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Official and Management Company Director Suspected of Bribery in VolgogradOfficial and Management Company Director Suspected of Bribery in Volgograd
Official and Management Company Director Suspected of Bribery in VolgogradAn administration employee was detained in his office on suspicion of taking a bribe. The case also involves the head of a management company.
SVO Hero from Transbaikal to Run for State DumaSVO Hero from Transbaikal to Run for State Duma
SVO Hero from Transbaikal to Run for State DumaHe was born in the Mogoytuy district.
New 'Spider' Cameras on M-8 in Yaroslavl Region: AddressesNew 'Spider' Cameras on M-8 in Yaroslavl Region: Addresses
New 'Spider' Cameras on M-8 in Yaroslavl Region: AddressesNine new 'Spider' traffic enforcement cameras have been installed on the M-8 highway in Yaroslavl region. The addresses were announced by the traffic police on January 23.
Don residents urged to avoid M-4 highway during snowfallDon residents urged to avoid M-4 highway during snowfall
Don residents urged to avoid M-4 highway during snowfallAuthorities in the Don region have issued urgent warnings for residents to avoid driving on the M-4 highway as heavy snowfall creates extremely dangerous conditions, reducing visibility on roads.
Orenburg's 'Evening on Skates' postponed to January 30 due to coldOrenburg's 'Evening on Skates' postponed to January 30 due to cold
Orenburg's 'Evening on Skates' postponed to January 30 due to coldOrenburg city hall has postponed the 'Evening on Skates' festival to January 30 because of extreme cold, which is forecast to reach -27°C (-17°F), and has also changed the event's start time.
Sergei Burunov first discusses girlfriend Ekaterina Levi with mediaSergei Burunov first discusses girlfriend Ekaterina Levi with media
Sergei Burunov first discusses girlfriend Ekaterina Levi with mediaIn a recent interview, actor Sergei Burunov said that his girlfriend, Ekaterina Levi, has positively influenced his style.
Rostov Authorities Concerned Over Migrant Children in SchoolsRostov Authorities Concerned Over Migrant Children in Schools
Rostov Authorities Concerned Over Migrant Children in SchoolsRostov region police are alarmed by the high proportion of migrant children in some schools, where they make up over half the students. To curb migration, work permit fees have been raised.
Samara Oblast weekend special regime warns dozens of enterprisesSamara Oblast weekend special regime warns dozens of enterprises
Samara Oblast weekend special regime warns dozens of enterprisesWhat's happening exactly? On Friday evening, a weather-related regime will come into effect in Samara Oblast, with dozens of industrial plants receiving warnings.
Mini-pig finds home after shelter life on RublyovkaMini-pig finds home after shelter life on Rublyovka
Mini-pig finds home after shelter life on RublyovkaElena and Peter adopted Rosa, a mini-pig, six months ago. Her journey included stints in a nursery, on Rublyovka, and in a shelter before she settled into their home.
Ural man strangled, burned schoolgirl, dumped remains in river 19 years agoUral man strangled, burned schoolgirl, dumped remains in river 19 years ago
Ural man strangled, burned schoolgirl, dumped remains in river 19 years agoThe Prigorodny District Court of Nizhny Tagil has concluded closing arguments in the 19-year-old child murder case against local resident Sergey Berezovich.
Volgograd Official and Company Director Suspected of BriberyVolgograd Official and Company Director Suspected of Bribery
Volgograd Official and Company Director Suspected of BriberyA district housing official in Volgograd was arrested in his office as part of a bribery investigation involving a property management company.
Five eateries put up for sale in Novosibirsk, including Burger RecordsFive eateries put up for sale in Novosibirsk, including Burger Records
Five eateries put up for sale in Novosibirsk, including Burger RecordsTwo Burger Records outlets and three other establishments in the city are on the market. We look at how much the owners are asking for them.
