Veteran Sailor Rescues 30 Wounded Soldiers in Ukraine
Oleg Kalinkin, a 58-year-old veteran sailor, serving as a medic in the BARC-15 "Yermak" unit, has rescued over 30 wounded soldiers under heavy fire in Ukraine since December 2022, despite initially lacking land combat experience.
Veteran Sailor Rescues 30 Wounded Soldiers in Ukraine
Oleg Kalinkin, a 58-year-old veteran sailor, serving as a medic in the BARC-15 "Yermak" unit, has rescued over 30 wounded soldiers under heavy fire in Ukraine since December 2022, despite initially lacking land combat experience.
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32% Bias Score
1989 Pervouralsk Tu-134 Crash Memorial
On January 13th, 2024, survivors and rescuers of a 1989 Tu-134 passenger plane crash near Pervouralsk, Russia, commemorated the 27 fatalities and 44 injuries resulting from a fire that forced an emergency landing in a field. The crew, facing navigation system failure due to the fire, attempted a lan...
1989 Pervouralsk Tu-134 Crash Memorial
On January 13th, 2024, survivors and rescuers of a 1989 Tu-134 passenger plane crash near Pervouralsk, Russia, commemorated the 27 fatalities and 44 injuries resulting from a fire that forced an emergency landing in a field. The crew, facing navigation system failure due to the fire, attempted a lan...
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24% Bias Score
Russian Mother's Perilous Humanitarian Missions to War Zone
Aksana, a mother of four from Achit, Russia, regularly travels to the war zone with her youngest child to deliver humanitarian aid and mail to soldiers, despite family concerns and personal hardships.
Russian Mother's Perilous Humanitarian Missions to War Zone
Aksana, a mother of four from Achit, Russia, regularly travels to the war zone with her youngest child to deliver humanitarian aid and mail to soldiers, despite family concerns and personal hardships.
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40% Bias Score
Nizhny Tagil Man Remanded in Custody for Murder of Partner After History of Domestic Abuse
Alexei Malyshenko, 21, was arrested in Nizhny Tagil, Russia, for the murder of his partner, Elizaveta Ovchinnikova, mother of four, on December 18, 2024, after a history of domestic abuse against her that was inadequately addressed by authorities.
Nizhny Tagil Man Remanded in Custody for Murder of Partner After History of Domestic Abuse
Alexei Malyshenko, 21, was arrested in Nizhny Tagil, Russia, for the murder of his partner, Elizaveta Ovchinnikova, mother of four, on December 18, 2024, after a history of domestic abuse against her that was inadequately addressed by authorities.
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48% Bias Score
Konteyev avoids extortion charge due to statute of limitations
Viktor Konteyev, former deputy head of Yekaterinburg's administration, avoided punishment for extortion due to the statute of limitations expiring, despite a July 2023 conviction for extortion, attempted murder, large-scale fraud, and money laundering; his sentence was reduced on appeal to 20 years.
Konteyev avoids extortion charge due to statute of limitations
Viktor Konteyev, former deputy head of Yekaterinburg's administration, avoided punishment for extortion due to the statute of limitations expiring, despite a July 2023 conviction for extortion, attempted murder, large-scale fraud, and money laundering; his sentence was reduced on appeal to 20 years.
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40% Bias Score
Reduced Sentences in Yekaterinburg Suicide Case
In Yekaterinburg, Russia, a court reduced the sentences of three people convicted of driving a 19-year-old, Alexander Petrov, to suicide in May 2021 after a retrial due to procedural errors; the new sentences range from 8 to 10.5 years in a less restrictive penal colony.
Reduced Sentences in Yekaterinburg Suicide Case
In Yekaterinburg, Russia, a court reduced the sentences of three people convicted of driving a 19-year-old, Alexander Petrov, to suicide in May 2021 after a retrial due to procedural errors; the new sentences range from 8 to 10.5 years in a less restrictive penal colony.
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48% Bias Score
Russian Foster Care System Failure in Dalera Murder Case
In Yekaterinburg, Russia, Veronika Naumova is on trial for the December 2022 murder of her six-year-old foster child, Dalera. After initially reporting the child missing, Naumova confessed to drowning him after repeatedly abusing him. This led to additional charges against a child welfare worker and...
