86.RU 2024: Mother's Search, Volleyball, Condemned Homes, Cat CafeAs the year ends, 86.RU looks back at its most compelling reporting: a mother's relentless search for her missing soldier son, a unique volleyball collection, the struggle of living in condemned buildings, and a cat cafe that saved hundreds.
Last of the Famous Dionne Quintuplets Dies in CanadaAnnette Dionne, the final survivor of the five identical sisters, has died. The siblings were taken from their parents by the government and displayed to millions of tourists in a purpose-built facility they called a 'children's zoo'.
Cyclist rides through Afghanistan, debunking common mythsA traveler from Tomsk, Yegor Kovalchuk, rode his bicycle over a thousand kilometers through Afghanistan. He shared his experiences, challenging widespread misconceptions about the country, with NGS70.RU.
Telegram Block in Russia After WhatsApp? Experts AnswerAs WhatsApp faces increasing disruptions in Russia and officials hint at a full block, experts discuss whether Telegram could be next and what alternatives users might have.
Banks Now Inquire About Recipients to Combat FraudBanks are now asking customers about their relationship to recipients when transferring large sums, a measure aimed at preventing fraud following an increase in scam attacks.
Child's Grave on Main Street in Ural Village of 1932 MurderIn Gerasimovka, residents believe the image of Pavel Morozov should not be made into a cult, nor should his killers be considered terrorists. The village grapples with the legacy of the 1932 killing of two brothers.
Yekaterinburg man's journey to US leads to adult film work40-year-old Oleg Ivanov left Russia with his family after 2022, crossing into the US via Georgia and Mexico, where he faced a perilous journey before finding work in virtual reality adult content production in Los Angeles.
Lokh villagers reclaim name as signs are stolen most in RussiaResidents of Lokh village in Russia have transformed its comical name into a brand. This comes as lawmakers attempt to rename settlements with amusing or offensive names across the country.
Khanty-Mansi Woman Relocates from Surgut to BatumiVera Kuznetsova, a resident of Khanty-Mansi, moved from the northern city of Surgut to Batumi, Georgia, seeking a warmer climate and new experiences after two decades in Russia.
