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Ural Teenagers Help Put Out Fire in Pensioner's HouseUral Teenagers Help Put Out Fire in Pensioner's House
Ural Teenagers Help Put Out Fire in Pensioner's HouseA group of teenagers in Bolshoy Istok, Sverdlovsk Oblast, helped firefighters extinguish a blaze at an elderly woman's home on 25 January after a newly purchased television set caught fire.
Medical Workers in Zabaykalsky Krai Miss Annual Bonuses Due to Lack of Federal FundsMedical Workers in Zabaykalsky Krai Miss Annual Bonuses Due to Lack of Federal Funds
Medical Workers in Zabaykalsky Krai Miss Annual Bonuses Due to Lack of Federal FundsMedical workers in Zabaykalsky Krai's compulsory health insurance system did not receive their annual bonuses for 2025 due to a lack of federal funds, and they may not get them in 2026 either.
Easter and Trinity 2026: Complete Orthodox Holiday DatesEaster and Trinity 2026: Complete Orthodox Holiday Dates
Easter and Trinity 2026: Complete Orthodox Holiday DatesIn 2026, Easter falls on April 12, with a series of Orthodox holidays leading up to and following it, including Palm Sunday and Trinity.
Expert Compares Health and Taste of Salmon and TroutExpert Compares Health and Taste of Salmon and Trout
Expert Compares Health and Taste of Salmon and TroutA food technologist explains the differences between Atlantic salmon and trout in terms of health benefits and taste, and whether a fish's vibrant color truly indicates quality.
TikTok Skincare Trend for Kids Worries Dermatologists, ParentsTikTok Skincare Trend for Kids Worries Dermatologists, Parents
TikTok Skincare Trend for Kids Worries Dermatologists, ParentsWhen to start skincare, how to avoid damage, and which products to choose — a doctor answers.
New longevity center in Primorye to offer VR psychotherapy and exoskeletonsNew longevity center in Primorye to offer VR psychotherapy and exoskeletons
New longevity center in Primorye to offer VR psychotherapy and exoskeletonsA local entrepreneur is behind the construction of a new longevity center in Primorye, which will feature advanced technologies like VR psychotherapy and robotic exoskeletons.
Medvedev: World situation 'not cloudless' as New START expiresMedvedev: World situation 'not cloudless' as New START expires
Medvedev: World situation 'not cloudless' as New START expiresThe arms control document between the U.S. and Russia expires on February 5.
State Duma Proposes Easier Cancer Screening in Medical Check-upsState Duma Proposes Easier Cancer Screening in Medical Check-ups
State Duma Proposes Easier Cancer Screening in Medical Check-upsA deputy in Russia's State Duma has proposed adding genetic tests for cancer and other diseases to the national medical check-up program to enable earlier detection.
List of Vladivostok's Most Accident-Prone Road SectionsList of Vladivostok's Most Accident-Prone Road Sections
List of Vladivostok's Most Accident-Prone Road SectionsMost traffic accidents occur after midnight.
What will be built in Yakutsk in 2026 and the required fundingWhat will be built in Yakutsk in 2026 and the required funding
What will be built in Yakutsk in 2026 and the required fundingYakutsk's 2026 budget includes funding for new roads, social facilities, and parks, despite the city's limited annual spending of 30 billion rubles ($300 million at current rates).
Bastrykin Demands Report on Phantom Attacker CaseBastrykin Demands Report on Phantom Attacker Case
Bastrykin Demands Report on Phantom Attacker CaseInvestigative authorities have opened a criminal case after an incident in Yekaterinburg. The head of the Investigative Committee of Russia, Alexander Bastrykin, has taken control of the investigation.
Three-day blackout in Arctic region leaves thousands without powerThree-day blackout in Arctic region leaves thousands without power
Three-day blackout in Arctic region leaves thousands without powerA collapse of five power line supports has left residents of Murmansk and Severomorsk without electricity and heating for three days, prompting emergency response measures.
