Nizhny Novgorod region reports birth rate rise as data releases stopThe Nizhny Novgorod region's total fertility rate rose in 2025, leading the Volga Federal District, according to a demographic institute. However, the release of current demographic statistics has been temporarily suspended by federal authorities.
Scientists Puzzled by Unprecedented 2026 Magnetic StormEarth has recovered from a powerful magnetic storm in 2026, which proved to be one of the strongest of the century and presented astronomers with unexpected mysteries.
Magnitogorsk Vice-Mayor in Charge of Transport ResignsAnton Khvatkov, deputy mayor for municipal services and transport, resigned from the Magnitogorsk city administration after serving for one and a half years, with confirmation from the mayor's office on January 22.
Volgograd Legal Chief to Remain in Pretrial DetentionThe Moscow City Court upheld the arrest of the head of the legal department of the Volgograd mayor's office. The appeal found no grounds for easing the preventive measure.
Arctic Zone Residents May Generate 20 Billion Rubles by 2031Maxim Dankin, director of the Project Office for Arctic Development (POAR), highlighted the Arctic's economic growth. He estimates that residents could contribute 20 billion rubles to a development fund by 2031.
Stay calm! Murmansk EMERCOM warns of blasting operationsEMERCOM in Murmansk alerts that blasting works are scheduled for today, January 22, at the Belokamenka terminal, with safety guidelines and specific time slots provided.