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Tomsk Auto Center Evraziya Listed for 390M RublesTomsk Auto Center Evraziya Listed for 390M Rubles
Tomsk Auto Center Evraziya Listed for 390M RublesA large auto center on the entrance to Tomsk has been put up for sale for 390 million rubles (approximately $3.9 million at current rates). Will it continue to operate if no buyer is found?
Volgograd-Moscow train passengers await new locomotive after derailmentVolgograd-Moscow train passengers await new locomotive after derailment
Volgograd-Moscow train passengers await new locomotive after derailmentPassengers on train No. 1 from Volgograd to Moscow have been stranded in Michurinsk for hours after a freight car derailment and fire at Kochetovka station caused a power outage, forcing a locomotive change.
Bar patron's mistaken identity leads to violent brawl
Bar patron's mistaken identity leads to violent brawlA bar fight in St. Petersburg's Frunzensky district started with a friendly hug attempt but ended with a death threat and a serious facial wound.
Altai Krai Weekend Temperature Swing: +2 to -25°CAltai Krai Weekend Temperature Swing: +2 to -25°C
Altai Krai Weekend Temperature Swing: +2 to -25°CA storm warning is in effect for Altai Krai as temperatures swing from +2°C to -25°C (36 to -13°F) over the weekend, with heavy snow and strong winds expected.
Roads Closed Near Russian Government Building in MoscowRoads Closed Near Russian Government Building in Moscow
Roads Closed Near Russian Government Building in MoscowMoscow's Department of Transport has temporarily closed several road sections near the Government building on Krasnopresnenskaya Embankment. Drivers are advised to use alternate routes via Kutuzovsky Prospekt and Zvenigorodskoye Highway.
Funeral Leads to Arrest of Serial ThiefFuneral Leads to Arrest of Serial Thief
Funeral Leads to Arrest of Serial ThiefA 46-year-old man wanted for a series of thefts was arrested near Ryazan after causing a disturbance at a funeral. He had traveled from the Tambov region to attend a relative's burial.
Man Beats Teenager on Shishkov Street in VoronezhMan Beats Teenager on Shishkov Street in Voronezh
Man Beats Teenager on Shishkov Street in VoronezhInvestigators are looking into an incident on Shishkov Street in Voronezh where a man allegedly beat a teenager on 24 January. The regional Investigative Committee (SK) reported the probe on 5 February.
Fuel Train Fire Delays Eight Tavria Trains via RostovFuel Train Fire Delays Eight Tavria Trains via Rostov
Fuel Train Fire Delays Eight Tavria Trains via RostovA fuel train derailment and fire in Tambov Oblast caused delays of up to 7.5 hours for eight Tavria trains passing through Rostov.
School Education to Undergo Major Changes: What to KnowSchool Education to Undergo Major Changes: What to Know
School Education to Undergo Major Changes: What to KnowUpdated education standards focusing on practice-oriented learning will take effect in September 2027, introducing flexibility and specialization for students.
Fatal crash on Moscow-Volgograd highway leaves driver deadFatal crash on Moscow-Volgograd highway leaves driver dead
Fatal crash on Moscow-Volgograd highway leaves driver deadA car collided head-on with a truck carrying gas early on February 4 on the Moscow–Volgograd highway in Ilovlinsky District, Volgograd Oblast, killing the driver.
24-Year-Old Model Recruited Girls for Epstein24-Year-Old Model Recruited Girls for Epstein
24-Year-Old Model Recruited Girls for EpsteinNewly released U.S. Department of Justice documents show how a 24-year-old model from Novosibirsk recruited girls for Jeffrey Epstein from 2017 to 2019.
Stone-Filled Appendix Removed in UdmurtiaStone-Filled Appendix Removed in Udmurtia
Stone-Filled Appendix Removed in UdmurtiaSurgeons at the First Republican Clinical Hospital in Udmurtia, Russia, performed a complex operation on a patient with a rare condition—appendicolithiasis, where the appendix fills with fecal stones.
