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Test Your Patience in Ryazan Traffic JamsTest Your Patience in Ryazan Traffic Jams
Test Your Patience in Ryazan Traffic JamsWhy is everything like this?
When to Plant Petunia Seeds: Timing and Rules for Finicky SeedlingsWhen to Plant Petunia Seeds: Timing and Rules for Finicky Seedlings
When to Plant Petunia Seeds: Timing and Rules for Finicky SeedlingsA Novosibirsk agronomist has outlined the optimal timing for planting petunia seeds for seedlings.
New restaurant to open in Chelyabinsk hotel after Oliver's lease endsNew restaurant to open in Chelyabinsk hotel after Oliver's lease ends
New restaurant to open in Chelyabinsk hotel after Oliver's lease endsThe owners of the Oliver restaurant chain failed to renew their lease at the Ibis Styles hotel in Chelyabinsk. From March 1, the hotel's restaurant and spa complex will be operated by the Life Easy Group holding.
New utility tariffs to rise in Kurgan Oblast from OctoberNew utility tariffs to rise in Kurgan Oblast from October
New utility tariffs to rise in Kurgan Oblast from OctoberUtility payments in Kurgan Oblast will increase by an average of 12.4% from October 1, adding hundreds of rubles to monthly bills.
Neighbor confesses to schoolgirl's murder after 19 yearsNeighbor confesses to schoolgirl's murder after 19 years
Neighbor confesses to schoolgirl's murder after 19 yearsThe accused confessed to the crime while serving a sentence for the corruption of a minor. The girl's murder was solved nearly two decades after her disappearance in a settlement near Nizhny Tagil.
Expert Advises on Proper Warming in Frosty ConditionsExpert Advises on Proper Warming in Frosty Conditions
Expert Advises on Proper Warming in Frosty ConditionsA therapist from Omsk shares essential recommendations for staying warm during cold spells, including layered clothing, hearty meals, and avoiding alcohol.
Tyumen struggles to build two major interchanges on arterial roadTyumen struggles to build two major interchanges on arterial road
Tyumen struggles to build two major interchanges on arterial roadTyumen officials cite funding issues as the reason why Melnikayte Street has not yet been upgraded to a continuous-flow arterial with planned interchanges.
Neighbor Confesses to Killing and Burning Schoolgirl 19 Years LaterNeighbor Confesses to Killing and Burning Schoolgirl 19 Years Later
Neighbor Confesses to Killing and Burning Schoolgirl 19 Years LaterA man in a Ural village confessed to strangling a schoolgirl and burning her body in 2007, a crime revealed only after he was imprisoned for another offense. The girl's disappearance had remained a mystery for nearly two decades.
Volgograd: Where They Pay the Most and the LeastVolgograd: Where They Pay the Most and the Least
Volgograd: Where They Pay the Most and the LeastStatistics for January-November 2025 show the industries with the highest and lowest average wages in the Volgograd region.
Saturday weather in Arkhangelsk Oblast: cold or warming?Saturday weather in Arkhangelsk Oblast: cold or warming?
Saturday weather in Arkhangelsk Oblast: cold or warming?On Saturday, January 24, the Arkhangelsk Oblast will see a warming trend, with temperatures ranging from -4°C to -9°C (25°F to 16°F). However, some areas will experience colder conditions, with lows between -14°C and -19°C (7°F to -2°F).
Cars stuck in snowy slush: Novosibirsk neighborhood flooded with water due to utility accidentCars stuck in snowy slush: Novosibirsk neighborhood flooded with water due to utility accident
Cars stuck in snowy slush: Novosibirsk neighborhood flooded with water due to utility accidentA utility pipe burst in the European Bereg neighborhood of Novosibirsk, flooding streets with hot water and creating slushy conditions for vehicles.
Doctors battle for mother's life after fatal crash in PrimoryeDoctors battle for mother's life after fatal crash in Primorye
Doctors battle for mother's life after fatal crash in PrimoryeThe daughter of a woman injured in a fatal car crash in Primorye has been stabilized, while doctors continue to fight for the mother's life.
Mass blackout in Russian Arctic leads to criminal negligence caseMass blackout in Russian Arctic leads to criminal negligence case
Mass blackout in Russian Arctic leads to criminal negligence caseHomes in Murmansk and Severomorsk were left without power and heating after widespread outages, leading to a criminal investigation for negligence.
