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AI in Moscow Clinics Now Detects Hidden OsteoporosisAI in Moscow Clinics Now Detects Hidden Osteoporosis
AI in Moscow Clinics Now Detects Hidden OsteoporosisArtificial intelligence can detect signs of osteoporosis on CT scans, helping to identify the often-silent bone disease early.
Krasnoyarsk entrepreneur's store flooded by upstairs groceryKrasnoyarsk entrepreneur's store flooded by upstairs grocery
Krasnoyarsk entrepreneur's store flooded by upstairs groceryA store owned by Krasnoyarsk entrepreneur Ekaterina Gorchitsa was flooded by a leak from the 'Golden Autumn' grocery store above, damaging goods and equipment.
Athlete-Coach Lasha Gabarayev Dies at 36Athlete-Coach Lasha Gabarayev Dies at 36
Athlete-Coach Lasha Gabarayev Dies at 36Lasha Gabarayev, a 36-year-old kyokushin karate athlete and coach from Yekaterinburg, has died after a long battle with illness.
Beauty from Tyumen Reaches Semifinals in Flight Attendant ContestBeauty from Tyumen Reaches Semifinals in Flight Attendant Contest
Beauty from Tyumen Reaches Semifinals in Flight Attendant ContestMarina Pahniy, a flight attendant from Tyumen, has advanced to the semifinals of the 'Top Stewardesses 12' competition, which she sees as a step toward new professional heights.
Men Drive Increase in Online Shopping Among Orenburg ResidentsMen Drive Increase in Online Shopping Among Orenburg Residents
Men Drive Increase in Online Shopping Among Orenburg ResidentsDemand for online purchases in Orenburg Oblast has grown by 26% since the start of the year, with men showing the highest engagement.
Traffic Police Urge Magnitogorsk Drivers to Avoid Travel in Severe FrostTraffic Police Urge Magnitogorsk Drivers to Avoid Travel in Severe Frost
Traffic Police Urge Magnitogorsk Drivers to Avoid Travel in Severe FrostMagnitogorsk's State Traffic Inspectorate has promised 24/7 assistance to drivers stranded during the abnormal frost, offering help with towing and technical services.
Balakovo Son Steals Mother's Jewelry Worth 1.2 Million RublesBalakovo Son Steals Mother's Jewelry Worth 1.2 Million Rubles
Balakovo Son Steals Mother's Jewelry Worth 1.2 Million RublesA young man in Balakovo stole jewelry worth 1.2 million rubles from his mother and managed to sell part of it before being caught.
Yarche Employee Describes Moment of Novosibirsk Mall CollapseYarche Employee Describes Moment of Novosibirsk Mall Collapse
Yarche Employee Describes Moment of Novosibirsk Mall CollapseA worker at the Yarche supermarket in Novosibirsk recounts how the second floor of the shopping center collapsed within seconds, with few people inside at the time.
Gas Explosion in Borki: House Collapses, Mirror SurvivesGas Explosion in Borki: House Collapses, Mirror Survives
Gas Explosion in Borki: House Collapses, Mirror SurvivesNeighbors are still in shock after a house collapsed in the Borki neighborhood on the morning of January 21.
10-Point Traffic Jams Paralyze Novosibirsk After Major Crash10-Point Traffic Jams Paralyze Novosibirsk After Major Crash
10-Point Traffic Jams Paralyze Novosibirsk After Major CrashSevere traffic congestion rated at 10 points has brought Novosibirsk to a standstill on the evening of January 21, affecting both banks of the city.
Boiling water floods Omsk college, steam fills corridorsBoiling water floods Omsk college, steam fills corridors
Boiling water floods Omsk college, steam fills corridorsThree colleges in Omsk have experienced utility breakdowns. One was flooded with boiling water, while students in others are freezing in their classrooms.
Over 250 Ufa residents taken to drunk tanks over New YearOver 250 Ufa residents taken to drunk tanks over New Year
Over 250 Ufa residents taken to drunk tanks over New YearThe number of people admitted to drunk tanks in Ufa over the New Year holidays is staggering, with men making up the vast majority.
