Ulyanovsk region expands support for student families to part-time studentsGovernor Alexey Russkikh has expanded a one-time payment for student families upon childbirth to include part-time students, previously available only to full-time students. The payment amounts to 200,000 rubles (about $2,000 at current rates).
How parental criticism shapes lives: Five personal storiesFrom appearance to hobbies, five adults from Novosibirsk share how childhood criticism from parents impacted their self-esteem and life choices. A psychologist explains the lasting effects.
Siberian Girl Flees to Armenia, Parents Dispute Her ClaimsAn 18-year-old from Minusinsk escaped to Armenia on January 15 after her first attempt failed in December. Her parents disagree with her video statements about being mistreated.
Parents React to Daughter's Video After She Fled to ArmeniaIrina and Eduard, the parents of Victoria Kuznetsova, have expressed skepticism about their daughter's video message from Armenia, citing that she appears to be reading from a script and disputing her claims about threats and transportation.
Arkhangelsk family's life after high-profile child abuse trialNatalia Kulish, a mother found guilty of abusing her adopted children in a nationally publicized case, has entered 2026. She describes a new home, continued family activities, and plans to appeal the conviction.
