'Nizhny Novgorod Chikatilo' who preyed on childrenVladimir Zhukov, a quiet family man and model employee, abused at least 17 children over eight years in the Nizhny Novgorod Region before police finally caught him in 2007.
Maria Pogrebnyak backs Volgograd mother in custody fightA Volgograd couple is locked in a custody battle over their five-year-old son, with TV presenter Maria Pogrebnyak siding with the mother as the father cites safety concerns.
The village that lives on memory aloneReport from Omar, a Kazakh aul in the Isilkul district of the Omsk region that has almost vanished from maps: three houses, one resident who visits at weekends, and a request for water and a road.
When to remove lower leaves from cabbageA Novosibirsk agronomist explains whether cabbage lower leaves should be removed and when pruning becomes necessary as heads gain weight in late August.
Cabbage cheese casserole with a golden crustA quick and easy recipe for a hearty cabbage and cheese casserole with a golden crust, made with affordable ingredients for lunch or dinner.
Volgograd court jails bloggers over Mamayev Kurgan prankA Volgograd court sent blogger Stanislav Kovalenko and his friend Andrei Yaroshenko to pretrial detention for a month and 15 days over a prank at the Mamayev Kurgan memorial involving a 5,000-ruble note.
Mother of Kazan Party Suspect Says She Knew NothingA mother in Kazan says she had no idea where her son was during a party where teenage boys allegedly filmed child pornography and sexually abused a 13-14-year-old girl for nearly 12 hours.
Trendy Inexpensive Berry Desserts from a Tula CookAs the berry season continues and prices stay low, a Tula home cook shares three budget-friendly dessert recipes: berry crumble, semolina mousse, and clafoutis.
Rural Priest Becomes Popular BloggerA priest from Ryazan Region runs a farming blog and performs with his family choir, aiming to show that clergy are ordinary laborers, not wealthy elites.
Tyumen Couples Reveal Unusual Pet NamesResidents of Tyumen share the affectionate and quirky nicknames they use for their partners, from "Sunshine" to "Universe".
Glyzin's Illegitimate Daughter Files Paternity SuitAnna, the illegitimate daughter of singer Alexey Glyzin, has filed a lawsuit to establish paternity and claim child support, saying she needs the money for hip surgery.
Ilya Averbukh's Son Martin Steps Into SpotlightMartin Averbukh, the eldest son of figure skater Ilya Averbukh, has grown into a chiseled athlete with a modeling look. He avoids the spotlight and chose esports over the ice.
Orange 'Cannibal' Slugs Overrun Russian VillageResidents of Pavëlkovo in Mikhaylovsky District say invasive Spanish slugs are destroying local species while officials refuse to take responsibility.
Photographer Captures Wild Boar Family on CameraBiologist and wildlife photographer Alina Urusova captured a family of wild boars on a camera trap on Sarpinsky Island in Volgograd's Kirovsky District, turning a quiet morning tea into an unforgettable encounter.
"Mother of the Year" Shares Parenting SecretsIrina Milokhina from Arkhangelsk won the 2026 "Mother of the Year" title at the Miss and Mrs Great Rus. Russia pageant and told 29.RU how she lost 22 kilograms and raised three independent children.
Irkutsk Shelter Seeks Home for Abandoned Sphynx CatAn Irkutsk animal shelter is looking for a new or former owner for an aging sphynx cat found in a stairwell, as the animal requires expensive surgery for mammary gland problems.
Veteran Denied Care Dies Before Victory DayA 94-year-old home-front worker in Salsk, Russia, died on May 4, 2026, days before Victory Day, after his daughter says medics refused hospitalization for over two weeks.
American Blogger on Life in RussiaTofurious Crane left the US for Russia in 2023 and now blogs about his new life, debunking Western propaganda and sharing why he feels safer in Moscow.
Rescued Bear Maya Fears Even Crows, Park SaysA 20-year-old bear rescued from a chain in Russia's Primorye region is struggling with rehabilitation at a Moscow-area lion park, where staff say her psyche is severely damaged.
Perm Theater Creates Fool's Guide to Surviving King LearPerm Youth Theater published a humorous survival guide for the Fool in King Lear, offering seven rules for navigating Shakespeare's tragedy, including disappearing before Act V.
