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Live pigeon found in box after St. Petersburg fire
Live pigeon found in box after St. Petersburg fireA woman threatening to blow up a box on Kantemirovskaya Street turned out to be a Molotov cocktail thrower; a live pigeon was found inside, and a fire covered 30 square meters.
Thick Smoke Billows from Chita CHPP-1 After AccidentThick Smoke Billows from Chita CHPP-1 After Accident
Thick Smoke Billows from Chita CHPP-1 After AccidentA thick column of white smoke rose from Chita's CHPP-1 after an accident around midnight on 5 February left much of the city without power. Some residents report cooling radiators.
Child hit by tubing sled at Russian Fun centerChild hit by tubing sled at Russian Fun center
Child hit by tubing sled at Russian Fun centerA seven-year-old boy suffered a displaced fracture when a speeding sled struck him crossing a lane at the Russian Fun leisure center in Chelyabinsk.
Dome collapses at Nizhny Novgorod aeration stationDome collapses at Nizhny Novgorod aeration station
Dome collapses at Nizhny Novgorod aeration stationOn February 4, during commissioning at the Nizhny Novgorod aeration station, a settling tank dome collapsed. The contractor is now inspecting and preparing for repairs.
Molotov cocktails thrown at St. Petersburg aid pointMolotov cocktails thrown at St. Petersburg aid point
Molotov cocktails thrown at St. Petersburg aid pointOn the evening of February 4, two incendiary devices were thrown at a humanitarian aid collection point on Kantemirovskaya Street. The suspect, a woman, was found with another suspicious item.
Boy, 7, Hit by Tubing Sled on Slope in ChelyabinskBoy, 7, Hit by Tubing Sled on Slope in Chelyabinsk
Boy, 7, Hit by Tubing Sled on Slope in ChelyabinskAccording to his mother, the boy was hit by an accelerating tubing sled as he crossed the slope at the Russkiye Zabavy recreation center in Chelyabinsk on 1 February.
Dome collapses at Nizhny Novgorod Aeration StationDome collapses at Nizhny Novgorod Aeration Station
Dome collapses at Nizhny Novgorod Aeration StationA dome collapsed at the Nizhny Novgorod Aeration Station during commissioning on Wednesday, February 4, and the contractor is already inspecting the damaged structures.
Fire Erupts at SVO Aid Point on KantemirovskayaFire Erupts at SVO Aid Point on Kantemirovskaya
Fire Erupts at SVO Aid Point on KantemirovskayaA collection point for humanitarian aid for participants of the special military operation (SVO) caught fire on Kantemirovskaya Street in Moscow. A Molotov cocktail thrown by a woman is believed to have caused the blaze.
Blackout Strikes Chita After Thermal Power Plant AccidentBlackout Strikes Chita After Thermal Power Plant Accident
Blackout Strikes Chita After Thermal Power Plant AccidentA significant part of Chita, a city in Siberia, Russia, lost power around 00:15 on February 5 after an accident at the thermal power plant, leaving nearly half the city in darkness.
Asphalt Hole Appears on Permyakova Street in TyumenAsphalt Hole Appears on Permyakova Street in Tyumen
Asphalt Hole Appears on Permyakova Street in TyumenDue to a collapse of the asphalt, the roadway at the intersection with Shirotnaya Street was partially closed. The incident occurred on the evening of 4 February.
Sinkhole Opens on Permyakova Street in TyumenSinkhole Opens on Permyakova Street in Tyumen
Sinkhole Opens on Permyakova Street in TyumenA sinkhole has appeared on Permyakova Street near the intersection with Shirotnaya Street in Tyumen, prompting partial road closure on the evening of 4 February.
Lesnaya Metro Fire Causes Smoke and Traffic JamLesnaya Metro Fire Causes Smoke and Traffic Jam
Lesnaya Metro Fire Causes Smoke and Traffic JamOn the evening of February 4, a fire broke out near Lesnaya metro station in St. Petersburg, causing heavy smoke and a traffic jam.
