Tyumen Women Share Weirdest Breakup StoriesReaders from Tyumen recounted the most absurd and unexpected partings — from a breakup text before a birthday to a vacation-triggered split and a friendship ended without explanation.
Murmansk Woman Gathers Huge Buckets of BlueberriesBlueberries have ripened earlier than usual in the Pechenga district of the Murmansk Region, where a local woman is collecting large, sweet berries by the bucketful.
Pregnant Cuban Woman Detained, Taken to Maternity Ward Under GuardA pregnant Cuban woman was detained after a doctor's visit in Pervouralsk and taken to Yekaterinburg, where she was brought to a maternity hospital under guard. Her partner fears she will be deported to Cuba with their baby.
Siberian Woman Grows World's Heaviest TomatoMaria Priymak of Krasnoyarsk grew a 4.59-kilogram tomato that topped the Great Pumpkin Commonwealth world ranking, prompting the Guinness record holder to request her seeds.
Perm Charity Helps Woman With Rare Moyamoya DiseaseA Perm charity shared the story of Daria, 25, who had two strokes as a schoolgirl due to the rare moyamoya disease. Ten years ago, locals helped fund her treatment.
Planting Roses in Autumn: Varieties and CareAn agronomist explains how to plant roses in autumn, which varieties to choose, and how to prepare the bushes for winter in Siberia and the Urals.
Six-Month-Old Boy Fights Rare Cancer in RussiaA six-month-old boy from Nizhny Tagil, Russia, has been diagnosed with stage 4 malignant rhabdoid tumor, and his family is seeking treatment in Israel.
Kazan Blogger Velobabai Talks PopularityA 59-year-old Kazan blogger known as Velobabai, who has lived on a bicycle for 12 years, tells 116.RU how he handles his sudden popularity among locals.
Mother of Missing Teen Speaks OutA 15-year-old boy disappeared near Perm's central beach on August 14; his two friends were rescued from the water, but he was swept away by the current.
Contestant Suffers Angioedema During "Big Jackpot" FilmingSvetlana Silvashi, wife of plastic surgeon Timur Khaydarov, experienced a severe allergic reaction while filming the show "Big Jackpot — 2" and required emergency medical attention.
Kurgan Shelter Has Taken In Over 1,000 DogsKurgan's municipal animal shelter has taken in more than 1,000 dogs and dozens of cats over five years, but most are returned to the streets after 21 days.
Polesye Captain's Drunken Crash Killed SixA drunk captain of the Polesye-8 hydrofoil crashed into a barge on the Irtysh River near Omsk 13 years ago, killing six and injuring dozens. He served less than a year and never apologized.
Krasnoyarsk craftsman adopts Japanese technique to make toysSemyon Klyuchantsev, a Krasnoyarsk woodworker, once built expensive furniture while living on meager means. Now he makes kinetic wooden toys using a Japanese method and dreams of opening his own factory.
Ryazan woman survives 25 ICU stays, now aids familiesAfter doctors told Yelena Samsonkina she would die, she bore two children, survived 25 intensive care stays and now runs a charity helping low-income families in Ryazan.
Tyumen Region News Roundup: August 15–16The most important stories on 72.RU over the weekend, from a college admissions rush and a shrinking river to a bear invasion and a high-profile cafe murder.
Timati's Daughter Alisa Speaks About Her ParentsAlisa Yunusova, daughter of rapper Timati and model Alena Shishkova, gave a video interview about her family, revealing how her father expresses love and her dreams for the future.
Nectarine vs Peach: What Sets Them ApartProfessor Alekseenko explains that nectarines are not hybrids but a natural mutation of peaches, and reveals which fruit offers more health benefits.
Mosquito Invasion Hits the UralsEkaterinburg residents face a massive mosquito invasion this summer, prompting E1.RU readers to share their most effective remedies against the relentless insects.
