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Rostov transport chief says trolleybuses will not be canceledRostov transport chief says trolleybuses will not be canceled
Rostov transport chief says trolleybuses will not be canceledHead of the transport department Konstantin Lashenko stated that trolleybus routes in Rostov-on-Don will not be canceled. The issue is only about temporary replacement due to worn-out infrastructure.
New claims of 12 billion rubles filed against Chubais
New claims of 12 billion rubles filed against ChubaisAnother enforcement proceeding has been initiated against Anatoly Chubais over a lawsuit from the state corporation Rosnano for about 12 billion rubles (approximately $120 million at current rates). Twelve other former company executives have been brought into the case.
Volgograd Residents Report Prolonged Water Cutoff in Northern AreaVolgograd Residents Report Prolonged Water Cutoff in Northern Area
Volgograd Residents Report Prolonged Water Cutoff in Northern AreaResidents in northern Volgograd have been without cold water for a week, accusing authorities of inaction, while utility companies deny any large-scale disruptions.
Barnaul Zoo Sends Female Pallas's Cat to St. PetersburgBarnaul Zoo Sends Female Pallas's Cat to St. Petersburg
Barnaul Zoo Sends Female Pallas's Cat to St. PetersburgA female Pallas's cat named Pepa is being relocated from Barnaul's 'Forest Fairy Tale' Zoo to St. Petersburg as part of a conservation breeding program.
Man Found Dead in Volga Near Boat StationMan Found Dead in Volga Near Boat Station
Man Found Dead in Volga Near Boat StationIn the Krasnoarmeysky district of Volgograd, a man's body was recovered from the river. His identity and the cause of death have not yet been established.
Authorities keep kindergarten in Chistoye village open after appealAuthorities keep kindergarten in Chistoye village open after appeal
Authorities keep kindergarten in Chistoye village open after appealThe administration of the Chkalovsky District does not plan to close the only kindergarten in the village of Chistoye. The decision was made after an appeal by a mother of many children who spoke about the institution's ten pupils.
Neighborhood mall collapse in Novosibirsk: before and afterNeighborhood mall collapse in Novosibirsk: before and after
Neighborhood mall collapse in Novosibirsk: before and afterRescuers are currently clearing the debris from a building where the second floor collapsed.
Voronezh Region Leads National Anti-Corruption RankingVoronezh Region Leads National Anti-Corruption Ranking
Voronezh Region Leads National Anti-Corruption RankingA study by the Center for Political Information evaluated Russian regions on metrics including government procurement transparency, official dismissals, and uncovered corruption cases.
Teenager jailed for stabbing mother in Ural townTeenager jailed for stabbing mother in Ural town
Teenager jailed for stabbing mother in Ural townA teenager has been arrested after allegedly stabbing a mother of several children to death in a Ural settlement, attacking her without motive.
Krasnodar Dentist Creates Stone Paintings of Putin and GiraffeKrasnodar Dentist Creates Stone Paintings of Putin and Giraffe
Krasnodar Dentist Creates Stone Paintings of Putin and GiraffeYelena Priyma works as a dentist, and in her free time, stones come to life in her hands.
Ministry of Finance Rejects Claims on Imperial Russian DebtsMinistry of Finance Rejects Claims on Imperial Russian Debts
Ministry of Finance Rejects Claims on Imperial Russian DebtsDeputy Finance Minister Vladimir Kolychev stated that Russia has no obligations to repay 1916 tsarist bonds amounting to $225.8 billion.
Rostov transport head clarifies trolleybus plansRostov transport head clarifies trolleybus plans
Rostov transport head clarifies trolleybus plansThe head of Rostov's transport department, Konstantin Lashenko, has addressed residents' concerns about trolleybus elimination, stating that earlier reports were a misinterpretation.
Moscow Opens Kommunarskoye Highway and Changes Bus RoutesMoscow Opens Kommunarskoye Highway and Changes Bus Routes
Moscow Opens Kommunarskoye Highway and Changes Bus RoutesThe newly opened Kommunarskoye Highway serves as an alternative route to Kaluzhskoye Highway in Moscow.