Former Paramedic Valery Danilov Elected to Voronezh City CouncilFormer Paramedic Valery Danilov Elected to Voronezh City Council
Former Paramedic Valery Danilov Elected to Voronezh City CouncilValery Danilov, a former paramedic and entrepreneur, entered the Voronezh City Council for the first time after winning a single-mandate district in the 2024 elections.
Legendary Buran spacecraft displayed in museum near Yekaterinburg
Legendary Buran spacecraft displayed in museum near YekaterinburgThe Buran spacecraft, a legend of Soviet cosmonautics, is now on display in a museum near Yekaterinburg.
Volgograd Identifies Highest and Lowest Paying JobsVolgograd Identifies Highest and Lowest Paying Jobs
Volgograd Identifies Highest and Lowest Paying JobsA statistical report reveals which industries in the Volgograd region offer the best salaries and which barely meet subsistence levels for the first ten months of 2025.
Pavel Pechenkin on Documentary Film, Life, and ControversyPavel Pechenkin on Documentary Film, Life, and Controversy
Pavel Pechenkin on Documentary Film, Life, and ControversyIn an interview, Perm documentary director Pavel Pechenkin discusses his 40-year career, the founding of the Flahertiana festival, and his role in a scandal involving the 'Sodeystviye' charity fund.
Scammers compel Voronezh teenager to hand over 1.5 million in valuablesScammers compel Voronezh teenager to hand over 1.5 million in valuables
Scammers compel Voronezh teenager to hand over 1.5 million in valuablesIn Voronezh, phone scammers frightened a boy with threats of imprisonment for alleged terrorism financing, forcing him to yield family savings and jewels worth about 1.5 million rubles.
Parts shortage and high prices drive up insurance payouts in ArkhangelskParts shortage and high prices drive up insurance payouts in Arkhangelsk
Parts shortage and high prices drive up insurance payouts in ArkhangelskThe average insurance payout for a car accident has grown by 40% since 2022, reaching 101,000 rubles. Official insurer rates are far from reality, with a persistent spare parts crisis making repairs difficult.
Soviet Buran space shuttle parked near Yekaterinburg: videoSoviet Buran space shuttle parked near Yekaterinburg: video
Soviet Buran space shuttle parked near Yekaterinburg: videoA legendary Soviet space shuttle, the Buran, has been parked near Yekaterinburg and is now accessible for public viewing.
Kuzbass Residents Lose 10.5M Rubles to Scammers in a Week: Top SchemesKuzbass Residents Lose 10.5M Rubles to Scammers in a Week: Top Schemes
Kuzbass Residents Lose 10.5M Rubles to Scammers in a Week: Top SchemesScammers in Kuzbass are calling residents while posing as government agency officials, leading to losses of millions of rubles in a single week, according to the regional prosecutor's office.
Water Cut Off in Krasnoyarsk Village, Deliveries Called MockeryWater Cut Off in Krasnoyarsk Village, Deliveries Called Mockery
Water Cut Off in Krasnoyarsk Village, Deliveries Called MockeryResidents of Maksakovka village in Krasnoyarsk Krai are facing a water crisis after their supply froze in winter cold. The water brought in by authorities is rusty and dirty, which locals have called a mockery.
Gazprom Auctions Seven-Story Office in Chelyabinsk CenterGazprom Auctions Seven-Story Office in Chelyabinsk Center
Gazprom Auctions Seven-Story Office in Chelyabinsk CenterGazprom has put a seven-story office building in central Chelyabinsk up for sale, with a starting price of 715 million rubles (about $7.8 million at current rates). Experts explain why the gas giant is divesting the property and who might be interested.
Siberian Anticyclone Brings Cold Weather to Orenburg This WeekendSiberian Anticyclone Brings Cold Weather to Orenburg This Weekend
Siberian Anticyclone Brings Cold Weather to Orenburg This WeekendWith the Siberian anticyclone bringing frigid temperatures, people in Orenburg Oblast should prepare for a chilly Saturday and Sunday.
Scientists explain severe frosts in Irkutsk during EpiphanyScientists explain severe frosts in Irkutsk during Epiphany
Scientists explain severe frosts in Irkutsk during EpiphanyScientists from Irkutsk State University discuss the recent cold wave that hit Irkutsk on Epiphany, noting its rarity and causes.