Samara to Get Capsule Hotel at Railway StationA capsule hotel is set to open at Samara's railway station in 2026, offering short-term accommodation for travelers. The initiative targets passengers needing only a few hours of rest between journeys.
Pensioner gets Gosuslugi death notice, spends six months proving he's alive in courtA Russian pensioner had his bank accounts frozen after being mistakenly declared dead on the state services portal, leading to a half-year legal battle to prove he was still alive. The error occurred when his data was incorrectly entered into the medical documents of an unidentified deceased patient.
FSB Granted Power to Shut Down Communications for ThreatsA new law approved by the State Duma requires mobile operators to disconnect services during threats. Operators will not be held liable for service interruptions when complying with FSB requests.
Russian deputy forecasts Telegram ban by autumn 2026A Russian parliamentarian has suggested that Telegram could be fully blocked by autumn 2026, although other lawmakers have expressed differing views on the messaging app's fate.
Injured Transbaikalian soldier saves trapped comrade in special opA soldier from Transbaikalia rescued a fellow serviceman trapped in a wrecked vehicle after a drone strike, despite suffering severe injuries himself, according to his relatives and military confirmation.
Siberian Lawyer Heeds Natal Chart, Moves to Israel at 51Oksana Pivovarova, a burned-out lawyer from Novosibirsk, followed an astrologer's advice and moved to Israel. At 51, she found love, learned massage, and started a new life in Tel Aviv.
