Family to seek compensation for swimmer's death in BosporusThe family of Russian swimmer Nikolai Sveshnikov will seek compensation for his death in the Bosporus, their lawyer said, after DNA tests confirmed his demise five months after he went missing.
Glucose Monitoring to Be Included in Essential Internet ListServices for monitoring blood sugar levels are planned to be added to the list of uninterrupted internet resources. The decision was announced at a meeting between the president and the health minister.
Children Ordered iPhones, Dogs, and Tangerines from Father FrostThe artificial intelligence from T-Bank processed over 522,000 calls from children wishing to receive toys, electronics, and pets for the New Year. The number of appeals increased sevenfold compared to the previous season.
Finland Halts Real Estate Purchase by Russian CitizenFinland's defense ministry in January halted four real estate transactions in Sipoo that a Russian citizen attempted to conduct. The decision on this matter was made on January 13.
Russia Introduces New Restrictions Against TelegramRussian Senator Artem Sheikin stated that the Telegram messenger is being slowed down in the country because it fails to meet requirements for preventing crimes.
Swimmer's Parents Fly to Istanbul to Identify BodyThe parents of Russian swimmer Nikolai Sveshnikov have arrived in Istanbul to identify a body found in the Bosphorus, which the family believes could be their son who disappeared five months ago.
Deputy alleges pressure on conscripts from Miass to sign contractsSoldiers claim they were subjected to what they call real torture on a train en route to their unit. A deputy has requested an investigation into the alleged coercion of two conscripts into signing service contracts.
How a Ufa Journalist's View of Yekaterinburg ChangedAfter the holiday break, a journalist from Ufa shares his impressions of Yekaterinburg, the capital of the neighboring Sverdlovsk region, detailing what surprised and disappointed him about the city.
Children Under 14 Need Passports for All Foreign TravelStarting January 20, 2026, children under 14 in Sverdlovsk Oblast will require passports for any trip abroad, as birth certificates will no longer be valid, the regional civil registry office warns.
New WhatsApp* Version Promising No Limits Is a ScamScammers in Russia are promoting a fake 'new version' of WhatsApp that promises to work without restrictions, but actually aims to turn users' smartphones into part of a fraudulent network.
New passport rules for children traveling to 5 countries in 2026From January 20, 2026, Russian children under 14 will need a foreign passport, not just a birth certificate, to travel to five CIS countries, including Abkhazia and Belarus, with experts predicting a drop in tourist numbers.
