Sergei Bezrukov awarded 203k rubles in mask lawsuitIn autumn 2025, a businesswoman from Belgorod sold carnival masks featuring actor Sergei Bezrukov's face online. Bezrukov sued and was awarded 203,000 rubles ($2,000) in compensation.
Mikhail Zadornov: His Mother's Ufa Romance and Family ScandalLegendary Russian satirist Mikhail Zadornov often called Ufa his hometown because his parents met there in a love affair that caused a scandal and forced the family to leave Bashkiria.
Sober Village documentary enters top charts, sparks debateA documentary filmed in Bashkiria titled 'Sober Village' (18+) has entered the top 10 most-watched films on the Wink streaming service in early 2026. Readers of UFA1.RU share mixed reviews, praising its raw portrayal while others criticize its content.
Academic Couple Becomes Shamans in TyumenA former university professor from Tyumen and her husband have embraced shamanism, relocating a pagan shrine to their property where they now conduct ceremonies.
New Year's Fairy Tales Criticized by State Duma DeputiesAfter the New Year holidays, State Duma deputies criticized the blockbuster films 'Cheburashka 2' and 'Buratino'. This has led to accusations of shoddy work and a broader debate on cultural policy.
New Year film hits spark clash between Russian Duma and cultural figuresRecord-breaking family films 'Cheburashka 2', 'Buratino', and 'Prostokvashino', celebrated as a triumph for Russian cinema, have drawn unexpected criticism from lawmakers after the holidays, sparking a debate about artistic quality.
Cheburashka and Buratino Spark Russian Culture WarA trio of blockbuster family remakes shattered box office records during the New Year holidays, only to face fierce criticism from State Duma deputies upon their return. Experts debate whether the accusations of hackwork are fair.
Svetlana Zakharova gala concert tickets cost 30,000 rublesPrima ballerina Svetlana Zakharova of the Bolshoi Theatre is set to perform a gala concert in Novosibirsk on March 26. The event is part of the XIII Trans-Siberian Art Festival.
Yakutsk Celebrates Tanha with Psychic Queues and RitualsThe traditional Yakut divination festival Tanha was celebrated at the House of Archy in Yakutsk, where residents queued for psychics, ate pastries, and participated in the sacred Algys cleansing ritual.
Blind Pianist on Music, Bullying, and Life Beyond StereotypesElena Kukharenko became a professional pianist and mother of four despite losing her sight in childhood. She shares how blind people create music, build families, and live full lives.
Mother of Khaniya Farkhi dies in BashkortostanFaniya Azmukhametova, the mother of honored artist Khaniya Farkhi, has died, having outlived her daughter by nearly eight and a half years.
Reunited for a lifetime: The love story of Vera Alentova and Vladimir MenshovBeloved Russian actress Vera Alentova, best known for her role in the classic Soviet film 'Moscow Does Not Believe in Tears', died on 25 December at the age of 83. This article looks back at her 59-year marriage to director Vladimir Menshov.
Nurture Your Own Identity: Roman Matytsin on Kuban's Lost MusicKrasnodar resident Roman Matytsin discusses his new book 'Rhythms of the Southern Outskirts,' which documents the overlooked musical culture of the Kuban region during the Soviet 1970s and 80s.
Typhoon Kurultayevich on Difficult Youth, TV Scandal, and HiatusUFA1.RU interviews Fidan Kulmukhametov, the creator of the satirical politician Typhoon Kurultayevich Bezhansov, about his character's creation and the controversies that led to a break from filming.
