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Volgograd Bribery Case: Moscow Court to Extend DetentionsVolgograd Bribery Case: Moscow Court to Extend Detentions
Volgograd Bribery Case: Moscow Court to Extend DetentionsDocuments to extend the detention of a former Volgograd official and four construction executives were submitted to Moscow's Basmanny District Court on the same day.
Moscow Court to Review Detention Extension for OfficialsMoscow Court to Review Detention Extension for Officials
Moscow Court to Review Detention Extension for OfficialsDocuments on the cases of a former official and four construction company heads were submitted to the Basmanny Court on January 30.
Drone Danger Declared in Stavropol Krai on February 1Drone Danger Declared in Stavropol Krai on February 1
Drone Danger Declared in Stavropol Krai on February 1Residents are urged to monitor incoming alerts and official communications.
How the heirs of Russia's first president liveHow the heirs of Russia's first president live
How the heirs of Russia's first president liveRussia's first president Boris Yeltsin would have turned 95. His wife, children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren lead private lives, trying to avoid publicity and politics.
Ex-traffic police chief's house auctioned, Kardo director arrested in StavropolEx-traffic police chief's house auctioned, Kardo director arrested in Stavropol
Ex-traffic police chief's house auctioned, Kardo director arrested in StavropolThis week in the Stavropol region, authorities auctioned a confiscated mansion, arrested a festival director, and launched a survey on electric scooters.
Ice rain cuts power to eight villages near VolgogradIce rain cuts power to eight villages near Volgograd
Ice rain cuts power to eight villages near VolgogradDue to ice rain and strong winds, over 20 power line supports were damaged in the Kotovsky district. Restoration timelines for electricity supply have not yet been announced.
Volgograd area settlements lose power after ice rain damages over 20 supportsVolgograd area settlements lose power after ice rain damages over 20 supports
Volgograd area settlements lose power after ice rain damages over 20 supportsAuthorities have not specified when power will be restored to eight settlements in the Volgograd region following an ice rain event.
Huge puddle traps Volgograd apartment residents in entranceHuge puddle traps Volgograd apartment residents in entrance
Huge puddle traps Volgograd apartment residents in entranceResidents fear that with the onset of frost, exiting the building will become impossible.
Volgograd residents trapped in entrance by huge puddleVolgograd residents trapped in entrance by huge puddle
Volgograd residents trapped in entrance by huge puddleResidents of a Volgograd apartment building worry that freezing temperatures will leave them completely unable to leave their homes due to a persistent flooding issue.
Iconic Setter's Coffee Shop Closes in Rostov-on-DonIconic Setter's Coffee Shop Closes in Rostov-on-Don
Iconic Setter's Coffee Shop Closes in Rostov-on-DonOwner Vladimir Bektemirov announced the closure due to a drop in foot traffic, adding to a series of restaurant closures in the city.
Yaroslavl Tenders Road Repair for 110 Million RublesYaroslavl Tenders Road Repair for 110 Million Rubles
Yaroslavl Tenders Road Repair for 110 Million RublesThe authorities of Yaroslavl have announced a tender for the repair of asphalt pavement on city roads. 110 million rubles (approximately $1.1 million at current rates) have been allocated from the budget for this purpose.
Cult Rostov coffee shop Setter's closes, owner plans new conceptCult Rostov coffee shop Setter's closes, owner plans new concept
Cult Rostov coffee shop Setter's closes, owner plans new conceptIn January, several more restaurants announced they were closing.
Ready to pay 110 million: Yaroslavl seeks contractor for road repairsReady to pay 110 million: Yaroslavl seeks contractor for road repairs
Ready to pay 110 million: Yaroslavl seeks contractor for road repairsAuthorities in Yaroslavl are seeking a contractor to repair city roads, with a budget of 110 million rubles (approximately $1.1 million) from municipal funds.
Novosibirsk officials dispute who pays for burial of unidentified personsNovosibirsk officials dispute who pays for burial of unidentified persons
Novosibirsk officials dispute who pays for burial of unidentified personsLast year, the city buried over 70 people whose identities were not established.
Bastrykin Requests Report on Dog Attack in VolgogradBastrykin Requests Report on Dog Attack in Volgograd
Bastrykin Requests Report on Dog Attack in VolgogradAn aggressive pack of stray dogs attacked a man in the Kirovsky district of Volgograd. The chairman of the Investigative Committee, Alexander Bastrykin, has taken the case under personal control.
Bastrykin Demands Report on Volgograd Dog AttackBastrykin Demands Report on Volgograd Dog Attack
Bastrykin Demands Report on Volgograd Dog AttackAn aggressive pack of stray dogs attacked a man in Volgograd's Kirovsky district, prompting an investigation.
Planned Power Outages Hit Dozens of Krasnodar Addresses on February 2Planned Power Outages Hit Dozens of Krasnodar Addresses on February 2
Planned Power Outages Hit Dozens of Krasnodar Addresses on February 2Authorities state that the electricity cuts are scheduled maintenance.
Tulips in the Volgograd Steppe: Admire, but Don't PickTulips in the Volgograd Steppe: Admire, but Don't Pick
Tulips in the Volgograd Steppe: Admire, but Don't PickPhotos of blooming tulips near Volgograd herald the arrival of spring and lift spirits.
Sea of Flowers Covers Spring Steppe Near VolgogradSea of Flowers Covers Spring Steppe Near Volgograd
Sea of Flowers Covers Spring Steppe Near VolgogradPhotographer Andrey Steblev captures blooming steppe flowers near Volgograd, offering a preview of spring to combat winter gloom.
Electricity restoration schedule presented to residents of Blizhnie and Dalnie Gardens in VoronezhElectricity restoration schedule presented to residents of Blizhnie and Dalnie Gardens in Voronezh
Electricity restoration schedule presented to residents of Blizhnie and Dalnie Gardens in VoronezhResidents of Blizhnie and Dalnie Gardens in Voronezh are experiencing power outages during severe frosts. A schedule has been released indicating when electricity will be restored.
Meteorologists Warn of Anomalous Frosts in VolgogradMeteorologists Warn of Anomalous Frosts in Volgograd
Meteorologists Warn of Anomalous Frosts in VolgogradThe Volgograd Center for Hydrometeorology has issued an emergency warning for abnormally cold weather from 2 to 7 February 2026, with temperatures expected to be 10–15°C below average.
Meteorologists in Volgograd Issue Urgent Warning on Abnormal FrostsMeteorologists in Volgograd Issue Urgent Warning on Abnormal Frosts
Meteorologists in Volgograd Issue Urgent Warning on Abnormal FrostsBitter cold will persist in the Volgograd region for five full days, according to an emergency weather warning.
Snowfall Causes Tram to Derail in Nizhny NovgorodSnowfall Causes Tram to Derail in Nizhny Novgorod
Snowfall Causes Tram to Derail in Nizhny NovgorodA tram car got stuck in a snowdrift on uncleared tracks.
Tram derails in Nizhny Novgorod due to snowfallTram derails in Nizhny Novgorod due to snowfall
Tram derails in Nizhny Novgorod due to snowfallA tram derailed in Nizhny Novgorod today after a snowdrift blocked the tracks.
Planned gas and electricity outages in Voronezh region for February 2-8Planned gas and electricity outages in Voronezh region for February 2-8
Planned gas and electricity outages in Voronezh region for February 2-8Voronezh is set for planned gas outages from February 2 to 8 due to repair works on gas pipelines, with temporary electricity cuts also scheduled in the region.