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Passengers of Emergency-Landed Phuket Flight to Return to Barnaul on SaturdayPassengers of Emergency-Landed Phuket Flight to Return to Barnaul on Saturday
Passengers of Emergency-Landed Phuket Flight to Return to Barnaul on SaturdayPassengers from a Phuket flight that made an emergency landing in China are set to return to Barnaul on Saturday morning, with no concerns about their health.
Sochi woman forced to demolish shop built on another's landSochi woman forced to demolish shop built on another's land
Sochi woman forced to demolish shop built on another's landThe owner of the building used it for trade and residence. After the court decision and a ban on leaving the country, she began the demolition at her own expense.
Sochi Hotel Admin Steals 220K Rubles from BossSochi Hotel Admin Steals 220K Rubles from Boss
Sochi Hotel Admin Steals 220K Rubles from BossA former hotel administrator in Sochi failed to return a company card after being fired and used it to purchase a gold chain.
Frosts to -25 Degrees Expected in Yaroslavl RegionFrosts to -25 Degrees Expected in Yaroslavl Region
Frosts to -25 Degrees Expected in Yaroslavl RegionNighttime frosts dropping to -25°C (-13°F) are forecast for Yaroslavl Oblast, with a warming station established on the M-8 highway.
Head of Tatarstan Cancer Center Dismissed for Loss of TrustHead of Tatarstan Cancer Center Dismissed for Loss of Trust
Head of Tatarstan Cancer Center Dismissed for Loss of TrustThe head of Tatarstan's republican clinical oncological dispensary was dismissed after prosecutors found he concealed property and had contractors pay for personal expenses.
New Water Pipeline for Mining TerritoriesNew Water Pipeline for Mining Territories
New Water Pipeline for Mining TerritoriesAuthorities in the Rostov region plan to start construction of the second branch of the problematic water pipeline in 2028, but federal support is needed to finance the project.
Tyumen central approach traffic jams to remain without solutionTyumen central approach traffic jams to remain without solution
Tyumen central approach traffic jams to remain without solutionCongestion on key streets approaching the Strela bridge forms daily, with no major roadworks planned for 2026 to solve the issue.
Yaroslavl residents warned of -25°C cold snapYaroslavl residents warned of -25°C cold snap
Yaroslavl residents warned of -25°C cold snapAuthorities are setting up a warming station on the M-8 highway as temperatures plummet.
Andrey Loktionov Leaves SKА Over Clash with Coach Larionov
Andrey Loktionov Leaves SKА Over Clash with Coach LarionovForward Andrey Loktionov is set to depart from the SKА hockey club following a dispute with head coach Igor Larionov.
Rostov Region Lacks Funds for New Gundorovo-Gukovo Water PipelineRostov Region Lacks Funds for New Gundorovo-Gukovo Water Pipeline
Rostov Region Lacks Funds for New Gundorovo-Gukovo Water PipelineWith the old water pipeline constantly breaking down, Rostov region authorities plan to build a second branch by 2028, but lack the funds for the project.
Lastochka Trains Temporarily Replaced in Samara OblastLastochka Trains Temporarily Replaced in Samara Oblast
Lastochka Trains Temporarily Replaced in Samara OblastStarting Saturday, January 24, several 'Lastochka' high-speed trains in Samara Oblast will be substituted with ED4M electric trains due to operational needs, with changes scheduled on multiple dates.
Konstantin Bogomolov to Lead Moscow Art Theatre School-StudioKonstantin Bogomolov to Lead Moscow Art Theatre School-Studio
Konstantin Bogomolov to Lead Moscow Art Theatre School-StudioDirector Konstantin Bogomolov has been appointed acting rector of the Moscow Art Theatre School-Studio, while already overseeing two theaters that were recently merged.
Sochi mountains to see heavy snow, coast rainSochi mountains to see heavy snow, coast rain
Sochi mountains to see heavy snow, coast rainIn Krasnaya Polyana, wet snow is expected to stick to power lines, and authorities are urging people to avoid personal trips to the mountains.
Yekaterinburg Hosts Cancer Screening for Early DiagnosisYekaterinburg Hosts Cancer Screening for Early Diagnosis
Yekaterinburg Hosts Cancer Screening for Early DiagnosisDoctors in Yekaterinburg are urging residents aged 30 and above to participate in a medical check-up event aimed at early cancer detection.
Engels to Renovate Three Public Spaces in 2026Engels to Renovate Three Public Spaces in 2026
Engels to Renovate Three Public Spaces in 2026In Engels, three public spaces will be renovated in 2026 as part of a federal urban improvement program, with the sites selected through a citizen vote.
Air defense on standby: Voronezh Oblast announces UAV attack dangerAir defense on standby: Voronezh Oblast announces UAV attack danger
Air defense on standby: Voronezh Oblast announces UAV attack dangerThe governor of Voronezh Oblast announced a UAV attack threat, urging residents to observe safety measures. Air defense forces are prepared to repel a possible attack.
St. Petersburg woman sentenced to 10 years for arson against policeSt. Petersburg woman sentenced to 10 years for arson against police
St. Petersburg woman sentenced to 10 years for arson against policeAnna Osipova found guilty of terrorism and sentenced to 10 years in prison. She threw incendiary bottles at a police station, following instructions from fraudsters.
Three cars collide and catch fire in VolgogradThree cars collide and catch fire in Volgograd
Three cars collide and catch fire in VolgogradIn the Krasnoarmeysky district of Volgograd, at the intersection of Proletarskaya Street and Heroes of Stalingrad Avenue, a collision occurred involving three cars, one of which caught fire.
Ulyanovsk schoolchildren may stay home due to abnormal coldUlyanovsk schoolchildren may stay home due to abnormal cold
Ulyanovsk schoolchildren may stay home due to abnormal coldOn the night of January 24, temperatures down to -33°C (-27°F) are expected in the Ulyanovsk region.
Weather warning issued for Tula Oblast January 24Weather warning issued for Tula Oblast January 24
Weather warning issued for Tula Oblast January 24A weather warning has been issued for Tula Oblast on Saturday, January 24, 2026, with temperatures expected to plummet by 5 degrees Celsius (9 degrees Fahrenheit).
Yekaterinburg Residents Invited for Cancer Screening and Check-upsYekaterinburg Residents Invited for Cancer Screening and Check-ups
Yekaterinburg Residents Invited for Cancer Screening and Check-upsHealth monitoring is recommended for those over thirty.
Woman demands neighbor stop looking into her windows in Omsk disputeWoman demands neighbor stop looking into her windows in Omsk dispute
Woman demands neighbor stop looking into her windows in Omsk disputeA woman from the Omsk Region filed a lawsuit demanding her neighbor stop looking into her windows. The Lubinsky District Court settled the unusual neighbor dispute, which also involved a fence, beehives, and a refund.
Udmurtia Sets Special School Attendance Rules for Cold WeatherUdmurtia Sets Special School Attendance Rules for Cold Weather
Udmurtia Sets Special School Attendance Rules for Cold WeatherThe Udmurtia Ministry of Education has outlined specific temperature thresholds that allow students to stay home from school.
Gurulev Warns of Brain Drain in Zabaykalsky Krai, Questions Region's FutureGurulev Warns of Brain Drain in Zabaykalsky Krai, Questions Region's Future
Gurulev Warns of Brain Drain in Zabaykalsky Krai, Questions Region's FutureThey leave for places where they are heard and where they are allowed to work.