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Court in Tula postpones hearing over grenade blast on KutuzovaCourt in Tula postpones hearing over grenade blast on Kutuzova
Court in Tula postpones hearing over grenade blast on KutuzovaA criminal case in Tula related to a grenade explosion in an apartment on Kutuzova Street has been ongoing since late August 2025, with the latest hearing postponed.
Suspect detained after fatal stabbing in drunken fightSuspect detained after fatal stabbing in drunken fight
Suspect detained after fatal stabbing in drunken fightA 62-year-old woman has been detained on suspicion of fatally stabbing a 69-year-old man during a drunken argument at his apartment in the Alexandro-Nevsky district on January 18.
Deputy alleges pressure on Urals conscripts to sign military contractsDeputy alleges pressure on Urals conscripts to sign military contracts
Deputy alleges pressure on Urals conscripts to sign military contractsSoldiers claim they were subjected to severe duress on a train journey to their military unit. A deputy has asked the military prosecutor to investigate allegations of forced contract signings.
Warming Tents Set Up in Chelyabinsk Amid Severe FrostWarming Tents Set Up in Chelyabinsk Amid Severe Frost
Warming Tents Set Up in Chelyabinsk Amid Severe FrostTwo mobile warming tents have been deployed in Chelyabinsk due to abnormal cold, offering shelter and aid to anyone in need as temperatures are expected to plunge to -35 °C (-31 °F).
Winter Rainbow and Aurora in Leningrad RegionWinter Rainbow and Aurora in Leningrad Region
Winter Rainbow and Aurora in Leningrad RegionResidents of the region witnessed two rare atmospheric phenomena: a daytime rainbow and a nighttime aurora.
Trump Envoy to Meet Putin in Moscow for Ukraine NegotiationsTrump Envoy to Meet Putin in Moscow for Ukraine Negotiations
Trump Envoy to Meet Putin in Moscow for Ukraine NegotiationsU.S. special envoy Stephen Whitkoff will meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin on January 22 for talks on Ukraine, as confirmed by the Kremlin.
Swimmer's Parents Fly to Istanbul to Identify BodySwimmer's Parents Fly to Istanbul to Identify Body
Swimmer's Parents Fly to Istanbul to Identify BodyThe parents of Russian swimmer Nikolai Sveshnikov have arrived in Istanbul to identify a body found in the Bosphorus, which the family believes could be their son who disappeared five months ago.
Yegor Surin no longer listed as injuredYegor Surin no longer listed as injured
Yegor Surin no longer listed as injuredForward Yegor Surin of Yaroslavl's Lokomotiv has been removed from the Kontinental Hockey League's injured list. He hasn't played since late December due to a broken arm.
Street tents for heating set up in Chelyabinsk during abnormal frostsStreet tents for heating set up in Chelyabinsk during abnormal frosts
Street tents for heating set up in Chelyabinsk during abnormal frostsTwo warm tents have been set up in Chelyabinsk to offer shelter as temperatures are expected to plummet to -35 °C (-31 °F) in the coming days.
Medicines in Stavropol Krai rise 10% in a yearMedicines in Stavropol Krai rise 10% in a year
Medicines in Stavropol Krai rise 10% in a yearIn Stavropol Krai, vital medications increased by almost 7% over the past year, according to official monitoring data.
Part-time work at St. Petersburg and Leningrad Region companies
Part-time work at St. Petersburg and Leningrad Region companiesIn St. Petersburg, 29 enterprises are operating on part-time schedules, and in the Leningrad Region — 10. Regional authorities provided this data for mid-January.
Sverdlovsk Oblast announces 2026 road repair listSverdlovsk Oblast announces 2026 road repair list
Sverdlovsk Oblast announces 2026 road repair listAuthorities plan to invest 12 billion rubles (approximately $120 million at current rates) in road repairs across Sverdlovsk Oblast next year.
Annual ROSAFEST Sports-Music Festival Begins in Sochi MountainsAnnual ROSAFEST Sports-Music Festival Begins in Sochi Mountains
Annual ROSAFEST Sports-Music Festival Begins in Sochi MountainsThe event will take place from January 24 to February 1 and combine skiing activities with a music program.
Riko questions Arkhangelsk deputy's hype-driven criticismRiko questions Arkhangelsk deputy's hype-driven criticism
Riko questions Arkhangelsk deputy's hype-driven criticismAn Arkhangelsk city deputy accused transport firm Riko of concealing millions for bus repairs, prompting the company to publicly challenge his assertions and accuse him of self-promotion.
Previously convicted Ryazan man suspected in church shop robberyPreviously convicted Ryazan man suspected in church shop robbery
Previously convicted Ryazan man suspected in church shop robberyA 30-year-old Ryazan man has been detained on suspicion of robbing a church shop to buy drugs, with prior convictions for theft and drug offenses.
Lokomotiv's Yegor Surin removed from injury listLokomotiv's Yegor Surin removed from injury list
Lokomotiv's Yegor Surin removed from injury listThe Yaroslavl Lokomotiv forward has been taken off the KHL's injured players list after not playing since late December 2025.
Amateur photographer shows snow-covered NikolayevskAmateur photographer shows snow-covered Nikolayevsk
Amateur photographer shows snow-covered NikolayevskA resident of the Nikolayevsky district in Volgograd Oblast shared a series of winter photos taken during her daily walks.
Stavropol bus routes set for fare hikes in FebruaryStavropol bus routes set for fare hikes in February
Stavropol bus routes set for fare hikes in FebruaryTransport fares in Stavropol will rise on several bus routes from early February 2026. The increases will impact journeys from residential neighborhoods and to hospitals.
Murmansk airport fails disability access check, prosecutor findsMurmansk airport fails disability access check, prosecutor finds
Murmansk airport fails disability access check, prosecutor findsThe building is missing important elements for people with disabilities.
Samara's wealthiest funeral directors named in Russian top-100Samara's wealthiest funeral directors named in Russian top-100
Samara's wealthiest funeral directors named in Russian top-100Two companies from Samara Oblast are among Russia's 100 most influential funeral market participants, according to a ranking published by the Telegram channel 'Funeral Trust'.
Injured Ryazan resident's condition 12 hours after explosionInjured Ryazan resident's condition 12 hours after explosion
Injured Ryazan resident's condition 12 hours after explosionThe condition of a 38-year-old man injured in a gas explosion in Ryazan remains stable but serious. The Ministry of Health updated his status after 12 hours.
Trams Stop in Yekaterinburg After Power Line BreakTrams Stop in Yekaterinburg After Power Line Break
Trams Stop in Yekaterinburg After Power Line BreakA break in the contact network halted multiple tram routes in Yekaterinburg's VIZ residential district on Tuesday afternoon, with full service restored after about two and a half hours.
Two Buses Collide in VoronezhTwo Buses Collide in Voronezh
Two Buses Collide in VoronezhTwo passenger buses crashed in Voronezh on January 21, injuring one passenger who was hospitalized, with police investigating the incident.
Amateur photographer captures frosty beauty near VolgogradAmateur photographer captures frosty beauty near Volgograd
Amateur photographer captures frosty beauty near VolgogradA V1.RU reader from Nikolayevsk shares her winter photo collection, highlighting the snow-covered landscapes she sees on her daily walks home.