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Volgograd swamped with heating complaints after frostsFollowing a thaw after severe frosts, Volgograd residents are reporting widespread heating failures across multiple city districts, with utility companies attributing some outages to repair work.

Feb 28, 2026

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Psychologist Debunks Myths About Wish Maps and Info-GypsiesA clinical psychologist in Izhevsk explains whether wish maps serve as motivational aids or merely add stress, debunking myths spread by online influencers.

Feb 28, 2026

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New Rules for Special Call-ups of Russian ReservistsMilitary Commissioner of Nizhny Novgorod Region Sergei Agafonov has explained the new rules for conducting special call-ups for the mobilization reserve, which were introduced at the end of 2025.

Feb 28, 2026

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Mobilization reserve changes: who is affected, says commissarFederal authorities have introduced the concept of "special musters".

Feb 28, 2026

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Tyumen Opens Jubilee Year for City's 440th AnniversaryCelebrations for Tyumen's 440th anniversary have kicked off in the city center.

Feb 28, 2026

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Artemy Lebedev Criticizes Plenipotentiary Representative's Building in YekaterinburgOn social media, designer Artemy Lebedev called the plenipotentiary representative's residence in Yekaterinburg 'a spectacular vomit,' contrasting it with the building of the Russian Copper Company.

Feb 28, 2026

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Moscow Residents Brace for Severe Frosts After Cold Snap WarningWhat the weather will be like on the last weekend of January

Feb 28, 2026

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Novosibirsk city hall names fireworks site for Defender's DayNovosibirsk will celebrate Defender of the Fatherland Day with a planned fireworks display announced by city officials.

Feb 28, 2026

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'A Spectacular Vomit': Artemy Lebedev Blasts Mansion in YekaterinburgDesigner Artemy Lebedev visited Yekaterinburg and slammed the presidential envoy's residence, calling it 'a spectacular vomit,' while praising a neighboring building by Norman Foster.

Feb 28, 2026

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Tyumen city hall square fenced off as crowd gathersA large crowd assembled near the city administration on Thursday evening to mark the start of Tyumen's 440th anniversary year.

Feb 28, 2026

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Ex-VSUES rector's sports complex may be used for veteran rehabThe repurposing of the complex for veterans is expected to take several months, announced by Primorsky Krai Governor Oleg Kozhemyako.

Feb 28, 2026

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Oleg Bogun to Lead Traffic Police in Krasnodar KraiThe former head of the Rostov Oblast traffic police has been transferred to the position of deputy police chief of Krasnodar Krai.

Feb 28, 2026

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Anomalous Cold in Leningrad Region, Warmer in St. PetersburgAnomalous frosts are covering the Leningrad Region, while less severe weather is expected in St. Petersburg. Chief meteorologist Alexander Kolesov gave a forecast for the coming days.

Feb 28, 2026

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Former Don Traffic Police Chief Appointed in Krasnodar After PleadingOleg Bogun, the former head of Don traffic police, has been appointed as acting deputy police chief in Krasnodar region, effective January 2026.

Feb 28, 2026

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«What Are We Paying For?» Complaints About Conditions in Bashkortostan's Natural ParksA public activist from Bashkortostan is outraged by the fee to visit natural parks, citing poor conditions. Muradymovskoye Gorge was particularly infuriating.

Feb 28, 2026

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Murmansk's 'Hello, Sun!' festival rescheduled after blackoutMurmansk will hold its postponed 'Hello, Sun!' winter festival on 1 February. The celebration marks the end of the polar night and features concerts and activities.

Feb 28, 2026

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Ekaterina Bivol Gets 60-Hour Work Sentence for VideoA St. Petersburg court has sentenced Ekaterina Bivol, ex-wife of boxer Dmitry Bivol, to 60 hours of compulsory work for spreading a hate speech video. The video was found on Telegram in fall 2025.

Feb 28, 2026

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Emergency Ministry Warns of Abnormal Frosts in Nizhny Novgorod RegionTemperatures in the region will be 7-14 degrees below the climate norm from January 31 to February 5. In Nizhny Novgorod, a cold snap down to -26 degrees Celsius (-15°F) is expected.

Feb 28, 2026

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Renders reveal descent from Gorky Park to Kremlin EmbankmentIn Kazan, a new walkway and viewing platform will be constructed on the slope from Gorky Park down to the embankment.

Feb 28, 2026

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Second Baltiyets train arrives on blue metro lineGovernor Alexander Beglov announced the arrival of the second six-car Baltiyets train at the Avtovo electric depot for the St. Petersburg metro's blue line.

Feb 28, 2026

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Emergency Ministry warns of abnormal frosts in Nizhny Novgorod regionAbnormally cold weather is forecast for Nizhny Novgorod region from 31 January to 5 February, with temperatures expected to be 7 to 14 degrees Celsius below the climatic norm.

Feb 28, 2026

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Volgograd Warned of Dangerous Temperature SwingsIn the coming days, the region expects precipitation and fog, and then the temperature will drop to -22 degrees (-7.6°F). Medical professionals advise people with cardiovascular diseases to be cautious.

Feb 28, 2026

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Tyumen Launches Contest for Public Art Concepts on Dzerzhinsky StreetArtists and designers are invited to submit concepts for public art installations on three buildings along Dzerzhinsky Street in Tyumen.

Feb 28, 2026

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Volgograd warns of deadly temperature swingsGrey, damp weather will grip the Volgograd region for the next few days before a sharp cold snap returns.

Feb 28, 2026

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Pyaterochka and Lokomotiv Continue Cooperation in 2026The extended partnership between Pyaterochka and HC Lokomotiv in 2026 allows Yaroslavl residents to win hockey match tickets through store promotions.

Feb 28, 2026

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