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Barnaul Neonatologist Explains Care for Premature Infants and SIDSBarnaul Neonatologist Explains Care for Premature Infants and SIDS
Barnaul Neonatologist Explains Care for Premature Infants and SIDSYulia Miller, a neonatologist from Barnaul with 30 years of experience, discusses the challenges of her profession, including assessing newborn health and the risks of sudden infant death syndrome.
‘Beautiful, but not very.’ Which Irkutsk District is Best – Residents Weigh In‘Beautiful, but not very.’ Which Irkutsk District is Best – Residents Weigh In
‘Beautiful, but not very.’ Which Irkutsk District is Best – Residents Weigh InA map has been compiled with ratings for five districts in Irkutsk, based on the latest feedback from residents and visitors in the 2GIS service.
Big Brother is watching: Russia to mandate cameras in all liftsBig Brother is watching: Russia to mandate cameras in all lifts
Big Brother is watching: Russia to mandate cameras in all liftsA Russian lawmaker has proposed making surveillance cameras mandatory in all lifts, aiming to improve safety and prevent vandalism.
Only USSR Era Survivors Ace Quiz; Half of Moscow FailsOnly USSR Era Survivors Ace Quiz; Half of Moscow Fails
Only USSR Era Survivors Ace Quiz; Half of Moscow FailsThis Soviet Union history quiz separates the experts from the forgetful. Find out if you can score all 10 points like those who lived through it.
State Duma Initiative to Simplify Non-Residential Real Estate RentalState Duma Initiative to Simplify Non-Residential Real Estate Rental
State Duma Initiative to Simplify Non-Residential Real Estate RentalA Russian parliamentary committee head has proposed allowing self-employed citizens to rent out non-residential real estate, which could lower their tax burden.
Krasnokamensk Serial Killer Evaded Death Penalty in 1990sKrasnokamensk Serial Killer Evaded Death Penalty in 1990s
Krasnokamensk Serial Killer Evaded Death Penalty in 1990sA serial killer known as the Krasnokamensk Ripper, who murdered four women and assaulted two others in the 1990s, has served his prison term and now lives as an ordinary citizen, according to reports.
5-year-old boy dies after tubing accident in Vladivostok5-year-old boy dies after tubing accident in Vladivostok
5-year-old boy dies after tubing accident in VladivostokProsecutors are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of a child.
Novosibirsk moves snow to road centers to preserve parkingNovosibirsk moves snow to road centers to preserve parking
Novosibirsk moves snow to road centers to preserve parkingThe city, overwhelmed by record snowfall, is experimenting with new snow removal techniques, planning to pile snow in the center of wide streets to keep parking and pedestrian areas clear.
Russian Doctors Warn of Deadly Nipah Virus from IndiaRussian Doctors Warn of Deadly Nipah Virus from India
Russian Doctors Warn of Deadly Nipah Virus from IndiaCareless tourists and migrants now threaten not only malaria, leishmaniasis, and amoebiasis, but also a pandemic of the Nipah virus.
Chita City Hall explains 'stones' on roads after grittingChita City Hall explains 'stones' on roads after gritting
Chita City Hall explains 'stones' on roads after grittingChita's city administration clarified that large stones found on roads after anti-icing gritting are actually compacted soil, not real rocks.
Murder of 9-year-old Pasha involved blackmail, suspect confessesMurder of 9-year-old Pasha involved blackmail, suspect confesses
Murder of 9-year-old Pasha involved blackmail, suspect confessesThe suspect in a child's murder has confessed and indicated where he hid the body. The boy was drowned in an unfrozen body of water near the village of Yalgelewo.
Maxim the Comforter: Why Not Complain About Fate on February 3Maxim the Comforter: Why Not Complain About Fate on February 3
Maxim the Comforter: Why Not Complain About Fate on February 3A clear sky on this day foretells frost and a poor harvest.
