Weight-loss candles, voodoo dolls, and drums: esoterica trendsAccording to a study, sales of magical items in Russia have increased several times. The most in-demand were protective charms and aspen stakes, with the main growth occurring on online platforms.
Over 1,700 multichild mothers in Yugra receive pension recalculationMore than 1,700 mothers with many children in Yugra have had their pensions recalculated under new rules effective from 2026. The changes apply to all children without restriction, benefiting both future and current pensioners.
Tyumen Debates: Are Child Benefits Necessary?Heated discussions are taking place in Tyumen over state child benefits. Some residents advocate for universal payments, while others call for their abolition.
Lara Fabian to Perform in Sharm el-Sheikh on February 14On Valentine's Day, a concert by renowned singer Lara Fabian will take place in Egypt's Sharm el-Sheikh. The event will be held at the Rixos Radamis hotel and is part of the holiday program for tourists.
Orphan Marries Twice During SVO, Family Sues WifeA former orphan from Golyashmanovo married twice while serving in the special military operation in Ukraine. After he went missing, a bitter conflict erupted between his relatives and his official wife over potential compensation payments.
Scammers Use 'Superhero Game' to Target TeenagersA scam in Krasnoyarsk involved a teenager who handed over three million rubles (approx. $30,000 at current rates) to fraudsters after being manipulated into a fake kidnapping.
Superstar! Battle of the Seasons premieres on NTVOn January 31 at 21:20, NTV will premiere the new season of the music show 'Superstar!' titled 'Battle of the Seasons'. Winners and finalists from previous seasons will participate in the project.
