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Recidivist jailed for stealing brother's laptopRecidivist jailed for stealing brother's laptop
Recidivist jailed for stealing brother's laptopA 38-year-old previously convicted man was sentenced to 1 year and 9 months in a strict-regime colony for stealing his brother's laptop worth about 60,000 rubles ($667).
Ex-Official Given 12.5 Years for Cannabis in ContainersEx-Official Given 12.5 Years for Cannabis in Containers
Ex-Official Given 12.5 Years for Cannabis in ContainersA former agriculture ministry official in Yekaterinburg was sentenced to 12.5 years in a strict-regime colony for organizing cannabis cultivation in shipping containers. One accomplice received 12 years.
Chelyabinsk Mayor Orders Fix for Flooding Under BridgeChelyabinsk Mayor Orders Fix for Flooding Under Bridge
Chelyabinsk Mayor Orders Fix for Flooding Under BridgeChelyabinsk Mayor Alexei Loshkin ordered the Road Committee to find a solution to the flooding of the passage near the Rodnik shopping center, calling the situation systemic.
Novorossiysk cancels fuel cards and electronic queueNovorossiysk cancels fuel cards and electronic queue
Novorossiysk cancels fuel cards and electronic queueNovorossiysk (Krasnodar Krai) has canceled fuel cards and the electronic queue for gasoline due to increased fuel supplies, with only 23 gas stations currently operating.
Two-Story Building Opposite TYUZ Demolished; Business Center PlannedTwo-Story Building Opposite TYUZ Demolished; Business Center Planned
Two-Story Building Opposite TYUZ Demolished; Business Center PlannedSeveral years ago, the building and a project for a new construction were put up for sale.
Rosgvardiya detain hooliganism suspects in SlobodskoyRosgvardiya detain hooliganism suspects in Slobodskoy
Rosgvardiya detain hooliganism suspects in SlobodskoyIn Slobodskoy, Rosgvardiya officers responded to a late-night alarm at a bar and detained two men who had sprayed pepper spray into the face of a 48-year-old patron.
Two Teenagers Hit on Electric Scooter in CherepovetsTwo Teenagers Hit on Electric Scooter in Cherepovets
Two Teenagers Hit on Electric Scooter in CherepovetsOn the evening of July 19, a 35-year-old driver hit two teenage girls on an electric scooter at 22 Chkalova Street in Cherepovets, injuring the 13-year-old passenger.
Weekly Summary: Two Dead, Six Rescued
Weekly Summary: Two Dead, Six RescuedFrom July 13 to 19, 33 fires occurred in Udmurtia (a republic in Russia), resulting in two deaths and the rescue of six people.
SMO Veteran Volunteers at Cherepovets Gas Stations
SMO Veteran Volunteers at Cherepovets Gas StationsPavel Bibliyev, a participant of the special military operation, has joined the volunteers at Cherepovets gas stations. Governor Georgy Filimonov reported on his assistance.
Pedestrian Hit by Car on Kirillovskoye HighwayPedestrian Hit by Car on Kirillovskoye Highway
Pedestrian Hit by Car on Kirillovskoye HighwayOn July 19 at around 10 p.m. on Kirillovskoye Highway in Cherepovets (Vologda Region, Russia), a 40-year-old driver of a FAW car hit a 37-year-old man who was crossing the road near a pedestrian crossing.
Body of drowned boy recovered from Primorye riverBody of drowned boy recovered from Primorye river
Body of drowned boy recovered from Primorye riverRescuers recovered the body of an 11-year-old boy from a tributary of the Ussuri River in Primorsky Krai, where he was swept away by the current on July 19. The search lasted several days.
Chess tournament for veterans launched in CherepovetsChess tournament for veterans launched in Cherepovets
Chess tournament for veterans launched in CherepovetsIn Cherepovets, a chess tournament for veterans has begun, with 34 participants from Cherepovets, Vologda, and Arkhangelsk. The competition is part of the grant project 'Chess Longevity'.
