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Valentine's Day Gift Ideas Under $100Valentine's Day Gift Ideas Under $100
Valentine's Day Gift Ideas Under $100Valentine’s Day is approaching, but there’s no need to panic — there’s still time to find the perfect gift for your partner. We’ve gathered great options that won’t break the bank.
Jeffrey Epstein New Post-Mortem Photos After SuicideJeffrey Epstein New Post-Mortem Photos After Suicide
Jeffrey Epstein New Post-Mortem Photos After SuicideThe U.S. Department of Justice has released photographs taken after Jeffrey Epstein's suicide in his prison cell at the Metropolitan Correctional Center on August 10, 2019.
Aksay District Sees 10% Online Activity SurgeAksay District Sees 10% Online Activity Surge
Aksay District Sees 10% Online Activity SurgeResidents of Aksay district are spending more time online, with online activity up 10% in the past year due to telecom infrastructure expansion.
CPRF Deputies Want Devyatkino Station Renamed KomsomolskayaCPRF Deputies Want Devyatkino Station Renamed Komsomolskaya
CPRF Deputies Want Devyatkino Station Renamed KomsomolskayaCommunist deputies have filed a motion with the Leningrad Oblast Legislative Assembly to restore the Devyatkino metro station's original name Komsomolskaya; if approved, it will go to St. Petersburg Governor Alexander Beglov.
Winter Views of Old Sarepta Museum-ReserveWinter Views of Old Sarepta Museum-Reserve
Winter Views of Old Sarepta Museum-ReservePhotographer Alexey Polyakov captured winter landscapes of the Old Sarepta museum complex in Volgograd on 2 February, the last day of the thaw.
Dmitry Morev's deputy resigns from Arkhangelsk administrationDmitry Morev's deputy resigns from Arkhangelsk administration
Dmitry Morev's deputy resigns from Arkhangelsk administrationMikhail Ivanov, deputy head of Arkhangelsk for municipal services, has resigned from the city administration of his own accord, a spokesperson said.
Andrei Polyakov Captures Winter Scenes of Old SareptaAndrei Polyakov Captures Winter Scenes of Old Sarepta
Andrei Polyakov Captures Winter Scenes of Old SareptaPhotographer Andrei Polyakov captured winter landscapes of the Old Sarepta museum-reserve in southern Volgograd on February 2, the last day of a long-awaited thaw.
Yekaterinburg Snowstorm: Tyumen to Get Light SnowYekaterinburg Snowstorm: Tyumen to Get Light Snow
Yekaterinburg Snowstorm: Tyumen to Get Light SnowA southern cyclone stalled over Perm Krai has brought a snowstorm to Yekaterinburg, and may also affect Tyumen.
From idea to life: St. Petersburg public spacesFrom idea to life: St. Petersburg public spaces
From idea to life: St. Petersburg public spacesRound table participants discussed how modern public spaces are changing St. Petersburg's urban environment, which formats are in demand, and how to balance resident comfort with openness.
Communal lake cuts off Saratov Opera HouseCommunal lake cuts off Saratov Opera House
Communal lake cuts off Saratov Opera HouseThe Saratov Opera and Ballet Theatre, temporarily housed in the DK Tantal building, is being flooded as a water leak from a broken utility line has created a large pond that now reaches the theatre steps and the nearby underground passage.
Shakhunya Buys Electric Car for 5M Rubles ($52,600)Shakhunya Buys Electric Car for 5M Rubles ($52,600)
Shakhunya Buys Electric Car for 5M Rubles ($52,600)The administration of Shakhunya, a town in Nizhny Novgorod Oblast, is buying a Voyah Passion evr electric car for 5 million rubles ($52,600) to transport officials.
Bastrykin Orders Criminal Case Over Rybinsk Emergency BuildingBastrykin Orders Criminal Case Over Rybinsk Emergency Building
Bastrykin Orders Criminal Case Over Rybinsk Emergency BuildingAlexander Bastrykin, head of Russia's Investigative Committee, ordered a criminal case over a years-long delay in resettling residents from an emergency building in Rybinsk, taking the situation under personal control.
