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10% Drop in Foreign Labor Migrants in St. Petersburg
10% Drop in Foreign Labor Migrants in St. PetersburgThe number of foreign labor migrants in St. Petersburg has decreased by 10% over the past year, according to a draft state program. Meanwhile, the city remains attractive for internal labor migration.
Feb 1, 2026
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Yaroslavl Region Unites Ministries of Culture and TourismYaroslavl Region Unites Ministries of Culture and Tourism
Yaroslavl Region Unites Ministries of Culture and TourismGovernor Mikhail Yevrayev announced the reorganization aimed at improving management efficiency and attracting investments.
Feb 1, 2026
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New Mayor Appointed in ChapayevskNew Mayor Appointed in Chapayevsk
New Mayor Appointed in ChapayevskOn January 22, Chapayevsk got a new mayor, chosen by a competition commission chaired by the speaker of the Samara Regional Duma, Gennady Kotelnikov, rather than by popular vote.
Feb 1, 2026
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Yaroslavl region to merge culture and tourism ministriesYaroslavl region to merge culture and tourism ministries
Yaroslavl region to merge culture and tourism ministriesGovernor Mikhail Yevrayev announced the merger on 22 January, aiming to make management more efficient and boost regional development.
Feb 1, 2026
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Krasnodar Posts Over 20 Transport Dept. Jobs, Lists SalariesKrasnodar Posts Over 20 Transport Dept. Jobs, Lists Salaries
Krasnodar Posts Over 20 Transport Dept. Jobs, Lists SalariesThe Krasnodar city administration listed more than 20 vacancies in its transport department on January 22, after officials overseeing transportation and roads were recently detained.
Feb 1, 2026
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Zelensky Announces Russia Talks After Trump MeetingZelensky Announces Russia Talks After Trump Meeting
Zelensky Announces Russia Talks After Trump MeetingUS President Donald Trump expressed satisfaction after a one-hour meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at the World Economic Forum in Davos on Thursday.
Feb 1, 2026
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Trump Reveals Details of 'Full Access Forever' Greenland DealTrump Reveals Details of 'Full Access Forever' Greenland Deal
Trump Reveals Details of 'Full Access Forever' Greenland DealThe United States does not intend to pay.
Feb 1, 2026
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Court Upholds Abolition of Cultural Heritage Service in ZabaykalskyCourt Upholds Abolition of Cultural Heritage Service in Zabaykalsky
Court Upholds Abolition of Cultural Heritage Service in ZabaykalskyA court in Zabaykalsky Krai has dismissed a prosecutor's challenge to the abolition of the region's independent cultural heritage service, upholding its merger into the Ministry of Culture.
Jan 31, 2026
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Case of ex-deputy governors of Rostov region sent to courtCase of ex-deputy governors of Rostov region sent to court
Case of ex-deputy governors of Rostov region sent to courtThe former deputy governors are accused of fraud and abuse of power in connection with the allocation of subsidies to a meat production company.
Jan 31, 2026
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Court to Hear Ex-Deputy Governors' 155 Million Ruble Fraud CaseCourt to Hear Ex-Deputy Governors' 155 Million Ruble Fraud Case
Court to Hear Ex-Deputy Governors' 155 Million Ruble Fraud CaseTwo former deputy governors of Rostov Oblast are accused of fraud and abuse of power in a case involving over 155 million rubles (approximately $1.7 million at current rates).
Jan 31, 2026
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Putin reveals topic of talks with US envoy on frozen assetsPutin reveals topic of talks with US envoy on frozen assets
Putin reveals topic of talks with US envoy on frozen assetsRussian President Vladimir Putin plans to discuss with US representatives the use of frozen Russian assets, as stated during his meeting with Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas.
Jan 31, 2026
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Igor Kobzev Appoints Acting Agriculture Minister for Irkutsk RegionIgor Kobzev Appoints Acting Agriculture Minister for Irkutsk Region
Igor Kobzev Appoints Acting Agriculture Minister for Irkutsk RegionIrkutsk Region Governor Igor Kobzev has appointed Marina Kozharina as acting Minister of Agriculture. Kozharina previously served as first deputy minister of the department.
Jan 31, 2026
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Kronstadt to Get a Testing Ground for Drones
Kronstadt to Get a Testing Ground for DronesThe authorities of St. Petersburg plan to organize a site of the Special Economic Zone in Kronstadt for testing unmanned aerial systems. These intentions were announced on January 22 by Alexander Sitov, head of the city's committee on industrial policy.
