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Fire in Zelenodolsk Dormitory Kills Three NeighborsFire in Zelenodolsk Dormitory Kills Three Neighbors
Fire in Zelenodolsk Dormitory Kills Three NeighborsA room caught fire in a dormitory on Chapayev Street in Zelenodolsk, killing two men and a woman. Children were among the nine people rescued from the blaze.
Memorial Plaque Planned for Yuri Khoy's Voronezh HouseMemorial Plaque Planned for Yuri Khoy's Voronezh House
Memorial Plaque Planned for Yuri Khoy's Voronezh HouseA memorial plaque honoring musician Yuri Khoy could be installed on a five-story building in Voronezh where he once lived. The proposal has gained support from local authorities.
Rostov Authorities Compensate Businessman for Vavilov Street ProjectRostov Authorities Compensate Businessman for Vavilov Street Project
Rostov Authorities Compensate Businessman for Vavilov Street ProjectRostov city authorities have conceded defeat in court and will purchase a land plot and buildings from a local businessman, after a prolonged legal dispute over property seized for the Vavilov Street reconstruction project.
Tula Residents Trapped by Boiling Water Pipe BurstTula Residents Trapped by Boiling Water Pipe Burst
Tula Residents Trapped by Boiling Water Pipe BurstResidents of a Tula apartment building were trapped inside on February 3 when a heating pipe burst, flooding the entrance with boiling water and steam.
Oil and gas company to pay damages for welder's death in YakutiaOil and gas company to pay damages for welder's death in Yakutia
Oil and gas company to pay damages for welder's death in YakutiaA court has ordered the oil and gas company Stroytransneftegaz to pay 2.6 million rubles (about $29,000 at current rates) in moral damages to the family of a welder killed on the Power of Siberia pipeline in November 2024.
Orenburg betting shop guard attacks and robs clientOrenburg betting shop guard attacks and robs client
Orenburg betting shop guard attacks and robs clientA security guard at a betting shop in Orenburg has been sentenced to prison for assaulting and robbing a client who had won large sums.
S7 flight makes emergency landing in Bratsk after passenger falls illS7 flight makes emergency landing in Bratsk after passenger falls ill
S7 flight makes emergency landing in Bratsk after passenger falls illAn S7 flight from Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk to Novosibirsk made an unscheduled landing in Bratsk because a passenger needed medical attention. The plane continued its journey after the woman was hospitalized.
"We Didn't Go for the Citizenship": Ex-Judge Explains His Children's US Passports"We Didn't Go for the Citizenship": Ex-Judge Explains His Children's US Passports
"We Didn't Go for the Citizenship": Ex-Judge Explains His Children's US PassportsRizvan Yusupov, a former judge of Tatarstan's Supreme Court, has explained why his family went to the US for the births of his children, amid charges his wife and son concealed their foreign citizenship.
Kuzbass has among Russia's cheapest gasoline pricesKuzbass has among Russia's cheapest gasoline prices
Kuzbass has among Russia's cheapest gasoline pricesA study by RIA Rating experts, published on Tuesday, 3 February, reveals that while gasoline prices in Kuzbass are low, they are less affordable due to wage differences compared to neighboring regions.
Sochi landslide advances on residential complex amid heavy rainsSochi landslide advances on residential complex amid heavy rains
Sochi landslide advances on residential complex amid heavy rainsIn Sochi, a large landslide has become active again amid prolonged rains, advancing on a residential complex and leading to flooding in the area.
Temperatures to reach +1°C in Novosibirsk Region on FridayTemperatures to reach +1°C in Novosibirsk Region on Friday
Temperatures to reach +1°C in Novosibirsk Region on FridaySnowfalls are expected in the region as temperatures rise to just above freezing on Friday, according to the West Siberian Hydrometeorological Service.
Deputy minister avoids head-on collision, car crashes into snowdriftDeputy minister avoids head-on collision, car crashes into snowdrift
Deputy minister avoids head-on collision, car crashes into snowdriftThe accident occurred on January 28 on the road between Yoshkar-Ola and Nizhny Novgorod in difficult weather conditions. The deputy minister and the driver suffered minor injuries.
