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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.
Senior Sergeant Destroys Enemy Vehicles with Drone StrikesSenior Sergeant Destroys Enemy Vehicles with Drone Strikes
Senior Sergeant Destroys Enemy Vehicles with Drone StrikesSenior Sergeant Artem Lopatkin from Transbaikal Krai conducted over 30 drone sorties in a day, destroying Ukrainian military equipment and clearing the way for assault troops.
Kazan man reaches Africa in old 'nine', finds fame years laterKazan man reaches Africa in old 'nine', finds fame years later
Kazan man reaches Africa in old 'nine', finds fame years laterTimur Shakurov from Kazan traveled alone from Tatarstan to Africa in an old VAZ-2109 car in 2019, but only gained online fame six years later after starting a blog about his trip.
New Scam Schemes Target Neighbors and AccountsNew Scam Schemes Target Neighbors and Accounts
New Scam Schemes Target Neighbors and AccountsExperts warn of sophisticated new scams that impersonate officials and offer fake services, targeting even cautious Russians. Here's how to protect yourself.
Tour Operators Forecast 2026 Travel Trends for Yaroslavl ResidentsTour Operators Forecast 2026 Travel Trends for Yaroslavl Residents
Tour Operators Forecast 2026 Travel Trends for Yaroslavl ResidentsExperts shared insights on 2026 vacation planning, analyzing whether residents of Yaroslavl will return to the Black Sea coast and highlighting popular destinations and price brackets for the coming year.
Krasnodar Cook Moves to Yekaterinburg, Shares Where Life Is BetterKrasnodar Cook Moves to Yekaterinburg, Shares Where Life Is Better
Krasnodar Cook Moves to Yekaterinburg, Shares Where Life Is BetterAnastasia Slavina, a 33-year-old cook, relocated from Krasnodar to Yekaterinburg two years ago for love and shares her experiences comparing life in the southern city to the Ural metropolis.
Strict Rules and Fines for Dog Owners in RussiaStrict Rules and Fines for Dog Owners in Russia
Strict Rules and Fines for Dog Owners in RussiaDog owners in Russia must adhere to strict regulations to avoid hefty fines, with laws expected to become even stricter in 2026.
Tractor Driver and Entrepreneur from Zabaykalsky Dies in Special Military OperationTractor Driver and Entrepreneur from Zabaykalsky Dies in Special Military Operation
Tractor Driver and Entrepreneur from Zabaykalsky Dies in Special Military OperationOleg Chirov, a 49-year-old from Mogoytuy in Zabaykalsky Krai, was killed in the special military operation. He had served under contract for only 20 days.
Russian traveler drives old Lada to Africa after years in garageRussian traveler drives old Lada to Africa after years in garage
Russian traveler drives old Lada to Africa after years in garageA traveler from Kazan drove an old Lada from Russia to Africa in 2019, and after gaining online fame, he is now preparing for a tour of America.