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St. Petersburg Doctors Save Children from 16th Floor
St. Petersburg Doctors Save Children from 16th FloorIn St. Petersburg, doctors are fighting for the lives of two girls who fell from a balcony of a high-rise building. According to investigators, they were thrown by their mother, who then committed suicide.
Body of Missing Yekaterinburg Man Found Murdered in GeorgiaBody of Missing Yekaterinburg Man Found Murdered in Georgia
Body of Missing Yekaterinburg Man Found Murdered in GeorgiaAlexander Korovnikov, 40, who left Yekaterinburg, was found dead in Tbilisi. He had been missing since early January 2026.
Yekaterinburg man found dead in GeorgiaYekaterinburg man found dead in Georgia
Yekaterinburg man found dead in GeorgiaThe body of 40-year-old Alexander Korovnikov, who emigrated from Yekaterinburg to Georgia in 2022, was found in Tbilisi after he went missing on 1 January 2026.
Legendary Pedophile Hunter on Child ProtectionLegendary Pedophile Hunter on Child Protection
Legendary Pedophile Hunter on Child ProtectionFormer head of the "children's" department of the Main Directorate of the Ministry of Internal Affairs Alexey Rodin spoke about the nature of pedophilia and gave safety tips.
Kazan tourist hospitalized on Bali after beetle biteKazan tourist hospitalized on Bali after beetle bite
Kazan tourist hospitalized on Bali after beetle biteA tourist from Kazan was hospitalized on Bali after being bitten by a diving beetle, requiring surgery to drain and stitch the wound.
10-Year-Old Schoolboy Vanishes in Chelyabinsk10-Year-Old Schoolboy Vanishes in Chelyabinsk
10-Year-Old Schoolboy Vanishes in ChelyabinskA 10-year-old schoolboy has gone missing from the AMZ district of Chelyabinsk after leaving home without his phone; his family and volunteers from the Liza Alert search team have confirmed his disappearance.
12 Evacuated During Fire in Mendeleevsky Apartment Building12 Evacuated During Fire in Mendeleevsky Apartment Building
12 Evacuated During Fire in Mendeleevsky Apartment BuildingA fire in the basement of an apartment building in Mendeleevsky (Tula Oblast, Russia) on the afternoon of 3 February prompted the evacuation of 12 people, including two children.
Black smoke spotted over Krasnodar thermal power plantBlack smoke spotted over Krasnodar thermal power plant
Black smoke spotted over Krasnodar thermal power plantOn February 3, residents of Krasnodar noticed black smoke from one chimney and white from another at the city's thermal power plant, sparking concerns.
School Guard Refused to Help During Knife Attack, Student SaysSchool Guard Refused to Help During Knife Attack, Student Says
School Guard Refused to Help During Knife Attack, Student SaysA student at Kodinsk School No. 4 claims the security guard refused to help when a girl tried to stab a teacher and then wounded another student, according to a voice message.
Mother throws children from 16th floor, dies
Mother throws children from 16th floor, diesA criminal case has been opened in the Leningrad region after a mother threw her young children from a 16th-floor balcony. The woman died, while the children survived and were hospitalized.
10-Year-Old Boy Missing in Chelyabinsk10-Year-Old Boy Missing in Chelyabinsk
10-Year-Old Boy Missing in ChelyabinskA 10-year-old boy went missing in Chelyabinsk after leaving home without his phone, his family and the Liza Alert search team said.
Accused Zhilkin recounts tying 9-year-old Pasha
Accused Zhilkin recounts tying 9-year-old PashaIn St. Petersburg, charges have been filed against 38-year-old Petr Zhilkin for the murder of a 9-year-old boy. The suspect described in detail his actions after taking the child from Tallinskoe Highway.
Two Small Children Survive Fall from 16th FloorTwo Small Children Survive Fall from 16th Floor
Two Small Children Survive Fall from 16th FloorTwo small children miraculously survived a fall from the 16th floor in Novogorelovo, Leningrad region; their mother died at the scene. Doctors are fighting for the children's lives.
