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Dismantling of Ice Town Underway in Central YekaterinburgDismantling of Ice Town Underway in Central Yekaterinburg
Dismantling of Ice Town Underway in Central YekaterinburgThe ice town in Yekaterinburg's Historical Square closed early in 2026 and is now being actively dismantled.
Jan 21, 2026
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Bat intrusion in Koltushi apartment frightens local resident
Bat intrusion in Koltushi apartment frightens local residentA bat entered a residential apartment in Koltushi, causing panic for a man. Video of his reaction was shared on January 20.
Jan 21, 2026
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Diagnostic Doctor Elena Kuzmina Dies in TyumenDiagnostic Doctor Elena Kuzmina Dies in Tyumen
Diagnostic Doctor Elena Kuzmina Dies in TyumenElena Kuzmina, a renowned diagnostic doctor from Tyumen, has died after a lifelong career at Regional Clinical Hospital No. 1.
Jan 21, 2026
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"It's a buzz, not fear": why safe ice floating is possible"It's a buzz, not fear": why safe ice floating is possible
"It's a buzz, not fear": why safe ice floating is possibleA woman from Murmansk explains the conditions under which winter swimming can be truly safe. She participated in organized ice-floating sessions with strict safety protocols.
Jan 21, 2026
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Yekaterinburg's Ice Town Reduced to Bald Snowmen and Ice PilesYekaterinburg's Ice Town Reduced to Bald Snowmen and Ice Piles
Yekaterinburg's Ice Town Reduced to Bald Snowmen and Ice PilesThe festive ice town in central Yekaterinburg closed early in 2026, with dismantling underway for days.
Jan 21, 2026
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Sochi Registers 68 Land Plots for Apartment Buildings in 2025Sochi Registers 68 Land Plots for Apartment Buildings in 2025
Sochi Registers 68 Land Plots for Apartment Buildings in 2025In 2025, Sochi registered 68 land plots, transferring the property free of charge into common shared ownership for residents after cadastral registration.
Jan 21, 2026
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Court extends arrest of 'Vid sboku' editor by three monthsCourt extends arrest of 'Vid sboku' editor by three months
Court extends arrest of 'Vid sboku' editor by three monthsThe Ryazan Regional Court has extended the pretrial detention of the editor-in-chief of the online publication 'Vid sboku' for three months, and the ruling can be appealed.
Jan 21, 2026
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Magnetic Storm Covers Stavropol Krai on January 20Magnetic Storm Covers Stavropol Krai on January 20
Magnetic Storm Covers Stavropol Krai on January 20A strong magnetic storm enveloped Stavropol Krai on January 20, potentially causing headaches, fatigue, and malaise due to solar activity.
Jan 21, 2026
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Don Traffic Police Chief Oleg Bogun Steps DownDon Traffic Police Chief Oleg Bogun Steps Down
Don Traffic Police Chief Oleg Bogun Steps DownThe approval of his transfer to a new position had been ongoing since May 2025.
Jan 21, 2026
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Ferris Wheel and Amphitheater Planned for Krasnodar's Dom 101 ParkFerris Wheel and Amphitheater Planned for Krasnodar's Dom 101 Park
Ferris Wheel and Amphitheater Planned for Krasnodar's Dom 101 ParkA new 20-hectare park in Krasnodar's Dom 101 residential complex is being developed as a leisure cluster, providing sports facilities, family areas, and cultural spaces.
Jan 21, 2026
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'Goat Path': Novosibirsk Residents Struggle on Snowy Kubovaya Street'Goat Path': Novosibirsk Residents Struggle on Snowy Kubovaya Street
'Goat Path': Novosibirsk Residents Struggle on Snowy Kubovaya StreetA local resident has raised concerns about unsafe pedestrian conditions due to snow piles on a street in Novosibirsk, forcing people to walk on the road.
Jan 21, 2026
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Top Cop Steps Down: Don Traffic Police Chief Leaves PostTop Cop Steps Down: Don Traffic Police Chief Leaves Post
Top Cop Steps Down: Don Traffic Police Chief Leaves PostOleg Bogun, the head of the Don region's traffic police, has left his position after a personnel move that has been coordinated since May 2025.
Jan 21, 2026
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No Levers to Influence Waste Operator: Tomsk Duma Debates Garbage ProblemNo Levers to Influence Waste Operator: Tomsk Duma Debates Garbage Problem
No Levers to Influence Waste Operator: Tomsk Duma Debates Garbage ProblemIt has been revealed that the Tomsk city administration has no means to control or influence the regional waste management operator.
