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Fairs announced in Stavropol for this weekendFairs announced in Stavropol for this weekend
Fairs announced in Stavropol for this weekendStavropol will host fairs on January 24 and 25, where locals can purchase products from regional producers at several venues.
15 Killed in Train Accidents in Kurgan Region15 Killed in Train Accidents in Kurgan Region
15 Killed in Train Accidents in Kurgan RegionSouth Ural Railway reported that 15 people have died in train-related incidents in Kurgan Region in 2025, primarily due to safety rule violations.
Massive Accident and Fire in South VolgogradMassive Accident and Fire in South Volgograd
Massive Accident and Fire in South VolgogradA multi-vehicle collision sparked a car fire at the intersection of Proletarskaya Street and Heroes of Stalingrad Avenue in Volgograd's Krasnoarmeysky district. No injuries were reported.
Video shows street flooded after pipe burst near Ufa hospitalVideo shows street flooded after pipe burst near Ufa hospital
Video shows street flooded after pipe burst near Ufa hospitalA water pipe rupture in central Ufa has flooded streets adjacent to the republican hospital, prompting emergency repairs and causing traffic disruptions.
Drug Lab Busted in Ryazan Region — What Was FoundDrug Lab Busted in Ryazan Region — What Was Found
Drug Lab Busted in Ryazan Region — What Was FoundPolice have dismantled a synthetic drug production laboratory in the Klepikovsky District, detaining a foreign national suspected of organizing the operation and a courier from the Chelyabinsk region.
Only Locals Knew This Slope: Muscovites Pick Best Ice SlideOnly Locals Knew This Slope: Muscovites Pick Best Ice Slide
Only Locals Knew This Slope: Muscovites Pick Best Ice SlideMoscow residents are voting to select the city's best ice slide for sledding. Readers have shared favorite locations, including some previously known only to locals.
Boiler failure at TEC-5 affects Omsk heatingBoiler failure at TEC-5 affects Omsk heating
Boiler failure at TEC-5 affects Omsk heatingOmsk residents have been warned of a temporary reduction in heating parameters due to a boiler malfunction at the city's largest thermal power plant, TEC-5.
Shalunov Stays with Lokomotiv Until 2028Shalunov Stays with Lokomotiv Until 2028
Shalunov Stays with Lokomotiv Until 2028Forward Maxim Shalunov, a product of Traktor, will continue to play for Yaroslavl's Lokomotiv for the next two seasons.
Justice Minister Presented with Icon of Petersburg Lawyer MartyrsJustice Minister Presented with Icon of Petersburg Lawyer Martyrs
Justice Minister Presented with Icon of Petersburg Lawyer MartyrsJustice Minister Konstantin Chuychenko was presented with an icon of the Holy Lawyer Martyrs of Petersburg at the Alexander Nevsky Lavra. The ceremony was conducted by Metropolitan Varsonofy and lawyer Artem Bakonin.
AZUR Air to lodge passengers after unscheduled landing in LanzhouAZUR Air to lodge passengers after unscheduled landing in Lanzhou
AZUR Air to lodge passengers after unscheduled landing in LanzhouPassengers on a flight from Phuket to Barnaul that made an emergency landing in Lanzhou, China, will be accommodated in a hotel while the airline prepares a reserve aircraft.
Residents get fines as new paid parking zones launch in KrasnodarResidents get fines as new paid parking zones launch in Krasnodar
Residents get fines as new paid parking zones launch in KrasnodarKrasnodar residents have been receiving fines for parking in newly-paid zones, with many saying they were not properly notified about the changes that took effect in January.
Two Ambulances Get Into Accidents in St. PetersburgTwo Ambulances Get Into Accidents in St. Petersburg
Two Ambulances Get Into Accidents in St. PetersburgTwo emergency medical vehicles were involved in traffic incidents in St. Petersburg in the first half of the day on January 23. The moment of one of the collisions was captured on video.
