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Pickpocket Pulls Off Million-Ruble Haul in St. Petersburg Bar
Pickpocket Pulls Off Million-Ruble Haul in St. Petersburg BarSt. Petersburg police have detained a suspect in a major theft at a bar on Nevsky Prospekt. The man stole one million rubles from a jacket left by a visitor.
Radiators Barely Warm as Rostov Residents Complain of Cold ApartmentsRadiators Barely Warm as Rostov Residents Complain of Cold Apartments
Radiators Barely Warm as Rostov Residents Complain of Cold ApartmentsResidents in Rostov-on-Don are reporting cold temperatures in their apartments as subzero weather persists, prompting authorities to urge contact with management companies for inspections and recalculations.
Tula begins penalizing negligent property management firmsTula begins penalizing negligent property management firms
Tula begins penalizing negligent property management firmsAuthorities in Tula have begun holding management companies accountable for failing to clear ice and snow from apartment building areas.
Broken warm bus stop leaves Krasnoyarsk residents out in the coldBroken warm bus stop leaves Krasnoyarsk residents out in the cold
Broken warm bus stop leaves Krasnoyarsk residents out in the coldResidents of Krasnoyarsk's Studgorodok district report that a sheltered bus stop is not functioning during a severe cold snap with temperatures below -30°C (-22°F).
Irkutsk Tram Track Cleaning Slammed Over Tram BreakdownsIrkutsk Tram Track Cleaning Slammed Over Tram Breakdowns
Irkutsk Tram Track Cleaning Slammed Over Tram BreakdownsA transport blogger in Irkutsk reports that poor snow clearing on tram tracks is leading to frequent tram breakdowns, with only 13 to 18 of 35 trams currently in service.
Bus Collides with Car in Yaroslavl, Driver HospitalizedBus Collides with Car in Yaroslavl, Driver Hospitalized
Bus Collides with Car in Yaroslavl, Driver HospitalizedOn the morning of January 21, a bus and a passenger car collided on Moscow Avenue in Yaroslavl.
Comedian Pavel Volya rubs monuments on Chelyabinsk's KirovkaComedian Pavel Volya rubs monuments on Chelyabinsk's Kirovka
Comedian Pavel Volya rubs monuments on Chelyabinsk's KirovkaComedian Pavel Volya published a video blog from Chelyabinsk's Kirovka street, a month and a half after performing in the Southern Urals.
Drone Attack in Adygea Injures Multiple, Emergency DeclaredDrone Attack in Adygea Injures Multiple, Emergency Declared
Drone Attack in Adygea Injures Multiple, Emergency DeclaredHumanitarian aid collection points have been opened in the region as the number of injured from the drone strike increases.
Over 500 Homes Lose Power in Krasnodar's Hydrobuilders MicrodistrictOver 500 Homes Lose Power in Krasnodar's Hydrobuilders Microdistrict
Over 500 Homes Lose Power in Krasnodar's Hydrobuilders MicrodistrictA substation burned down, and restoration work is underway.
Prosecutor Intervenes as Fedorovskoye Residents Stuck in Unsafe HomesProsecutor Intervenes as Fedorovskoye Residents Stuck in Unsafe Homes
Prosecutor Intervenes as Fedorovskoye Residents Stuck in Unsafe HomesResidents of houses No. 2 and 3 on Novoselov Street in Fedorovskoye village have not been relocated despite the buildings being deemed unsafe. The Ryazan prosecutor's office has intervened after authorities failed to meet the relocation deadline.
Yaroslavl Attacker Stabs Woman with Scissors in SupermarketYaroslavl Attacker Stabs Woman with Scissors in Supermarket
Yaroslavl Attacker Stabs Woman with Scissors in SupermarketA rowdy man attacked a customer and cashier, causing havoc in a Yaroslavl supermarket on the evening of January 19.
Drugs discovered in Ust-Ilimsk home after child killingsDrugs discovered in Ust-Ilimsk home after child killings
Drugs discovered in Ust-Ilimsk home after child killingsThe chief investigator of Irkutsk Region said that drugs were found in the Ust-Ilimsk apartment where two children were killed, suggesting the father may have used psychoactive substances.
