk to be liquidated
Flagman supermarket in Omsk to be liquidatedThe Flagman supermarket in Omsk ceased operations several years ago and is now in the process of liquidation.
14-year-old girl falls from fifth floor in southern Volgograd14-year-old girl falls from fifth floor in southern Volgograd
14-year-old girl falls from fifth floor in southern VolgogradA 14-year-old girl was hospitalized after falling from a fifth-floor window in Volgograd but died in intensive care despite doctors' efforts.
Irkutsk Scientist Predicts Decline in Solar Activity for 2026Irkutsk Scientist Predicts Decline in Solar Activity for 2026
Irkutsk Scientist Predicts Decline in Solar Activity for 2026According to the director of the Institute of Solar and Terrestrial Physics of the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences (ISZF SB RAS), the peak of solar activity is behind us.
Masaru Ibuka: The Engineer Who Built SonyMasaru Ibuka: The Engineer Who Built Sony
Masaru Ibuka: The Engineer Who Built SonyThe story of how Masaru Ibuka's inquisitive mind and engineering genius helped postwar Japan rise from the ruins and create a company that changed global electronics.
Security detained after fatal altercation at City Mall
Security detained after fatal altercation at City MallIn St. Petersburg, a 24-year-old visitor died after a conflict with security at a shopping mall. Police detained three participants in the incident, and another security employee is wanted.
Yekaterinburg Residents Debate Pedestrians on Ski TrailsYekaterinburg Residents Debate Pedestrians on Ski Trails
Yekaterinburg Residents Debate Pedestrians on Ski TrailsA journalist's column sparked a heated discussion among residents about whether walkers should use groomed ski paths when pedestrian trails are available.
Tropical animals thrive in Perm zoo amid –30 ℃ cold snapTropical animals thrive in Perm zoo amid –30 ℃ cold snap
Tropical animals thrive in Perm zoo amid –30 ℃ cold snapTropical animals in Perm Zoo are living comfortably, oblivious to the –30 ℃ (–22 °F) temperatures outside.
Move Over, Roach: The Life of a Common River DwellerMove Over, Roach: The Life of a Common River Dweller
Move Over, Roach: The Life of a Common River DwellerHardiness allows the roach to inhabit a wide variety of water bodies, making it one of the most numerous fish in Russia.
Scientists Hopeful About Don River Water Supply in New YearScientists Hopeful About Don River Water Supply in New Year
Scientists Hopeful About Don River Water Supply in New YearScientists report that the Don River's flow in 2026 may reach about half of normal levels, following record low water in 2025.
Volgograd Legal Chief to Remain in Pretrial DetentionVolgograd Legal Chief to Remain in Pretrial Detention
Volgograd Legal Chief to Remain in Pretrial DetentionThe Moscow City Court upheld the arrest of the head of the legal department of the Volgograd mayor's office. The appeal found no grounds for easing the preventive measure.
Prosecution Appeals Suspended Sentence for Doctor in Bribe CaseProsecution Appeals Suspended Sentence for Doctor in Bribe Case
Prosecution Appeals Suspended Sentence for Doctor in Bribe CaseA former head of ophthalmology at a Khanty-Mansiysk hospital was given an eight-year suspended sentence for taking a large bribe, but prosecutors have appealed, seeking a real prison term.
Chelyabinsk Management Company Faces Fine for Flood That Killed ParrotsChelyabinsk Management Company Faces Fine for Flood That Killed Parrots
Chelyabinsk Management Company Faces Fine for Flood That Killed ParrotsHot water from a burst radiator flooded apartments for over three hours, leading to the death of pet birds.
Criminal case initiated after student attacks lyceum in NizhnekamskCriminal case initiated after student attacks lyceum in Nizhnekamsk
Criminal case initiated after student attacks lyceum in NizhnekamskIn Nizhnekamsk, a criminal case was opened after a student attacked Lyceum No. 37. The charges include attempted murder and negligence.
Tolmachevo Airport sets passenger record in 2025Tolmachevo Airport sets passenger record in 2025
Tolmachevo Airport sets passenger record in 2025Novosibirsk's Tolmachevo Airport handled 9.682 million passengers in 2025, a 4% increase over the previous year, breaking its own record.
Where Zoya Stood, Will Tourists Walk? Plans for Samara's Legendary Miracle SiteWhere Zoya Stood, Will Tourists Walk? Plans for Samara's Legendary Miracle Site
Where Zoya Stood, Will Tourists Walk? Plans for Samara's Legendary Miracle SiteAuthorities in Samara plan to acquire the house linked to the legendary 'Standing of Zoya' to develop it as a tourist attraction, with the local diocese leading the initiative.