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Northern Lights, Light Pillars, and Halo Observed in St. PetersburgNorthern Lights, Light Pillars, and Halo Observed in St. Petersburg
Northern Lights, Light Pillars, and Halo Observed in St. PetersburgOn January 28, residents of St. Petersburg witnessed a whole series of rare atmospheric phenomena — northern lights, light pillars, and a halo around the sun.
Feb 27, 2026
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Sochi promises to complete social housing construction for resettled residents by year-endSochi promises to complete social housing construction for resettled residents by year-end
Sochi promises to complete social housing construction for resettled residents by year-endPreparatory work is complete at a site in the Makarenko neighborhood where a 100-apartment social housing building for resettled residents is under construction, with piles being driven and retaining walls concreted.
Feb 27, 2026
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Petersburg Housing Co-op's Heating Debt Tops 7 Million RublesPetersburg Housing Co-op's Heating Debt Tops 7 Million Rubles
Petersburg Housing Co-op's Heating Debt Tops 7 Million RublesHousing Cooperative No. 1192 in the Krasnoselsky District of St. Petersburg owes over 7 million rubles to energy company TGC-1 for heating supply. This information was provided by the company's press service on January 29.
Feb 27, 2026
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Appeal Date Set for Volgograd Environmental Chairman's ArrestAppeal Date Set for Volgograd Environmental Chairman's Arrest
Appeal Date Set for Volgograd Environmental Chairman's ArrestThe Moscow City Court has scheduled an appeal hearing for Alexei Sivokoz, chairman of Volgograd's environmental committee, whose case was transferred between courts within a day.
Feb 27, 2026
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Restoration Begins on Burned Strelets Base Building in KurganRestoration Begins on Burned Strelets Base Building in Kurgan
Restoration Begins on Burned Strelets Base Building in KurganRestoration work has started on the main building of the 'Strelets' sports base in Kurgan after a fire in December, with the cause identified as a faulty heating cable.
Feb 27, 2026
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Ice Rink Flooded but Supervision Forgotten: Kurkino Forgot to Ensure Ice SafetyIce Rink Flooded but Supervision Forgotten: Kurkino Forgot to Ensure Ice Safety
Ice Rink Flooded but Supervision Forgotten: Kurkino Forgot to Ensure Ice SafetyThis was discovered during a prosecutor's office inspection.
Feb 27, 2026
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Pipe Burst Transforms Vladivostok Street into Winter WonderlandPipe Burst Transforms Vladivostok Street into Winter Wonderland
Pipe Burst Transforms Vladivostok Street into Winter WonderlandBut it's better to admire this beauty only in photographs.
Feb 27, 2026
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Bystrinsky GOK processed record 11.4 million tons of ore in 2025Bystrinsky GOK processed record 11.4 million tons of ore in 2025
Bystrinsky GOK processed record 11.4 million tons of ore in 2025Construction of a gold recovery plant has begun.
Feb 26, 2026
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Roman Shirokov named head of St. Petersburg urban improvement center
Roman Shirokov named head of St. Petersburg urban improvement centerRoman Shirokov has been appointed head of the Comprehensive Urban Improvement Center of St. Petersburg. His appointment occurred during an audit by the Control and Accounts Chamber.
Feb 26, 2026
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Altai's Farming Villages Gain Stable CommunicationAltai's Farming Villages Gain Stable Communication
Altai's Farming Villages Gain Stable CommunicationUpdates have impacted not only Sannikovo and Berezovka but also stretches of the Chuysky and Novosibirsky highways.
Feb 26, 2026
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Evgeny Onegin Musical to be Shown Again in ChitaEvgeny Onegin Musical to be Shown Again in Chita
Evgeny Onegin Musical to be Shown Again in ChitaIt is a collaborative production by theaters from St. Petersburg and Chita.
Feb 26, 2026
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St. Petersburg temperature gap reaches 10°C, frosts intensifySt. Petersburg temperature gap reaches 10°C, frosts intensify
St. Petersburg temperature gap reaches 10°C, frosts intensifyThe city's chief meteorologist Alexander Kolesov reported a significant temperature swing in St. Petersburg and forecasts the onset of a colder period.
Feb 26, 2026
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JUNWEX Exhibition: Jewelry for Yourself and as a Gift
JUNWEX Exhibition: Jewelry for Yourself and as a GiftIn early February, the JUNWEX jewelry exhibition will take place in St. Petersburg. This traditional event has been showcasing collections of Russian jewelry brands for 34 years.
