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Village without water for weeks after utility refuses to work in coldVillage without water for weeks after utility refuses to work in cold
Village without water for weeks after utility refuses to work in coldAuthorities promise to solve the problem, but over a hundred residents of Chumlyak village have been without water since a pipe burst on New Year's Eve during abnormal frosts.
Samara's outskirts to become miniature metropolises with golf and horsesSamara's outskirts to become miniature metropolises with golf and horses
Samara's outskirts to become miniature metropolises with golf and horsesTwo massive investment projects near Samara aim to create self-sufficient neighborhoods with housing, jobs, and infrastructure, including golf and equestrian facilities.
Teenager arrested in St. Petersburg for using pepper sprayTeenager arrested in St. Petersburg for using pepper spray
Teenager arrested in St. Petersburg for using pepper sprayA court in St. Petersburg sent a 16-year-old girl to a pre-trial detention center after she used pepper spray on a bus following a conflict with a passenger.
Sponsor of TV series 'Glukhar' arrested in St. PetersburgSponsor of TV series 'Glukhar' arrested in St. Petersburg
Sponsor of TV series 'Glukhar' arrested in St. PetersburgCement business owner Alekhan Albogachiev has been arrested on fraud and environmental damage charges. Previously, he financed the first own series of Leningrad Television, 'Glukhar'.
Novosibirsk Apartment Drops to 5°C, Resident Cooks Porridge for WarmthNovosibirsk Apartment Drops to 5°C, Resident Cooks Porridge for Warmth
Novosibirsk Apartment Drops to 5°C, Resident Cooks Porridge for WarmthA resident of a central Novosibirsk building reports persistent heating failures, with indoor temperatures as low as 5°C (41°F) and stairwells even colder.
Tyumen Residents Complain About Buses Leaving EarlyTyumen Residents Complain About Buses Leaving Early
Tyumen Residents Complain About Buses Leaving EarlyResidents of Tyumen report frequent issues with public transport, including buses and minibuses departing before scheduled times, leaving commuters waiting in the cold.
Schoolchildren can ace this test, but adults struggle. Orenburg, wanna bet?Schoolchildren can ace this test, but adults struggle. Orenburg, wanna bet?
Schoolchildren can ace this test, but adults struggle. Orenburg, wanna bet?The farther you are from the school desk, the less chance you have to win this challenge based on long-forgotten classroom knowledge.
Ginger Maine Coon kitten offered as loyal nanny in OmskGinger Maine Coon kitten offered as loyal nanny in Omsk
Ginger Maine Coon kitten offered as loyal nanny in OmskA ginger Maine Coon kitten is listed for sale in Omsk at 40,000 rubles (about $440 at current rates), with pickup available in spring after necessary vaccinations.
Emergency doctor Mikhail Yermakov dies in TulaEmergency doctor Mikhail Yermakov dies in Tula
Emergency doctor Mikhail Yermakov dies in TulaMikhail Yermakov, a renowned emergency medicine doctor in Tula, passed away at the age of 69 after a long illness. He had served in emergency medical services for more than 40 years.
All Leads Point to Former Don Vice-Governor in Criminal CaseAll Leads Point to Former Don Vice-Governor in Criminal Case
All Leads Point to Former Don Vice-Governor in Criminal CaseFormer vice-governor Sergey Gorbany is now a suspect in a criminal case concerning the construction of the Gukovo-Gundorovsky water pipeline, with investigators seeking him for questioning.
Doza Coffee in Chelyabinsk Closes Due to Owner's FatigueDoza Coffee in Chelyabinsk Closes Due to Owner's Fatigue
Doza Coffee in Chelyabinsk Closes Due to Owner's FatigueThe Doza Coffee cafe in central Chelyabinsk has ceased operations. Its founder, Sergey Kurebeda, explained the decision due to rising costs and personal fatigue, but the business will continue in a new format.
Volgograd's Rotor 'Fired Up' to Sign Bulgarian DefenderVolgograd's Rotor 'Fired Up' to Sign Bulgarian Defender
Volgograd's Rotor 'Fired Up' to Sign Bulgarian DefenderSports journalist Sergey Ilyev says Rotor will clear a roster spot by releasing a player to make way for a new signing.