Nikitin: Nuclear Energy Will Be in Nizhny NovgorodNikitin: Nuclear Energy Will Be in Nizhny Novgorod
Nikitin: Nuclear Energy Will Be in Nizhny NovgorodThe Russian Ministry of Energy supported the inclusion of the Nizhny Novgorod nuclear power plant in the general scheme for the placement of electric power facilities for 2027. Governor Gleb Nikitin announced this on social media.
Pelageya's ex-husband joins Lada's managementPelageya's ex-husband joins Lada's management
Pelageya's ex-husband joins Lada's managementIvan Telegin, the ex-husband of singer Pelageya and Olympic champion, has been appointed deputy sports director of the KHL club HC Lada in Tolyatti.
Authorities promise to fix flooded passage near RodnikAuthorities promise to fix flooded passage near Rodnik
Authorities promise to fix flooded passage near RodnikChelyabinsk Mayor Aleksei Loshkin called the flooding under the bridge near the Rodnik mall a systemic problem and tasked the Road Committee with finding a technical solution.
Sochi Cancels Drone Attack Threat, Reopens AirportSochi Cancels Drone Attack Threat, Reopens Airport
Sochi Cancels Drone Attack Threat, Reopens AirportAuthorities in Sochi canceled a drone attack threat and reopened the airport, though 16 flights remain delayed for departure.
Winners of Lipetsk City of Dreams Competition Honored
Winners of Lipetsk City of Dreams Competition HonoredOn City Day, laureates of the 'Lipetsk – City of Dreams' landscaping competition were honored on the square near the Zvyozdny Sports Palace.
Ryazan farmers set meat output record 2.1-fold in 10 yearsRyazan farmers set meat output record 2.1-fold in 10 years
Ryazan farmers set meat output record 2.1-fold in 10 yearsThe governor of Ryazan Oblast reported significant successes in livestock farming, with milk, meat, and egg production seeing strong growth.
Saint Spyridon Church Rises in Yekaterinburg DistrictSaint Spyridon Church Rises in Yekaterinburg District
Saint Spyridon Church Rises in Yekaterinburg DistrictA new Orthodox church dedicated to Saint Spyridon is being built on Raevskogo Street in Yekaterinburg's Pionersky District, visited by Metropolitan Evgeny and Mayor Alexei Orlov.
Tyumen buses to extend service for City DayTyumen buses to extend service for City Day
Tyumen buses to extend service for City DayThe Tyumen city administration has announced that public buses will run until midnight on 25 July to accommodate City Day celebrations.
Tyumen City Day Road Restrictions: Full ListTyumen City Day Road Restrictions: Full List
Tyumen City Day Road Restrictions: Full ListTemporary traffic restrictions are introduced in Tyumen for City Day. Here is the full list of road closures and parking bans.
Hot water resumes in two Kurgan areasHot water resumes in two Kurgan areas
Hot water resumes in two Kurgan areasHot water will be restored in the 11th microdistrict and Energetiki microdistrict within two days, while other buildings face a scheduled shutdown for winter maintenance, according to the Kurgan Generating Company.
Gleb Nikitin Promises Nuclear Power Plant for Nizhny NovgorodGleb Nikitin Promises Nuclear Power Plant for Nizhny Novgorod
Gleb Nikitin Promises Nuclear Power Plant for Nizhny NovgorodNizhny Novgorod Oblast has secured backing from the Russian Ministry of Energy for a nuclear power plant to be included in the national energy scheme by 2027, Governor Gleb Nikitin said.
Ivan Noskov inspects renovation of two Samara librariesIvan Noskov inspects renovation of two Samara libraries
Ivan Noskov inspects renovation of two Samara librariesSamara Mayor Ivan Noskov and regional Culture Minister Irina Kalyagina inspected the progress of capital repairs at two city libraries—one reopening after a major overhaul, the other being saved from leaks.
"Coffin on Wheels" and Other Scary Stories Kids Tell"Coffin on Wheels" and Other Scary Stories Kids Tell
"Coffin on Wheels" and Other Scary Stories Kids TellThese horror stories have been passed down through generations and play a key role in adolescent development, a psychologist explains.