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Free HPV test: Murmansk residents advised to screen regularlyFree HPV test: Murmansk residents advised to screen regularly
Free HPV test: Murmansk residents advised to screen regularlyA gynecologist from Murmansk explains the benefits of free HPV testing for early cancer detection.
Novosibirsk man escapes shopping center collapse, three injuredNovosibirsk man escapes shopping center collapse, three injured
Novosibirsk man escapes shopping center collapse, three injuredOn January 21, a witness said about 15 people were inside the building on Naumova Street in Novosibirsk when the facade collapsed, with three reported injured.
Moscow residents tracked transport 13 million times via QR codesMoscow residents tracked transport 13 million times via QR codes
Moscow residents tracked transport 13 million times via QR codesThe service for tracking public transport via QR codes at stops was used 40% more in 2025 than the previous year.
Bus Driver Hits Woman on Pedestrian Crossing in Urals; Video ReleasedBus Driver Hits Woman on Pedestrian Crossing in Urals; Video Released
Bus Driver Hits Woman on Pedestrian Crossing in Urals; Video ReleasedAn 80-year-old woman was hit by a bus on a pedestrian crossing in Kamensk-Uralsky, Urals, and is now hospitalized. The driver struck her as she crossed on a green light.
Shopping mall roof collapses in Novosibirsk, search for victims underwayShopping mall roof collapses in Novosibirsk, search for victims underway
Shopping mall roof collapses in Novosibirsk, search for victims underwayThe roof of a two-story shopping center in the Siberian city collapsed, potentially due to heavy snow accumulation. Emergency crews are searching for people believed trapped in the rubble.
New Carrier Takes Over Omsk Route 100New Carrier Takes Over Omsk Route 100
New Carrier Takes Over Omsk Route 100There must be at least six small-class buses on the route.
Construction of new metro tunnels advances in Nizhny NovgorodConstruction of new metro tunnels advances in Nizhny Novgorod
Construction of new metro tunnels advances in Nizhny NovgorodAt the metro construction site in Nizhny Novgorod, thousands of brackets are being installed for cable lines in the new tunnels. Work continues despite freezing temperatures, with tunnel boring machines completing tasks and equipment setup underway.
Novosibirsk shopping center collapses like a house of cardsNovosibirsk shopping center collapses like a house of cards
Novosibirsk shopping center collapses like a house of cardsThe second floor of a building collapsed in the Pervomaysky district of Novosibirsk.
Ufa Woman Reports Stalking and Threats by Ex-BoyfriendUfa Woman Reports Stalking and Threats by Ex-Boyfriend
Ufa Woman Reports Stalking and Threats by Ex-BoyfriendA woman from Ufa has alleged being stalked and threatened by her ex-boyfriend, with a lawyer advising on legal steps to take.
Rostov Oblast Establishes Paid Parking TariffsRostov Oblast Establishes Paid Parking Tariffs
Rostov Oblast Establishes Paid Parking TariffsParking fees will now be reviewed annually based on changes in residents' incomes and public transport tariffs. Prices can be adjusted no more than once per quarter.
Widow of murdered Zavyalovsky district head gets 1.5 million rublesWidow of murdered Zavyalovsky district head gets 1.5 million rubles
Widow of murdered Zavyalovsky district head gets 1.5 million rublesA court in Surgut has ordered the district administration to pay 1.5 million rubles in moral damages to the widow of the slain head of Zavyalovsky district, who initially sought 10 million rubles.
Arkhangelsk region cities: cheapest places for lunch and dinnerArkhangelsk region cities: cheapest places for lunch and dinner
Arkhangelsk region cities: cheapest places for lunch and dinnerArkhangelskstat has released average price data for canteens and restaurants in cities across the Arkhangelsk region for December 2025.
Person Possibly Trapped in Novosibirsk Mall CollapsePerson Possibly Trapped in Novosibirsk Mall Collapse
Person Possibly Trapped in Novosibirsk Mall CollapseEmergency services are conducting search and rescue operations at a Novosibirsk shopping center following the collapse of part of the building.
Tomskvodokanal Starts Water Supply After Accident on Sibirskaya StreetTomskvodokanal Starts Water Supply After Accident on Sibirskaya Street
Tomskvodokanal Starts Water Supply After Accident on Sibirskaya StreetTomskvodokanal has initiated the cold water supply system at the accident site on Sibirskaya Street to check for defects before fully restoring service.
Moscow Court to Consider Appeal Against Volgograd Official's ArrestMoscow Court to Consider Appeal Against Volgograd Official's Arrest
Moscow Court to Consider Appeal Against Volgograd Official's ArrestDaria Kazankova is appealing her detention in a case involving alleged abuses in the national project 'Ecology'.
Volgograd Schoolchildren Freeze in Unheated ClassroomsVolgograd Schoolchildren Freeze in Unheated Classrooms
Volgograd Schoolchildren Freeze in Unheated ClassroomsParents and students complain about the cold in educational institutions. Many children are staying home to avoid risking their health.
Former Zhiznmart stores in Chelyabinsk close suddenlyFormer Zhiznmart stores in Chelyabinsk close suddenly
Former Zhiznmart stores in Chelyabinsk close suddenlyStores under the Vkus i Lyudi brand, which left the Zhiznmart franchise last autumn, have ceased operations in Chelyabinsk. The outlets, which focused on ready-made meals, lasted less than six months.
Former Harbin Restaurant in Yekaterinburg to Be DemolishedFormer Harbin Restaurant in Yekaterinburg to Be Demolished
Former Harbin Restaurant in Yekaterinburg to Be DemolishedA district planning project that includes the demolition of the building has been put up for public discussion. A new complex will be built on the freed-up land.
Rostov Region Sets First Paid Parking RatesRostov Region Sets First Paid Parking Rates
Rostov Region Sets First Paid Parking RatesAuthorities have established maximum parking fees that will be revised each year based on local income and transport costs.
Voronezh schools to introduce behavior grades from September 2026Voronezh schools to introduce behavior grades from September 2026
Voronezh schools to introduce behavior grades from September 2026Starting September 2026, students in Voronezh schools from first to eleventh grade will be assessed on their behavior.
Fraud suspect detained in Ryazan for swindling million rublesFraud suspect detained in Ryazan for swindling million rubles
Fraud suspect detained in Ryazan for swindling million rublesA 24-year-old man is in custody in Ryazan, suspected of defrauding an 83-year-old pensioner of over 1.2 million rubles (about $13,000).
Seven attackers on Moscow transport controllers get prison termsSeven attackers on Moscow transport controllers get prison terms
Seven attackers on Moscow transport controllers get prison termsIn Moscow, 39 people were convicted last year for attacking public transport controllers, with seven receiving actual prison sentences.
Neighbors recall horror as explosion destroys Boriki homeNeighbors recall horror as explosion destroys Boriki home
Neighbors recall horror as explosion destroys Boriki homeAfter a house collapsed in Boriki due to an explosion, the 38-year-old owner escaped on his own and was found in shock.
Russia adds drone assembly lessons to school curriculum
Russia adds drone assembly lessons to school curriculumRussian schoolchildren will now have practical lessons on assembling and operating drones as part of their homeland defense curriculum.
Moscow court to hear appeal against arrest of Volgograd city hall legal headMoscow court to hear appeal against arrest of Volgograd city hall legal head
Moscow court to hear appeal against arrest of Volgograd city hall legal headDarya Kazankova is facing charges in a case concerning abuses in the implementation of the national project 'Ecology'.