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Evening Entry Restricted at Alexander Nevsky Square — 1 Metro StationEvening Entry Restricted at Alexander Nevsky Square — 1 Metro Station
Evening Entry Restricted at Alexander Nevsky Square — 1 Metro StationFrom January 26 on weekdays, entry to the vestibule of Alexander Nevsky Square — 1 Station will be closed from 5:50 PM to 7:00 PM. The reason is major escalator repair, which will last until April 8.
Ice Piles and Damaged Property: What's Happening at the Site of a Major Flood in Nizhny NovgorodIce Piles and Damaged Property: What's Happening at the Site of a Major Flood in Nizhny Novgorod
Ice Piles and Damaged Property: What's Happening at the Site of a Major Flood in Nizhny NovgorodThe day before, a village in the Sovetsky district was flooded with water due to a utility accident.
Orenburg weekend films: Detective Levsha and Uncle FyodorOrenburg weekend films: Detective Levsha and Uncle Fyodor
Orenburg weekend films: Detective Levsha and Uncle FyodorThis weekend, Orenburg cinemas are screening several new releases, including a detective adventure with Levsha and a family film featuring Uncle Fyodor.
Ex-convict arrested for 1999 double murderEx-convict arrested for 1999 double murder
Ex-convict arrested for 1999 double murderA former criminal has been arrested for a double murder that happened over 20 years ago in Sverdlovsk Oblast.
50-Volume Case: Ex-Samara Health Deputy Faces Third Trial50-Volume Case: Ex-Samara Health Deputy Faces Third Trial
50-Volume Case: Ex-Samara Health Deputy Faces Third TrialAslanbek Mayramukayev, the former deputy health minister of Samara, will stand trial for a third time on fraud and embezzlement charges. He has already been convicted in two prior cases.
‘Old-school masters are suffering’: Kazan tattooists on price changes‘Old-school masters are suffering’: Kazan tattooists on price changes
‘Old-school masters are suffering’: Kazan tattooists on price changesHave tattoo prices changed in recent years? How do Russian tattoo enthusiasts differ from those abroad? A 116.RU correspondent spoke with Kazan masters about all this.
Novosibirsk Region clears emergency housing with over 600 million rublesNovosibirsk Region clears emergency housing with over 600 million rubles
Novosibirsk Region clears emergency housing with over 600 million rublesThe funds were allocated from the regional budget.
Rostov-Don Starts 2026 with Home Match Against AstrakhanochkaRostov-Don Starts 2026 with Home Match Against Astrakhanochka
Rostov-Don Starts 2026 with Home Match Against AstrakhanochkaOn January 24, the women's handball club Rostov-Don will play its first home match of the new year against Astrakhanochka. The game will be held at the Sports Palace and will feature the charity event 'Mishkopa'.
Train Surfers and Vandals Face Administrative and Criminal PenaltiesTrain Surfers and Vandals Face Administrative and Criminal Penalties
Train Surfers and Vandals Face Administrative and Criminal PenaltiesRailway workers call for vigilance and conduct preventive work.
Utility Accident Cuts Heat in Kazan, Residents Turn to Electric HeatingUtility Accident Cuts Heat in Kazan, Residents Turn to Electric Heating
Utility Accident Cuts Heat in Kazan, Residents Turn to Electric HeatingA heating main accident on Vishnevskogo Street has lowered pressure and temperature in Kazan's district heating system, leaving radiators cold in several residential complexes.
Ryazan Residents Face Prison for Alleged Gambling OperationRyazan Residents Face Prison for Alleged Gambling Operation
Ryazan Residents Face Prison for Alleged Gambling OperationProsecutors in Ryazan have indicted two men and three women for organizing illegal gambling games, which could lead to up to six years in prison.
Voronezh garden communities endure years of power outagesVoronezh garden communities endure years of power outages
Voronezh garden communities endure years of power outagesElectricity problems in the Blizhniye and Dalniye Sadovy have persisted for years, but being left without power in severe frosts is a catastrophe.