Battle for Voronezh reconstruction set after six-year breakBattle for Voronezh reconstruction set after six-year break
Battle for Voronezh reconstruction set after six-year breakThe reenactment of the Battle for Voronezh is set for January 25, marking its return after a six-year hiatus. It was last held in 2019.
Residents of Karl Marx Street angered by new elevator breakdownsResidents of Karl Marx Street angered by new elevator breakdowns
Residents of Karl Marx Street angered by new elevator breakdownsResidents in Magnitogorsk say their new elevator often stops working, but they are still billed for it, sparking frustration.
Village Kindergarten Spared After Mother's Appeal to AuthoritiesVillage Kindergarten Spared After Mother's Appeal to Authorities
Village Kindergarten Spared After Mother's Appeal to AuthoritiesA mother from Nizhny Novgorod has appealed to authorities to preserve the only kindergarten in her village, which serves ten children.
St. Petersburg has 37,000 blockade survivors and 475 Leningrad defendersSt. Petersburg has 37,000 blockade survivors and 475 Leningrad defenders
St. Petersburg has 37,000 blockade survivors and 475 Leningrad defendersSt. Petersburg authorities have released current data on Great Patriotic War veterans living in the city and outlined support measures.
Udmurtia Cancels 'Unmanned Danger' RegimeUdmurtia Cancels 'Unmanned Danger' Regime
Udmurtia Cancels 'Unmanned Danger' RegimeUdmurtia authorities have canceled the 'unmanned danger' regime, confirming that there is no threat to the population following drone incidents in neighboring regions.
Man's Body Found Near Boat Station in Southern VolgogradMan's Body Found Near Boat Station in Southern Volgograd
Man's Body Found Near Boat Station in Southern VolgogradA man's body was pulled from the Volga River early in the morning in the Krasnoarmeysky District, in Nizhnyaya Sarepta.
Siberian Woman Loses 50 kg After Hospital Weight ShameSiberian Woman Loses 50 kg After Hospital Weight Shame
Siberian Woman Loses 50 kg After Hospital Weight ShameSiberian woman Veronika Belousova lost 50 kg (110 lbs) after feeling ashamed of her 140 kg (308 lbs) weight when hospitalized with COVID-19. She shares her simple secret to weight loss with NGS.RU.
Volgograd residents suffer from round-the-clock snow cannon noiseVolgograd residents suffer from round-the-clock snow cannon noise
Volgograd residents suffer from round-the-clock snow cannon noiseResidents of the 'Coliseum' residential complex and Gornaya Polyana village in Volgograd have lost their peace due to the operation of snow cannons at a neighboring ski slope.
Benoit Groulx becomes head coach of ZugBenoit Groulx becomes head coach of Zug
Benoit Groulx becomes head coach of ZugBenoit Groulx, a Canadian specialist who previously coached Chelyabinsk Traktor, has been named the new head coach of Swiss hockey club Zug.
Trans-Ural residents run sham marriage scam to steal military fundsTrans-Ural residents run sham marriage scam to steal military funds
Trans-Ural residents run sham marriage scam to steal military fundsSecurity forces have detained residents of Shumikha for allegedly running a scam involving sham marriages to steal payments intended for participants of the Special Military Operation.
20-Year-Old Passenger Killed in Crash on Tolyatti Bypass20-Year-Old Passenger Killed in Crash on Tolyatti Bypass
20-Year-Old Passenger Killed in Crash on Tolyatti BypassMinistry of Internal Affairs employees reported a fatal accident on the Tolyatti Bypass highway that claimed the life of a young man.
City Hall's Search for Drivers for Vanished Zykovo Minibus So Far UnsuccessfulCity Hall's Search for Drivers for Vanished Zykovo Minibus So Far Unsuccessful
City Hall's Search for Drivers for Vanished Zykovo Minibus So Far UnsuccessfulThe Chita city administration is seeking drivers for two bus routes after a private carrier withdrew, but so far there are no takers. The governor has ordered officials to resolve the issue.