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Grocery Thefts Surge in TyumenGrocery Thefts Surge in Tyumen
Grocery Thefts Surge in TyumenUp to 20 police calls per day for shoplifting in Tyumen as thefts from grocery stores spike, driven by rising prices and resale activity.
Novotroitsk Man Falls from Fifth Floor During Balcony ClimbNovotroitsk Man Falls from Fifth Floor During Balcony Climb
Novotroitsk Man Falls from Fifth Floor During Balcony ClimbA 40-year-old man in Novotroitsk, Orenburg Oblast, was hospitalized with a pelvic fracture after falling from the fifth floor while attempting to climb into his apartment from a neighbor's balcony after losing his keys. The victim is alive.
Two Women Charged for Stealing Six Backpacks of SweetsTwo Women Charged for Stealing Six Backpacks of Sweets
Two Women Charged for Stealing Six Backpacks of SweetsTwo women from the North allegedly stole six gift backpacks filled with sweets and several pairs of glasses from a store in Apatity, causing a shortage of over 4,500 rubles ($47). They face up to five years in prison for group theft.
Power outage hits several Arkhangelsk districtsPower outage hits several Arkhangelsk districts
Power outage hits several Arkhangelsk districtsA brief power outage hit several districts of Arkhangelsk, including the city center, at 16:17 local time, caused by a fault on a 10 kV cable line, according to grid operator Rosseti Severo-Zapad.
Krasnoyarsk doctors consult Volga peers on school arsonKrasnoyarsk doctors consult Volga peers on school arson
Krasnoyarsk doctors consult Volga peers on school arsonDoctors from Volga Medical University provided remote consultation to Krasnoyarsk colleagues treating children with severe burns from a school arson attack. The victims' condition remains stable but serious.
Man Hit by Car on Salavat AvenueMan Hit by Car on Salavat Avenue
Man Hit by Car on Salavat AvenueWhat was a pedestrian doing on a highway?!
Tolyatti Fisherman Rescued After 8-Hour Ordeal on Zhiguli SeaTolyatti Fisherman Rescued After 8-Hour Ordeal on Zhiguli Sea
Tolyatti Fisherman Rescued After 8-Hour Ordeal on Zhiguli SeaA 70-year-old fisherman from Tolyatti got lost in a blizzard while ice fishing on the Zhiguli Sea and wandered for over eight hours before being rescued by a search team.
Krasnoyarsk Krai schools face serious inspection after incidentsKrasnoyarsk Krai schools face serious inspection after incidents
Krasnoyarsk Krai schools face serious inspection after incidentsAfter an attack on a teacher in Kodinsk (Krasnoyarsk Krai) and an arson incident in Krasnoyarsk, the governor and education minister have ordered a comprehensive inspection of all schools in the region.
Actress Olga Chipovskaya Dies at 67Actress Olga Chipovskaya Dies at 67
Actress Olga Chipovskaya Dies at 67The Vakhtangov Theatre announced the death of Honored Artist of Russia Olga Chipovskaya, mother of actress Anna Chipovskaya, at age 67.
Shelter Indoors! Drone Danger Declared in Krasnodar KraiShelter Indoors! Drone Danger Declared in Krasnodar Krai
Shelter Indoors! Drone Danger Declared in Krasnodar KraiResidents of Krasnodar Krai are urged to remain calm after authorities declared a drone danger on 4 February, warning of falling debris.
Residents Plead for Power Amid Month-Long OutagesResidents Plead for Power Amid Month-Long Outages
Residents Plead for Power Amid Month-Long OutagesResidents of Zaozerny in the Nyandoma District have been without regular electricity since December 27, causing equipment damage, water and heating problems, and hampering ambulance services.
Girl Warned in Chat Before Attack on Krasnoyarsk SchoolGirl Warned in Chat Before Attack on Krasnoyarsk School
Girl Warned in Chat Before Attack on Krasnoyarsk SchoolA schoolgirl arrived at the building with a hammer and a Molotov cocktail, then set fire to a classroom and attacked her classmates.
