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Another Orenburg Region Resident Injured in Tubing AccidentAnother Orenburg Region Resident Injured in Tubing Accident
Another Orenburg Region Resident Injured in Tubing AccidentA 17-year-old girl from the Saraktashsky District has been hospitalized with multiple fractures after a daytime tubing accident, police reported, marking the third such incident in the Orenburg region this year.
Tied to beds, doused with cold water: organizers of 'torture rehab' near Ufa convicted in BashkortostanTied to beds, doused with cold water: organizers of 'torture rehab' near Ufa convicted in Bashkortostan
Tied to beds, doused with cold water: organizers of 'torture rehab' near Ufa convicted in BashkortostanAddicts and alcoholics were kidnapped and held there against their will.
Sochi court sends Kuban transport minister to pre-trial detention centerSochi court sends Kuban transport minister to pre-trial detention center
Sochi court sends Kuban transport minister to pre-trial detention centerA court in Sochi has ordered the detention of the region's transport minister, Alexei Pereverzev, for two months on fraud charges, one day after his home was searched.
Pharmaceutical College in Ulyanovsk Evacuated for Second Time This WeekPharmaceutical College in Ulyanovsk Evacuated for Second Time This Week
Pharmaceutical College in Ulyanovsk Evacuated for Second Time This WeekFor the second time in a week, a pharmaceutical college in Ulyanovsk was evacuated on January 22 after a bomb threat, with security forces surrounding the building.
December Mortgage Demand Sets Five-Year Record
December Mortgage Demand Sets Five-Year RecordThe volume of mortgage loans issued in December 2025 reached 613 billion rubles (approximately $6.8 billion at current rates), setting a five-year high. More than three-quarters of this amount came from the preferential 'Family Mortgage' program.
Moscow Court Upholds Detention of Volgograd Legal OfficialMoscow Court Upholds Detention of Volgograd Legal Official
Moscow Court Upholds Detention of Volgograd Legal OfficialA Moscow court has upheld the pre-trial detention of Darya Kazankova, the head of the legal department at Volgograd city hall, after an appeal hearing.
Woman starts fight in Chelyabinsk alcohol storeWoman starts fight in Chelyabinsk alcohol store
Woman starts fight in Chelyabinsk alcohol storePolice filed a report on a woman for causing a disturbance in an alcohol store.
Shchyokino man fined over banned WhatsApp video sloganShchyokino man fined over banned WhatsApp video slogan
Shchyokino man fined over banned WhatsApp video sloganA resident of Shchyokino, Tula Oblast, was fined after recording and sending a video in a WhatsApp group that contained a slogan from a banned organization.
Man arrested for ordering beating of schoolchildrenMan arrested for ordering beating of schoolchildren
Man arrested for ordering beating of schoolchildrenA suspect in organizing an attack on teenagers was hiding from the investigation but was detained. The incident occurred after a quarrel at a New Year's party.
Chelyabinsk Firm Faces Fine Over Parrot Deaths in FloodChelyabinsk Firm Faces Fine Over Parrot Deaths in Flood
Chelyabinsk Firm Faces Fine Over Parrot Deaths in FloodA management company in Chelyabinsk could be fined up to 300,000 rubles ($3,300 at current rates) for a boiling water flood that lasted over three hours and killed two parrots.
Fifth Volume of 'Sochi on the Taste' Culinary Stories Printed in MoscowFifth Volume of 'Sochi on the Taste' Culinary Stories Printed in Moscow
Fifth Volume of 'Sochi on the Taste' Culinary Stories Printed in MoscowThe fifth volume of the culinary story collection 'Sochi on the Taste' is being printed in Moscow, featuring stories about families, people, and the history of Sochi.
Murmansk Governor Andrey Chibis Holds Annual Press Conference TodayMurmansk Governor Andrey Chibis Holds Annual Press Conference Today
Murmansk Governor Andrey Chibis Holds Annual Press Conference TodayMurmansk Governor Andrey Chibis holds his annual press conference today to review 2025 and outline 2026 plans, with an online broadcast available.