St. Petersburg Students Spend More on Food and Online Shopping
St. Petersburg Students Spend More on Food and Online ShoppingAccording to Bank Saint Petersburg, in the first semester of 2025, students spent an average of 12.5 thousand rubles per month (approximately $125 at current rates). The main expenses were on groceries, dining out, and online shopping.
Police concerned about large number of migrant children in Rostov schoolsPolice concerned about large number of migrant children in Rostov schools
Police concerned about large number of migrant children in Rostov schoolsAuthorities in Rostov have increased work permit fees to reduce the influx of migrant children in local schools, citing concerns over integration and crime.
Krasnoyarsk Krai Secures Power for Siberia's Largest Logistics CenterKrasnoyarsk Krai Secures Power for Siberia's Largest Logistics Center
Krasnoyarsk Krai Secures Power for Siberia's Largest Logistics CenterThe largest logistics center in Siberia, located in Krasnoyarsk Krai, has been connected to the power grid, with major online marketplaces set to be its primary tenants.
Kindergarten for 220 Children with Pool Opens in Primorsky DistrictKindergarten for 220 Children with Pool Opens in Primorsky District
Kindergarten for 220 Children with Pool Opens in Primorsky DistrictKindergarten No. 93 has opened on Artseulov Alley in St. Petersburg's Primorsky District, accommodating 220 children. The three-story building features a swimming pool and a weather observation area.
Investigative Committee head demands report on Engels heating outageInvestigative Committee head demands report on Engels heating outage
Investigative Committee head demands report on Engels heating outageEngels residents are appealing to Alexander Bastrykin and Vladimir Putin over the lack of heating and hot water amid bitter frosts.
Ufa couple nearly jailed after brawl with Rosgvardia in restaurantUfa couple nearly jailed after brawl with Rosgvardia in restaurant
Ufa couple nearly jailed after brawl with Rosgvardia in restaurantA Ufa husband and wife fought with Russian National Guard officers after causing a disturbance at an upscale restaurant, resulting in criminal charges.
Last Year, 16,000 Saratov Residents Underwent Professional RetrainingLast Year, 16,000 Saratov Residents Underwent Professional Retraining
Last Year, 16,000 Saratov Residents Underwent Professional RetrainingIn 2025, thousands of Saratov Oblast residents completed retraining programs, with some studying programming.
Police seek witnesses to fatal November road accident in RyazanPolice seek witnesses to fatal November road accident in Ryazan
Police seek witnesses to fatal November road accident in RyazanThe State Traffic Inspectorate in Ryazan is asking for witnesses to a November road accident that resulted in the death of a 75-year-old woman.
Voronezh motorists warned of M-4 Don highway alterationsVoronezh motorists warned of M-4 Don highway alterations
Voronezh motorists warned of M-4 Don highway alterationsTraffic patterns on the M-4 Don highway will be altered starting 10 February due to overpass reconstruction work in Rostov Region.
Water to be fully restored in Dauria after four-day outageWater to be fully restored in Dauria after four-day outage
Water to be fully restored in Dauria after four-day outageThe final houses will be connected to water on January 24, following a pipeline rupture in the village of Dauria that left residents without supply for days.
Test Your Knowledge: Recognize Kemerovo in Retro PhotographsTest Your Knowledge: Recognize Kemerovo in Retro Photographs
Test Your Knowledge: Recognize Kemerovo in Retro PhotographsThese places have long disappeared from the map.
Moscow Restaurateurs Sample Volgograd CuisineMoscow Restaurateurs Sample Volgograd Cuisine
Moscow Restaurateurs Sample Volgograd CuisineVolgograd has become a filming location for the culinary travel show 'Geography of Russia'. A group of Moscow-based restaurateurs sampled local specialties from cutlets to black caviar.
Night temperatures to plunge to -38°C in Novosibirsk OblastNight temperatures to plunge to -38°C in Novosibirsk Oblast
Night temperatures to plunge to -38°C in Novosibirsk OblastIcy conditions are possible on roads in the region.