Girl with missing Krasnoyarsk businessman's son: Disappearance detailsGirl with missing Krasnoyarsk businessman's son: Disappearance details
Girl with missing Krasnoyarsk businessman's son: Disappearance detailsAn 18-year-old girl from Surgut was with the missing teenage son of a Krasnoyarsk businessman, sparking debate over whether she is a kidnapper or a victim.
Court Sends Leningradenergo Deputy Head to Pre-Trial Detention
Court Sends Leningradenergo Deputy Head to Pre-Trial DetentionThe Primorsky District Court in St. Petersburg has imposed pre-trial restrictions on four individuals in a bribery case at the energy company Leningradenergo. The deputy head of a branch has been sent to a pre-trial detention center.
M-8 Highway in Yaroslavl Gets New Spider CamerasM-8 Highway in Yaroslavl Gets New Spider Cameras
M-8 Highway in Yaroslavl Gets New Spider CamerasNine new Spider photo-video recording complexes have begun operating on the federal M-8 highway in Danilovsky District. They are capable of recording several types of traffic violations simultaneously.
Officials Warn Against Travel on M-4 Don Highway in SnowstormOfficials Warn Against Travel on M-4 Don Highway in Snowstorm
Officials Warn Against Travel on M-4 Don Highway in SnowstormThe head of Novoshakhtinsk has urged residents to avoid using the M-4 Don highway due to heavy snowfall, which is expected to severely reduce visibility on the roads.
Ural Man Faces Trial for 2007 Murder of SchoolgirlUral Man Faces Trial for 2007 Murder of Schoolgirl
Ural Man Faces Trial for 2007 Murder of SchoolgirlIn Nizhny Tagil, closing arguments have concluded in the case of the 2007 murder of an 11-year-old girl. The defendant, Sergei Berezovich, has pleaded guilty.
29 Foreign Violators, Including Cuban Citizen, Deported from Saratov Region29 Foreign Violators, Including Cuban Citizen, Deported from Saratov Region
29 Foreign Violators, Including Cuban Citizen, Deported from Saratov RegionA total of 29 foreigners, including a Cuban citizen, have been deported from Saratov region and are barred from returning to Russia for five years.
"Silent Hill Comes to Mind": Kazan Center Shrouded in Steam Clouds After Heating Pipe Accident"Silent Hill Comes to Mind": Kazan Center Shrouded in Steam Clouds After Heating Pipe Accident
"Silent Hill Comes to Mind": Kazan Center Shrouded in Steam Clouds After Heating Pipe AccidentA heating pipe accident near the Sukonnaya Sloboda metro station in Kazan released large clouds of steam that enveloped nearby streets, with some residents mistaking it for smoke.
Doza Coffee in Chelyabinsk Closes, Owner Cites FatigueDoza Coffee in Chelyabinsk Closes, Owner Cites Fatigue
Doza Coffee in Chelyabinsk Closes, Owner Cites FatigueThe owner of the popular Chelyabinsk coffee shop Doza Coffee explained the closure, citing rising costs, tax burdens, and personal burnout, though the brand's core business will continue.
Schoolboy Who Died in Tank to Be Buried in YakutskSchoolboy Who Died in Tank to Be Buried in Yakutsk
Schoolboy Who Died in Tank to Be Buried in YakutskA ninth-grader, who died after climbing into a display tank in Yakutsk, will be buried on January 24. His family believes his death has exposed negligent safety attitudes towards children.
Novosibirsk to Phu Quoc Flight Delayed for a DayNovosibirsk to Phu Quoc Flight Delayed for a Day
Novosibirsk to Phu Quoc Flight Delayed for a DayAzur Air has delayed a flight from Novosibirsk to Phu Quoc for a day, with passengers notified at the airport.
Cheap 'guides' scam tourists in Murmansk northern lights huntsCheap 'guides' scam tourists in Murmansk northern lights hunts
Cheap 'guides' scam tourists in Murmansk northern lights huntsUnscrupulous guides in the Murmansk region target tourists right outside the airport, offering budget aurora borealis tours that often prove disappointing and unsafe.
Death at Perekryostok store shakes retail giantDeath at Perekryostok store shakes retail giant
Death at Perekryostok store shakes retail giantAfter a customer's death in a Perekryostok store in St. Petersburg, investigators have opened a murder case and police have launched mass inspections of the chain, which could lead to significant financial losses.