What to Plant in February: Seedling List and Lunar CalendarA Novosibirsk agronomist shares a list of vegetables and flowers to start from seed in February, including peppers, eggplants, and petunias, along with optimal lunar calendar dates.
Kurgan Oblast Authorities Cut State Debt by BillionsKurgan Oblast's budget exceeded 100 billion rubles (approximately $1 billion) in 2025, and authorities reduced state debt by 6.7 billion rubles (about $67 million) over the past year.
Bodaybo Residents Endure -40°C Without Heating or WaterResidents of Bodaybo are struggling to survive in their homes as a utility failure leaves more than 1,300 people without heating and water amid -40°C (-40°F) temperatures. Even with heaters, indoor temperatures in many apartments do not exceed 10°C (50°F).
Unlicensed teen falls into coma after Krasnokamensk crashA 17-year-old driver without a license is in a coma after a car accident in Krasnokamensk, Zabaykalsky Krai, according to the regional health minister. The crash also injured his mother, who was a passenger.
Yekaterinburg taxi driver names city's most problematic districtsA taxi driver who became popular through his blog has identified Yekaterinburg's most troublesome neighborhoods and, based on his professional experience, revealed where the worst traffic jams occur.
Samara Bloggers Accuse 'Volga Hedonism' Author of ScamSeveral Samara bloggers have accused the author of the 'Volga Hedonism' public page of deception. They shared stories of paying for concert tickets and advertising that never materialized, and we tried to untangle the messy situation.
China bans new car exports to Russia for six monthsA new Chinese export rule has left a large batch of vehicles, including Zeekr, Nissan, and Mazda, stuck at customs, aimed at curbing gray market imports to Russia.
Yekaterinburg's Heroes of Russia Street to be built earlyHeroes of Russia Street, which will connect the station district with Zarechny, will be built by developers significantly earlier than the master plan deadline. A tram line is also planned along it.
Ice Sculpture Festival in Yakutsk to Mark Soyuzmultfilm's 90th YearAn ice sculpture festival honoring the 90th anniversary of the Soyuzmultfilm studio will be held on Lake Saisary in Yakutsk from February 3-7. The winning sculptor will receive a prize of 200,000 rubles (about $2,200 at current rates).
