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.
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 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.
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.