Jan 21, 2026
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Police Propose Nighttime Alcohol Ban for Problem Bars in VoronezhPolice Propose Nighttime Alcohol Ban for Problem Bars in Voronezh
Police Propose Nighttime Alcohol Ban for Problem Bars in VoronezhPolice in Voronezh have proposed banning late-night alcohol sales at bars with high crime rates, primarily on Revolution Avenue, but a full prohibition for all establishments is not planned.
Jan 21, 2026
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Contractor Damages Pipeline, Cutting Water to Nearly 30 Homes in ChitaContractor Damages Pipeline, Cutting Water to Nearly 30 Homes in Chita
Contractor Damages Pipeline, Cutting Water to Nearly 30 Homes in ChitaA contractor, LLC Irbit, damaged a cold water pipeline near a school in Chita during construction work. The city's water utility is working to restore supply, with repairs expected to take six hours.
Jan 21, 2026
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Ice Palace on Strelka 95% CompleteIce Palace on Strelka 95% Complete
Ice Palace on Strelka 95% CompleteConstruction of the Ice Palace on Strelka in Nizhny Novgorod is nearing completion. Interior finishing is already 95% complete.
Jan 21, 2026
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Saratov Administration to Spend Millions on FlowersSaratov Administration to Spend Millions on Flowers
Saratov Administration to Spend Millions on FlowersThe Labor and Social Development Committee of Saratov's administration announced a flower purchase worth 3.3 million rubles (approximately $36,000) for the entire year, according to a public procurement notice.
Jan 21, 2026
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Governor reveals new Strelka Ice Arena interior photosGovernor reveals new Strelka Ice Arena interior photos
Governor reveals new Strelka Ice Arena interior photosFinishing work on the Ice Palace on Strelka in Nizhny Novgorod is 95% complete, with Governor Gleb Nikitin showcasing the interior in his Telegram channel.
Jan 21, 2026
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Novosibirsk seizes apartments near Khilok Market for demolitionNovosibirsk seizes apartments near Khilok Market for demolition
Novosibirsk seizes apartments near Khilok Market for demolitionNovosibirsk authorities have issued a resolution to seize apartments in a dilapidated building near Khilok Market, which is planned for demolition.
Jan 21, 2026
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Arkhangelsk Gen Z snap up 'beautiful' phone numbersArkhangelsk Gen Z snap up 'beautiful' phone numbers
Arkhangelsk Gen Z snap up 'beautiful' phone numbersMemorable phone numbers remain popular in Russia, with a notable trend among young people in Arkhangelsk. Analysts say men are primarily the ones 'hunting' for these numbers.
Jan 21, 2026
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Historian Kurilla Reacts to Foreign Agent DesignationHistorian Kurilla Reacts to Foreign Agent Designation
Historian Kurilla Reacts to Foreign Agent DesignationIvan Kurilla, an American history scholar from Volgograd, has commented on being added to Russia's foreign agents registry, calling it an expected development and drawing personal parallels.
Jan 21, 2026
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Anonymous Bomb Threat Forces School Evacuation in ChitaAnonymous Bomb Threat Forces School Evacuation in Chita
Anonymous Bomb Threat Forces School Evacuation in ChitaAn anonymous call about a bomb threat prompted the evacuation of a school in Chita on 20 January. Emergency services are currently inspecting the building.
Jan 21, 2026
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Five More Tyumen Residents Killed in Special Military OperationFive More Tyumen Residents Killed in Special Military Operation
Five More Tyumen Residents Killed in Special Military OperationAuthorities in Tyumen Oblast have confirmed five more regional natives were killed during the special military operation (SMO). The names were released by local administrations.
Jan 21, 2026
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Sochi Mayor Explains Repeated Delays in School Construction in BytkhaSochi Mayor Explains Repeated Delays in School Construction in Bytkha
Sochi Mayor Explains Repeated Delays in School Construction in BytkhaAndrey Proshunin asserts that the facility on Yasnogorskaya Street is 93 percent ready.
Jan 21, 2026
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Historian says he expected 'foreign agent' label, cites family pastHistorian says he expected 'foreign agent' label, cites family past
Historian says he expected 'foreign agent' label, cites family pastVolgograd-based American studies scholar Ivan Kurilla said he anticipated being added to Russia's foreign agents registry since 2023. He drew parallels to his grandfather's arrest in 1938.
Jan 21, 2026
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