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UFAS Trans-Urals Fines Spam Callers; How to ComplainUFAS Trans-Urals Fines Spam Callers; How to Complain
UFAS Trans-Urals Fines Spam Callers; How to ComplainThe Kurgan Federal Antimonopoly Service has fined spam call violators millions of rubles; residents can file complaints online.
Power outages in 28 Stavropol settlements Feb 4Power outages in 28 Stavropol settlements Feb 4
Power outages in 28 Stavropol settlements Feb 4On February 4, repair work on power grids will cause outages in 28 localities across Stavropol Krai. Outages are scheduled from 08:00 to 17:00, depending on location.
Trolleybuses halt on Sportivnaya Street, cause foundTrolleybuses halt on Sportivnaya Street, cause found
Trolleybuses halt on Sportivnaya Street, cause foundTrolleybuses on routes 5 and 12 stopped on Sportivnaya Street in Ryazan due to a contact network failure. Repairs are ongoing; no restoration time given.
Passengers Stranded Over 24 Hours as Krasnoyarsk-Phu Quoc Flight DelayedPassengers Stranded Over 24 Hours as Krasnoyarsk-Phu Quoc Flight Delayed
Passengers Stranded Over 24 Hours as Krasnoyarsk-Phu Quoc Flight DelayedA flight from Krasnoyarsk to the Vietnamese island of Phu Quoc has been delayed for more than 24 hours due to a technical malfunction, leaving 335 passengers stranded. A return flight from Phu Quoc is also delayed.
Arkhangelsk Homes Without Heating: Weather ForecastArkhangelsk Homes Without Heating: Weather Forecast
Arkhangelsk Homes Without Heating: Weather ForecastMeteorologists forecast warming in Arkhangelsk region on February 4, with temperatures reaching -4°C (25°F), as some homes remain without heating.
Roof collapses on two-story apartment building in BashkiriaRoof collapses on two-story apartment building in Bashkiria
Roof collapses on two-story apartment building in BashkiriaResidents are being urgently evacuated after a roof collapse in a two-story apartment building in Bashkiria's Kushnarenkovo village.
Four Accused in Novosibirsk House Construction FraudFour Accused in Novosibirsk House Construction Fraud
Four Accused in Novosibirsk House Construction FraudThe damage from the alleged fraud has been estimated at 450 million rubles (about $4.5 million at current rates).
Drone attack threat declared in Saratov OblastDrone attack threat declared in Saratov Oblast
Drone attack threat declared in Saratov OblastThe RSChS has issued a drone attack warning for Saratov Oblast, but the governor has not yet commented. The alert came an hour and a half after Gagarin Airport was closed.
Adler bypass tunnels to be Russia's longestAdler bypass tunnels to be Russia's longest
Adler bypass tunnels to be Russia's longestTwo tunnels on the Adler bypass will become the longest road tunnels in Russia, connecting Adler and Kudepsta.
Father sentenced for fire killing three childrenFather sentenced for fire killing three children
Father sentenced for fire killing three childrenA man whose three children died in a fire in the Sverdlovsk Oblast village of Loginovo has been sentenced to two years of restricted freedom.
Novoyaltaysk internet traffic grows 13% in a yearNovoyaltaysk internet traffic grows 13% in a year
Novoyaltaysk internet traffic grows 13% in a yearResidents of Novoyaltaysk, a satellite city of Barnaul in Altai Krai with 73,000 people, downloaded 13% more data last year than in 2024, leading to network upgrades by MegaFon engineers.
Legendary Batmobile Spotted in Vladivostok Parking LotLegendary Batmobile Spotted in Vladivostok Parking Lot
Legendary Batmobile Spotted in Vladivostok Parking LotA custom Batmobile replica, valued at up to 144 million rubles ($1.8 million), was spotted in a parking lot in Vladivostok. The vehicle was purchased in the US in 2018 and brought to Russia.
Nizhny Novgorod Closes Kostina Street for Emergency RepairsNizhny Novgorod Closes Kostina Street for Emergency Repairs
Nizhny Novgorod Closes Kostina Street for Emergency RepairsCentral Kostina Street in Nizhny Novgorod has been closed to traffic due to emergency water supply repairs. The restrictions are expected to last about a day.
