Week in Review: Fire and Rescue July 13-19During the week of July 13 to July 19, 2026, Kirov Oblast recorded 22 man-made fires, one fatality, and six rescues. Additionally, 21 responses to traffic accidents were reported.
Prosecutor Secures Reinstatement of Worker in Kizner DistrictThe Kiznersky District Prosecutor's Office conducted an inspection and found that a worker was forced to write a resignation letter. The court upheld the prosecutor's lawsuit, reinstating her and awarding over 50,000 rubles (about $556 at current rates).
Chelyabinsk Rains Replaced by +31°C HeatChelyabinsk meteorologists have forecast that after prolonged downpours caused flooding, sunny and hot weather up to +31°C will set in starting July 23.
Cyber Fraud Hotline Launched in Southern UralsIn the Chelyabinsk region, IT crime registration decreased by 28%, but losses still exceed 1 billion rubles (approximately $11 million). A hotline, *1593, has been launched to assist residents.
Ex-official gets 12.5 years for cannabis in containersA court in Yekaterinburg has sentenced former MinAPK department head Igor Krupsky and his accomplices. They had organized a drug laboratory in sea containers in the Beloyarsky district.
Date set for honoring Lokomotiv hockey playersThe ceremony honoring Lokomotiv and Loko hockey players will take place on August 2 at Arena-2000. Organizers have detailed how to purchase tickets.
Novgorod Region Police Weekly SummaryFrom 13 to 19 July 2026, police in the Novgorod Region solved 13 crimes, stopped more than 31,000 traffic violations, and deported 12 foreign nationals.
Mother to Stand Trial for Teen's Motorcycle CrashIn Zabaykalsky Krai, a mother is charged after her 13-year-old son, riding a motorcycle she bought him, struck a 6-year-old boy, causing moderate injuries.
Second Batch of Russian Starlink Counterpart Satellites LaunchedThe second batch of satellites for the Russian counterpart of Starlink has been successfully launched into orbit. The spacecraft separated from the launch vehicle and established communication.
Boy, 10, electrocuted while washing ATVA 10-year-old boy died from an electric shock while washing an ATV in the yard of a house in the village of Minino near Krasnoyarsk on Sunday evening. A criminal case has been opened by the regional Investigation Committee.
Bureau 1440's Second Satellite Batch Reaches OrbitCompany Bureau 1440 reported successful orbit insertion of its second group of satellites. The spacecraft established contact with the Mission Control Center.
Khanty-Mansiysk Child Fire Deaths Rise 66%In the first half of 2026, 36 people died in fires in the Khanty-Mansiysk Autonomous Okrug, a 24.1% increase from the same period in 2025, including five children — a 66.7% rise.
Three Property Thefts Solved in LipetskLipetsk police detained suspects in three thefts: a bicycle, money from a bank account, and property from a garage. The total damage exceeded 89,000 rubles (about $989 at current rates).
Sirens wail in Novovoronezh, Ostrogozhsky districtResidents of Novovoronezh and the Ostrogozhsky district are urged to remain calm and stay away from windows as sirens sound due to the threat of a direct UAV strike.
Honoring Yaroslavl Lokomotiv: Date and VenueYaroslavl Lokomotiv will be honored on 2 August 2026, on Railway Worker's Day, at Arena 2000. Find out how to purchase tickets for the ceremony.
Moscow May Be Left Without School UniformsAhead of September 1, entrepreneurs filled warehouses and took out loans — everything burned down in a drone attack on Wildberries facilities, leaving up to 10,000 sellers in distress.
Samara Oblast trades dangerous meatRospotrebnadzor inspectors found that 28 out of 552 meat samples in Samara Oblast failed safety standards, including physical-chemical violations.
