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Yakutia Registry Reports Unusual Baby Names Like Uranus and JunoYakutia Registry Reports Unusual Baby Names Like Uranus and Juno
Yakutia Registry Reports Unusual Baby Names Like Uranus and JunoIn Yakutia, names such as Mia and Lev stay in favor, but January also saw uncommon choices like Uranus and Juno for newborns.
January's top baby names in Krasnoyarsk Krai revealedJanuary's top baby names in Krasnoyarsk Krai revealed
January's top baby names in Krasnoyarsk Krai revealedThe Civil Registry Office has released data on the most popular and rare names given to babies in Krasnoyarsk Krai in January 2026, highlighting at least one beautiful rare name.
Hearts drawn on Larisa Dolina's car after concertHearts drawn on Larisa Dolina's car after concert
Hearts drawn on Larisa Dolina's car after concertThe singer found a touching surprise on the hood of her car after a performance in the Moscow region city. The gesture was made by her colleague, vocal coach Eteri Beriashvili.
141 large families in Sochi get 300,000 rubles compensation for land141 large families in Sochi get 300,000 rubles compensation for land
141 large families in Sochi get 300,000 rubles compensation for land8,247 families are in line for free state land in Sochi, but 141 large families have received a 300,000 ruble (approx. $3,300) compensation payment instead.
Maternity Capital Increased for Omsk Oblast FamiliesMaternity Capital Increased for Omsk Oblast Families
Maternity Capital Increased for Omsk Oblast FamiliesMaternity capital in Omsk Oblast has been indexed by 5.6%, with over 7,700 families receiving certificates this year, affecting thousands more.
37 Years of Schooling: Mother of 15 Shares Family Traditions37 Years of Schooling: Mother of 15 Shares Family Traditions
37 Years of Schooling: Mother of 15 Shares Family TraditionsElena Kitaeva, a 65-year-old from Altai Krai, gave birth to 15 children, with the last one when she was 43. She discusses the joys and challenges of raising a large family.
Search for Menshikov's Grave: A History Spanning CenturiesSearch for Menshikov's Grave: A History Spanning Centuries
Search for Menshikov's Grave: A History Spanning CenturiesThe burial place of Peter the Great's closest associate, Alexander Menshikov, has remained a mystery since 1825, despite repeated attempts to find it.
Samara Oblast sees parents of ten or more children in 2025Samara Oblast sees parents of ten or more children in 2025
Samara Oblast sees parents of ten or more children in 2025Samara Oblast's Civil Registry Office has released 2025 data showing hundreds of large families, with five families welcoming a tenth child. The records also include the region's oldest new parents and unusual baby names.
Record Number of Samara Mothers Have Tenth Child in 2025Record Number of Samara Mothers Have Tenth Child in 2025
Record Number of Samara Mothers Have Tenth Child in 2025The Civil Registry Office of Samara Region reported unusual birth records for 2025, including multiple births and parents in their 70s and 50s, with many families welcoming their fifth to eleventh children.
Rarest and Most Popular Baby Names in Samara Region RevealedRarest and Most Popular Baby Names in Samara Region Revealed
Rarest and Most Popular Baby Names in Samara Region RevealedThe regional Civil Registry Office has published lists of the most unusual and common names given to newborns in the area in 2025.
You're Out of This World, Baby! Samara Announces Rare Newborn Names for 2025You're Out of This World, Baby! Samara Announces Rare Newborn Names for 2025
You're Out of This World, Baby! Samara Announces Rare Newborn Names for 2025The regional civil registry has revealed both the most unique and the most common names given to babies in the Samara region last year.
Yeltsin Heirs: Life Beyond Politics for Russia's First FamilyYeltsin Heirs: Life Beyond Politics for Russia's First Family
Yeltsin Heirs: Life Beyond Politics for Russia's First FamilyOn what would have been Boris Yeltsin's 95th birthday, his widow, children, and grandchildren live out of the political spotlight, as this 2026 update details their current endeavors.