Russian Deputy Environment Minister Inspects Gas Network in ChitaRussian Deputy Environment Minister Inspects Gas Network in Chita
Russian Deputy Environment Minister Inspects Gas Network in ChitaA delegation from Russia's Ministry of Natural Resources led by Deputy Minister Maxim Korolkov visited Chita to discuss flood control and the delayed gasification project with Governor Alexander Osipov.
Vets save dog with chain embedded in neckVets save dog with chain embedded in neck
Vets save dog with chain embedded in neckThe chain got under the collar.
Renowned Russian Teacher Svetlana Seifi DiesRenowned Russian Teacher Svetlana Seifi Dies
Renowned Russian Teacher Svetlana Seifi DiesThe educator passed away at the age of 87, having devoted over 60 years to working at School No. 66.
Bashkortostan Residents Report Mobile Internet Outage AgainBashkortostan Residents Report Mobile Internet Outage Again
Bashkortostan Residents Report Mobile Internet Outage AgainBashkortostan residents are complaining about another mobile internet failure on January 21, despite continuing to pay for the service.
Novoselki Waste Complex Design Approved for 14B Rubles
Novoselki Waste Complex Design Approved for 14B RublesThe City Planning Committee has approved the project for a waste processing complex in Levashovo. The construction cost is 14 billion rubles (about $156 million at current rates).
Graivoronsky District Assistant Killed in Ukrainian Drone StrikeGraivoronsky District Assistant Killed in Ukrainian Drone Strike
Graivoronsky District Assistant Killed in Ukrainian Drone StrikeTimofey Taylokov, an assistant to the Graivoronsky District head, was killed by a drone while aiding residents after a Ukrainian strike on January 20.
Aldan Begins Converting Central Boiler House to Natural GasAldan Begins Converting Central Boiler House to Natural Gas
Aldan Begins Converting Central Boiler House to Natural GasThe first boiler house in Aldan is being converted to run entirely on gas, with the project costing the budget of Yakutia 318 million rubles (approximately $3.5 million at current rates).
Chelyabinsk father pays alimony debt after court-ordered church workChelyabinsk father pays alimony debt after court-ordered church work
Chelyabinsk father pays alimony debt after court-ordered church workThe man worked 30 hours in an Orthodox church by court order, then transferred the entire debt amount in a single payment.
Hotel, IT Cluster, and Sports Center: The New Murmansk University CampusHotel, IT Cluster, and Sports Center: The New Murmansk University Campus
Hotel, IT Cluster, and Sports Center: The New Murmansk University CampusGovernor Andrei Chibis called the project strategic for the Arctic region. The concept was discussed at a meeting of the Murmansk Region's architectural and urban planning council.
Police and rescuers save schoolboy from Vladivostok building ledgePolice and rescuers save schoolboy from Vladivostok building ledge
Police and rescuers save schoolboy from Vladivostok building ledgeOn January 21, a schoolboy was spotted by passersby on the edge of a multi-story building in Vladivostok, leading to a joint rescue operation by emergency services and police.
Car Collision with Special Van Halts Ulyanovsk TramsCar Collision with Special Van Halts Ulyanovsk Trams
Car Collision with Special Van Halts Ulyanovsk TramsA collision between a special communications van and a car on Marata Street in Ulyanovsk has blocked tram tracks, disrupting public transport.
Riazan man stable but serious after gas explosionRiazan man stable but serious after gas explosion
Riazan man stable but serious after gas explosionA man injured in a house collapse caused by a gas explosion in the Borki microdistrict of Riazan is in serious but stable condition, according to health officials.
Bus Driver Hospitalized in Yaroslavl Traffic AccidentBus Driver Hospitalized in Yaroslavl Traffic Accident
Bus Driver Hospitalized in Yaroslavl Traffic AccidentA bus driver has been hospitalized after a collision between a bus and a car in Yaroslavl on January 21.