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Fire in Karelian Hospital Kills One, Children Unharmed
Fire in Karelian Hospital Kills One, Children UnharmedOn the night of January 26, a fire broke out at Kondopoga Hospital, resulting in the death of one patient. Children who were in the building were not harmed.
Kirovets Tractor Plant Switches Autopilot Supplier Following Farmer GrievancesKirovets Tractor Plant Switches Autopilot Supplier Following Farmer Grievances
Kirovets Tractor Plant Switches Autopilot Supplier Following Farmer GrievancesSt. Petersburg Tractor Plant has started installing autopilot systems from ITELMA on its machines, effectively replacing its previous partner, Cognitive Pilot. The reason was complaints from farmers about the unreliable performance of the previous solution in field conditions.
All That's Missing Is the Sea: Nizhny Novgorod's Best MicrodistrictAll That's Missing Is the Sea: Nizhny Novgorod's Best Microdistrict
All That's Missing Is the Sea: Nizhny Novgorod's Best MicrodistrictResidents share what they lack for happiness in this riverside neighborhood.
Yaroslavl tobacco factory redevelopment concludes; new openings plannedYaroslavl tobacco factory redevelopment concludes; new openings planned
Yaroslavl tobacco factory redevelopment concludes; new openings plannedRoman Galagaev, owner of the former 'Balkan Star' tobacco factory, revealed that a grocery store and service establishments will open in the renovated complex, with hundreds of jobs already created.
Tatarstan weekend: Minnikhanov on school attack, transport, TsUM renderingsTatarstan weekend: Minnikhanov on school attack, transport, TsUM renderings
Tatarstan weekend: Minnikhanov on school attack, transport, TsUM renderingsA roundup of the main events in Tatarstan over the weekend of 24-25 January, including a school attack, transport problems, and new renderings of a department store.
Fired Kurgan Region Official to Be Reinstated After Fatal FireFired Kurgan Region Official to Be Reinstated After Fatal Fire
Fired Kurgan Region Official to Be Reinstated After Fatal FireNikolai Babkin, a local official dismissed after a fire killed two children and their grandmother, says authorities tried to shift blame onto him.
Kurgan Allocates 150 Million Rubles for Medical Faculty Building RenovationKurgan Allocates 150 Million Rubles for Medical Faculty Building Renovation
Kurgan Allocates 150 Million Rubles for Medical Faculty Building RenovationThe renovation work is scheduled to begin this year.
Drone Threat Declared in Stavropol Krai on January 26Drone Threat Declared in Stavropol Krai on January 26
Drone Threat Declared in Stavropol Krai on January 26A drone threat regime was introduced in Stavropol Krai on the morning of January 26, with residents urged to take shelter and follow official information.
Children freeze in Mogoytuy kindergarten where it's 5°C, authorities unresponsiveChildren freeze in Mogoytuy kindergarten where it's 5°C, authorities unresponsive
Children freeze in Mogoytuy kindergarten where it's 5°C, authorities unresponsiveIt is so cold that the facility even closed for a week during the recent frosts.
Officer: 'Unlucky with neighbor' as couple's nightly rows torment residentsOfficer: 'Unlucky with neighbor' as couple's nightly rows torment residents
Officer: 'Unlucky with neighbor' as couple's nightly rows torment residentsResidents of a building in Chelyabinsk's CHZ district have been losing sleep for six months due to a neighbor and his girlfriend's loud nightly fights. A lawyer explained the limited options for dealing with such tenants.
Television to be cut off across Omsk Oblast for work weekTelevision to be cut off across Omsk Oblast for work week
Television to be cut off across Omsk Oblast for work weekTelevision and radio broadcasts will be interrupted in several settlements of Omsk Oblast due to scheduled maintenance on transmission towers.
'Wow!' Indian Tourist Samples Yakut Delicacies, Is Delighted'Wow!' Indian Tourist Samples Yakut Delicacies, Is Delighted
'Wow!' Indian Tourist Samples Yakut Delicacies, Is DelightedAn Indian tourist tried raw horsemeat, liver, Yakut ice cream, and 'Indigirka' salad during a visit to the Russian region of Yakutia.