One of Ulyanovsk's oldest enterprises ceases to existOne of Ulyanovsk's oldest enterprises ceases to exist
One of Ulyanovsk's oldest enterprises ceases to existThe Ulyanovsk City Electricity Grid (UlGES) has lost its status as a territorial grid operator, with all its assets being transferred to a branch of PJSC Rosseti Volga.
Wife of SVO fighter in Togliatti faces 94,000 ruble water billWife of SVO fighter in Togliatti faces 94,000 ruble water bill
Wife of SVO fighter in Togliatti faces 94,000 ruble water billA woman in Togliatti is at a complete loss after being charged 94,000 rubles (about $940) for six months of water supply, with no clear explanation from the utility companies.
Police conducted searches at Rossety Lenenergo over bribery allegations
Police conducted searches at Rossety Lenenergo over bribery allegationsThe economic police of St. Petersburg and the Leningrad Region uncovered a bribery scheme for connection to power grids. On January 21, searches were conducted at the premises of individuals involved in a criminal case on mediation in bribery.
Northern Volgograd Residents Hit by Week-Long Water ShutoffsNorthern Volgograd Residents Hit by Week-Long Water Shutoffs
Northern Volgograd Residents Hit by Week-Long Water ShutoffsResidents of the northern district of Volgograd report having no water for several days, but the management company and 'Water Supply Concessions' categorically deny this.
Dozens of emergency vehicles on scene of collapsed Novosibirsk mallDozens of emergency vehicles on scene of collapsed Novosibirsk mall
Dozens of emergency vehicles on scene of collapsed Novosibirsk mallReports of a roof collapse at a shopping center in Novosibirsk began coming in at 16:10 on 21 January, with two people injured and two more pulled from the rubble.
Officials forced to clear road to disabled man's snowbound homeOfficials forced to clear road to disabled man's snowbound home
Officials forced to clear road to disabled man's snowbound homeA disabled man and his wife in Belevsky district were trapped by snow after local authorities failed to ensure road clearance, prompting a prosecutor's investigation.
Video shows moment of Novosibirsk shopping center collapseVideo shows moment of Novosibirsk shopping center collapse
Video shows moment of Novosibirsk shopping center collapseThe collapse of a shopping center building in Novosibirsk's Pervomaysky District was recorded on camera, resulting in two injuries and prompting a rescue response and investigation.
Murmansk prepares strict rules for personal mobility devicesMurmansk prepares strict rules for personal mobility devices
Murmansk prepares strict rules for personal mobility devicesAuthorities in Murmansk are drafting regulations to standardize the use of personal mobility devices in the city, with new rules set to take effect in September 2026.
Bucket loader used to rescue victim from Novosibirsk mall collapseBucket loader used to rescue victim from Novosibirsk mall collapse
Bucket loader used to rescue victim from Novosibirsk mall collapseA second victim has been rescued from the rubble of a collapsed shopping center on Naumova Street in Novosibirsk's Pervomaysky District, and the injured woman has been handed over to doctors.
Man crushed between train and platform at Podolsk stationMan crushed between train and platform at Podolsk station
Man crushed between train and platform at Podolsk stationOn Wednesday morning, a man was found dead at the Podolsk railway station after being crushed between the platform and a train, his body covered by a black bag.
Court arrests suspects in Sochi land fraud caseCourt arrests suspects in Sochi land fraud case
Court arrests suspects in Sochi land fraud caseOver 600 people were deceived in a large-scale fraud where they purchased 'air' instead of land plots, leading to arrests in Sochi.
Teenager remanded in custody over mother's stabbingTeenager remanded in custody over mother's stabbing
Teenager remanded in custody over mother's stabbingA teenager attacked a stranger in a stairwell for no apparent reason, and the court ordered him held in custody.
Another heating main burst in Darasun, Zabaykalsky KraiAnother heating main burst in Darasun, Zabaykalsky Krai
Another heating main burst in Darasun, Zabaykalsky KraiA rupture in the main heating pipeline in Darasun has caused radiators to cool, leaving residents in the cold.