Microdistrict in Sochi May Lose Its Only Road Due to VIP House ConstructionMicrodistrict in Sochi May Lose Its Only Road Due to VIP House Construction
Microdistrict in Sochi May Lose Its Only Road Due to VIP House ConstructionIt collapsed and exposed piles driven in during the Stalin era, when the road was being built to the dacha of Mikhail Kalinin, Chairman of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of the USSR.
Ice on Lake Baikal Covered with CracksIce on Lake Baikal Covered with Cracks
Ice on Lake Baikal Covered with CracksSatellite imagery reveals cracks across almost the entire surface of Lake Baikal, making ice walking dangerous as winds cause periodic widening and narrowing.
Orsk to Spend 64 Million Rubles on Central Park Phase TwoOrsk to Spend 64 Million Rubles on Central Park Phase Two
Orsk to Spend 64 Million Rubles on Central Park Phase TwoThe second phase of the Central Park reconstruction in Orsk, where Cuban visitors helped plant the first trees in the 1960s, will cost nearly 64 million rubles.
FSO Lists Banned Items for Victory Day
FSO Lists Banned Items for Victory DayThe Federal Protective Service (FSO) has issued a list of prohibited items for protected zones during the 81st Victory Day celebrations on May 7 and 9.
Three St. Petersburg metro stations top traffic rankingThree St. Petersburg metro stations top traffic ranking
Three St. Petersburg metro stations top traffic rankingAccording to data released by the Committee for Transport on February 5, the St. Petersburg Metro identified its three busiest stations in 2025.
Parents Raise Millions for Son with Cerebral PalsyParents Raise Millions for Son with Cerebral Palsy
Parents Raise Millions for Son with Cerebral PalsyAn operation in China could fulfill the dream of a two-year-old boy with cerebral palsy and his family: for him to walk.
Every Flight at Nizhny Airport Requires Military CoordinationEvery Flight at Nizhny Airport Requires Military Coordination
Every Flight at Nizhny Airport Requires Military CoordinationChkalov Airport in Nizhny Novgorod is operating under temporary restrictions, with each flight departure and arrival coordinated with military authorities. Schedule adjustments may occur for some flights.
Ufa man apologizes for throwing daughter from windowUfa man apologizes for throwing daughter from window
Ufa man apologizes for throwing daughter from windowA man from Ufa who threw his three-year-old daughter from a window apologized to her at his first court hearing but could not explain his actions, according to the court session.
Chita School Freezes as Sweaters Allegedly BannedChita School Freezes as Sweaters Allegedly Banned
Chita School Freezes as Sweaters Allegedly BannedStudents at School No. 27 in Chita’s Severny microdistrict reported freezing temperatures on February 5, but the city’s Education Committee said the temperature is normal.
St. Petersburg Bracing for Cold Record of -27°CSt. Petersburg Bracing for Cold Record of -27°C
St. Petersburg Bracing for Cold Record of -27°CAlexander Kolesov, chief weather forecaster of St. Petersburg, said cloud cover will be the key factor in temperature conditions. In the coming days, temperatures are expected to drop to -27°C (-17°F) in the region.
Yakutian Platform Owes 734,000 Rubles to Indigenous TheaterYakutian Platform Owes 734,000 Rubles to Indigenous Theater
Yakutian Platform Owes 734,000 Rubles to Indigenous TheaterThe management of the Yakutian app Most has gone silent as it owes over 734,000 rubles (about $7,700 at current rates) to the Theater of Indigenous Minorities of the North for sold tickets.
Fine for death at construction site paid voluntarilyFine for death at construction site paid voluntarily
Fine for death at construction site paid voluntarilyA resident of the Ulyanovsk region, whose safety violation led to a death, paid a court fine of 300,000 rubles (approximately $3,200 at current rates) after enforcement proceedings were initiated.
Samara Oblast Cold Snap to Ease by SundaySamara Oblast Cold Snap to Ease by Sunday
Samara Oblast Cold Snap to Ease by SundayTemperatures in Samara Oblast have plunged to -20°C (-4°F) and below. Forecasters say the bitter cold will persist through Saturday before a warm-up arrives on Sunday.