Knight of Science Yuri Roshchevsky DiesKnight of Science Yuri Roshchevsky Dies
Knight of Science Yuri Roshchevsky DiesYuri Roshchevsky, a noted local historian, ecologist, and ethnographer who studied the Samara Bend, has died after a long illness, the Russian Geographical Society announced.
600 Children Evacuated From School No. 1600 Children Evacuated From School No. 1
600 Children Evacuated From School No. 1On 4 February, approximately 600 children and 50 adults were evacuated from School No. 1 in Yessentuki, Russia, after a bomb threat report.
Yekaterinburg Snowstorm: Tyumen to See Light SnowYekaterinburg Snowstorm: Tyumen to See Light Snow
Yekaterinburg Snowstorm: Tyumen to See Light SnowA small southern cyclone stalled over Perm Krai has caused a snowstorm in Yekaterinburg, with Tyumen expected to see light snow on February 4 and 5.
Shakhunya Administration Cancels 5M Ruble Luxury EV TenderShakhunya Administration Cancels 5M Ruble Luxury EV Tender
Shakhunya Administration Cancels 5M Ruble Luxury EV TenderThe Shakhunya city administration canceled its purchase of a 5-million-ruble ($55,600) business-class electric car intended for officials after re-evaluation.
Stove Runs 24/7: Kazan Family Freezes Without HeatStove Runs 24/7: Kazan Family Freezes Without Heat
Stove Runs 24/7: Kazan Family Freezes Without HeatResidents of the Romantika comfort-class residential complex in Kazan have been without reliable heating for three days, forcing them to use stoves and ovens to stay warm. The problem is linked to issues at a local boiler station.
Bastrykin orders case over 13-year relocation delayBastrykin orders case over 13-year relocation delay
Bastrykin orders case over 13-year relocation delayAlexander Bastrykin, head of the Investigative Committee of Russia (SKR), ordered a criminal case after residents of a dilapidated house in Rybinsk, Yaroslavl Oblast, had been waiting for relocation since 2013.
Mikhail Panfilov Becomes New Sports Minister of Altai KraiMikhail Panfilov Becomes New Sports Minister of Altai Krai
Mikhail Panfilov Becomes New Sports Minister of Altai KraiMikhail Panfilov, who served as an advisor to the Minister of Sports for the past year and a half, has been appointed Minister of Sports of Altai Krai.
Russian Post Sells Volgograd Main Post Office Round HallRussian Post Sells Volgograd Main Post Office Round Hall
Russian Post Sells Volgograd Main Post Office Round HallRussian Post is auctioning the Round Hall of the Volgograd Main Post Office as part of a nationwide sale of historic post office buildings.
Tatarstan completes another telecom refarming stageTatarstan completes another telecom refarming stage
Tatarstan completes another telecom refarming stageFrequencies at base stations in Tatarstan have been transferred to the LTE standard, completing another stage of telecom equipment refarming.
Russian Post Selling Volgograd Rotunda with Lenin MonumentRussian Post Selling Volgograd Rotunda with Lenin Monument
Russian Post Selling Volgograd Rotunda with Lenin MonumentHistoric main post office buildings across Russia are being sold as the state postal service divests non-core assets.
Grove once threatened now rests under snowGrove once threatened now rests under snow
Grove once threatened now rests under snowThis patch of urban greenery is still holding on.
Murmansk Resident Films Aurora From Apartment WindowMurmansk Resident Films Aurora From Apartment Window
Murmansk Resident Films Aurora From Apartment WindowFor some residents of Murmansk, seeing the northern lights is an everyday occurrence. A guide captured the aurora from his apartment.
Rostov water main accident leaves thousands without waterRostov water main accident leaves thousands without water
Rostov water main accident leaves thousands without waterEmergency crews are on site, water supply is planned to be restored today.