Krasnodar Krai Utility Rates: Decreases in January, Increases Planned for July 2025
Krasnodar Krai utility rates saw decreases in some areas on January 1, 2025 (water in Korenovsky, Kurganinsky, Novokubansky districts; heating in Dinsky district and Krasnodar's Lyubimovo), while a 12% average increase, plus a possible additional 4.8% regional variation, is planned for July 1, 2025,...
Krasnodar Krai Utility Rates: Decreases in January, Increases Planned for July 2025
Krasnodar Krai utility rates saw decreases in some areas on January 1, 2025 (water in Korenovsky, Kurganinsky, Novokubansky districts; heating in Dinsky district and Krasnodar's Lyubimovo), while a 12% average increase, plus a possible additional 4.8% regional variation, is planned for July 1, 2025,...
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36% Bias Score
Anapa Beach Cleanup: Thousands Remove Oil, Minor Traces Remain
A major oil spill in the Kerch Strait resulted in 2,400 tons of fuel oil reaching Anapa's beaches on December 15th, prompting a large-scale cleanup involving thousands of volunteers and the removal of over 161,000 tons of contaminated sand; while cleanup is largely complete, some minor traces remain...
Anapa Beach Cleanup: Thousands Remove Oil, Minor Traces Remain
A major oil spill in the Kerch Strait resulted in 2,400 tons of fuel oil reaching Anapa's beaches on December 15th, prompting a large-scale cleanup involving thousands of volunteers and the removal of over 161,000 tons of contaminated sand; while cleanup is largely complete, some minor traces remain...
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40% Bias Score
Russian Entrepreneurship Rises to 23%
A Sberbank and Ministry of Economic Development study shows that the percentage of Russians aged 18–64 involved in entrepreneurial activity increased from 21% in 2022 to 23% in 2024, driven by desires for freedom, high income, and self-realization; the top support needs are start-up capital, network...
Russian Entrepreneurship Rises to 23%
A Sberbank and Ministry of Economic Development study shows that the percentage of Russians aged 18–64 involved in entrepreneurial activity increased from 21% in 2022 to 23% in 2024, driven by desires for freedom, high income, and self-realization; the top support needs are start-up capital, network...
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44% Bias Score
Black Sea Oil Spill Cleanup: 60 Vessels Search, 600+ Vehicles Remove Contaminated Sand
Following a unique Black Sea oil spill of M100 heavy fuel oil, up to 60 vessels are searching for slicks, while 600+ vehicles remove contaminated sand from beaches; 2,200 square meters of water surface have been treated with biosorbent in the last 24 hours.
Black Sea Oil Spill Cleanup: 60 Vessels Search, 600+ Vehicles Remove Contaminated Sand
Following a unique Black Sea oil spill of M100 heavy fuel oil, up to 60 vessels are searching for slicks, while 600+ vehicles remove contaminated sand from beaches; 2,200 square meters of water surface have been treated with biosorbent in the last 24 hours.
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32% Bias Score
Krasnodar Region Sets Record Agricultural Harvest in 2024
The Krasnodar region in Russia achieved record harvests in 2024, exceeding 13.8 million tons of grain and leguminous crops, 862,000 tons of rice (69% of the Russian total), and significant increases in wine and fruit production; this success is partly due to the increased use of domestic seeds.
Krasnodar Region Sets Record Agricultural Harvest in 2024
The Krasnodar region in Russia achieved record harvests in 2024, exceeding 13.8 million tons of grain and leguminous crops, 862,000 tons of rice (69% of the Russian total), and significant increases in wine and fruit production; this success is partly due to the increased use of domestic seeds.
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52% Bias Score
Oil Spill near Anapa: 3,700 Tons of Fuel Oil Released
On December 15th, two "Volgoneft" tankers sank near the Kerch Strait, releasing roughly 3,700 tons of fuel oil onto the Black Sea coast near Anapa and Temryuk in Russia's Krasnodar region. Cleanup efforts are underway, involving thousands of volunteers and rescuers, with two captains detained for fa...
Oil Spill near Anapa: 3,700 Tons of Fuel Oil Released
On December 15th, two "Volgoneft" tankers sank near the Kerch Strait, releasing roughly 3,700 tons of fuel oil onto the Black Sea coast near Anapa and Temryuk in Russia's Krasnodar region. Cleanup efforts are underway, involving thousands of volunteers and rescuers, with two captains detained for fa...