Bastrykin Demands Probe as Ural Phantom Case Reaches MoscowBastrykin Demands Probe as Ural Phantom Case Reaches Moscow
Bastrykin Demands Probe as Ural Phantom Case Reaches MoscowInvestigators in Yekaterinburg have opened a criminal case after a report of an assault by a masked man. Alexander Bastrykin, head of Russia's Investigative Committee, has taken control of the investigation.
Primorye Governor Oleg Kozhemyako's style: modest polos and luxury watchesPrimorye Governor Oleg Kozhemyako's style: modest polos and luxury watches
Primorye Governor Oleg Kozhemyako's style: modest polos and luxury watchesPrimorye Governor Oleg Kozhemyako often appears in public in casual wear, but his wardrobe includes both affordable items and watches worth millions of rubles.
Primorye Monday: Feels Like -20°C, Strong WindPrimorye Monday: Feels Like -20°C, Strong Wind
Primorye Monday: Feels Like -20°C, Strong WindThe Primorye region will see mostly dry weather on Monday, but meteorologists warn of occasional snow and ice on the roads.
Iran Protests: Rising Death Toll and U.S. Strike Threat
Iran Protests: Rising Death Toll and U.S. Strike ThreatMass protests continue in Iran, with rights groups reporting over 5,000 deaths. The country has closed airspace for small aircraft as the U.S. prepares a potential military strike.
Boiling Water Floods Yuntolovo Apartments After Pipe BurstBoiling Water Floods Yuntolovo Apartments After Pipe Burst
Boiling Water Floods Yuntolovo Apartments After Pipe BurstA heating pipe burst on Ivinskaya Street caused a flood in the building. Residents, including families with small children, had to urgently call emergency services.
Mariinsky Theatre Contractor May Be Declared Bankrupt
Mariinsky Theatre Contractor May Be Declared BankruptThe Arbitration Court of St. Petersburg is considering a bankruptcy case for LLC 'NK-City Company,' which owes the budget 7.72 million rubles (approx. $86,000 at current rates). The company's beneficiary was arrested in May in a fraud case.
Blackout in Murmansk Oblast: Leninsky District Schools and Kindergartens Shift OperationsBlackout in Murmansk Oblast: Leninsky District Schools and Kindergartens Shift Operations
Blackout in Murmansk Oblast: Leninsky District Schools and Kindergartens Shift OperationsAn ongoing blackout in Murmansk Oblast has led to adjustments in the operation of schools and kindergartens in Leninsky District.
Krasnodar Power Outages: List of Affected StreetsKrasnodar Power Outages: List of Affected Streets
Krasnodar Power Outages: List of Affected StreetsOver 70 streets in Krasnodar will be left without electricity on Monday, December 25, due to planned grid maintenance.
Chibis: No power restoration timeline as specialists pushed to limitChibis: No power restoration timeline as specialists pushed to limit
Chibis: No power restoration timeline as specialists pushed to limitGovernor Andrey Chibis reported that work to restore Rosseti power lines is proceeding under extremely difficult weather conditions, with terrain and visibility issues hampering efforts.
Week begins with frost in Arkkhangelsk OblastWeek begins with frost in Arkkhangelsk Oblast
Week begins with frost in Arkkhangelsk OblastMeteorologists forecast a gradual cooldown in the Arkhangelsk region this week, starting with relatively mild but cloudy conditions before frost intensifies.
St. Petersburg maternity hospital negligence leaves child disabled
St. Petersburg maternity hospital negligence leaves child disabledA criminal case on medical negligence is being investigated in St. Petersburg, as a result of which a newborn sustained severe injuries. The child's mother accuses medical staff of failing to provide timely assistance.
Average pension in Krasnodar Krai rises to 25,000 rublesAverage pension in Krasnodar Krai rises to 25,000 rubles
Average pension in Krasnodar Krai rises to 25,000 rublesInsurance pensions in Russia were indexed by 7.6% from 1 January 2026. In monetary terms, this means an average increase of about 1,800 rubles ($20 at current rates).