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Malaya Pokrovskaya Street to Become Pedestrian Zone in JanuaryMalaya Pokrovskaya Street to Become Pedestrian Zone in January
Malaya Pokrovskaya Street to Become Pedestrian Zone in JanuaryFrom January 28, 'No Entry' signs will appear on this street, turning the section into a pedestrian zone.
Yekaterinburg court halts DUO coffee shop supplierYekaterinburg court halts DUO coffee shop supplier
Yekaterinburg court halts DUO coffee shop supplierA Yekaterinburg court has suspended the operations of the firm 'Dessertcom+' for 90 days. The decision was made after serious sanitary violations were found at the production site.
Degtyaryov: Five Foreign Players Allowed in RPL from 2028
Degtyaryov: Five Foreign Players Allowed in RPL from 2028Russian Sports Minister Mikhail Degtyaryov announced a decision to tighten the limit on foreign players in Russian football. From 2028, no more than five foreign players will be allowed on the field simultaneously.
Omsk Artists Create Geyser Ninja InstallationOmsk Artists Create Geyser Ninja Installation
Omsk Artists Create Geyser Ninja InstallationOmsk artists from the 'Krepkiy Palets' group have installed a humorous sculpture called the 'geyser ninja' near the SibADI stop in the Neftyaniki district.
Chibis: 'Can't write off all' in Arctic tourist caseChibis: 'Can't write off all' in Arctic tourist case
Chibis: 'Can't write off all' in Arctic tourist caseMurmansk Governor Andrei Chibis said there is no new information on the missing tourist and that authorities plan to discuss new requirements for guides to improve safety.
Trial Set for Tolyatti Driver in Father's Dragging DeathTrial Set for Tolyatti Driver in Father's Dragging Death
Trial Set for Tolyatti Driver in Father's Dragging DeathSergey Funtikov, a father of several children and activist, died in intensive care after being hit by a car in Tolyatti, with the driver now facing trial.
Kidnapped Son of Major Krasnoyarsk Businessman FoundKidnapped Son of Major Krasnoyarsk Businessman Found
Kidnapped Son of Major Krasnoyarsk Businessman FoundThe 14-year-old son of Krasnoyarsk businessman Andrei Kaplia has been found alive in a rented apartment with a woman, according to the Investigative Committee.
Search ends for kidnapped son of Krasnoyarsk businessman found safeSearch ends for kidnapped son of Krasnoyarsk businessman found safe
Search ends for kidnapped son of Krasnoyarsk businessman found safeThe 14-year-old son of a Krasnoyarsk businessman has been found alive in a rented apartment with a young woman after being reported kidnapped.
Flu and ARVI epidemic threshold exceeded in YaroslavlFlu and ARVI epidemic threshold exceeded in Yaroslavl
Flu and ARVI epidemic threshold exceeded in YaroslavlDuring the third week of 2026, from January 12 to 18, Yaroslavl has exceeded epidemic thresholds for acute respiratory viral infections and flu, according to data from the Smorodintsev Influenza Research Institute.
Traffic jams at entrance to Tyumen center to persist for yearsTraffic jams at entrance to Tyumen center to persist for years
Traffic jams at entrance to Tyumen center to persist for yearsCapital repairs of busy streets in the Strela bridge area are not planned, and dedicated lanes for transport are still only under consideration.
Moscow Restaurateurs Visit Volgograd for Sturgeon and Kiev CutletsMoscow Restaurateurs Visit Volgograd for Sturgeon and Kiev Cutlets
Moscow Restaurateurs Visit Volgograd for Sturgeon and Kiev CutletsVolgograd is featured in the gastronomic travel show 'Geography of Russia,' where restaurateurs from Moscow sampled local dishes including sturgeon and Kiev cutlets.
Dismantling of main New Year tree begins on Palace Square
Dismantling of main New Year tree begins on Palace SquareOn January 23, St. Petersburg began dismantling its central New Year tree. The process will take up to two days, and the tree's material will be used to make children's prizes.
Krasnodar earns over 1 billion rubles from parking and finesKrasnodar earns over 1 billion rubles from parking and fines
Krasnodar earns over 1 billion rubles from parking and finesFor the first time, Krasnodar's city budget received over 1 billion rubles from parking fees and fines in a year, with authorities planning to expand paid parking areas.