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44% Bias Score
Russia Accuses US of Directing Attack on TurkStream Gas Pipeline
Russia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs accused the US of directing a Ukrainian drone attack on the Russkaya compressor station in the Krasnodar region on January 11th, aiming to disrupt the TurkStream gas pipeline, citing statements from US officials and UK involvement in destabilizing the Black Sea r...
Russia Accuses US of Directing Attack on TurkStream Gas Pipeline
Russia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs accused the US of directing a Ukrainian drone attack on the Russkaya compressor station in the Krasnodar region on January 11th, aiming to disrupt the TurkStream gas pipeline, citing statements from US officials and UK involvement in destabilizing the Black Sea r...
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68% Bias Score
Anapa Oil Spill Cleanup Shifts to On-Site Sifting
Following an oil spill near Anapa, Russia, on December 17th, cleanup efforts shifted from transporting contaminated sand to a central facility to on-site sifting due to the facility's capacity being exceeded. Over 162,000 tons of contaminated material have been collected, but the cleanup of the sunk...
Anapa Oil Spill Cleanup Shifts to On-Site Sifting
Following an oil spill near Anapa, Russia, on December 17th, cleanup efforts shifted from transporting contaminated sand to a central facility to on-site sifting due to the facility's capacity being exceeded. Over 162,000 tons of contaminated material have been collected, but the cleanup of the sunk...
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24% Bias Score
Anapa Oil Spill Cleanup: Ongoing Efforts and Future Challenges
The ongoing cleanup of an oil spill in Russia's Anapa and Temryuk district involves thousands of volunteers removing 100,000 tons of contaminated sand; however, future temperature increases may cause submerged oil to resurface. 5,678 affected birds have been found, 2,725 currently in rehabilitation.
Anapa Oil Spill Cleanup: Ongoing Efforts and Future Challenges
The ongoing cleanup of an oil spill in Russia's Anapa and Temryuk district involves thousands of volunteers removing 100,000 tons of contaminated sand; however, future temperature increases may cause submerged oil to resurface. 5,678 affected birds have been found, 2,725 currently in rehabilitation.
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32% Bias Score
Russia Elevates Kerch Strait Oil Spill Response to Federal Level
On December 26th, Russia elevated the response to an oil spill in the Kerch Strait to the federal level after Kuban authorities requested assistance, mobilizing 10,000 people and 360 pieces of equipment, with only 15% of the cleanup complete.
Russia Elevates Kerch Strait Oil Spill Response to Federal Level
On December 26th, Russia elevated the response to an oil spill in the Kerch Strait to the federal level after Kuban authorities requested assistance, mobilizing 10,000 people and 360 pieces of equipment, with only 15% of the cleanup complete.
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52% Bias Score
Double Homicide in Belorechensk: Manhunt for Suspect
On December 15, in Belorechensk, Russia, Dmitry Foshenko, 29, murdered Andrey, 23, a police officer, and his wife Yana after a karaoke outing; Foshenko stabbed the couple, set their apartment on fire, and fled but was identified through video footage and is now subject to a nationwide manhunt.
Double Homicide in Belorechensk: Manhunt for Suspect
On December 15, in Belorechensk, Russia, Dmitry Foshenko, 29, murdered Andrey, 23, a police officer, and his wife Yana after a karaoke outing; Foshenko stabbed the couple, set their apartment on fire, and fled but was identified through video footage and is now subject to a nationwide manhunt.
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52% Bias Score
Double Homicide in Belorechensk: Police Officer and Wife Murdered, Suspect at Large
In Belorechensk, Russia, on December 16th, Dmitry Foshenko allegedly murdered Andrey and Yana Doroshenko after a karaoke outing, setting their apartment ablaze and fleeing in a cherry-colored Ford. He is now a federal fugitive.
Double Homicide in Belorechensk: Police Officer and Wife Murdered, Suspect at Large
In Belorechensk, Russia, on December 16th, Dmitry Foshenko allegedly murdered Andrey and Yana Doroshenko after a karaoke outing, setting their apartment ablaze and fleeing in a cherry-colored Ford. He is now a federal fugitive.
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56% Bias Score