Father Arrested After Son Dies in Car CrashFather Arrested After Son Dies in Car Crash
Father Arrested After Son Dies in Car CrashA 40-year-old driver, whose license was revoked, has been taken into custody in connection with a fatal accident on the Chelyabinsk-Troitsk highway. He faces up to 12 years in prison.
Ex-Convict Arrested in Urals for 1999 Couple ShootingEx-Convict Arrested in Urals for 1999 Couple Shooting
Ex-Convict Arrested in Urals for 1999 Couple ShootingA 59-year-old former convict has been arrested in the Urals for a double murder that occurred in 1999, according to authorities.
Woman Fired for Pastry Theft Wins 301,000 Rubles in CourtWoman Fired for Pastry Theft Wins 301,000 Rubles in Court
Woman Fired for Pastry Theft Wins 301,000 Rubles in CourtA transport company in Tyumen fired a canteen manager after suspecting her of stealing four pastries and a larger shortage. She challenged the dismissal in court and was awarded 301,000 rubles (about $3,300 at current rates).
Security Guards Charged with Murder at Shopping MallSecurity Guards Charged with Murder at Shopping Mall
Security Guards Charged with Murder at Shopping MallTwo security guards from the Perekrestok store are accused of murdering a 24-year-old man, while a third suspect has fled abroad.
Rostov-Don's 2026 Home Opener: Mishkopad and Cup Final RematchRostov-Don's 2026 Home Opener: Mishkopad and Cup Final Rematch
Rostov-Don's 2026 Home Opener: Mishkopad and Cup Final RematchThe women's handball club Rostov-Don will play its first home match of 2026 on January 24 against Astrakhanochka at the Sports Palace.
Authorities arrest man in Murmansk for bribing doctor to fake diagnosisAuthorities arrest man in Murmansk for bribing doctor to fake diagnosis
Authorities arrest man in Murmansk for bribing doctor to fake diagnosisA resident of Murmansk tried to bribe a cancer clinic doctor to insert a false diagnosis for an acquaintance in prison, hoping to secure his release.
Trump Gives Zelenskyy an Ultimatum as Ukraine Risks Losing Key AdvantageTrump Gives Zelenskyy an Ultimatum as Ukraine Risks Losing Key Advantage
Trump Gives Zelenskyy an Ultimatum as Ukraine Risks Losing Key AdvantageThis week's key developments in the Ukraine conflict include Trump's proposal for a peace council and a planned tripartite meeting in Abu Dhabi, while both sides continue military strikes.
Banya as a Tool Against Professional Burnout
Banya as a Tool Against Professional BurnoutThe Kamyshi bathhouse space explained whether the steam room can be an effective tool for preventing and reducing symptoms of emotional burnout.
Khanty-Mansi Students Protest to Mizulina Over Cold-Weather CancellationsKhanty-Mansi Students Protest to Mizulina Over Cold-Weather Cancellations
Khanty-Mansi Students Protest to Mizulina Over Cold-Weather CancellationsAccording to the students, they freeze both on the way to school and during classes themselves.
Volgograd Police Seek Fraud Victim Who Lost Nearly a MillionVolgograd Police Seek Fraud Victim Who Lost Nearly a Million
Volgograd Police Seek Fraud Victim Who Lost Nearly a MillionIn Volgograd, police have arrested suspects and recovered nearly a million rubles, yet the victim of the fraud remains unknown.
Classes cancelled for Saratov 5th-6th graders amid coldClasses cancelled for Saratov 5th-6th graders amid cold
Classes cancelled for Saratov 5th-6th graders amid coldSchool classes for 5th and 6th graders in Saratov have been cancelled this Saturday due to expected severe cold weather.
Father Arrested After Son's Fatal Crash Near ChelyabinskFather Arrested After Son's Fatal Crash Near Chelyabinsk
Father Arrested After Son's Fatal Crash Near ChelyabinskA man has been arrested and faces up to 12 years in prison after a crash that killed his teenage son near Chelyabinsk.
Stavropol Krai declares high alert due to snowfall and iceStavropol Krai declares high alert due to snowfall and ice
Stavropol Krai declares high alert due to snowfall and iceA slight warming is expected during the day, with frost at night. Authorities have imposed a state of high alert in the region because of the weather.