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Tyumen's new boulevard longer than Dzerzhinsky StreetTyumen's new boulevard longer than Dzerzhinsky Street
Tyumen's new boulevard longer than Dzerzhinsky StreetThe boulevard will become the heart of a new construction phase of the eco-district, where apartments start at 4.2 million rubles ($46,700).
Tyumen Enogastronomic Fair with Tastings July 29Tyumen Enogastronomic Fair with Tastings July 29
Tyumen Enogastronomic Fair with Tastings July 29Tyumen residents can visit an unusual Enogastronomic Fair with tastings on the Tura River embankment from July 29 to August 11, featuring producers from five Russian regions.
Inside RC Group: Luring Kazan Residents with Credit CardsInside RC Group: Luring Kazan Residents with Credit Cards
Inside RC Group: Luring Kazan Residents with Credit CardsA journalist went undercover to test how the controversial IT company RC Group recruits clients in Kazan, including pressure to take out credit cards.
Yaroslavl's Perekop: Karabulinskaya interchange visualizationYaroslavl's Perekop: Karabulinskaya interchange visualization
Yaroslavl's Perekop: Karabulinskaya interchange visualizationThe plans for the Karabulinskaya interchange, designed in 2022, may significantly alter the Perekop area in Yaroslavl.
Tyumen Fails to Sell Building for One RubleTyumen Fails to Sell Building for One Ruble
Tyumen Fails to Sell Building for One RubleTyumen authorities failed to sell a historic downtown building for one ruble after three bidders were denied participation.
Kalina Mega Interchange's Last Bridge Opens September 2026Kalina Mega Interchange's Last Bridge Opens September 2026
Kalina Mega Interchange's Last Bridge Opens September 2026The large-scale construction nears completion: the lower overpass of the mega interchange near Kalina will open in September 2026.
Heat heightens viper danger: zoologist explains Kuzbass attacksHeat heightens viper danger: zoologist explains Kuzbass attacks
Heat heightens viper danger: zoologist explains Kuzbass attacksExtreme heat is making vipers nocturnal and more aggressive, leading to increased attacks in Kuzbass. Zoologist Nikolay Skalon advises people to avoid walking near thickets at dusk.
Slabs sink under balconies after Irkutsk foundation collapseSlabs sink under balconies after Irkutsk foundation collapse
Slabs sink under balconies after Irkutsk foundation collapseA foundation apron collapsed at a nine-story building on Kostycheva Street in Irkutsk's Raduzhny microdistrict on 11 July, creating a large hole under balconies. The management company promises repairs will start this week.
Last Bridge of Kalina Mega Interchange to Open in Fall 2026Last Bridge of Kalina Mega Interchange to Open in Fall 2026
Last Bridge of Kalina Mega Interchange to Open in Fall 2026The final overpass of the mega interchange near Yekaterinburg's Kalina shopping center will open in September 2026, with work currently at an advanced stage.
Omsk Mortgages Surge 61.8%, Average Loan 3.81M RublesOmsk Mortgages Surge 61.8%, Average Loan 3.81M Rubles
Omsk Mortgages Surge 61.8%, Average Loan 3.81M RublesIn the first five months of 2026, Omsk residents took out 61.8% more mortgage loans than a year earlier, with the average loan reaching 3.81 million rubles ($42,300 at current rates).
Pensioner dies two days after Shilka crashPensioner dies two days after Shilka crash
Pensioner dies two days after Shilka crashA 76-year-old woman died in a hospital two days after being hit by a driver on a pedestrian crossing in Shilka, a relative told Chita.Ru.
HPV Vaccine: Worth the Cost? A Personal AccountHPV Vaccine: Worth the Cost? A Personal Account
HPV Vaccine: Worth the Cost? A Personal AccountA woman who tested every six months still missed a precancerous condition. She shares her experience with the expensive HPV vaccine and experts explain the risks and prevention.
Industrialny: A Village with a City AddressIndustrialny: A Village with a City Address
Industrialny: A Village with a City AddressA report from the outskirts of Krasnodar examines the advantages and disadvantages of life in the Industrialny settlement, blending city registration with rural challenges.
