Shura: «You'll Go Crazy Where I Am»Pop singer Shura performed in the remote northern town of Bodaibo (Irkutsk Oblast) for Metallurgist Day, prompting his team to joke that the main pier should be renamed after him.
Wind Intensifies, Tuesday ColderOn Tuesday, July 21, Saint Petersburg is expected to see rain and a drop in temperature to 15–17°C (59–63°F), according to forecasters.
Sochi Cancels Drone Attack ThreatSochi Mayor Andrey Proshunin announced the cancellation of a drone attack threat that lasted less than 40 minutes, while the resort's airport remained operational.
Why Ozon and Wildberries Sell Fake ChanelDespite the «Honest Sign» system and trillions of rubles in turnover, marketplaces cannot eradicate counterfeit perfumes. Journalists investigated how this works using Chanel as an example.
Samara Gas Station Charges 160 Rubles per LiterA gas station near the 18th kilometer of Moskovskoye Highway in Samara is selling 100-octane gasoline at nearly 160 rubles per liter, yet drivers still queue up.
Dangerous or Not? Authorities on Smelly Tura WaterTyumen's water supply meets safety standards, according to the regional government's information center, citing Rospotrebnadzor. Authorities have intensified daily testing of the Tura River and tap water since July 16.
Chanel for 700 Rubles: Trillions and AI Fail to Stop FakesThe combined turnover of sellers on Russia's two largest marketplaces has reached 10 trillion rubles, but counterfeits thrive. Journalists investigated how fake Chanel perfume is sold with the "Honest Mark".
28 People Taken to Novosibirsk Police, Mostly TeensOver the weekend, police in Novosibirsk stopped nine conflicts and took 28 people, including 24 teenagers, to duty stations during the 'Quiet Center' operation.
Arkhangelsk Woman's HPV: Regular Checks, Vaccine DilemmaDespite regular screenings every six months, a young woman from Arkhangelsk developed precancerous cells due to HPV. Now she and doctors discuss whether the expensive vaccine is worth it.
Esoteric shops boom with fortune-telling, mental mapsEsoteric shops in Perm are seeing a surge in demand, with customers seeking Tarot readings, coffee ground fortune-telling, and mental map creation. A psychologist explains the psychological appeal behind the trend.
Results of Operation 'Intoxicated Driver'The State Traffic Safety Inspectorate (STSI) of Tambov Oblast has summed up the results of the preventive measure "Oncoming Lane," aimed at reducing accidents caused by driving into oncoming traffic. Over three days, 246 drivers were held accountable.
