Putin's Visit to Dolgoprudny Paralyzes Moscow RoadsOn Friday, January 23, President Putin's visit to a university in Dolgoprudny caused massive road closures, paralyzing traffic from central Moscow to the northern suburbs.
Yekaterinburg Station VIP Lounge Updated with 1 Ruble AccessThe business lounge at Yekaterinburg station has been renovated, offering a comfortable waiting area. Veterans of the Great Patriotic War (World War II) and two companions can access it for 1 ruble (about $0.01 at current rates).
Bribes in Rostov Region doubled in sizeThe number of corruption crimes in the region increased by almost a quarter, while the average bribe size grew twofold, according to police data.
Krasnoyarsk businessman's son recounts kidnapping after threatsThe son of a Krasnoyarsk businessman stole three million rubles (approximately $33,000 at current rates) from home safes and gave it to fraudsters, the Investigative Committee's press service reported.
First Three-Axle 'Hyperbus' Arrives in PermA three-axle bus has arrived in Perm for the first time in six years, decorated to celebrate the centennial of the city's bus system and capable of carrying 130 passengers.
Yugra Woman's Thailand Adventure: Jungle Night and BeachKsenia Yaufman, a bodybuilder from Surgut, and her husband recently visited Phuket, Thailand, for the first time, sharing experiences of jungle nights and secret beaches.
Police Hunt Sochi Man for Forced Sea BathingAccording to eyewitnesses, a father submerged a girl and a boy in water despite their screams and protests. The police department has launched an investigation.
Marine-themed school for 1,300 students planned in VsevolozhskThe concept of a 1,300-seat school in Vsevolozhsk was presented to the vice-governor of Leningrad Oblast. The educational institution will become part of an educational cluster along with a kindergarten.
