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Reshetnikov outlines VAT adjustment options for Putin citing bakery caseReshetnikov outlines VAT adjustment options for Putin citing bakery case
Reshetnikov outlines VAT adjustment options for Putin citing bakery caseFormer Perm Krai governor Maxim Reshetnikov proposed tax rate reduction options for small businesses, inspired by a bakery owner's complaint to Putin.
New rules limit bonus cuts for Omsk hospital headsNew rules limit bonus cuts for Omsk hospital heads
New rules limit bonus cuts for Omsk hospital headsThe Omsk regional health ministry has introduced new payment regulations, preventing the complete removal of quarterly bonuses for hospital managers and capping reductions at 20% of monthly salary.
Court orders Irkutsk woman to pay for damaged rental carCourt orders Irkutsk woman to pay for damaged rental car
Court orders Irkutsk woman to pay for damaged rental carAn Irkutsk woman has been ordered to pay over 1.1 million rubles (about $12,000 at current rates) for a rental car she crashed, after attempting to blame her ex-husband.
Drone Flights Over Stavropol Krai Scheduled for TodayDrone Flights Over Stavropol Krai Scheduled for Today
Drone Flights Over Stavropol Krai Scheduled for TodayAuthorities have warned residents of Stavropol Krai that unmanned aerial vehicles will conduct flights over the village of Chernoleskoye from 9:00 to 12:00 today.
Trump Proposes $1 Million to Each Greenland Resident
Trump Proposes $1 Million to Each Greenland ResidentForeign media reveal details of possible agreements between Washington and Greenland, including financial incentives and defense initiatives.
Volgograd Seeks Subcontractors for 1.5B Ruble Water ProjectVolgograd Seeks Subcontractors for 1.5B Ruble Water Project
Volgograd Seeks Subcontractors for 1.5B Ruble Water ProjectMain water pipelines and a pumping station are planned for construction in Volgograd's Kirovsky and Sovetsky districts, with electronic auctions announced.
Volgograd to renew water pipes and pumps in two districtsVolgograd to renew water pipes and pumps in two districts
Volgograd to renew water pipes and pumps in two districtsAbout 1.3 billion rubles (approximately $14.3 million) are planned for the reconstruction of water supply networks in the Kirovsky and Sovetsky districts. The work is to be completed by the end of 2027.
Century-Old Bas-Relief Found in the House of RadioCentury-Old Bas-Relief Found in the House of Radio
Century-Old Bas-Relief Found in the House of RadioDuring the restoration of the House of Radio, fragments of a pre-revolutionary bas-relief were found in a chimney. VTB, which is leading the work, plans to preserve them as historical evidence.
Voronezh hit by morning traffic jams after accidentsVoronezh hit by morning traffic jams after accidents
Voronezh hit by morning traffic jams after accidentsSnow is still falling on the streets this morning.
25 Stavropol Krai Settlements Face Power Outages on January 2225 Stavropol Krai Settlements Face Power Outages on January 22
25 Stavropol Krai Settlements Face Power Outages on January 22Temporary power outages are planned for 25 settlements in Stavropol Krai on January 22 due to scheduled grid repairs, according to PJSC Stavropolenergosbyt.
Volunteers to Patrol Magnitogorsk Streets in Freezing WeatherVolunteers to Patrol Magnitogorsk Streets in Freezing Weather
Volunteers to Patrol Magnitogorsk Streets in Freezing WeatherOn the night of January 23, volunteers from 'ALFA-SPAS' will patrol Magnitogorsk to help those freezing on the streets, with contact numbers available for assistance.
Samara's Central Bus Station: A Review of Soviet Legacy and Passenger WoesSamara's Central Bus Station: A Review of Soviet Legacy and Passenger Woes
Samara's Central Bus Station: A Review of Soviet Legacy and Passenger WoesAn honest look at Samara's Central Bus Station, exploring where buses go and the conditions passengers face, based on reader feedback.
Flight Over? Krylia Sovetov Plans to Be Declared BankruptFlight Over? Krylia Sovetov Plans to Be Declared Bankrupt
Flight Over? Krylia Sovetov Plans to Be Declared BankruptSamara football club Krylia Sovetov is embroiled in financial difficulties, with creditors moving to declare it bankrupt.