Sverdlovsk region lottery winner hasn't claimed 23 million rublesSverdlovsk region lottery winner hasn't claimed 23 million rubles
Sverdlovsk region lottery winner hasn't claimed 23 million rublesA new major lottery win has been announced in Sverdlovsk Region, but the winner has not yet come forward.
Top Three Shift Work Professions Offer Salaries Up to 300,000 RublesTop Three Shift Work Professions Offer Salaries Up to 300,000 Rubles
Top Three Shift Work Professions Offer Salaries Up to 300,000 RublesEarnings for shift workers in the Rostov region rose substantially in 2025, with press operators, smelters, and defectoscopists being the most highly paid.
Novosibirsk consultant Sergey Dyachkov dies in intensive careNovosibirsk consultant Sergey Dyachkov dies in intensive care
Novosibirsk consultant Sergey Dyachkov dies in intensive careSergey Dyachkov, a leading real estate and business consultant in Novosibirsk, died on 23 January. His wife reported that he passed away in intensive care.
New Videos Reveal Sennaya Metro Station Construction StagesNew Videos Reveal Sennaya Metro Station Construction Stages
New Videos Reveal Sennaya Metro Station Construction StagesActive construction work on the Sennaya metro station continues near the Schastye shopping center.
Tyumen Poll Aims to Find City's Best ShawarmaTyumen Poll Aims to Find City's Best Shawarma
Tyumen Poll Aims to Find City's Best ShawarmaTyumen residents are asked to share their opinions on where the best shawarma is made in the city. Comments are being accepted on Telegram and VKontakte (VK).
Transbaikalia Health Ministry, District Head Comment on Air Ambulance FineTransbaikalia Health Ministry, District Head Comment on Air Ambulance Fine
Transbaikalia Health Ministry, District Head Comment on Air Ambulance FineOfficials in Transbaikalia have commented on a fine issued to an air ambulance service for landing and takeoff without permission.
Shalunov Extends Contract with Lokomotiv, Leaves Traktor BehindShalunov Extends Contract with Lokomotiv, Leaves Traktor Behind
Shalunov Extends Contract with Lokomotiv, Leaves Traktor BehindMaxim Shalunov, a graduate of Traktor Chelyabinsk, has signed a new two-season deal with Lokomotiv Yaroslavl, where he has played since 2021.
Peskov Names Key Condition for Settling Ukrainian ConflictPeskov Names Key Condition for Settling Ukrainian Conflict
Peskov Names Key Condition for Settling Ukrainian ConflictRussian presidential spokesman Dmitry Peskov outlined that the withdrawal of Ukrainian forces from Donbas is a crucial requirement for ending the conflict.
Criminal Boss Arrested for Novosibirsk Nightclub Shooting, IsolatedCriminal Boss Arrested for Novosibirsk Nightclub Shooting, Isolated
Criminal Boss Arrested for Novosibirsk Nightclub Shooting, IsolatedLaw enforcement officers are still investigating the circumstances of the high-profile clashes.
Chibis reveals plans for modern art development in regionChibis reveals plans for modern art development in region
Chibis reveals plans for modern art development in regionGovernor Andrey Chibis announced during a press conference in Murmansk that the region plans to establish an art residence at the 'Rusalochka' facility.
Press Operators Lead Don Shift Worker Salaries at 308000 RublesPress Operators Lead Don Shift Worker Salaries at 308000 Rubles
Press Operators Lead Don Shift Worker Salaries at 308000 RublesIn 2025, shift workers in the Don region saw salary increases, with press operators earning the highest average monthly pay of over 300,000 rubles.
Ural Resident Wins Lottery Jackpot But Doesn't Claim PrizeUral Resident Wins Lottery Jackpot But Doesn't Claim Prize
Ural Resident Wins Lottery Jackpot But Doesn't Claim PrizeA Sverdlovsk Oblast resident has won almost 23 million rubles in the 'Rapido Pro' lottery but has not yet claimed the prize, as the region sets records for lottery winners this year.