Omsk blogger contests first FAS unboxing caseOmsk blogger contests first FAS unboxing case
Omsk blogger contests first FAS unboxing caseAn Omsk court will hear the first Russian lawsuit by a blogger against the Federal Antimonopoly Service (FAS) over cosmetic 'unboxing' videos, with a hearing scheduled for February 18.
Severe frost instead of precipitation in Krasnodar KraiSevere frost instead of precipitation in Krasnodar Krai
Severe frost instead of precipitation in Krasnodar KraiAn anticyclone moving from the north will raise atmospheric pressure over Krasnodar Krai on February 4, bringing clear skies and the end of precipitation, but black ice will persist on roads and sidewalks, according to forecaster Mikhail Leus.
Big Smolensky Bridge Orthotropic Slab Installation CompletedBig Smolensky Bridge Orthotropic Slab Installation Completed
Big Smolensky Bridge Orthotropic Slab Installation CompletedIn St. Petersburg, the installation of orthotropic slabs on all spans of the new drawbridge across the Neva River has been completed. Work continues, and traffic opening is planned for 2027.
Volgograd Leases Road Equipment for 824 Million RublesVolgograd Leases Road Equipment for 824 Million Rubles
Volgograd Leases Road Equipment for 824 Million RublesThe sole bidder in the auction, whose identity remains undisclosed, will supply road equipment to Volgograd under a lease agreement worth 824 million rubles.
Heating fails in frost; Murmansk residents get refunds?Heating fails in frost; Murmansk residents get refunds?
Heating fails in frost; Murmansk residents get refunds?How authorities explain cold apartments and where to call if you are freezing.
Volgograd Repels Drone Attack, Debris Search UnderwayVolgograd Repels Drone Attack, Debris Search Underway
Volgograd Repels Drone Attack, Debris Search UnderwayUnmanned aerial vehicles attacked industrial facilities in southern Volgograd. Air defense forces successfully intercepted the threat; no casualties reported.
Missing Usoltsev Family Son Gets Call from AbroadMissing Usoltsev Family Son Gets Call from Abroad
Missing Usoltsev Family Son Gets Call from AbroadDaniil Batalov, son of the missing Usoltseva family, said he received a call from Spain after his mother Irina, her husband Sergey, and their five-year-old daughter disappeared in Krasnoyarsk Krai, adding he hopes the family tried to contact him.
Samara proposes funeral tariff hike to 9,678 rublesSamara proposes funeral tariff hike to 9,678 rubles
Samara proposes funeral tariff hike to 9,678 rublesThe Samara city administration has approved updated tariffs for funeral services under the social guarantee. The new tariff would be 9,678 rubles, an increase of over 500 rubles from the previous rate.
Another Chelyuskintsev Street section closed in TomskAnother Chelyuskintsev Street section closed in Tomsk
Another Chelyuskintsev Street section closed in TomskTraffic on another section of Chelyuskintsev Street in Tomsk will be restricted until February 9. The closure affects the stretch from building 20 to Vostochnaya Street from today until 8 p.m. on Monday.
Dedmorozim Foundation Launches Romantic Postcard Campaign in PermDedmorozim Foundation Launches Romantic Postcard Campaign in Perm
Dedmorozim Foundation Launches Romantic Postcard Campaign in PermThe Dedmorozim Foundation has launched a campaign in Perm selling romantic postcards to raise funds for seriously ill children and orphans. Each card features a message like «You are near — and that is a real miracle».
Yakutia allocates nearly 2B rubles for free gasYakutia allocates nearly 2B rubles for free gas
Yakutia allocates nearly 2B rubles for free gasThe Yakutia government allocated nearly 2 billion rubles ($22.2 million at current rates) to connect over 2,000 homes to gas for free under the Social Gasification program, the Ministry of Industry and Geology announced on 4 February.
Kostina Street to Gorky Square Closed SuddenlyKostina Street to Gorky Square Closed Suddenly
Kostina Street to Gorky Square Closed SuddenlyA major street in central Nizhny Novgorod connecting Belinsky Street to Gorky Square has been closed indefinitely due to emergency utility repairs. Authorities have provided detour routes.