Northern goshawk hunts rats in Udelnaya ParkA northern goshawk, listed in the Red Book of St. Petersburg, is hunting in Udelnaya Park. Activists hope the predator will help control the rat population that has taken over feeders.
Former Geoisol Co-Owner Wanted by PoliceVyacheslav Smolenkov, former deputy director and co-owner of Geoisol, is wanted by law enforcement. The company's CEO, Elena Lashkova, was previously arrested in absentia.
Morshansk Man Sentenced for Illegal Maple FellingA 60-year-old man from Novotomnikovo village in Morshansk district received a suspended sentence for illegally felling a maple tree, causing over 340,000 rubles ($3,800) in damages.
Police Halt Repeat Moonshine Sales in TambovLocal police officers recorded repeated cases of selling homemade alcohol in the Tambov region. Criminal prosecution may follow after examinations.
Man Given Suspended Sentence for Assaulting Police OfficerA resident of the Voronezh region was found guilty of assaulting a law enforcement officer on duty. The court sentenced him to a suspended term and ordered him to pay compensation.
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Moon for Darnold in Super Bowl DebateLegendary quarterback Warren Moon spoke in support of Sam Darnold, considering him the best choice for the upcoming Super Bowl.
Epstein Pleaded Guilty Unaware of Victim's NameDuring a 2010 interrogation, financier Jeffrey Epstein stated he did not know the name of the minor he pleaded guilty to procuring for prostitution.
Murmansk Region Allocates 10 Billion for ZATO RenovationIn 2026, Murmansk Region will continue its large-scale renovation program for ZATOs and military towns, allocating 10.2 billion rubles (about $113 million at current rates) across eight municipalities.
Nikitin: Nizhny Novgorod lacks hotels, prices inflatedGovernor Gleb Nikitin noted that the cost of accommodation in Nizhny Novgorod often exceeds Moscow prices. He cited a significant increase in the number of tourists as the reason.
Melkonyan gifts Zelensky Grad salvo in SMO zoneArsen Melkonyan confirmed that he has been in the combat zone for a month. On his blog, he posted a video showing the use of a Grad multiple rocket launcher.
FAS Begins Price Check on Bread and MargarineRussia's Antimonopoly Service has launched a check into the validity of wholesale prices for bread and margarine, requesting data from producers in 16 regions.
Governor Cites 'Dramatic Tourism Growth' as Hotel Prices SpikeGovernor Gleb Nikitin admitted that Nizhny Novgorod faces a hotel shortage and high prices, with a night often costing more than in Moscow. He blamed a 'dramatic growth in tourist flow.'
Tambov Oblast to Renovate Three Colleges in 2026In 2026, Tambov Oblast will completely renovate the buildings of three colleges. The work will be carried out under the federal project «Professionalitet» and the «United Russia» party's people's program.