Galitsky's Fairy Tale Over? Krasnodar Park Begins Removing New Year IlluminationsGalitsky's Fairy Tale Over? Krasnodar Park Begins Removing New Year Illuminations
Galitsky's Fairy Tale Over? Krasnodar Park Begins Removing New Year IlluminationsThe snowflake decorations, loved by many residents, are being taken down. Workers were spotted on the stadium facade starting the dismantling process.
Forecasters: Sharp Warming for Voronezh After Bitter FrostsForecasters: Sharp Warming for Voronezh After Bitter Frosts
Forecasters: Sharp Warming for Voronezh After Bitter FrostsJust a few more days of bitter cold remain for Voronezh residents before temperatures rise sharply.
Emergency Warning Issued for Abnormal ColdEmergency Warning Issued for Abnormal Cold
Emergency Warning Issued for Abnormal ColdAbnormal cold is expected in Yaroslavl Region from February 4 to 6. Temperatures will be 7-12 degrees below the climatic norm.
Stepfather gets 10 years for biting stepson and showing pornStepfather gets 10 years for biting stepson and showing porn
Stepfather gets 10 years for biting stepson and showing pornThe mother learned about the crimes after her son started seeing a psychologist due to changes in behavior.
Mouse Spotted Running in Tyumen School CorridorMouse Spotted Running in Tyumen School Corridor
Mouse Spotted Running in Tyumen School CorridorSchoolchildren filmed a video showing a rodent initially fleeing from children, then chasing them.
Mouse spotted running in corridor of Tyumen schoolMouse spotted running in corridor of Tyumen school
Mouse spotted running in corridor of Tyumen schoolStudents at a Tyumen school spotted a mouse in the corridor on February 2; it initially fled from them but then turned and chased them.
Driver ejected from car in Left Bank crash — videoDriver ejected from car in Left Bank crash — video
Driver ejected from car in Left Bank crash — videoA driver was thrown from his vehicle after a three-car collision on the Left Bank in Omsk. The accident occurred yesterday morning, but no injuries were reported.
February Weather in Krasnodar: Forecasts vs. Folk SignsFebruary Weather in Krasnodar: Forecasts vs. Folk Signs
February Weather in Krasnodar: Forecasts vs. Folk SignsWhat can Krasnodar, the capital of Kuban, expect: warming or lingering cold?
Emergency Warning for Anomalous Frosts in Yaroslavl RegionEmergency Warning for Anomalous Frosts in Yaroslavl Region
Emergency Warning for Anomalous Frosts in Yaroslavl RegionAuthorities have issued an emergency warning for three days of anomalous frosts in Yaroslavl Region, with temperatures expected to drop significantly below the norm.
'Shoots at Everyone': Student Storms Ufa School with Weapon'Shoots at Everyone': Student Storms Ufa School with Weapon
'Shoots at Everyone': Student Storms Ufa School with WeaponA ninth-grade student armed with a weapon stormed a school in Ufa, Russia, firing shots and setting off an explosion, according to reports.
Stepfather Gets 10 Years for Sexually Abusing StepsonStepfather Gets 10 Years for Sexually Abusing Stepson
Stepfather Gets 10 Years for Sexually Abusing StepsonA mother in Yekaterinburg learned her son was being abused by his stepfather after the boy confided in a psychologist during therapy sessions.
Kindergarten reopens in Nyagan after salmonella outbreakKindergarten reopens in Nyagan after salmonella outbreak
Kindergarten reopens in Nyagan after salmonella outbreakThe 'Teremok' kindergarten in Nyagan has reopened after a salmonella outbreak that hospitalized nine children. Disinfection and restrictive measures have been put in place.
Foreign car kills moose in Samara OblastForeign car kills moose in Samara Oblast
Foreign car kills moose in Samara OblastEarly Tuesday morning, a moose was killed in a collision with a car on the M-5 highway in Samara Oblast, and the driver was hospitalized with injuries.