Estonia to search all containers on detained vesselEstonia to search all containers on detained vessel
Estonia to search all containers on detained vesselThe container ship Baltic Spirit, detained by Estonian authorities, has been moved to the port of Muuga for customs inspection.
Two Drones Downed Over Rostov Region Feb 4Two Drones Downed Over Rostov Region Feb 4
Two Drones Downed Over Rostov Region Feb 4The Russian Defense Ministry reported intercepting 21 drones over several regions, including the Rostov Region, on February 4.
Christmas Tree Causes Crash on Bebel StreetChristmas Tree Causes Crash on Bebel Street
Christmas Tree Causes Crash on Bebel StreetOn the evening of February 4, several cars collided on Bebel Street in Yekaterinburg, causing a traffic jam. According to preliminary data, there are no fatalities or injuries.
Dump Truck Destroys Heating Main at Nizhny AirportDump Truck Destroys Heating Main at Nizhny Airport
Dump Truck Destroys Heating Main at Nizhny AirportA dump truck with its bed raised damaged a heating main, causing a traffic jam on Bezvodnaya Street.
21 Drones Intercepted, Two Over Rostov Oblast21 Drones Intercepted, Two Over Rostov Oblast
21 Drones Intercepted, Two Over Rostov OblastThe Russian Ministry of Defence (MoD) reported that air defense systems intercepted 21 unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) across four regions on the morning of 4 February, including two over Rostov Oblast.
Yekaterinburg mass accident leaves Christmas tree on roadYekaterinburg mass accident leaves Christmas tree on road
Yekaterinburg mass accident leaves Christmas tree on roadA five- to six-car pileup on Bebel Street in Yekaterinburg on February 4 left a Christmas tree on the road and paralyzed traffic, though no injuries were reported.
Dump Truck with Raised Bed Hits Heating MainDump Truck with Raised Bed Hits Heating Main
Dump Truck with Raised Bed Hits Heating MainOn Monday, February 2, a dump truck with its dump body raised knocked down a heating main near Chkalov Airport in Nizhny Novgorod, causing a major traffic jam.
Samara businessman hospitalized after stroke during debt caseSamara businessman hospitalized after stroke during debt case
Samara businessman hospitalized after stroke during debt caseA Samara businessman seeking to recover 19.4 million rubles from a debtor suffered a stroke during police questioning and ended up handcuffed to a hospital bed as a suspect.
Bashkortostan judge sentenced to 4.5 years for briberyBashkortostan judge sentenced to 4.5 years for bribery
Bashkortostan judge sentenced to 4.5 years for briberyA judge in Bashkortostan was sentenced to 4.5 years in a general-regime penal colony and fined 10 times the bribe amount for mediating a $1,100 bribe to police.
Protodeacon Finds Missing Boy in Tolyatti FrostProtodeacon Finds Missing Boy in Tolyatti Frost
Protodeacon Finds Missing Boy in Tolyatti FrostA missing 11-year-old boy in Tolyatti was rescued in what local officials described as a divinely guided operation amid severe frost.
After School Attack, Krasnoyarsk Mayor Orders ReviewAfter School Attack, Krasnoyarsk Mayor Orders Review
After School Attack, Krasnoyarsk Mayor Orders ReviewKrasnoyarsk Mayor Sergey Vereshchagin ordered a thorough investigation into the attack at School No. 153 in Pokrovka on 4 February, where a student set fires and injured several people.
KamAZ Truck Hits Two Vehicles in Amur-2, No InjuriesKamAZ Truck Hits Two Vehicles in Amur-2, No Injuries
KamAZ Truck Hits Two Vehicles in Amur-2, No InjuriesA KamAZ truck crashed into a Gazelle van and a passenger car in the Amur-2 district of Omsk on 4 February, with no injuries reported. The incident was captured on video and shared on Telegram.
Village man cracks safe at Ufa car dealershipVillage man cracks safe at Ufa car dealership
Village man cracks safe at Ufa car dealershipUfa police arrested a 48-year-old man suspected of breaking into a car dealership safe and stealing 640,000 rubles ($6,400 at current rates). The suspect, who had come from a village to find work, had already spent part of the money before his arrest.