Deadly Accident with Medics Near UrenDeadly Accident with Medics Near Uren
Deadly Accident with Medics Near UrenOn Wednesday morning, two cars collided on a highway in Nizhny Novgorod Region. As a result, a hospital driver died, and three people were injured.
Worker Killed in Tula Heat Pipeline AccidentWorker Killed in Tula Heat Pipeline Accident
Worker Killed in Tula Heat Pipeline AccidentA worker died after falling into a trench during heat pipeline repairs on Kutuzov Street in Tula on January 21.
Teenager kills mother of three in random Russian village attackTeenager kills mother of three in random Russian village attack
Teenager kills mother of three in random Russian village attackA 15-year-old boy in the village of Gornouralsky, Sverdlovsk Region, is accused of murdering a 47-year-old mother of three in an apparently motiveless attack. The boy, a known local troublemaker, escaped house arrest and was on the run for five days, terrorizing the small community.
Chelyabinsk store clerk attacked with Mortal Kombat movesChelyabinsk store clerk attacked with Mortal Kombat moves
Chelyabinsk store clerk attacked with Mortal Kombat movesA woman was issued an administrative citation after allegedly assaulting a store employee and fighting imaginary opponents in a Chelyabinsk alcohol market.
Man Arrested Near Volgograd for Ordering Teen BeatingMan Arrested Near Volgograd for Ordering Teen Beating
Man Arrested Near Volgograd for Ordering Teen BeatingA man has been arrested near Volgograd for allegedly ordering the brutal beating of teenagers at a New Year's party, after his son had a dispute with them. He had been on the run but was recently detained.
Woman dies from rabies after cat biteWoman dies from rabies after cat bite
Woman dies from rabies after cat biteIn December 2025, a resident of the Berdyuzhsky district in Tyumen region died from rabies. She did not seek medical help after being bitten by a cat that had contact with a sick animal.
What Tutors in Arkhangelsk Charge for Exam PreparationWhat Tutors in Arkhangelsk Charge for Exam Preparation
What Tutors in Arkhangelsk Charge for Exam PreparationFuture graduates in Arkhangelsk and their parents, worried about Unified State Exam results, have started preparing. We looked at how much tutors in the city charge for preparation sessions.
Traffic Police Reveal Details of Deadly Crash Involving Hospital StaffTraffic Police Reveal Details of Deadly Crash Involving Hospital Staff
Traffic Police Reveal Details of Deadly Crash Involving Hospital StaffTwo cars collided near Uren, leaving one hospital employee dead and three people injured, according to regional authorities.
Novosibirsk mayor reports drop in road accidents, plans camera upgradesNovosibirsk mayor reports drop in road accidents, plans camera upgrades
Novosibirsk mayor reports drop in road accidents, plans camera upgradesMayor Maxim Kudryavtsev stated the number of accidents has fallen, attributing the decrease partly to road repairs and other improvements.
Arctic Zone Residents May Generate 20 Billion Rubles by 2031Arctic Zone Residents May Generate 20 Billion Rubles by 2031
Arctic Zone Residents May Generate 20 Billion Rubles by 2031Maxim Dankin, director of the Project Office for Arctic Development (POAR), highlighted the Arctic's economic growth. He estimates that residents could contribute 20 billion rubles to a development fund by 2031.
Winter to Persist in Primorye; Frosts Set to Ease LaterWinter to Persist in Primorye; Frosts Set to Ease Later
Winter to Persist in Primorye; Frosts Set to Ease LaterMeteorologists predict that substantial warming in Primorye is not imminent, with frosts expected to remain through early February before signs of spring appear.
Ryazan Poachers Charged After Killing Roe DeerRyazan Poachers Charged After Killing Roe Deer
Ryazan Poachers Charged After Killing Roe DeerDuring a raid, officials from the Ryazan Region Ministry of Natural Resources discovered the illegal killing of a roe deer, leading to the detention of poachers.
Woman in Tyumen Oblast dies after cat biteWoman in Tyumen Oblast dies after cat bite
Woman in Tyumen Oblast dies after cat biteThe incident occurred in December 2025.