Yekaterinburg building flooded with steam after pipe burstsYekaterinburg building flooded with steam after pipe bursts
Yekaterinburg building flooded with steam after pipe burstsA burst heating pipe flooded a building's basement in Yekaterinburg, causing electrical disruptions for residents.
Astronomical Water Bill for SVO Soldier's Wife Sparks Samara ScandalAstronomical Water Bill for SVO Soldier's Wife Sparks Samara Scandal
Astronomical Water Bill for SVO Soldier's Wife Sparks Samara ScandalInitially, the woman was asked to pay 94,000 rubles (approximately $940 at current rates).
Court sentences Neverov for fraud in Chita gasificationCourt sentences Neverov for fraud in Chita gasification
Court sentences Neverov for fraud in Chita gasificationStanislav Neverov has been sentenced to 6 years and 6 months in prison for fraud related to the gasification of Chita, and must repay nearly 50 million rubles.
Coffee Machine removes roadside outlet after fatal crashCoffee Machine removes roadside outlet after fatal crash
Coffee Machine removes roadside outlet after fatal crashThe coffee chain had to remove a seaside outlet after a prosecutor's order, following a fatal car crash into a similar roadside pit stop.
Novosibirsk residents name spots with uncleared bus stops and sidewalksNovosibirsk residents name spots with uncleared bus stops and sidewalks
Novosibirsk residents name spots with uncleared bus stops and sidewalksAfter heavy snowfalls and frost, roads in Novosibirsk remain icy with uncleared sidewalks. Subscribers shared their observations, and officials quickly contacted the complainants.
Defense Appeals Arrest of Surgut Teen in Kidnapping CaseDefense Appeals Arrest of Surgut Teen in Kidnapping Case
Defense Appeals Arrest of Surgut Teen in Kidnapping CaseShe claims that she was also 'scammed' by fraudsters.
Pipe Burst Turns Yekaterinburg High-Rise into SaunaPipe Burst Turns Yekaterinburg High-Rise into Sauna
Pipe Burst Turns Yekaterinburg High-Rise into SaunaElectrical problems have occurred in the building.
Avangard sends Klim Kostin to CSKA in tradeAvangard sends Klim Kostin to CSKA in trade
Avangard sends Klim Kostin to CSKA in tradeHockey club Avangard (Avangard Omsk) has traded 26-year-old forward Klim Kostin to Moscow's CSKA (Central Sports Club of the Army). In return, the Omsk-based team receives 21-year-old forward Kirill Dolzhenkov and the sports rights to forward Yegor Afanasyev.
Mother finds mold in discounted baby puree in KemerovoMother finds mold in discounted baby puree in Kemerovo
Mother finds mold in discounted baby puree in KemerovoA customer in Kemerovo discovered harmful mold in "Toptyshka" berry puree being sold at a discount in a local store and demanded its removal from shelves.
Tverskoy District residents baffled by frequent curb changesTverskoy District residents baffled by frequent curb changes
Tverskoy District residents baffled by frequent curb changesMSK1.RU explores Tverskoy District, Moscow's birthplace, through a photo report and resident insights, including confusion over curb replacements.
Frosts in St. Petersburg: Forecast for January 26-28Frosts in St. Petersburg: Forecast for January 26-28
Frosts in St. Petersburg: Forecast for January 26-28St. Petersburg started the new week with frosty weather. According to meteorologists, the cold will last at least until Wednesday.
‘It’s utopian’: how tax reform affects sole traders in Yugra‘It’s utopian’: how tax reform affects sole traders in Yugra
‘It’s utopian’: how tax reform affects sole traders in YugraExperts suggest some entrepreneurs may resort to illegal schemes to survive the tax reform set for 2026, as discussed with a cleaning company owner in Yugra.
How to Get into SESC UrFU, the Ural Genius FactoryHow to Get into SESC UrFU, the Ural Genius Factory
How to Get into SESC UrFU, the Ural Genius FactoryThe prestigious educational center consistently tops all educational rankings. We explore what it takes to study at this school for gifted children and why the workload is intense.