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Ulyanovsk region expands support for student families to part-time studentsUlyanovsk region expands support for student families to part-time students
Ulyanovsk region expands support for student families to part-time studentsGovernor Alexey Russkikh has expanded a one-time payment for student families upon childbirth to include part-time students, previously available only to full-time students. The payment amounts to 200,000 rubles (about $2,000 at current rates).
Construction of Kazan Marina Resort to Begin in 2027Construction of Kazan Marina Resort to Begin in 2027
Construction of Kazan Marina Resort to Begin in 2027The all-season Kazan Marina resort with a full-cycle marina on the Volga River is set to begin construction in Laishevo in 2027.
Third Person Found in Novosibirsk Mall CollapseThird Person Found in Novosibirsk Mall Collapse
Third Person Found in Novosibirsk Mall CollapseSearch and rescue operations continued for hours before a third person was discovered under the debris of a shopping center in Novosibirsk.
Districts with most crimes by drunk Omsk residents namedDistricts with most crimes by drunk Omsk residents named
Districts with most crimes by drunk Omsk residents namedPolice have revealed which Omsk city districts recorded the highest number of crimes committed by drunk residents last year, along with the most common types of offenses.
Lake Kaldy Resort Owner Charged Over Child's DeathLake Kaldy Resort Owner Charged Over Child's Death
Lake Kaldy Resort Owner Charged Over Child's DeathAt the time of the emergency, only one rescuer was on duty on the shore, and he was also tasked with cleaning up trash.
19-year-old Tajik arrested in Elektrostal over fatal stabbing19-year-old Tajik arrested in Elektrostal over fatal stabbing
19-year-old Tajik arrested in Elektrostal over fatal stabbingA 19-year-old Tajik man has been arrested in Elektrostal for stabbing a young man to death at a bus stop, with his family claiming he acted in self-defense.
Yekaterinburg to Build 1,500-Student Super School in Elite DistrictYekaterinburg to Build 1,500-Student Super School in Elite District
Yekaterinburg to Build 1,500-Student Super School in Elite DistrictThe educational institution will open its doors on September 1 this year
Ex-Volsky District head Tatarinov placed under house arrestEx-Volsky District head Tatarinov placed under house arrest
Ex-Volsky District head Tatarinov placed under house arrestFormer Volsky District head Andrey Tatarinov is under house arrest for alleged illegal tree felling in Shikhany.
St. Petersburg Committee Allows Snowdrifts for Children's PlaySt. Petersburg Committee Allows Snowdrifts for Children's Play
St. Petersburg Committee Allows Snowdrifts for Children's PlayIn St. Petersburg, snow piles in parks can be left uncleared if they become sites for children's amusement. The city's improvement committee announced this.
A 6-kilometer traffic jam on the Yekaterinburg Ring Road due to a car accidentA 6-kilometer traffic jam on the Yekaterinburg Ring Road due to a car accident
A 6-kilometer traffic jam on the Yekaterinburg Ring Road due to a car accidentTraffic from the direction of Berezovsky is blocked after a collision between two cars.
‘Fewer Factories, Better Life’: Ufa Residents on Yekaterinburg‘Fewer Factories, Better Life’: Ufa Residents on Yekaterinburg
‘Fewer Factories, Better Life’: Ufa Residents on YekaterinburgA journalist's comparison of Yekaterinburg and Ufa prompted readers of a Bashkir news site to share their views on the Ural capital.
Drones and Silence Aid Rescue at Collapsed Novosibirsk MallDrones and Silence Aid Rescue at Collapsed Novosibirsk Mall
Drones and Silence Aid Rescue at Collapsed Novosibirsk MallRescuers are clearing rubble at a collapsed shopping center in Novosibirsk, with the operation complicated by the building's structure. More than a hundred personnel are working at the site.
Cafe in Rostov Closed Over Pleven Park DisputeCafe in Rostov Closed Over Pleven Park Dispute
Cafe in Rostov Closed Over Pleven Park DisputeCafe 'Lюся Vпарке' in Rostov has temporarily closed as city authorities demand its demolition over lease violations.
