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Chelyabinsk to Launch Chatbot for Heat ComplaintsChelyabinsk to Launch Chatbot for Heat Complaints
Chelyabinsk to Launch Chatbot for Heat ComplaintsChelyabinsk officials promise rapid response to passenger complaints about broken air conditioners in public transport via a new chatbot.
Daniil Kuznetsov found dead a year after disappearanceDaniil Kuznetsov found dead a year after disappearance
Daniil Kuznetsov found dead a year after disappearanceHe disappeared while returning from work and was found dead nearly a year later.
Officials Refuse to Create Alley of HeroesOfficials Refuse to Create Alley of Heroes
Officials Refuse to Create Alley of HeroesResidents of Rudnya asked Valentina Matvienko for help as local authorities refuse to create an Alley of Heroes, claiming the special military operation is not over.
Lada Granta-Moped Crash Injures Two in Usman
Lada Granta-Moped Crash Injures Two in UsmanOver the past three days, four road accidents in the Lipetsk region have resulted in six people sustaining injuries.
Scooter on Memorial, Smoking Teen; Bastrykin Demands Report — VideoScooter on Memorial, Smoking Teen; Bastrykin Demands Report — Video
Scooter on Memorial, Smoking Teen; Bastrykin Demands Report — VideoAuthorities are determining whether the student's actions constitute desecration of monuments.
World Cup Final Draws Massive Crowd in LeventsovkaWorld Cup Final Draws Massive Crowd in Leventsovka
World Cup Final Draws Massive Crowd in LeventsovkaResidents of Rostov's Leventsovka district gathered at the New Province space to watch the World Cup final between Spain and Argentina, cheering for both teams.
Officials Refuse Alley of Heroes for SVO FallenOfficials Refuse Alley of Heroes for SVO Fallen
Officials Refuse Alley of Heroes for SVO FallenResidents of Rudnya recorded a video address to Valentina Matvienko, hoping she will help perpetuate the memory of their fallen loved ones.
Chelyabinsk Plans Chatbot for Heat ComplaintsChelyabinsk Plans Chatbot for Heat Complaints
Chelyabinsk Plans Chatbot for Heat ComplaintsChelyabinsk authorities plan to launch a chatbot and promise quick response to reports of broken air conditioners on public transport.
Sochi Sirens Again: Drone Threat, Airport ClosedSochi Sirens Again: Drone Threat, Airport Closed
Sochi Sirens Again: Drone Threat, Airport ClosedSochi Mayor Andrei Proshunin announced a drone attack threat, marking the third such alert since the start of the day. The airport has imposed temporary flight restrictions.
NOVOGOR sends over 100,000 debt noticesNOVOGOR sends over 100,000 debt notices
NOVOGOR sends over 100,000 debt noticesThe company reminded that from September, penalties will be automatically charged for late payments.
Two Girls and Motorcyclist Injured in Voronezh CrashTwo Girls and Motorcyclist Injured in Voronezh Crash
Two Girls and Motorcyclist Injured in Voronezh CrashTwo girls aged 13 and 16 were injured along with an 18-year-old motorcyclist in a crash in Borisoglebsk, Voronezh region, early on July 19.
Sergei Belov memorial star removed from Perm esplanadeSergei Belov memorial star removed from Perm esplanade
Sergei Belov memorial star removed from Perm esplanadeA memorial star dedicated to legendary basketball player and Olympic champion Sergei Belov has disappeared from the Walk of Valor and Glory on the Perm esplanade. The city administration explained where it went.
Bailiffs Help Relocate Terenga ResidentBailiffs Help Relocate Terenga Resident
Bailiffs Help Relocate Terenga ResidentIn the Terengulsky District of the Ulyanovsk Region, bailiffs supervised the temporary relocation of a local resident to a reserve housing fund during the major renovation of her home.
Atlantis Sales Office Opens in SipailovoAtlantis Sales Office Opens in Sipailovo
Atlantis Sales Office Opens in SipailovoVisitors will be able to see the architectural model of the complex and appreciate the views from the terrace at the new sales office.
Drone Attacks on Wildberries Cost Ural Businessmen MillionsDrone Attacks on Wildberries Cost Ural Businessmen Millions
Drone Attacks on Wildberries Cost Ural Businessmen MillionsEntrepreneurs from Chelyabinsk lost millions in goods after Ukrainian drone attacks on Wildberries warehouses in Elektrostal and Kotovsk on July 18, and fear they may not receive timely compensation despite company promises.
Restaurant of the Year: How Lyulya-Lyubya Became One of Perm's Top Gastronomic ProjectsRestaurant of the Year: How Lyulya-Lyubya Became One of Perm's Top Gastronomic Projects
Restaurant of the Year: How Lyulya-Lyubya Became One of Perm's Top Gastronomic ProjectsGuests are welcomed like old friends, and an ordinary dinner turns into a real feast with toasts and dancing.
Investigators Pinpoint Cause of Fire Killing ThreeInvestigators Pinpoint Cause of Fire Killing Three
Investigators Pinpoint Cause of Fire Killing ThreeA fire in the village of Kurki, Artinsky District, Sverdlovsk Oblast, killed a couple and their son. Only one family member, who slept in a bathhouse, survived.
Contractor Director Arrested for 37M Ruble EmbezzlementContractor Director Arrested for 37M Ruble Embezzlement
Contractor Director Arrested for 37M Ruble EmbezzlementThe director general of a contractor has been arrested on suspicion of fraud involving 37.6 million rubles (approximately $417,800 at current rates) in the reconstruction of tram depots in Nizhny Novgorod.
Minibus Overturns in Murmansk, Child InjuredMinibus Overturns in Murmansk, Child Injured
Minibus Overturns in Murmansk, Child InjuredThe driver fell ill behind the wheel.
Two injured in shooting in southwestern St. Petersburg
Two injured in shooting in southwestern St. PetersburgA 46-year-old man was detained in the Kirovsky district of St. Petersburg after opening fire with a traumatic pistol during an argument. Two people were hospitalized, one in serious condition.
Shooting in Kirovsky District: Two Wounded, Shooter Detained
Shooting in Kirovsky District: Two Wounded, Shooter DetainedOne of the two victims is hospitalized in serious condition. The incident occurred on the evening of July 19 in the courtyard of a residential building.
Who Earns Billions Selling Gas in Voronezh?Who Earns Billions Selling Gas in Voronezh?
Who Earns Billions Selling Gas in Voronezh?Behind Voronezh's largest fuel companies are federal giants and former city officials. This first part of a series looks at the federal players.
Death and Money: The Bone-Burning Factory on GutuyevskyDeath and Money: The Bone-Burning Factory on Gutuyevsky
Death and Money: The Bone-Burning Factory on GutuyevskyTwenty years ago the air on Gutuyevsky Island was saturated with the smell of stewed bones and fat. Today, only ruins and a few rented buildings remain from the once profitable factory.
Ruins of a Bone-Burning Plant: History and FutureRuins of a Bone-Burning Plant: History and Future
Ruins of a Bone-Burning Plant: History and FutureOn St. Petersburg's Gutuevsky Island, the ruins of a 19th-century bone-burning plant await investors, but none have come forward. The plant once produced bone fat for taverns and earned millions.