Sochi-Bound Trains Delayed After Wagon DerailmentSochi-Bound Trains Delayed After Wagon Derailment
Sochi-Bound Trains Delayed After Wagon DerailmentAuthorities are considering rerouting trains via an alternative route after a cargo wagon derailment at Kochetovka-2 station in the Tambov Region caused delays for Sochi-bound services.
Gasoline Train Derailment Delays Passenger TrainsGasoline Train Derailment Delays Passenger Trains
Gasoline Train Derailment Delays Passenger TrainsIn Tambov Oblast, tank cars of a freight train carrying gasoline derailed and exploded, causing delays for passenger trains heading south.
Mother Wins Payout for Posthumously Exonerated Son
Mother Wins Payout for Posthumously Exonerated SonA St. Petersburg court ruled in favor of the mother of posthumously exonerated Pyotr Anfertyev, ordering the Finance Ministry to reimburse her legal and expert costs.
Tank car explosions delay trains through RostovTank car explosions delay trains through Rostov
Tank car explosions delay trains through RostovIn the Tambov Region, tank cars of a freight train carrying gasoline derailed and exploded, causing a fire. Passenger trains on the southern route, many via Rostov, are delayed.
Gasoline Derailment Delays Train to St. Petersburg
Gasoline Derailment Delays Train to St. PetersburgA derailment of freight cars carrying gasoline at Kochetovka-2 station in the Tambov Region caused a fire and delays for several passenger trains, including a service from Adler to St. Petersburg.
Court Commutes Sentence for Elastik Explosion DefendantCourt Commutes Sentence for Elastik Explosion Defendant
Court Commutes Sentence for Elastik Explosion DefendantA regional court upheld the commutation of a prison sentence to forced labor for a defendant in the first Elastik plant explosion, rejecting the victim's appeal.
Gasoline train derails and catches fire in TambovGasoline train derails and catches fire in Tambov
Gasoline train derails and catches fire in TambovA freight train carrying gasoline derailed and caught fire at Kochetovka-2 station in Tambov Region on Wednesday, February 4, suspending eight trains including the Voronezh-Moscow service. No injuries were reported.
Shturm Reveals Director's Death CircumstancesShturm Reveals Director's Death Circumstances
Shturm Reveals Director's Death CircumstancesGeorgiy Portnoy, keyboardist for the band Pesnyary and concert director for Yevgeny Osin and Natalya Shturm, passed away in central Moscow. Singer Shturm has revealed the circumstances of his death.
Samara taxi driver dead in Moscow after Rublyovka shootoutSamara taxi driver dead in Moscow after Rublyovka shootout
Samara taxi driver dead in Moscow after Rublyovka shootoutA 34-year-old taxi driver from Samara, Vladimir Terentyev, stopped responding on 31 January and was later found dead in Moscow after giving a ride to armed suspects.
‘I feared attack’: student on Krasnoyarsk arson‘I feared attack’: student on Krasnoyarsk arson
‘I feared attack’: student on Krasnoyarsk arsonAn eighth-grade girl attacked students and a teacher at a Krasnoyarsk school on February 4, throwing a burning rag and swinging a hammer. A student from a nearby classroom recounts the panic and evacuation.
Tractor Buried Boy in Snow, Only Hand VisibleTractor Buried Boy in Snow, Only Hand Visible
Tractor Buried Boy in Snow, Only Hand VisibleA seven-year-old boy was buried by a snowplow tractor in Chusovoy; only his hand was visible. A young man pulled him out.
People trapped after truck crash near Tikhvin
People trapped after truck crash near TikhvinIn Tikhvin District, a passenger car collided with two trucks. As a result, people were trapped inside the damaged vehicles.
Shoplifting Surge in Tyumen This WinterShoplifting Surge in Tyumen This Winter
Shoplifting Surge in Tyumen This WinterEvery day, more than ten reports of thefts are received by the Tyumen police. The number of incidents has increased several times.