Teenage Rapist Gets 8-Year Sentence in St. Petersburg
Teenage Rapist Gets 8-Year Sentence in St. PetersburgKrasnoselsky District Court in St. Petersburg sentenced a minor convicted of sexual assaults to 8 years of imprisonment.
Four-Day Search for Pavel Ends in Tragedy
Four-Day Search for Pavel Ends in TragedyThe search for missing 9-year-old Pavel in Saint Petersburg and the Leningrad Region ended with the discovery of his body. A murder suspect has been arrested.
«Those on the Left Died»: Fatal Crash, Krasnoyarsk«Those on the Left Died»: Fatal Crash, Krasnoyarsk
«Those on the Left Died»: Fatal Crash, KrasnoyarskParents are not allowed into the intensive care unit where surviving teenagers are being treated after a deadly crash near Krasnoyarsk.
Former Emergency Ministry Employee, Accomplice Suspected of FraudFormer Emergency Ministry Employee, Accomplice Suspected of Fraud
Former Emergency Ministry Employee, Accomplice Suspected of FraudA former employee of the Russian Emergency Ministry’s logistics department in Murmansk and an accomplice are suspected of fraud, causing damage of over 75,000 rubles (approximately $750 at current rates).
BELAZ Driver Hospitalized in KrasnokamenskBELAZ Driver Hospitalized in Krasnokamensk
BELAZ Driver Hospitalized in KrasnokamenskA BELAZ driver was hospitalized in serious condition after falling onto a cab during repairs at the Urtuysky coal mine in Krasnokamensk.
Ufa Student Shoots Teacher, Sparking Panic at SchoolUfa Student Shoots Teacher, Sparking Panic at School
Ufa Student Shoots Teacher, Sparking Panic at SchoolA ninth-grade student brought an airsoft gun to Gymnasium No. 16 in Ufa on Monday and shot at his teacher, who escaped serious injury. Parents gathered outside as authorities evacuated students.
Teacher Feels Sorry for Student Who Attacked HimTeacher Feels Sorry for Student Who Attacked Him
Teacher Feels Sorry for Student Who Attacked HimA teacher at a Ufa gymnasium was shot in the face by a student with an airsoft rifle but says he feels sorry for the boy, who had a history of conflicts with teachers and classmates.
30-km Traffic Jam on M-7 Towards Moscow30-km Traffic Jam on M-7 Towards Moscow
30-km Traffic Jam on M-7 Towards MoscowOn February 3, a nearly 30-kilometer traffic jam formed on the M-7 highway in the Nizhny Novgorod and Vladimir regions due to road works, accidents, and weather conditions.
Truck catches fire on highway near ChitaTruck catches fire on highway near Chita
Truck catches fire on highway near ChitaA truck caught fire on the evening of February 3 on a road in the Chita district near the Bayan Zochin cafe in the village of Ugdan, possibly due to electrical issues, an eyewitness said.
Rescuers cut trees third time after Adler landslideRescuers cut trees third time after Adler landslide
Rescuers cut trees third time after Adler landslideA new batch of trees slid down the slope in Adler, Sochi, threatening a residential building, prompting rescuers to cut them for the third time.
Schoolgirl attacks classmate with knife in KodinskSchoolgirl attacks classmate with knife in Kodinsk
Schoolgirl attacks classmate with knife in KodinskA 14-year-old student brought a kitchen knife to School No. 4 in Kodinsk and stabbed a girl from a parallel class, the Krasnoyarsk Territory Prosecutor's Office said. She will likely need psychological help.
Lathe accident severely injures turner, labor inspection investigatesLathe accident severely injures turner, labor inspection investigates
Lathe accident severely injures turner, labor inspection investigatesOn January 30, a turner's hand was caught in a lathe at the Barabinsk branch of JSC Novosibirskavtodor in the Novosibirsk region, resulting in a severe injury.