Russian Foster Care System Failure in Dalera Murder Case
In Yekaterinburg, Russia, Veronika Naumova is on trial for the December 2022 murder of her six-year-old foster child, Dalera. After initially reporting the child missing, Naumova confessed to drowning him after repeatedly abusing him. This led to additional charges against a child welfare worker and...
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52% Bias Score
Recidivist Confesses to Murdering 11-Year-Old Girl in Nizhny Tagil
Vladimir Alexandrov, a recidivist in Nizhny Tagil, Russia, confessed to murdering and raping 11-year-old Nastya after her body was found in a flooded basement; her father refuses his apology.
Recidivist Confesses to Murdering 11-Year-Old Girl in Nizhny Tagil
Vladimir Alexandrov, a recidivist in Nizhny Tagil, Russia, confessed to murdering and raping 11-year-old Nastya after her body was found in a flooded basement; her father refuses his apology.
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52% Bias Score
Family's Tragedy Spurs Fight Against Rare Genetic Disorder
Mikhail and Alʹbina Mulikhin from Yekaterinburg are dealing with their daughter Vasilisa's merosin-negative muscular dystrophy, a rare genetic disorder that claimed the life of their son Kirill in 2015; Mikhail, a former special forces officer, became a rehabilitation specialist to help her, and the...
Family's Tragedy Spurs Fight Against Rare Genetic Disorder
Mikhail and Alʹbina Mulikhin from Yekaterinburg are dealing with their daughter Vasilisa's merosin-negative muscular dystrophy, a rare genetic disorder that claimed the life of their son Kirill in 2015; Mikhail, a former special forces officer, became a rehabilitation specialist to help her, and the...
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24% Bias Score
Botulism Outbreak in Yekaterinburg Linked to "Za rodinu" Sprats
A mother and daughter in Yekaterinburg, Russia, contracted botulism after eating "Za rodinu" brand sprats bought December 8th from an unlicensed vendor near DK VOS. Both are critically ill, highlighting food safety concerns and prompting investigations by authorities.
Botulism Outbreak in Yekaterinburg Linked to "Za rodinu" Sprats
A mother and daughter in Yekaterinburg, Russia, contracted botulism after eating "Za rodinu" brand sprats bought December 8th from an unlicensed vendor near DK VOS. Both are critically ill, highlighting food safety concerns and prompting investigations by authorities.
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40% Bias Score
668 Million Ruble Investment Approved for High-Tech Projects in Yekaterinburg's 'Titanium Valley' SEZ
Three new residents—'PZM Ural', 'RegLab', and 'Prosoft-Systems'—were approved for the 'Titanium Valley' SEZ in Yekaterinburg on December 16, 2024, with a combined investment of 668 million rubles and creating 195 jobs in high-tech manufacturing sectors.
668 Million Ruble Investment Approved for High-Tech Projects in Yekaterinburg's 'Titanium Valley' SEZ
Three new residents—'PZM Ural', 'RegLab', and 'Prosoft-Systems'—were approved for the 'Titanium Valley' SEZ in Yekaterinburg on December 16, 2024, with a combined investment of 668 million rubles and creating 195 jobs in high-tech manufacturing sectors.
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36% Bias Score
"Beslan Hero's Sacrifice: Enduring Friendship and Legacy of Lieutenant Andrey Turkin"
"During the 2004 Beslan school siege, Lieutenant Andrey Turkin of the FSB's Vympel unit died saving hostages, his sacrifice commemorated by a youth center and ongoing support from his friend, Sergey Pavlenko, for Turkin's family."
"Beslan Hero's Sacrifice: Enduring Friendship and Legacy of Lieutenant Andrey Turkin"
"During the 2004 Beslan school siege, Lieutenant Andrey Turkin of the FSB's Vympel unit died saving hostages, his sacrifice commemorated by a youth center and ongoing support from his friend, Sergey Pavlenko, for Turkin's family."
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24% Bias Score