Ice Towns Reopen in TomskFollowing a week-long closure due to frost, ice towns in Tomsk have resumed operations, the city hall announced.
Educational Psychologist from Sverdlovsk Region Wins 333 Million RublesA resident of Sverdlovsk Region, Natalia Lokhmatova, has won the 'New Year Billion' lottery, receiving 333 million rubles (about $3.33 million at current rates). She plans to spend part of the money on charity and helping her family.
Natalia Lokhmatova Wins 333 Million Rubles in LotteryNatalia Lokhmatova from Sverdlovsk Oblast has won 333 million rubles (approximately $3.5 million at current rates) in the 'New Year's Billion' lottery. She is a teacher-psychologist currently on maternity leave.
Nostalgic Flash Mob: Yekaterinburg Stars 10 Years AgoA nostalgic flash mob has swept through social media, where celebrities compare 2026 and 2016. Yekaterinburg stars and bloggers are sharing their photos from ten years ago.
Perm Artist Quits Factory to Make Ceramic Dishes with AmmonitesOlga Zakharova, a ceramicist from Perm, left her factory job to create pottery featuring ammonites and large interior snails, and last year she developed a perfume inspired by the ancient Perm Sea.
What to do at home when it's -40 degrees outsideForecasters predict -40°F (-40°C) frosts will hit the Tomsk region, so here are some indoor activities for the weekend, from watching TV to cooking.
Lysva man's fishing blog gets thousands of viewsAlexey, a fisherman blogger from Lysva, gets thousands of views on Dzen and social networks with his videos about fishing and family outings. He sees his hobby not just as entertainment but as a mission.
How Ural Celebrities Fare After Moving AbroadThis article explores the fates of celebrities from Russia's Ural region who have left the country, detailing their new lives, legal challenges, and careers overseas.
What Happened to the Original Members of the Pop Group 'Fabrika'The group 'Fabrika' was born from the hit TV show 'Star Factory' in the early 2000s. Twenty years later, the band still exists, but its first lineup has changed beyond recognition, with each member taking a dramatically different path in life.
Celebrity updates: Kirkorov's lender, Kazanova's ordination, and moreThe first week of 2026 brought significant personal changes for several celebrities, from new relationships to spiritual transformations. Here's what happened in the lives of stars during the New Year holidays.
Boy who chose Durtuli over Dubai gets his snowy New Year wishA boy who wanted to spend New Year in the small town of Durtuli rather than Dubai has had his wish granted, his mother reported. The child's plea, captured in a viral video, sparked widespread discussion.