Jan 30, 2026
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Russia to change rules for child benefitsRussia to change rules for child benefits
Russia to change rules for child benefitsThe government will adjust the payment system following an appeal by a large family from Tyumen Region during the 'Direct Line' with the president.
Jan 30, 2026
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Russia to change child benefit rules after complaint from Tyumen familyRussia to change child benefit rules after complaint from Tyumen family
Russia to change child benefit rules after complaint from Tyumen familyDeputy Prime Minister Tatiana Golikova announced that Russia may alter child benefit payment rules following an appeal from a family in the Tyumen region.
Jan 30, 2026
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Why free legal aid in Trans-Urals depends on lawyers' enthusiasmWhy free legal aid in Trans-Urals depends on lawyers' enthusiasm
Why free legal aid in Trans-Urals depends on lawyers' enthusiasmLawyers in the Kurgan region have been providing free legal assistance to people for over 17 years.
Jan 30, 2026
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Fines up to 250,000 rubles for selling energy drinks in theaters, schools, and hospitals in BashkortostanFines up to 250,000 rubles for selling energy drinks in theaters, schools, and hospitals in Bashkortostan
Fines up to 250,000 rubles for selling energy drinks in theaters, schools, and hospitals in BashkortostanThe region's parliament has passed a law imposing penalties for selling energy drinks in educational, cultural, sports, and medical institutions. Deputies believe these establishments should promote a 'conscious attitude towards health.'
Jan 30, 2026
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Kotov Appointed Acting Saratov Deputy Chairman, Agriculture MinisterKotov Appointed Acting Saratov Deputy Chairman, Agriculture Minister
Kotov Appointed Acting Saratov Deputy Chairman, Agriculture MinisterVasily Kotov has been appointed as the acting deputy chairman and agriculture minister of Saratov Oblast, though he is currently in an interim role.
Jan 30, 2026
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Trump Envoy Says Ukraine Talks Hinge on Single IssueTrump Envoy Says Ukraine Talks Hinge on Single Issue
Trump Envoy Says Ukraine Talks Hinge on Single IssueU.S. Special Envoy Stephen Witkoff announced that Ukraine conflict negotiations are in the final stage and have been narrowed to one key issue. He made the remarks at the World Economic Forum in Davos before flying to Moscow for talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Jan 30, 2026
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Voronezh Housing Minister Warned Over National Project FailuresVoronezh Housing Minister Warned Over National Project Failures
Voronezh Housing Minister Warned Over National Project FailuresYevgeny Bazhanov, the minister of housing and utilities for Voronezh Oblast, has been issued a warning by the regional prosecutor's office for failing to meet deadlines on national infrastructure projects.
Jan 29, 2026
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Trump Proposes $1 Million to Each Greenland Resident
Trump Proposes $1 Million to Each Greenland ResidentForeign media reveal details of possible agreements between Washington and Greenland, including financial incentives and defense initiatives.
Jan 29, 2026
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Kuban prosecutor's candidacy for deputy prosecutor general to be reviewedKuban prosecutor's candidacy for deputy prosecutor general to be reviewed
Kuban prosecutor's candidacy for deputy prosecutor general to be reviewedThe Federation Council will consider President Vladimir Putin's nomination of Krasnodar Krai Prosecutor Sergei Tabelsky as a Deputy Prosecutor General of Russia.
Jan 29, 2026
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Mayoral conflict pushes for Moscow and oblast unificationMayoral conflict pushes for Moscow and oblast unification
Mayoral conflict pushes for Moscow and oblast unificationMSK1.RU discovered that a referendum proposal to merge Moscow Oblast with Moscow stems from a rivalry between the current and former mayors of Lyubertsy.
Jan 28, 2026
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Trump Invites Putin to Join 'Peace Council' Rivaling UNTrump Invites Putin to Join 'Peace Council' Rivaling UN
Trump Invites Putin to Join 'Peace Council' Rivaling UNRussian President Vladimir Putin has received an invitation from US leader Donald Trump to join the 'Peace Council', and Russia is prepared to contribute $1 billion.
Jan 28, 2026
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State Duma Supports Reduction of Fines for HotelsState Duma Supports Reduction of Fines for Hotels
State Duma Supports Reduction of Fines for HotelsDeputies have passed in first reading a government bill that reduces administrative penalties for violations of migration and registration rules.
Jan 27, 2026
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