MChS: Frosts in St. Petersburg to intensify to -20°CMChS: Frosts in St. Petersburg to intensify to -20°C
MChS: Frosts in St. Petersburg to intensify to -20°CThe Main Directorate of the Ministry of Emergency Situations (MChS) for St. Petersburg has issued a warning about a significant cold snap. Overnight temperatures could drop below minus 20 degrees Celsius (-4°F).
Security Increased at Larisa Dolina's PerformancesSecurity Increased at Larisa Dolina's Performances
Security Increased at Larisa Dolina's PerformancesSecurity measures at concerts of Russian People's Artist Larisa Dolina have been tightened due to increased, and sometimes unhealthy, public interest.
Omsk Halves Payments to Families of Deceased Special Operation ParticipantsOmsk Halves Payments to Families of Deceased Special Operation Participants
Omsk Halves Payments to Families of Deceased Special Operation ParticipantsPayments to families of killed special military operation participants in Omsk region have been halved from 1 million rubles to 500,000 rubles, under a decree signed on January 30.
Korney and Vasily: Rare and Unusual Names Given to Omsk Newborns in JanuaryKorney and Vasily: Rare and Unusual Names Given to Omsk Newborns in January
Korney and Vasily: Rare and Unusual Names Given to Omsk Newborns in JanuaryThe Omsk Civil Registry Office published a list of the rarest and most unusual names chosen by local parents for their newborns in January 2026.
Eight-year-old Ural schoolboy writes his own superhero bookEight-year-old Ural schoolboy writes his own superhero book
Eight-year-old Ural schoolboy writes his own superhero bookMisha dreams of creating a Russian fantasy universe.
Mother recounts medical failures raising her son with disabilitiesMother recounts medical failures raising her son with disabilities
Mother recounts medical failures raising her son with disabilitiesMarina Kovalenko, a single mother from Omsk, describes the hurdles in diagnosing her son's condition and the lack of support in Russia's system for families with special needs children.
October Saw Most Tatyana Births in Novosibirsk Last YearOctober Saw Most Tatyana Births in Novosibirsk Last Year
October Saw Most Tatyana Births in Novosibirsk Last YearIn 2025, 44 girls were named Tatyana in Novosibirsk and its region, with October being the most common month for such births.
First triplets of the year born in Sochi to family wanting a sonFirst triplets of the year born in Sochi to family wanting a son
First triplets of the year born in Sochi to family wanting a sonThe first triplets of the year in Krasnodar Krai were born in Sochi to a family that already has three daughters.
Two Milenas, Three Mias: Novosibirsk Parents Discuss Unique NamesTwo Milenas, Three Mias: Novosibirsk Parents Discuss Unique Names
Two Milenas, Three Mias: Novosibirsk Parents Discuss Unique NamesThe civil registry in Novosibirsk released a list of unusual baby names from 2025, and readers shared their own naming experiences.
First Standing Tickets Sold at Larisa Dolina ConcertFirst Standing Tickets Sold at Larisa Dolina Concert
First Standing Tickets Sold at Larisa Dolina ConcertFor the first time, standing tickets were sold for Larisa Dolina's solo concert on January 27 at the Petter bar in Moscow, according to her representative Sergei Pudovkin.
Mother Reveals Final Days of Dom-2 Star Liberzh KpadonuMother Reveals Final Days of Dom-2 Star Liberzh Kpadonu
Mother Reveals Final Days of Dom-2 Star Liberzh KpadonuIn an interview, the mother of former Dom-2 participant Liberzh Kpadonu discusses the rumors surrounding her daughter's death, her life on the show, and how the family is coping with the loss.
2025 Twin Birth Count Revealed for Novosibirsk Region2025 Twin Birth Count Revealed for Novosibirsk Region
2025 Twin Birth Count Revealed for Novosibirsk RegionThe region also registered several sets of triplets, according to the latest data.