Planetary Parade to Appear in Yekaterinburg Sky: Observation DatePlanetary Parade to Appear in Yekaterinburg Sky: Observation Date
Planetary Parade to Appear in Yekaterinburg Sky: Observation DateOn the night of February 28, a rare astronomical event—a parade of six planets—will occur over Yekaterinburg. It is best observed away from city lights.
Frozen construction site of Vladivostok school shows decayFrozen construction site of Vladivostok school shows decay
Frozen construction site of Vladivostok school shows decayConstruction of a large school in Vladivostok's Patrokl district has stalled and the site is deteriorating, despite official claims that the project will be completed by 2026.
Planets to Align Over Yekaterinburg on February 28Planets to Align Over Yekaterinburg on February 28
Planets to Align Over Yekaterinburg on February 28Residents of Yekaterinburg can witness a rare planetary alignment in the sky on the night of February 28, with optimal viewing away from city lights.
Suspect Describes Murder of 9-Year-Old Pasha
Suspect Describes Murder of 9-Year-Old PashaDuring interrogation, the suspect in the murder of 9-year-old Pasha outlined the details of the crime. According to him, he struck the child and then drowned the body in an unfreezing spring.
Volgograd Roads Paralyzed by Evening SnowfallVolgograd Roads Paralyzed by Evening Snowfall
Volgograd Roads Paralyzed by Evening SnowfallThe snowfall predicted by forecasters has caused a transport collapse that city services have been unable to manage.
Child Pornography Discovered on Suspect in Murder of Pasha
Child Pornography Discovered on Suspect in Murder of PashaDuring the arrest of a 38-year-old man suspected of killing a child, a computer with a collection of child pornography was seized. The suspect has already confessed to the crime and indicated where he hid the body.
Killers demanded ransom after murdering Russian businessman in Thailand: detailsKillers demanded ransom after murdering Russian businessman in Thailand: details
Killers demanded ransom after murdering Russian businessman in Thailand: detailsThai police have revealed that a Russian businessman was killed on the day of his kidnapping, but his abductors continued to demand ransom from his family for weeks.
Overpasses Open at Moscow's MSD and Southern Rockade IntersectionOverpasses Open at Moscow's MSD and Southern Rockade Intersection
Overpasses Open at Moscow's MSD and Southern Rockade IntersectionMoscow Mayor Sergey Sobyanin announced the opening of overpasses at the MSD and Southern Rockade intersection, fully launching multi-level interchanges from Kaspyiskaya Street to 1st Kotlyakovskiy Lane.
Warming, black ice, and gusty wind forecast for Tuesday in Primorye
Warming, black ice, and gusty wind forecast for Tuesday in PrimoryeA powerful anticyclone has brought cold and icy conditions to Primorye, but a brief daytime warming is expected on Tuesday, with temperatures nearing 0 °C (32 °F).
Volunteers search for Pavel's body in Yalgeleevo after killer's confession
Volunteers search for Pavel's body in Yalgeleevo after killer's confessionIn the village of Yalgeleevo in Lomonosovsky District, an operational headquarters of the LisaAlert squad has been deployed. Volunteers are trying to find the remains of a nine-year-old boy, whose murder has been confessed to by a detained man.
Evening snowfall paralyzes Volgograd's main roadsEvening snowfall paralyzes Volgograd's main roads
Evening snowfall paralyzes Volgograd's main roadsForecasters had warned of snow, but it overwhelmed road crews and city services in Volgograd.
Snowfall in Volgograd Region: Ban on Truck and Vehicle MovementSnowfall in Volgograd Region: Ban on Truck and Vehicle Movement
Snowfall in Volgograd Region: Ban on Truck and Vehicle MovementPolice are urging residents to avoid any car trips due to snowfall.
Possible Cause of Platform Collapse at Nizhegorodskaya Station RevealedPossible Cause of Platform Collapse at Nizhegorodskaya Station Revealed
Possible Cause of Platform Collapse at Nizhegorodskaya Station RevealedA platform section at Moscow's Nizhegorodskaya station has collapsed, with MCC trains bypassing the stop as investigators probe a possible beam failure.