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Yellow Alert Issued in St. Petersburg Over Frosts
Yellow Alert Issued in St. Petersburg Over FrostsSevere frosts are forecast for St. Petersburg overnight on January 23. In response, city authorities have declared a yellow level of weather danger.
Jan 31, 2026
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Ex-police colonel convicted of murder heads to war zone
Ex-police colonel convicted of murder heads to war zoneMikhail Smirnov, a former police colonel convicted of multiple killings, has been freed and dispatched to the war zone at the request of the military commissariat.
Jan 31, 2026
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Governor Chibis details gas pricing plans for Murmansk regionGovernor Chibis details gas pricing plans for Murmansk region
Governor Chibis details gas pricing plans for Murmansk regionGovernor Andrey Chibis outlined future gas prices for the Murmansk region during a press conference in Murmansk today, responding to questions from accredited journalists.
Jan 31, 2026
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Magnitogorsk deploys temporary street warming point with rescuersMagnitogorsk deploys temporary street warming point with rescuers
Magnitogorsk deploys temporary street warming point with rescuersA temporary warming center will open in Magnitogorsk on Thursday, 22 January, at the intersection of Karl Marx Avenue and Zavenyagin Street from 9:00 PM to 7:00 AM, with rescue specialists on duty.
Jan 31, 2026
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Moorhens and Whooper Swans Overwinter in St. Petersburg and VuoksaMoorhens and Whooper Swans Overwinter in St. Petersburg and Vuoksa
Moorhens and Whooper Swans Overwinter in St. Petersburg and VuoksaTwo endangered birds — the moorhen and the whooper swan — have skipped their seasonal migration and are overwintering in St. Petersburg and on the Vuoksa River.
Jan 31, 2026
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Residents of Rostov Fear Fires Due to Abandoned Construction SiteResidents of Rostov Fear Fires Due to Abandoned Construction Site
Residents of Rostov Fear Fires Due to Abandoned Construction SiteA court case over the construction of a business center on Rostov's embankment has been ongoing for a year. Local residents are worried that the abandoned site could cause a fire.
Jan 30, 2026
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Beeline develops AI system to monitor aircraft maintenanceBeeline develops AI system to monitor aircraft maintenance
Beeline develops AI system to monitor aircraft maintenanceThe Beeline Big Data & AI team has developed a solution based on computer vision for automatic monitoring of ground preparation of passenger aircraft. The system tracks all stages of work in real time.
Jan 30, 2026
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St. Petersburg tows nearly 1,000 cars from paid parking
St. Petersburg tows nearly 1,000 cars from paid parkingIn 2025, nearly 1,000 cars were towed from paid parking zones in St. Petersburg. The Transport Committee also reported tens of thousands of violations involving license plates and parking for disabled people.
Jan 30, 2026
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Nizhny Novgorod Region Sees Birth Rate Rise Amid Data Verification ChallengesNizhny Novgorod Region Sees Birth Rate Rise Amid Data Verification Challenges
Nizhny Novgorod Region Sees Birth Rate Rise Amid Data Verification ChallengesNizhny Novgorod Region reports a birth rate increase following new family support measures, but verifying this data has become harder due to the suspension of statistics publication.
Jan 30, 2026
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“They Are Dolina, We Are Lurie”: Rostov Embankment Neighbors Fear Fires“They Are Dolina, We Are Lurie”: Rostov Embankment Neighbors Fear Fires
“They Are Dolina, We Are Lurie”: Rostov Embankment Neighbors Fear FiresThe court case over the construction of a business center has been ongoing for a year.
Jan 30, 2026
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Urban Improvement Committee Requests Car Relocation for Snow Removal
Urban Improvement Committee Requests Car Relocation for Snow RemovalOvernight on January 22, nearly 32,000 cubic meters of snow were removed from the streets of Saint Petersburg. Authorities have asked drivers to repark their cars to continue winter cleanup.
Jan 30, 2026
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Southwest 2 Waste Complex Design Tender Valued at 500M RublesSouthwest 2 Waste Complex Design Tender Valued at 500M Rubles
Southwest 2 Waste Complex Design Tender Valued at 500M RublesNevsky Environmental Operator has announced a tender for design and survey work for the construction of the Southwest 2 waste processing complex. The initial contract price is 499.5 million rubles (approximately $5.0 million at current rates).
Jan 30, 2026
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Psychologist: Causes of a Child's Cruelty Lie at Home, Not OnlinePsychologist: Causes of a Child's Cruelty Lie at Home, Not Online
Psychologist: Causes of a Child's Cruelty Lie at Home, Not OnlineAccording to family psychologist Artyom Sazykin, when a minor "loses his mind," the blame lies not with social media or bad company, but primarily with the family and its values.
