"Miracles Happen": Bashkortostan Woman Turns Down Cash, Wins CarA woman from Bashkortostan appeared on the game show 'Field of Miracles' and, despite not guessing a word, declined a cash offer of 170,000 rubles (about $1,700 at current rates) to win a car.
Night skiing event draws thousands to Mount UktusOn January 30, thousands of residents in Yekaterinburg gathered at Mount Uktus for a traditional mass skiing and snowboarding event under the cover of darkness.
Aries Get Rich, Capricorns in Debt: February HoroscopeTyumen astrologer Elza Kushina releases her financial forecast for February, detailing which zodiac signs will experience windfalls and which will face challenges.
The Art of the Nativity Scene: Living Pictures of ChristmasMulti-figure scenes depicting the birth of Christ remain one of the most vivid and creative Christmas traditions in Catholic countries, ranging from family miniatures to grand public installations.
Thought Fixers: The Evolution of Writing InstrumentsOver the past millennia, tools for recording thoughts have evolved from stone imprints to digital styluses, undergoing several technological breakthroughs. Each new stage made writing more accessible and convenient.
10 Amazing Facts About SeahorsesIn seahorses, the males carry the offspring, not the females. But this is just one of their many unusual features.
Sergei Zhukov in Yekaterinburg: ticket prices up to 38 thousandTickets are still available for the concert of the band 'Ruki Vverkh!' on May 30. Prices start from 2400 rubles (about $24 at current rates), with the most expensive seats at 38 thousand rubles (about $380).
Sokurov and eight others removed from film councilThe government has updated the composition of the Council for the Development of Domestic Cinematography, removing nine people and adding nine new members. The order was published on January 30.
Sochi Tourist Decries High Costs and Terrible ServiceRussian tourist Marina Epishina visited Sochi during the winter season and was so dissatisfied that she vows never to return. She spoke of exorbitant prices coupled with a complete lack of service.
