Builder gets suspended sentence for underpass fraud, prosecutor appealsA company director was given a suspended sentence for embezzling 93 million rubles (approximately $980,000 at current rates) in advance funds for a pedestrian underpass in Krasnodar, but the prosecutor's office has appealed the verdict as too lenient.
Phuket-Barnaul flight diverts to China after distress signalAn Azur Air flight from Phuket to Barnaul issued a distress signal over China on January 23 and safely landed in Lanzhou after circling for an hour. Preliminary reports suggest an engine failure as the cause.
Historic Novosibirsk building saved, 50 million rubles for restorationA historical building on Yakusheva Street in Novosibirsk, built around 1912, will be restored with an investment of about 50 million rubles (approximately $556,000 at current rates) after being sold at auction.
Zolotoy Mall Opening on Botanika Delayed Again to 2026The completion date for the Zolotoy mall under construction in the Botanika district has been pushed back once more, with work now slated to finish by the end of 2026.
Russia Names Ten Best Employers of the YearAnalysts from the job search platform HeadHunter have named the top employers in Russia, assessing them on loyalty and applicant feedback.
Fraudster Detained in Tula for Scamming Soldier's WifeA 45-year-old man has been detained in Tula Region for allegedly defrauding the wife of a soldier serving in the special military operation by offering to ease his service for money.
Tyumen authorities plan subsidies to address wage gapRegional authorities in Tyumen have acknowledged that local salaries lag behind the Russian average and plan to stimulate businesses to raise wages through subsidies.
Silver Coin Hoard from Russian Empire Discovered in TulaArchaeologists in Tula have unearthed a hoard of silver coins from the Russian Empire during excavations for a new residential complex. The coins, dating from the 18th and 19th centuries, will enhance the Tula Museum's collection.
Bastrykin demands report on 'Paradise Corner' retirement home abuseThe head of Russia's Investigative Committee has taken personal control of the criminal case into a private retirement home in Krasnoyarsk where staff are accused of beating elderly residents. Alexander Bastrykin has demanded a report on the investigation into the 'Paradise Corner' facility.
Kushva residents without heating after boiler failureIn the Ural city of Kushva, during freezing temperatures, a utility accident occurred, cutting off heating in 12 apartment buildings. Authorities have introduced a state of heightened readiness for emergency services.