Feb 26, 2026
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Boiling Water from Burst Pipes Floods Homes in VolgogradBoiling Water from Burst Pipes Floods Homes in Volgograd
Boiling Water from Burst Pipes Floods Homes in VolgogradResidents of at least three apartment buildings in Volgograd are suffering from flooding with boiling water due to heating pipe bursts. According to them, management companies are inactive, which could lead to the flooding of electrical panels and power outages.
Feb 26, 2026
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Passengers Stranded at Airport Amid Flight Delays to EgyptPassengers Stranded at Airport Amid Flight Delays to Egypt
Passengers Stranded at Airport Amid Flight Delays to EgyptA flight from Koltsovo Airport in Yekaterinburg to Hurghada, Egypt, has been delayed for a second day due to severe weather conditions.
Feb 26, 2026
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Praise vs. cash: Voronezh residents tell how they reward children for good gradesPraise vs. cash: Voronezh residents tell how they reward children for good grades
Praise vs. cash: Voronezh residents tell how they reward children for good gradesA survey by SuperJob compares how mothers and fathers in Voronezh incentivize their schoolchildren's academic performance.
Feb 26, 2026
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Court orders 500,000 rubles for injury on icy yard
Court orders 500,000 rubles for injury on icy yardA St. Petersburg pensioner will receive compensation after a serious fall due to uncleared ice in the yard. The Kalininsky District Court ordered the local housing agency to pay her 500,000 rubles (approximately $5,300 at current rates).
Feb 26, 2026
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KGK Updates on Heating Restoration in Kurgan Following AccidentKGK Updates on Heating Restoration in Kurgan Following Accident
KGK Updates on Heating Restoration in Kurgan Following AccidentEnergy company officials report that the thermo-hydraulic regime is being restored in several districts of Kurgan after a morning accident disrupted the heat supply.
Feb 26, 2026
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Story of a Karate School Housed in a Ski BaseStory of a Karate School Housed in a Ski Base
Story of a Karate School Housed in a Ski BaseFor 33 years, a karate school in Chelyabinsk has trained over 3,000 children in a dojo built by enthusiasts in a former ski base.
Feb 26, 2026
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Volgograd Apartment Buildings Flooded with Boiling Water from Burst PipesVolgograd Apartment Buildings Flooded with Boiling Water from Burst Pipes
Volgograd Apartment Buildings Flooded with Boiling Water from Burst PipesResidents in Volgograd report that managing companies are failing to act as boiling water from burst pipes floods their apartment buildings.
Feb 26, 2026
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Hourly flight delays leave Yekaterinburg vacationers stranded at KoltsovoHourly flight delays leave Yekaterinburg vacationers stranded at Koltsovo
Hourly flight delays leave Yekaterinburg vacationers stranded at KoltsovoA flight from Koltsovo Airport to Hurghada has been postponed for a second day. The delay is attributed to snowy conditions that forced the plane to divert to Chelyabinsk.
Feb 26, 2026
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Volgograd Electrician Demanded 18,500 Rubles (≈185 USD) for Socket ReplacementVolgograd Electrician Demanded 18,500 Rubles (≈185 USD) for Socket Replacement
Volgograd Electrician Demanded 18,500 Rubles (≈185 USD) for Socket ReplacementA resident of Volgograd called a handyman from an advertisement, but after his actions, she was presented with a bill for 18,500 rubles (≈185 USD).
Feb 26, 2026
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Heating Issues at TPP-2 Leave Chita Residents FreezingHeating Issues at TPP-2 Leave Chita Residents Freezing
Heating Issues at TPP-2 Leave Chita Residents FreezingResidents of Chita reported their apartments remain cold, with temperatures of 16–18°C (61–64°F). The local energy company TGC-14 (Territorial Generating Company No. 14) said it had increased water temperature to heat buildings.
Feb 26, 2026
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Volgograd residents face mass cold water outagesVolgograd residents face mass cold water outages
Volgograd residents face mass cold water outagesIn Volgograd, residents are experiencing mass cold water outages, and the water supply company says not all incidents are their responsibility.
Feb 26, 2026
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Legendary Restaurant Strekaza Closes in VoronezhLegendary Restaurant Strekaza Closes in Voronezh
Legendary Restaurant Strekaza Closes in VoronezhBoth locations — on the right and left banks — have ceased operations.
Feb 26, 2026
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