Kuban prosecutor's candidacy for deputy prosecutor general to be reviewedKuban prosecutor's candidacy for deputy prosecutor general to be reviewed
Kuban prosecutor's candidacy for deputy prosecutor general to be reviewedThe Federation Council will consider President Vladimir Putin's nomination of Krasnodar Krai Prosecutor Sergei Tabelsky as a Deputy Prosecutor General of Russia.
End of the Road? Krylia Sovetov FC Faces Bankruptcy PetitionEnd of the Road? Krylia Sovetov FC Faces Bankruptcy Petition
End of the Road? Krylia Sovetov FC Faces Bankruptcy PetitionSamara football club Krylia Sovetov is at risk of bankruptcy as RT-Kapital, a subsidiary of Rostec, prepares to file a petition in arbitration court, marking the third such move in the past year.
Irkutsk Region's State Debt Doubles, Government ExplainsIrkutsk Region's State Debt Doubles, Government Explains
Irkutsk Region's State Debt Doubles, Government ExplainsThe state debt of Irkutsk region doubled over the past year, reaching 82 billion rubles (approximately $820 million at current rates) as of January 1, 2026.
New Family Mortgage Rules Prompt Early Action in ChitaNew Family Mortgage Rules Prompt Early Action in Chita
New Family Mortgage Rules Prompt Early Action in ChitaThe mortgage market saw a surge at the end of 2025, with family loans leading the way. Developers in Chita report sustained interest as new rules requiring both spouses to co-sign take effect in February.
Ulyanovsk's Imperial Bridge Under Repair for Protruding Expansion JointsUlyanovsk's Imperial Bridge Under Repair for Protruding Expansion Joints
Ulyanovsk's Imperial Bridge Under Repair for Protruding Expansion JointsDrivers report severe shaking as repaired expansion joints on the Imperial Bridge protrude like speed bumps, prompting nighttime repairs.
ChEMK Employees Accused of Illegal Metal SalesChEMK Employees Accused of Illegal Metal Sales
ChEMK Employees Accused of Illegal Metal SalesThe damage from just one episode exceeded 25 million rubles (about $277,800 at current rates). The criminal scheme operated from October last year to January this year.
Heating Pipe Bursts, Floods Basement in Tyumen HomeHeating Pipe Bursts, Floods Basement in Tyumen Home
Heating Pipe Bursts, Floods Basement in Tyumen HomeIn Tyumen, in an apartment building on Decembrists Street, a heating pipe burst. The building's basement filled with hot water.
Truck blocks bridge over Ippodromskaya Magistral after veering off — videoTruck blocks bridge over Ippodromskaya Magistral after veering off — video
Truck blocks bridge over Ippodromskaya Magistral after veering off — videoA truck veered off course and blocked the bridge over the Ippodromskaya Magistral in Novosibirsk during the day, according to video from the Telegram channel AST-54 Black.
Painter dies at Novosibirsk enterprise on his first working dayPainter dies at Novosibirsk enterprise on his first working day
Painter dies at Novosibirsk enterprise on his first working dayA painter in Russia's Novosibirsk region died on his first day of independent work. The incident occurred on 3 January in the town of Kupino.
Worker killed at construction site in Trans-UralsWorker killed at construction site in Trans-Urals
Worker killed at construction site in Trans-UralsAuthorities have launched an investigation after a worker died in a construction accident in the Trans-Urals region, leading to an unscheduled inspection of the employer.
Surgut Plans Two New Schools, But Must First Acquire from DeveloperSurgut Plans Two New Schools, But Must First Acquire from Developer
Surgut Plans Two New Schools, But Must First Acquire from DeveloperOfficials have outlined the timeline for completing other educational facilities in the city.
Thief Steals 24 Classic Books in BuguruslanThief Steals 24 Classic Books in Buguruslan
Thief Steals 24 Classic Books in BuguruslanA thief in Buguruslan stole two dozen books of classic literature, leaving other valuables untouched, police in the Orenburg Region said.