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Stavropol duo tried to sell 3,000 packs of unmarked cigarettesStavropol duo tried to sell 3,000 packs of unmarked cigarettes
Stavropol duo tried to sell 3,000 packs of unmarked cigarettesA father and son from Stavropol attempted to sell approximately 3,000 cigarette packs that lacked mandatory government markings.
Top 3 Highest-Paying Blue-Collar Jobs in TransbaikaliaTop 3 Highest-Paying Blue-Collar Jobs in Transbaikalia
Top 3 Highest-Paying Blue-Collar Jobs in TransbaikaliaThe data was revealed by the Avito service.
Third Victim of Naumova Mall Collapse DiesThird Victim of Naumova Mall Collapse Dies
Third Victim of Naumova Mall Collapse DiesA man found under the debris of a shopping mall on Naumova Street in Novosibirsk has died after 30 minutes of failed resuscitation efforts.
Surgut residents voice complaints over cold public busesSurgut residents voice complaints over cold public buses
Surgut residents voice complaints over cold public busesResidents of Surgut have taken to social media to complain about the lack of heating in public buses during a severe cold snap.
Warm weather triggers leaks in St. Petersburg apartments
Warm weather triggers leaks in St. Petersburg apartmentsMild weather in St. Petersburg has caused leaks in central city apartments, with residents in two buildings reporting water dripping from ceilings.
Sochi crime rate fell by 14% last yearSochi crime rate fell by 14% last year
Sochi crime rate fell by 14% last yearThe city's police department presented a report on operational and service activities for the past year, showing a significant decrease in overall crime.
Truck driver damages garlands on Smolino embankmentTruck driver damages garlands on Smolino embankment
Truck driver damages garlands on Smolino embankmentA truck damaged lighting on Chelyabinsk's Lake Smolino, causing decorative garlands to sag dangerously. The driver reported the incident himself.
Voronezh businessman Vadim Ishutin ranked among Russia's top 100 wealthiest funeral directorsVoronezh businessman Vadim Ishutin ranked among Russia's top 100 wealthiest funeral directors
Voronezh businessman Vadim Ishutin ranked among Russia's top 100 wealthiest funeral directorsVoronezh entrepreneur Vadim Ishutin placed 44th in a ranking of the largest players in Russia's funeral services market. Here is what is known about his business ventures and current status.
'Oh, Something's Exploding': Fire Engulfs Moscow High-Rise'Oh, Something's Exploding': Fire Engulfs Moscow High-Rise
'Oh, Something's Exploding': Fire Engulfs Moscow High-RiseA severe fire has erupted in a residential high-rise in southern Moscow's Orekhovo-Borisovo district, with black smoke billowing from the top floor and visible from across the neighborhood.
Murmansk Region Officials Debunk Heating Cut RumorsMurmansk Region Officials Debunk Heating Cut Rumors
Murmansk Region Officials Debunk Heating Cut RumorsAuthorities in Murmansk Region have dismissed social media reports of an order to lower heating parameters as a forgery, urging residents to trust official sources.
St. Petersburg developers deliver 1.5M sq m housing
St. Petersburg developers deliver 1.5M sq m housingAccording to preliminary data from the rating by ЕРЗ.рф, the largest developers in St. Petersburg commissioned more than one and a half million square meters of residential real estate in 2025. The absolute leader was the holding Setl Group.
"We'll Soon Drown in Garbage": Saratov Residents Mass Complain About Overflowing Dumps"We'll Soon Drown in Garbage": Saratov Residents Mass Complain About Overflowing Dumps
"We'll Soon Drown in Garbage": Saratov Residents Mass Complain About Overflowing DumpsResidents of Saratov are complaining about garbage not being collected for a week after heavy snowfall, with bins overflowing and access roads blocked.
Ex-mayor of Zhigulyovsk in revived car bribery caseEx-mayor of Zhigulyovsk in revived car bribery case
Ex-mayor of Zhigulyovsk in revived car bribery caseThe case involves allegations that the former official bribed a judge with a vehicle, linking it to the controversial figure Alexander Yefanov.
