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Cher's Career at Risk Due to SNL ScandalCher's Career at Risk Due to SNL Scandal
Cher's Career at Risk Due to SNL ScandalSinger Cher has faced a wave of criticism after a failed performance on Saturday Night Live, leading fans and insiders to doubt the future of her legendary career.
19-year-old Yaroslavl resident detained in intimate salon raid19-year-old Yaroslavl resident detained in intimate salon raid
19-year-old Yaroslavl resident detained in intimate salon raidA 19-year-old resident of Yaroslavl is suspected of prostitution after a police operation in a massage salon.
Perm Woman Accuses Orderly of Rape After Waking NakedPerm Woman Accuses Orderly of Rape After Waking Naked
Perm Woman Accuses Orderly of Rape After Waking NakedA 21-year-old student from Perm has accused an orderly at a regional addiction clinic of rape, and investigators are now verifying her account.
Pipe leak creates frozen waterfall on Ufa apartment buildingPipe leak creates frozen waterfall on Ufa apartment building
Pipe leak creates frozen waterfall on Ufa apartment buildingA massive ice formation, resembling a frozen waterfall, has appeared on the side of a residential building in Ufa, Russia, after a water pipe leak.
Telecom Equipment Upgraded on Major Sovetsky District RoadTelecom Equipment Upgraded on Major Sovetsky District Road
Telecom Equipment Upgraded on Major Sovetsky District RoadResidents of Bektov Street in Nizhny Novgorod's Sovetsky District will benefit from telecom network upgrades, a street immortalized in a song by the band Uma2rman.
Arkhangelsk mother accused of torturing daughter for two yearsArkhangelsk mother accused of torturing daughter for two years
Arkhangelsk mother accused of torturing daughter for two yearsA woman in Arkhangelsk is accused of torturing her 8-year-old daughter over two years. The child has been taken into state care, and the mother could face prison time.
Two Carnations at the Door: Closure of Rostov Coffee Shop Sparks ScandalTwo Carnations at the Door: Closure of Rostov Coffee Shop Sparks Scandal
Two Carnations at the Door: Closure of Rostov Coffee Shop Sparks ScandalBusiness is incurring losses while social media looks for those to blame.
Entrepreneur's St. Petersburg binge with escort and ponyEntrepreneur's St. Petersburg binge with escort and pony
Entrepreneur's St. Petersburg binge with escort and ponyThe businessman was planning to return home after a call from his wife, but something went wrong.
Tula region finds over 3.5 tons of falsified dairyTula region finds over 3.5 tons of falsified dairy
Tula region finds over 3.5 tons of falsified dairyRospotrebnadzor's inspection in Tula region revealed over 3.5 tons of adulterated dairy products, with numerous quality violations found in 2025.
Four Trans-Urals Cities to Get New Public Spaces This YearFour Trans-Urals Cities to Get New Public Spaces This Year
Four Trans-Urals Cities to Get New Public Spaces This YearContractors will be selected by April 1.
Major accident leaves Bodaibo without water and heat for six daysMajor accident leaves Bodaibo without water and heat for six days
Major accident leaves Bodaibo without water and heat for six daysMore than 1,000 people are in the emergency zone.
St. Petersburg Bookstore Podpisnye Izdaniya to Open in MoscowSt. Petersburg Bookstore Podpisnye Izdaniya to Open in Moscow
St. Petersburg Bookstore Podpisnye Izdaniya to Open in MoscowThe Museum of Russian Impressionism, celebrating its 10th anniversary, will host the first Moscow branch of the renowned St. Petersburg bookstore and cafe, Podpisnye Izdaniya.
Former Sochi judge's home raided, Nazi daggers and luxury cars foundFormer Sochi judge's home raided, Nazi daggers and luxury cars found
Former Sochi judge's home raided, Nazi daggers and luxury cars foundValery Sluka was detained in Vladikavkaz, from where he was planning to travel to Georgia.
Thirteen cats rescued from flooded Samara apartment after owner hospitalizedThirteen cats rescued from flooded Samara apartment after owner hospitalized
Thirteen cats rescued from flooded Samara apartment after owner hospitalizedIn Samara, over a dozen cats were rescued from a flooded apartment after their owner was hospitalized in critical condition.
MCD-4 Passengers Complain of Mass Train Cancellations, Citing 40-Minute DelaysMCD-4 Passengers Complain of Mass Train Cancellations, Citing 40-Minute Delays
MCD-4 Passengers Complain of Mass Train Cancellations, Citing 40-Minute DelaysPassengers on Moscow's MCD-4 line reported widespread train cancellations on February 3, with services running only every 40 minutes towards the city.
New Car Brand Jeland Introduced in RussiaNew Car Brand Jeland Introduced in Russia
New Car Brand Jeland Introduced in RussiaJeland brand cars will be assembled at a St. Petersburg plant purchased from Hyundai. The first batch is scheduled for production in the first half of 2026.
Magnetic Storm Returns to Altai Krai This FridayMagnetic Storm Returns to Altai Krai This Friday
Magnetic Storm Returns to Altai Krai This FridayA magnetic storm is forecast to strike Altai Krai at the end of the work week, following a calm start to February.
Tyumen Residents Report Families Searching for Drug StashesTyumen Residents Report Families Searching for Drug Stashes
Tyumen Residents Report Families Searching for Drug StashesResidents of a Tyumen residential complex complain that drug addicts are openly searching for stashes, often with children, and police have not responded to complaints.
Jeland: New Russian Car Brand Launches to Replace SportageJeland: New Russian Car Brand Launches to Replace Sportage
Jeland: New Russian Car Brand Launches to Replace SportageAGR Holding has launched the Jeland brand, with production set for a St. Petersburg plant previously owned by Hyundai. The first vehicles are planned for 2026.
Transbaikal railway worker completes 50-km extreme marathon in YakutiaTransbaikal railway worker completes 50-km extreme marathon in Yakutia
Transbaikal railway worker completes 50-km extreme marathon in YakutiaA train driver from Transbaikal Railway finished second in his age category after running 50 kilometers in a winter extreme marathon in Yakutia at -42°C (-44°F).
Snow Moon Rises Over St. PetersburgSnow Moon Rises Over St. Petersburg
Snow Moon Rises Over St. PetersburgUnique footage of the February full moon, known as the snow moon, shot from the Lakhta Center tower, has appeared online. The full moon occurred on the night of February 2.
Rostov Trams Halted by Bad Weather, Transport Routes ChangedRostov Trams Halted by Bad Weather, Transport Routes Changed
Rostov Trams Halted by Bad Weather, Transport Routes ChangedBad weather in Rostov has led to the suspension of tram services and alterations to public transport routes.
Murmansk Guide Films Rare Solar HaloMurmansk Guide Films Rare Solar Halo
Murmansk Guide Films Rare Solar HaloA Murmansk guide filmed a rare solar halo over Kola Bay, a phenomenon he hadn't seen in 28 years living there.
Drug addicts besiege Tyumen residential complex in search of stashesDrug addicts besiege Tyumen residential complex in search of stashes
Drug addicts besiege Tyumen residential complex in search of stashesResidents in Tyumen report drug addicts boldly searching for hidden drug stashes in their residential complex, unbothered by onlookers or surveillance cameras.
Bad Weather Halts Trams in Rostov, Alters Other TransportBad Weather Halts Trams in Rostov, Alters Other Transport
Bad Weather Halts Trams in Rostov, Alters Other TransportTram service in Rostov-on-Don has been temporarily suspended due to bad weather, and several bus and trolleybus routes have been altered, according to the city transport department.