Yekaterinburg court closes firm linked to coffee shop poisoningsYekaterinburg court closes firm linked to coffee shop poisonings
Yekaterinburg court closes firm linked to coffee shop poisoningsA Yekaterinburg court has shut down a food supplier after inspectors found multiple sanitation violations linked to mass poisonings at a popular coffee chain.
Mother becomes village enemy after son's traffic accidentMother becomes village enemy after son's traffic accident
Mother becomes village enemy after son's traffic accidentA mother in Vorotnoye village, Samara Region, was presented with a bill for car damages and now faces a criminal case for false reporting after her son was hit by a car.
Chevrolet Niva and Passenger Bus Collide Head-On in MednogorskChevrolet Niva and Passenger Bus Collide Head-On in Mednogorsk
Chevrolet Niva and Passenger Bus Collide Head-On in MednogorskA 70-year-old woman was hospitalized after a head-on collision between a Chevrolet Niva and a SIMAZ bus in Mednogorsk.
Malaya Pokrovskaya Street in Nizhny Novgorod to Go Pedestrian from JanuaryMalaya Pokrovskaya Street in Nizhny Novgorod to Go Pedestrian from January
Malaya Pokrovskaya Street in Nizhny Novgorod to Go Pedestrian from JanuaryNew road signs will be installed on Malaya Pokrovskaya Street from January 28 as it becomes pedestrian-only.
Man Convicted for Pit Bull Attack in St. PetersburgMan Convicted for Pit Bull Attack in St. Petersburg
Man Convicted for Pit Bull Attack in St. PetersburgKalininsky District Court sentenced Alexander Kalenik to three years in a penal colony. His pit bull Bes was confiscated and is now behaving calmly in a shelter.
Ex-spouses jailed for defrauding servicemen in Trans-Ural regionEx-spouses jailed for defrauding servicemen in Trans-Ural region
Ex-spouses jailed for defrauding servicemen in Trans-Ural regionIn the Trans-Ural region, former spouses have been sent to a pre-trial detention center for fraud, and law enforcement has also apprehended a female accomplice.
Bus Crashes in Arkhangelsk with 40 PassengersBus Crashes in Arkhangelsk with 40 Passengers
Bus Crashes in Arkhangelsk with 40 PassengersIn Arkhangelsk, a car struck a bus carrying 40 passengers on January 23, but no one on the bus was injured.
Ryazan Bans Left Turns at Six Intersections for SafetyRyazan Bans Left Turns at Six Intersections for Safety
Ryazan Bans Left Turns at Six Intersections for SafetyAuthorities in Ryazan have prohibited left turns at six specific intersections following a series of accidents, aiming to improve road safety.
Perm changes Gaidar Square traffic pattern to cut daily jamsPerm changes Gaidar Square traffic pattern to cut daily jams
Perm changes Gaidar Square traffic pattern to cut daily jamsStarting January 27, Perm will alter the traffic flow on Gaidar Square in an effort to eliminate daily gridlock, with details on the changes for motorists.
Ice in apartments, radiators burst as Karabash heating outage continuesIce in apartments, radiators burst as Karabash heating outage continues
Ice in apartments, radiators burst as Karabash heating outage continuesResidents of Karabash have endured four days without heating and hot water after a heating main failure, with ice forming on walls and radiators bursting. Utility crews from other cities have arrived to assist with repairs.
Flu and ARVI Cases Surpass Epidemic Threshold in YaroslavlFlu and ARVI Cases Surpass Epidemic Threshold in Yaroslavl
Flu and ARVI Cases Surpass Epidemic Threshold in YaroslavlThe Smorodintsev Influenza Research Institute reported that Yaroslavl has exceeded the epidemic threshold for ARVI and flu during the third week of January 2026.
GEOs Life-Quarter Ditches Choice, Offers Ufa Residents 'Everything at Once'GEOs Life-Quarter Ditches Choice, Offers Ufa Residents 'Everything at Once'
GEOs Life-Quarter Ditches Choice, Offers Ufa Residents 'Everything at Once'The project provides a turnkey solution that merges urban and natural benefits without any trade-offs.