Homeless man in Severodvinsk sent to psychiatric clinic: what now?Homeless man in Severodvinsk sent to psychiatric clinic: what now?
Homeless man in Severodvinsk sent to psychiatric clinic: what now?A homeless man who had been roaming the city for years, drinking, begging, and frightening children has been forcibly placed in a psychiatric clinic in Severodvinsk.
Rescuers to dismantle collapsed Novosibirsk mall floor by floorRescuers to dismantle collapsed Novosibirsk mall floor by floor
Rescuers to dismantle collapsed Novosibirsk mall floor by floorEmergency crews in Novosibirsk will completely dismantle a collapsed shopping center down to the second-floor level to ensure no one else is trapped. Three people were pulled from the rubble.
Heat Pipeline Burst in Darasun Leaves Over 2,000 Without HeatHeat Pipeline Burst in Darasun Leaves Over 2,000 Without Heat
Heat Pipeline Burst in Darasun Leaves Over 2,000 Without HeatA burst in the main heat supply network in Darasun, Karymsky District, has left more than 2,000 residents without heating, but repairs are underway and heat is expected to be restored soon.
Truck Driver Blamed for Sagging Garlands on Chelybinsk EmbankmentTruck Driver Blamed for Sagging Garlands on Chelybinsk Embankment
Truck Driver Blamed for Sagging Garlands on Chelybinsk EmbankmentAfter residents complained about sagging decorative lights on the Lake Smolino embankment in Chelyabinsk, officials determined that a truck driver was to blame.
Former Yaroslavl Transport Minister Partially Admits GuiltFormer Yaroslavl Transport Minister Partially Admits Guilt
Former Yaroslavl Transport Minister Partially Admits GuiltFormer transport department head Tatyana Cheremnykh partially admitted guilt in a Moscow court. The criminal investigation into bribery has been ongoing since May 2023.
Testing All Ice Slides in Kemerovo with a ChildTesting All Ice Slides in Kemerovo with a Child
Testing All Ice Slides in Kemerovo with a ChildDuring the long January holidays, we tested the popular ice slides across Kemerovo, Russia, with a nine-year-old boy and his mother to find the safest and most thrilling ones.
Ex-Yaroslavl transport head partially admits bribery guiltEx-Yaroslavl transport head partially admits bribery guilt
Ex-Yaroslavl transport head partially admits bribery guiltThe criminal case has been under investigation since May 2023, and former Yaroslavl transport department head Tatiana Cheremnykh partially admitted guilt in court on 20 January 2026.
Leningrad governor links alcohol consumption rise to neighbors
Leningrad governor links alcohol consumption rise to neighborsIn Leningrad Oblast, the level of alcohol consumption has increased, which, according to Governor Alexander Drozdenko, is linked to the arrival of residents from neighboring regions.
Traffic Police Seek Witnesses to Ryazan District CrashTraffic Police Seek Witnesses to Ryazan District Crash
Traffic Police Seek Witnesses to Ryazan District CrashTraffic police are seeking witnesses to a crash that occurred on April 23, 2025, on the R-132 'Golden Ring' highway in Ryazan District, when a car veered into a ditch and overturned.
Why winter is the best time to visit MontenegroWhy winter is the best time to visit Montenegro
Why winter is the best time to visit MontenegroA correspondent from 26.RU explored why the low season might be the perfect time for a trip to Montenegro.
Acid Attack Defendant Claims ‘We Would Have Killed’Acid Attack Defendant Claims ‘We Would Have Killed’
Acid Attack Defendant Claims ‘We Would Have Killed’A court in Yekaterinburg has detained two individuals accused of attempting to murder a woman on behalf of her former partner, with whom she lived for 17 years.
Don Farmers Face Harsh Conditions for Loan ExtensionsDon Farmers Face Harsh Conditions for Loan Extensions
Don Farmers Face Harsh Conditions for Loan ExtensionsGovernor of Rostov Region Yuri Slyusar reported that agricultural producers are facing difficulties in restructuring loans after a severe drought.