Jan 30, 2026
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Nizhny Novgorod region reports birth rate rise as data releases stopNizhny Novgorod region reports birth rate rise as data releases stop
Nizhny Novgorod region reports birth rate rise as data releases stopThe Nizhny Novgorod region's total fertility rate rose in 2025, leading the Volga Federal District, according to a demographic institute. However, the release of current demographic statistics has been temporarily suspended by federal authorities.
Jan 30, 2026
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'Not all work completed': Park to be built at Tolmachevo Airport square by 2026'Not all work completed': Park to be built at Tolmachevo Airport square by 2026
'Not all work completed': Park to be built at Tolmachevo Airport square by 2026The general director of Novaport holding, Konstantin Furyaev, announced plans to create a park zone in front of Tolmachevo Airport in Novosibirsk, with the opening scheduled for summer 2026.
Jan 30, 2026
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Hearty snacks and sweets served at Governor Chibis's press conferenceHearty snacks and sweets served at Governor Chibis's press conference
Hearty snacks and sweets served at Governor Chibis's press conferenceA buffet was prepared for journalists covering the event in Murmansk, where the governor summarized the year's work and outlined priorities.
Jan 30, 2026
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Governor condemns mothers for infant deaths in Novokuznetsk hospitalGovernor condemns mothers for infant deaths in Novokuznetsk hospital
Governor condemns mothers for infant deaths in Novokuznetsk hospitalGovernor Ilya Seredyuk commented on the infant deaths at Maternity Hospital No. 1 in Novokuznetsk, defending medical staff and criticizing some mothers for irresponsible behavior.
Jan 30, 2026
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Scientists Puzzled by Unprecedented 2026 Magnetic StormScientists Puzzled by Unprecedented 2026 Magnetic Storm
Scientists Puzzled by Unprecedented 2026 Magnetic StormEarth has recovered from a powerful magnetic storm in 2026, which proved to be one of the strongest of the century and presented astronomers with unexpected mysteries.
Jan 30, 2026
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State Duma Calls for Moratorium on New Taxes and Social Media BlocksState Duma Calls for Moratorium on New Taxes and Social Media Blocks
State Duma Calls for Moratorium on New Taxes and Social Media BlocksA moratorium on new taxes and social media blocks has been proposed in the State Duma. New People party leader Alexey Nechayev argued it would reduce growing public anxiety.
Jan 30, 2026
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Magnitogorsk Vice-Mayor in Charge of Transport ResignsMagnitogorsk Vice-Mayor in Charge of Transport Resigns
Magnitogorsk Vice-Mayor in Charge of Transport ResignsAnton Khvatkov, deputy mayor for municipal services and transport, resigned from the Magnitogorsk city administration after serving for one and a half years, with confirmation from the mayor's office on January 22.
Jan 30, 2026
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Over 100 Ryazan homes lose cold water until eveningOver 100 Ryazan homes lose cold water until evening
Over 100 Ryazan homes lose cold water until eveningVodokanal, the Ryazan water utility, has updated its list of addresses where cold water will be unavailable until the evening.
Jan 30, 2026
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Property of Ukrainian rector's children's company auctioned in VolgogradProperty of Ukrainian rector's children's company auctioned in Volgograd
Property of Ukrainian rector's children's company auctioned in VolgogradA real estate complex of a bankrupt company, encumbered by a 50-year lease, is being put up for auction.
Jan 30, 2026
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Renovation of Dynamo Stadium in Nizhny Novgorod to Finish in 2026Renovation of Dynamo Stadium in Nizhny Novgorod to Finish in 2026
Renovation of Dynamo Stadium in Nizhny Novgorod to Finish in 2026The major renovation of Dynamo Stadium in Nizhny Novgorod is 75% complete. Full completion of the works is scheduled for 2026.
Jan 30, 2026
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St. Petersburg frosts intensify, -23°C expected by weekendSt. Petersburg frosts intensify, -23°C expected by weekend
St. Petersburg frosts intensify, -23°C expected by weekendThe air temperature in St. Petersburg dropped to -10°C (14°F) on the morning of January 22, with further cooling to -23°C (-9°F) expected by the weekend.
Jan 30, 2026
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Volgograd auctions property of bankrupt firm linked to Ukrainian rector's childrenVolgograd auctions property of bankrupt firm linked to Ukrainian rector's children
Volgograd auctions property of bankrupt firm linked to Ukrainian rector's childrenReal estate in Volgograd owned by a bankrupt construction company founded by the children of a Ukrainian academy rector is being sold at auction. The property is encumbered by a 50-year lease and lacks utility connections.
Jan 30, 2026
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