Fight at Mercy House Ends in Knife WoundFight at Mercy House Ends in Knife Wound
Fight at Mercy House Ends in Knife WoundIn a rehabilitation center in the Krasnoarmeysky district of Volgograd, two residents with disabilities engaged in a knife fight.
Coffee prices spike in Russia; Murmansk store prices documentedCoffee prices spike in Russia; Murmansk store prices documented
Coffee prices spike in Russia; Murmansk store prices documentedWe documented current coffee prices in Murmansk supermarkets as costs continue to climb sharply in 2025 and 2026.
Two Hundred Tula Residents Admitted to Intensive Care Over New Year HolidaysTwo Hundred Tula Residents Admitted to Intensive Care Over New Year Holidays
Two Hundred Tula Residents Admitted to Intensive Care Over New Year HolidaysIntensive care services in Tula worked round-the-clock over the New Year holidays, saving the lives and health of approximately 200 local residents who required emergency medical attention.
Accident causes six-kilometer traffic jam on EKAD, video showsAccident causes six-kilometer traffic jam on EKAD, video shows
Accident causes six-kilometer traffic jam on EKAD, video showsTraffic is obstructed from the Berezovsky direction on the Yekaterinburg Ring Road following a crash.
Cafe in Rostov Closed, Sparking Dispute Over Pleven Park ConcessionCafe in Rostov Closed, Sparking Dispute Over Pleven Park Concession
Cafe in Rostov Closed, Sparking Dispute Over Pleven Park ConcessionAuthorities had demanded the cafe be demolished, leading to its temporary closure amid a legal battle over the park's management.
New Traffic Police Chief Appointed in TogliattiNew Traffic Police Chief Appointed in Togliatti
New Traffic Police Chief Appointed in TogliattiAlexander Efanov has been appointed as the new head of the Togliatti traffic police, introduced to the department staff in a personnel rotation.
Giant turtles and hakuna matata impress Nizhny Novgorod tourist in ZanzibarGiant turtles and hakuna matata impress Nizhny Novgorod tourist in Zanzibar
Giant turtles and hakuna matata impress Nizhny Novgorod tourist in ZanzibarNatalya from Nizhny Novgorod visited Zanzibar in late autumn and was struck by the island's giant turtles and the pervasive 'hakuna matata' attitude.
Pipe bursts and cold apartments: what is known about utility failures in OmskPipe bursts and cold apartments: what is known about utility failures in Omsk
Pipe bursts and cold apartments: what is known about utility failures in OmskOmsk residents report cold temperatures in their homes due to multiple heating failures across the city, including ruptured pipes and a major district outage.
St. Petersburg Teacher Hospitalized in Psychiatric Facility in Abuse Case
St. Petersburg Teacher Hospitalized in Psychiatric Facility in Abuse CaseA St. Petersburg teacher accused of abusing students has been admitted to the Skvortsov-Stepanov City Psychiatric Hospital, her father confirmed.
Stabbing at Volgograd rehab center hospitalizes wheelchair userStabbing at Volgograd rehab center hospitalizes wheelchair user
Stabbing at Volgograd rehab center hospitalizes wheelchair userA stabbing at the 'House of Mercy' rehabilitation center in Solyanoy settlement, Volgograd, has hospitalized one wheelchair user after a conflict with another resident.
Three weigh stations to restart near Chelyabinsk after repairsThree weigh stations to restart near Chelyabinsk after repairs
Three weigh stations to restart near Chelyabinsk after repairsThree weight and dimension control points in the Chelyabinsk region will resume operations on January 26 after repairs, switching to automatic mode.
Telecom Infrastructure Modernized in NovorossiyskTelecom Infrastructure Modernized in Novorossiysk
Telecom Infrastructure Modernized in NovorossiyskThe upgrade in Russia's key southern port is aimed at supporting its development as a major tourism and logistics hub for Krasnodar Krai.