Unusual light pillars appear over ArkhangelskA resident of Arkhangelsk photographed light pillars over the city, an atmospheric optical phenomenon visible during winter cold spells.
Dump Truck Knocks Over Pipes Near Airport, Hits BusTraffic on the approach to Chkalov Airport in Nizhny Novgorod is paralyzed after an incident with a dump truck. Pipes knocked down by the truck collapsed onto a shuttle bus.
Minimum Food Basket Cost Increases in Arkhangelsk RegionThe minimum set of food products in Arkhangelsk Oblast has increased in price by 443 rubles (about $5 at current rates) over the past year, according to updated data from Arkhangelskstat.
Investigators Name Possible Causes of Orenburg Plane CrashThe Investigative Committee is investigating pilot error or technical failure as the main causes of a training aircraft crash in Orenburg, which killed an instructor and two students.
Ergaki Founder Tried for Child's Death on SlopeThe founder of the Ergaki resort faces prosecution for a child's fatal accident on a ski slope. Two other children were also harmed due to inadequate services.
Volgograd Marks 83rd Anniversary of Stalingrad VictoryOn February 2, Volgograd celebrated the 83rd anniversary of the defeat of German troops at Stalingrad. The festive events were modest but included a series of commemorative ceremonies.
Doctors Save 92-Year-Old Guitarist En Route to ConcertA 92-year-old guitarist was saved by doctors in Ryazan after falling ill at a bus stop while heading to a concert. His companion promptly called an ambulance, leading to a successful treatment for a stroke.