John, from the UK, first came to Russia to study, and after graduation returned to Moscow to work as an English teacher. This building is a new location and was picked for safety, not style. In late , a group of men sprayed the outside of the last premises with bullets. Weeks later, a gang released harmful gas inside the building with more than people present.
Over 1, roe deer have invaded the Omsk region in western Siberia due to abnormal weather, with around animals wandering in the city of Omsk, the region's deputy natural resources minister told local television Monday. Icy rains in late November, which were followed by severe frosts, could have triggered the sudden migration of the deer, which have never been seen in the city in such numbers before, Sergei Palaguta said. Omsk residents have regularly encountered roe deer in recent weeks, sharing videos and photos online of wild animals running through snow-covered city streets. Unfamiliar with the urban environment, frightened animals have fallen victim to cars and encountered artificial obstacles.
Central Station in Moscow was the target of anti-gay attacks. The club management surrendered to a spate of harassment in late February, after a group of men allegedly blocked the front gates, preventing patrons from entering the building safely, according to staff members who were on the scene. The well-known club was widely considered a symbol of freedom for the country's besieged LGBT community. Prior to the shutdown, "Nightline" aired a special report on the Moscow nightclub after a months-long investigation into the business's effort to survive.
Police officers searched venues across the Russian capital late on Friday, including a nightclub, a male sauna and a bar that hosted LGBTQ parties, under the pretext of a drug raid, according to local media. They also said that managers had been able to warn patrons before police arrived. Activists have said the broad and vague definition by the top court means that the authorities could potentially crack down on any individuals or groups who are deemed to be part of the movement. The ruling could therefore signal an effective ban on all organised activity in favour of LGBTQ rights.