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Illegal Dentists, Punished Official, Snow Return: Voronezh RoundupIllegal Dentists, Punished Official, Snow Return: Voronezh Roundup
Illegal Dentists, Punished Official, Snow Return: Voronezh RoundupThe most important and interesting news of February 4: illegal dental clinics, a bureaucrat punished for indifference, and the return of snowfall.
Kochetovka-3 Station Fire Contained Over 1,000 m²
Kochetovka-3 Station Fire Contained Over 1,000 m²A blaze involving fuel tankers at Kochetovka station in Michurinsk has been contained. Fire crews remain on site.
Seychelles, Monaco, UAE: Deputy Galkin's Family Expenses RevealedSeychelles, Monaco, UAE: Deputy Galkin's Family Expenses Revealed
Seychelles, Monaco, UAE: Deputy Galkin's Family Expenses RevealedThe movement of money in the accounts of Deputy Alexander Galkin is now being carefully examined by the prosecutor's office.
Zelenogorsk and Karaganda manuls die; Novosibirsk digestZelenogorsk and Karaganda manuls die; Novosibirsk digest
Zelenogorsk and Karaganda manuls die; Novosibirsk digestFive stories that caught NGS readers' attention on February 4 in Novosibirsk, including the death of two famous manuls, a bribery case at Vector, and S7's new planes.
Pet taxi driver shares stories of transporting animals
Pet taxi driver shares stories of transporting animalsAlexey Kochigin, a 55-year-old Yaroslavl resident, has been running a pet taxi for two years, describing some trips as a circus tent show.
Yaroslavl man’s pet taxi: 'Circus tent relocation'Yaroslavl man’s pet taxi: 'Circus tent relocation'
Yaroslavl man’s pet taxi: 'Circus tent relocation'Alexei Kochigin, a 55-year-old from Yaroslavl, launched a pet taxi service two years ago, transporting dozens of cats, dogs, and other pets.
Railway Derailment Causes Fire in Tambov Region
Railway Derailment Causes Fire in Tambov RegionAt Kohetovka-3 station, freight cars carrying fuel and lubricants derailed, causing a fire. Fire brigades and equipment have been dispatched to the scene.
Major Bridge Overhaul Begins in Staroyuryevsky District
Major Bridge Overhaul Begins in Staroyuryevsky DistrictOn the 40th kilometer of the Caspian–Staroyuryevo road in the Staroyuryevsky district of the Tambov region, work has begun on the major restoration of a bridge crossing over the Lesnoy Voronezh river.
Free emergency commissioners now available for Voronezh driversFree emergency commissioners now available for Voronezh drivers
Free emergency commissioners now available for Voronezh driversTen free emergency commissioner teams began operating in the Russian city of Voronezh on February 2, handling minor accidents to ease traffic and reduce police workload.
69 grams of mephedrone seized from courier in Udmurtia
69 grams of mephedrone seized from courier in UdmurtiaPolice in Udmurtia detained a 45-year-old man suspected of illegal drug trafficking. They found 69 grams of the synthetic substance mephedrone on him.
Organizers Explain Crowds at Art Mir ExhibitionOrganizers Explain Crowds at Art Mir Exhibition
Organizers Explain Crowds at Art Mir ExhibitionLong queues at the entrance to the Art Mir art exhibition in Nizhny Novgorod formed due to limited pavilion capacity.
Organizers Explain Queues at Art World ExhibitionOrganizers Explain Queues at Art World Exhibition
Organizers Explain Queues at Art World ExhibitionLarge queues formed at the Art World exhibition over the weekend, with some visitors unable to enter for more than an hour.
Seven hospitalized after intestinal outbreak at St. Petersburg school
Seven hospitalized after intestinal outbreak at St. Petersburg schoolCases of acute intestinal infection have been reported at School No. 39 in St. Petersburg's Nevsky District, with several people hospitalized.
Stavropol Krai declares drone threatStavropol Krai declares drone threat
Stavropol Krai declares drone threatA drone threat warning was issued in Stavropol Krai on the evening of February 4, prompting authorities to urge residents to take safety precautions.
Tyumen Residents Clash Over Child BenefitsTyumen Residents Clash Over Child Benefits
Tyumen Residents Clash Over Child BenefitsTyumen residents are divided over child benefits: some see them as vital support, others as unfair assistance. Proposals range from canceling payments to increasing them.
Bailiffs Seize Tambov Man's Car for Loan DebtBailiffs Seize Tambov Man's Car for Loan Debt
Bailiffs Seize Tambov Man's Car for Loan DebtIn Tambov, bailiffs seized a foreign car from a resident due to a 500,000-ruble debt (approx. $5,300 at current rates).
Central Telegraph restoration completed in MoscowCentral Telegraph restoration completed in Moscow
Central Telegraph restoration completed in MoscowMoscow has completed the restoration of the Central Telegraph, a cultural heritage site, revealing new features including a glass dome and a spinning globe.
Tyumen Residents Divided Over Child BenefitsTyumen Residents Divided Over Child Benefits
Tyumen Residents Divided Over Child BenefitsSome believe the benefits help low-income families, while others argue they are unfair.
Student Infection Forces St. Petersburg School Closure
Student Infection Forces St. Petersburg School ClosureSix people have been hospitalized at School No. 39 in St. Petersburg, forcing the administration to switch students to remote learning and close the building for disinfection.
Salavat Yulaev Victory, Pyaterochka Prizes for Orange CardSalavat Yulaev Victory, Pyaterochka Prizes for Orange Card
Salavat Yulaev Victory, Pyaterochka Prizes for Orange CardTo celebrate the victory, fans enjoyed a festival and a raffle for jerseys autographed by players, with a special giveaway for Orange card holders.
Analysts Raise Russia's 2026 Inflation Forecast to 5.3%Analysts Raise Russia's 2026 Inflation Forecast to 5.3%
Analysts Raise Russia's 2026 Inflation Forecast to 5.3%Analysts raised Russia's 2026 inflation forecast to 5.3% from 5.1%, according to a new Bank of Russia survey conducted from January 30 to February 3.
St. Petersburg approves plan to extend purple metro line
St. Petersburg approves plan to extend purple metro lineSaint Petersburg city authorities approved a planning project to extend the purple metro line, adding two stations and a depot.
What Are Light Pillars Observed in Yaroslavl Oblast?What Are Light Pillars Observed in Yaroslavl Oblast?
What Are Light Pillars Observed in Yaroslavl Oblast?Residents of Yaroslavl Oblast recorded a rare optical phenomenon — light pillars — on the evening of February 3.
What Prevents Renaming Devyatkino Station
What Prevents Renaming Devyatkino StationA proposal to rename Devyatkino metro station to its historical name Komsomolskaya faces legal obstacles as it also requires renaming the railway station, according to experts.
Volgograd Building Without Water Week Over Abandoned FlatVolgograd Building Without Water Week Over Abandoned Flat
Volgograd Building Without Water Week Over Abandoned FlatDue to a leak in an apartment whose owner had been absent for seven years, residents of a five-story building were left without water for several days.