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Historian reconstructs shelling of Freindlich familyHistorian reconstructs shelling of Freindlich family
Historian reconstructs shelling of Freindlich familyValery Grigorchuk uncovered details of the September 1941 artillery shelling when the actress's family took shelter in a bomb shelter.
Hundreds of Arkhangelsk homes to lose water, heatingHundreds of Arkhangelsk homes to lose water, heating
Hundreds of Arkhangelsk homes to lose water, heatingHundreds of homes in Arkhangelsk will be without water and heating on February 4 due to large-scale utility repairs.
Blue-tailed Monitor Gets a Female Companion at Zoo
Blue-tailed Monitor Gets a Female Companion at ZooA female blue-tailed monitor has arrived from Ufa (Russia) to the Leningrad Zoo and is now settling into her new home.
Woman Regrets Moving to Sochi, Issues WarningWoman Regrets Moving to Sochi, Issues Warning
Woman Regrets Moving to Sochi, Issues WarningAfter moving to Sochi, a woman found her seaside dream ruined by humidity, high costs, and a lack of culture.
Frozen Rivers of St. Petersburg: Syrniki, Hockey, Snowboard
Frozen Rivers of St. Petersburg: Syrniki, Hockey, SnowboardResidents of St. Petersburg have found unusual uses for frozen rivers and canals, cooking syrniki on the ice, playing hockey, and snowboarding.
Fine for Song, ARVI Spike, Power Outages: Voronezh DigestFine for Song, ARVI Spike, Power Outages: Voronezh Digest
Fine for Song, ARVI Spike, Power Outages: Voronezh DigestA digest of key events in Voronezh on February 3, including a fine for anti-patriotic songs, a rise in ARVI cases, and residents freezing without power in -30°C (-22°F) cold.
Novosibirsk model in Epstein files: Feb 3 digestNovosibirsk model in Epstein files: Feb 3 digest
Novosibirsk model in Epstein files: Feb 3 digestA Novosibirsk model appears in the Epstein files, a paralyzed resident returns from Thailand, and more — five top stories from Feb 3.
Deputy Demands Smolny Report on Pasha's Death
Deputy Demands Smolny Report on Pasha's DeathState Duma deputy Tatyana Butskaya sent an official request to the St. Petersburg Committee for Social Policy demanding a report on the situation of 9-year-old Pavel, who did not attend school and became a murder victim.
Expert: Prison Does Not Rehabilitate Pedophiles
Expert: Prison Does Not Rehabilitate PedophilesFormer head of the juvenile affairs department Alexei Rodin said that long prison terms do not change pedophiles.
Missing Pensioner Rescued in Ural Forest
Missing Pensioner Rescued in Ural ForestSearch teams discovered a missing pensioner in forest snowdrifts after she wandered five kilometers, and they promptly transported her to medical care.
Yaroslavl over 10 years: what changed?Yaroslavl over 10 years: what changed?
Yaroslavl over 10 years: what changed?Over the past decade, Yaroslavl has seen major changes, though several projects remain incomplete.
Frozen Woman Found in Snow in Urals ForestFrozen Woman Found in Snow in Urals Forest
Frozen Woman Found in Snow in Urals ForestVolunteers from the LizaAlert search team found a missing elderly woman in a forest in the Sverdlovsk region, rescuing her from hypothermia just in time.
Was 2016 Better? Yaroslavl Internet Trend CheckedWas 2016 Better? Yaroslavl Internet Trend Checked
Was 2016 Better? Yaroslavl Internet Trend CheckedAs an online nostalgia trend compares 2026 with 2016, we look at how Yaroslavl has changed over the past decade.
Scammers in Yekaterinburg Infiltrate Building Chat GroupsScammers in Yekaterinburg Infiltrate Building Chat Groups
Scammers in Yekaterinburg Infiltrate Building Chat GroupsResidents of Yekaterinburg have encountered a new scam. Attackers infiltrate building chats and, under the guise of intercom installation, obtain confidential data.
Reburial dispute over soldier killed in UkraineReburial dispute over soldier killed in Ukraine
Reburial dispute over soldier killed in UkraineA family feud over the burial site of a soldier killed in Ukraine from Volgograd Oblast became the focus of the TV show «Men/Women».
Yaroslavl sells room in Ushinsky's historic houseYaroslavl sells room in Ushinsky's historic house
Yaroslavl sells room in Ushinsky's historic houseYaroslavl has started the privatization of a space in a cultural heritage site linked to educator Konstantin Ushinsky. The auction is included in the 2026-2028 plan.
«You old fool!» Yekaterinburg scammers use new scheme«You old fool!» Yekaterinburg scammers use new scheme
«You old fool!» Yekaterinburg scammers use new schemeScammers infiltrate building chat groups in Yekaterinburg, tricking residents into revealing Gosuslugi codes.
Rooms in historical Yaroslavl building put up for saleRooms in historical Yaroslavl building put up for sale
Rooms in historical Yaroslavl building put up for saleThe city of Yaroslavl has begun privatizing rooms in a historical building where pedagogue Konstantin Ushinsky once lived.
Family Demands Reburial of Soldier Buried by WidowFamily Demands Reburial of Soldier Buried by Widow
Family Demands Reburial of Soldier Buried by WidowRelatives of a fallen soldier from the Volgograd region demand his reburial, while his widow insists she fulfilled his last wish. The family feud reached a federal talk show.
Petersburgers walk on frozen Fontanka despite ban
Petersburgers walk on frozen Fontanka despite banIn St. Petersburg, walking on frozen rivers is gaining popularity. Despite warnings from rescuers, residents are going out onto the ice of the Fontanka and Neva in large numbers.
Rostov streets closed overnight for snow removalRostov streets closed overnight for snow removal
Rostov streets closed overnight for snow removalOn the night of February 3–4, several streets in Rostov will be temporarily closed for snow removal.
Rostov closes streets for snow removal, urges detoursRostov closes streets for snow removal, urges detours
Rostov closes streets for snow removal, urges detoursThe Rostov city administration announces phased traffic closures on several streets from 10 p.m. February 3 to 5 a.m. February 4 to clear snow.
Found Property: Avoid Legal Trouble and Claim RewardFound Property: Avoid Legal Trouble and Claim Reward
Found Property: Avoid Legal Trouble and Claim RewardFinding a lost item in Russia has legal implications. Learn the correct steps to avoid trouble and potentially earn a reward.
Activists Find Nameless Bottles, File Police ReportsActivists Find Nameless Bottles, File Police Reports
Activists Find Nameless Bottles, File Police ReportsResidents of Chapayevsk, Samara Region, are taking the fight against counterfeit alcohol into their own hands, buying suspicious bottles and filing police reports after recording evidence.
Russia's Last Cinema Poster Artist Resigns Due to IllnessRussia's Last Cinema Poster Artist Resigns Due to Illness
Russia's Last Cinema Poster Artist Resigns Due to IllnessVasily Chebotarev, one of the last masters of handwritten movie posters, left work due to health reasons without training a successor.