Heroic End of Samara's Tatra TramsThe Tatra trams that have served Samara for decades are being dismantled for scrap metal at the depot, where workers cut them up with torches to salvage steel, copper, and aluminum.
Shadrinsk on High Alert as Iset River RisesShadrinsk declared a high alert after the Iset River rose 9 cm in a day to 161 cm, with authorities banning swimming due to dangerous currents.
"Work Until Late Night": Gorsky Pit UpdateRepairs at the pit in Novosibirsk's Gorsky residential area continue late into the night; the site is fenced with a metal barrier.
Beeline Boosts 4G in Five Hamlets, Taganay ParkBeeline has activated new 4G base stations in five settlements in Chelyabinsk Oblast and near Taganay National Park, allowing residents and travelers to navigate online maps and share high-quality images of the Ural landscape.
Tula Distributes Free Water Amid HeatwaveTula's city administration has organized free drinking water distribution at multiple points due to the heatwave. Water is available from 10:00 to 18:00.
Deputy Alexey Chursinov honors memory of children in LychkovoCommemorative events were held in Lychkovo, Demyansky District, marking the 85th anniversary of the Lychkovo station tragedy and the 24th anniversary of the 'Leningrad Children' campaign, with Novgorod Oblast Duma deputy Alexey Chursinov taking part.
Released Killer Tells of Slaying Brother's FamilyA man who killed his brother, sister-in-law, and their five-year-old son in Yekaterinburg over a housing dispute has been released from a psychiatric hospital and speaks about his crime for the first time.
Pole Falls on BMW in Chita, Creates JamA truck struck a power line in Chita on July 20, causing a utility pole to fall onto a passing BMW X5 and creating a traffic jam.
Girl, 8, Represents Far East at Fire FestivalAn 8-year-old girl from Primorsky Krai has traveled to Yelets (Lipetsk Oblast) to represent the Far Eastern Federal District at the all-Russian fire arts festival 'Lights of the Black Earth,' having prepared for the event for almost a year.
Kazan Red Buses Nearly Left Without Diesel FuelKazan's red buses nearly ran out of diesel due to a fuel price spike, but were allocated a separate filling station to ensure stable operation.
Arkhangelsk Northern District Hot Water Off Until July 24Starting July 20, hot water will be cut off in Arkhangelsk's Northern District and along Severodvinskaya Street, with restoration expected by July 24, according to city officials and utility company TGC-2.
Six children evacuated from flooded Bashkiria villagesHeavy rains caused river levels to rise by 1.5 meters, leading to the evacuation of 68 people, including six children, from flooded villages in northern Bashkiria.
Police Raid Repino Hostel, Find 319 of Over 600 ForeignersPolice conducted a surprise raid at a hostel in Repino, St. Petersburg, where documents listed over 600 foreigners. They found only 319, and one violator of the stay regime was identified.
Police Wake Up 319 Foreigners in Repino HostelPolice conducted an unscheduled check at a hostel in the settlement of Repino after data indicated 600 foreigners. On site, 319 people were found, with one violation detected.
Traveling from Ufa to Saratov on a New TrainA photographer from Ufa chooses an unconventional weekend destination, taking an 18-hour train to Saratov for RUB 4,000 (approx. $44 at current rates) — exploring the Volga city's charm and decay.
Irkutsk's Monopol Wine Shop Closes After 3.5 YearsOlga Ignatieva, founder and owner of the Monopol wine shop in Irkutsk, announced its closure, promising the project will later reopen in a new format.
Road conditions in Bashkortostan on July 20According to the Ministry of Transport of the Republic of Bashkortostan (Mintrans RB), four traffic accidents occurred in the republic over the past 24 hours, killing one person and injuring four.
Bashkortostan adjusts suburban train scheduleOn July 22, 24, and 29, 2026, the movement of several suburban trains in Bashkortostan and Chelyabinsk Oblast will change due to repair works.