Owners of Premises on Millionka Oppose Its RedevelopmentOwners of Premises on Millionka Oppose Its Redevelopment
Owners of Premises on Millionka Oppose Its RedevelopmentOwners of premises in the Millionka historical quarter oppose its redevelopment, but only residential property owners may vote on the project, according to a Vladivostok City Administration meeting.
We'll Help You: How Scammers Overpower Their VictimsWe'll Help You: How Scammers Overpower Their Victims
We'll Help You: How Scammers Overpower Their VictimsAccording to clinical psychologist Konstantin Nebytov, psychological manipulation by scammers is primarily based on the fear response, which shuts off common sense and makes a person dangerously suggestible.
Women get the suffering: one woman's HPV storyWomen get the suffering: one woman's HPV story
Women get the suffering: one woman's HPV storyDespite checking every six months, one woman developed precancer from HPV. She shares her story of vaccination and the cost.
Mostransavto Debt Crisis: Causes and Impact on PassengersMostransavto Debt Crisis: Causes and Impact on Passengers
Mostransavto Debt Crisis: Causes and Impact on PassengersThe Moscow region's largest carrier, Mostransavto, is drowning in debt. The company has incurred billions in losses and faces lawsuits over unpaid wages.
«We Will Help You»: Scammers' Manipulation«We Will Help You»: Scammers' Manipulation
«We Will Help You»: Scammers' ManipulationClinical psychologist Konstantin Nebytov says scammers use fear to suppress victims' will, citing the «Officer Scott» incidents in the US as an example.
“Run away!” Residents criticize Zavokzalny district“Run away!” Residents criticize Zavokzalny district
“Run away!” Residents criticize Zavokzalny districtResidents of Yekaterinburg’s Zavokzalny microdistrict share their honest reviews, highlighting more negatives than positives in the latest installment of the series ‘Where in Yekaterinburg is it good to live?’
Perm Gas Workers Lament 'Craftiest Drivers Circle Back'Perm Gas Workers Lament 'Craftiest Drivers Circle Back'
Perm Gas Workers Lament 'Craftiest Drivers Circle Back'We found out how cashiers are working during this difficult time.
Champion Instead of Exams: 18-Year-Old Chess Player Becomes World's BestChampion Instead of Exams: 18-Year-Old Chess Player Becomes World's Best
Champion Instead of Exams: 18-Year-Old Chess Player Becomes World's BestValeria Kleymenova won the decisive match against a friend at the tournament, securing the junior world chess championship.
Costly repairs: why 92-octane gasoline is not for all carsCostly repairs: why 92-octane gasoline is not for all cars
Costly repairs: why 92-octane gasoline is not for all carsAmid a fuel shortage at filling stations, an auto mechanic explains why using 92-octane gasoline in cars designed for higher octane can lead to expensive repairs.
'Forgive Me, Mom': Words on Tombstones in Surgut'Forgive Me, Mom': Words on Tombstones in Surgut
'Forgive Me, Mom': Words on Tombstones in SurgutA reporter from 86.RU visited the Chernorechenskoye Cemetery in Surgut to document the inscriptions and images families leave on the backs of tombstones.
Gardeners uncover dangerous artillery shell near KrasnoyarskGardeners uncover dangerous artillery shell near Krasnoyarsk
Gardeners uncover dangerous artillery shell near KrasnoyarskIn a gardening association near Krasnoyarsk, a dangerous find was neutralized. An artillery shell that had been in the ground for decades was discovered by gardeners during excavation work near the village of Startsevo.
Chitinsky Klyuchi Plant Resumes Beverage Exports to ChinaChitinsky Klyuchi Plant Resumes Beverage Exports to China
Chitinsky Klyuchi Plant Resumes Beverage Exports to ChinaThe Chitinsky Klyuchi plant in Siberia’s Transbaikal region resumed beverage exports to China in July 2026, with its first post-pandemic shipment to Manzhouli and Inner Mongolia.