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Telegram founder Durov calls WhatsApp users 'complete fools'Telegram founder Durov calls WhatsApp users 'complete fools'
Telegram founder Durov calls WhatsApp users 'complete fools'Pavel Durov, co-founder of Telegram, has criticized WhatsApp, claiming it is insecure and only used by 'foolish' people. He cited numerous security vulnerabilities in the competing messenger.
Barnaul Student Shares Experience of Year-Long Exchange in ChinaBarnaul Student Shares Experience of Year-Long Exchange in China
Barnaul Student Shares Experience of Year-Long Exchange in ChinaNikita Kazakov, a student from Barnaul, spent a year on an exchange program in Hangzhou, China, immersing himself in local culture and planning to move after graduation. He shares insights on making friends, living costs, and adapting to Chinese food and customs.
Sheremetyevo Airport Chaos After Major Booking System FailureSheremetyevo Airport Chaos After Major Booking System Failure
Sheremetyevo Airport Chaos After Major Booking System FailureWe are publishing photos and videos from the airport, as well as passenger complaints following a large-scale failure in the Leonardo booking system.
Blogger names top 5 places in Arkhangelsk regionBlogger names top 5 places in Arkhangelsk region
Blogger names top 5 places in Arkhangelsk regionTravel blogger Artem Ryndevich highlighted five must-see locations in the northern region, arguing that its landscapes rival those of Finland and Sweden.
'Your citizenship means nothing': Blogger and daughter detained at Koltsovo airport'Your citizenship means nothing': Blogger and daughter detained at Koltsovo airport
'Your citizenship means nothing': Blogger and daughter detained at Koltsovo airportBlogger Alexandra Kotskaya and her young daughter were detained at Yekaterinburg's Koltsovo airport after returning from Kazakhstan due to issues with the child's travel documents.
Airlines hit by major booking system failure, passengers face delaysAirlines hit by major booking system failure, passengers face delays
Airlines hit by major booking system failure, passengers face delaysA significant outage in the Leonardo booking system has forced airlines to switch to manual check-in, causing widespread flight delays and cancellations.
System Failure at Koltsovo Airport Leads to Flight DelaysSystem Failure at Koltsovo Airport Leads to Flight Delays
System Failure at Koltsovo Airport Leads to Flight DelaysPassengers at Yekaterinburg's Koltsovo Airport are facing lengthy delays due to a failure in external systems that has disrupted check-in processes.
Global system failure causes passenger registration issues at Yekaterinburg airportGlobal system failure causes passenger registration issues at Yekaterinburg airport
Global system failure causes passenger registration issues at Yekaterinburg airportA global system failure has led to passenger registration problems and flight delays at Yekaterinburg's Koltsovo airport.
Major Russian airlines hit by mass booking system failureMajor Russian airlines hit by mass booking system failure
Major Russian airlines hit by mass booking system failureAeroflot, Pobeda, and Nordwind have reported a large-scale technical failure affecting key passenger service systems, linked to the nationwide Leonardo booking platform.
Major system failure hits Aeroflot, grounding website and refundsMajor system failure hits Aeroflot, grounding website and refunds
Major system failure hits Aeroflot, grounding website and refundsAeroflot passengers are reporting issues with the airline's website and an inability to get ticket refunds following a major system failure on Monday.
Blogger, daughter detained at Koltsovo Airport over passport
Blogger, daughter detained at Koltsovo Airport over passportBlogger Alexandra Kotskaya and her young daughter were detained at border control in Koltsovo Airport. The reason was the child's lack of a passport under new rules.
"Your citizenship means nothing": Ural blogger with daughter detained at Koltsovo airport"Your citizenship means nothing": Ural blogger with daughter detained at Koltsovo airport
"Your citizenship means nothing": Ural blogger with daughter detained at Koltsovo airportA Yekaterinburg blogger and her young daughter were detained at the border control zone at Koltsovo Airport and refused entry upon returning from Kazakhstan.
US Detains Samara Tourists in Base McDonald's Mix-UpUS Detains Samara Tourists in Base McDonald's Mix-Up
US Detains Samara Tourists in Base McDonald's Mix-UpTwo tourists from Samara, Russia, are facing up to six months in prison in the United States after accidentally driving onto a Marine Corps base while looking for a McDonald's.
Samara Women Arrested in US Base Mix-upSamara Women Arrested in US Base Mix-up
Samara Women Arrested in US Base Mix-upTwo women from Samara, Russia, are facing up to six months in prison after accidentally entering a US Marine base in California, having mistaken it for a McDonald's.
Altai Krai sees rise in immigration from abroadAltai Krai sees rise in immigration from abroad
Altai Krai sees rise in immigration from abroadAltai Krai is attracting more people returning to their homeland, with most arrivals coming from Kazakhstan last year.
MTS upgrades communication networks in Tsarskoye SeloMTS upgrades communication networks in Tsarskoye Selo
MTS upgrades communication networks in Tsarskoye SeloMTS has upgraded the mobile network in the Tsarskoye Selo museum-reserve. LTE internet speed has increased by almost one and a half times, and coverage has been expanded.
Ryazan Settlement Enters 'Iceberg' of Russia's Scariest PlacesRyazan Settlement Enters 'Iceberg' of Russia's Scariest Places
Ryazan Settlement Enters 'Iceberg' of Russia's Scariest PlacesA video about the Ryazan settlement Kursha-2 has garnered over 1.3 million views after being included in a list of Russia's most terrifying places.
Lonely Death of apper Shumak at 24 Amidst ThousandsLonely Death of apper Shumak at 24 Amidst Thousands
Lonely Death of apper Shumak at 24 Amidst ThousandsThe young rapper's body was found at the end of the New Year holidays; it had lain for several days and decomposed.
'Wow!' Indian Tourist Samples Yakut Delicacies, Is Delighted'Wow!' Indian Tourist Samples Yakut Delicacies, Is Delighted
'Wow!' Indian Tourist Samples Yakut Delicacies, Is DelightedAn Indian tourist tried raw horsemeat, liver, Yakut ice cream, and 'Indigirka' salad during a visit to the Russian region of Yakutia.
Egyptian Student Shares Honest Experience of Life in RussiaEgyptian Student Shares Honest Experience of Life in Russia
Egyptian Student Shares Honest Experience of Life in RussiaFares, an Egyptian dentistry student in Ufa, details struggles with diploma accreditation and loneliness while adapting to Russia, yet he now hopes to stay and work there.
Medvedev: World situation 'not cloudless' as New START expiresMedvedev: World situation 'not cloudless' as New START expires
Medvedev: World situation 'not cloudless' as New START expiresThe arms control document between the U.S. and Russia expires on February 5.
Ukraine to Sign US Security Document; Zelenskyy Firm on TerritoriesUkraine to Sign US Security Document; Zelenskyy Firm on Territories
Ukraine to Sign US Security Document; Zelenskyy Firm on TerritoriesUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that a security guarantees document with the United States is fully ready, awaiting a signing date and location, while reiterating that Kyiv will not abandon territorial claims under any circumstances.
Bryansk Family Circumvents Abkhazia Property BanBryansk Family Circumvents Abkhazia Property Ban
Bryansk Family Circumvents Abkhazia Property BanAfter selling all their assets in Russia and facing betrayal, a family from Bryansk managed to legally register a property in Abkhazia.