Eighth-grade girl sets fire at school, six injuredAn eighth-grade girl set fire to a toilet and threw a burning mixture at classmates at Krasnoyarsk school No. 153. Six people were injured, and the prosecutor's office has launched an investigation.
Tram derails at Ruchi station loopOn the morning of February 4, a tram derailed at the Ruchi station loop in Saint Petersburg's Kalininsky district, disrupting electric transport. Emergency crews restored normal operations within hours.
Zhidkovsky's 60 Million Ruble Hotel-Style ApartmentBlogger Alexei Zhidkovsky spent 60 million rubles (about $600,000) on a minimalist Moscow apartment inspired by Paris hotels, featuring mirrors, gold fixtures, and a walk-in closet.
Inside Zhidkovsky's 60M Ruble Hotel-Style ApartmentBlogger Alexei Zhidkovsky, known for his flamboyant style, spent 60 million rubles on a minimalist Moscow apartment that resembles a luxury hotel. He reveals the cost breakdown, including a kitchen worth $70,000.
Zhidkovsky's 60-million-ruble hotel-like homeThe kitchen in Alexey Zhidkovsky's 60-million-ruble apartment cost as much as a luxury SUV — and that's just one highlight of his hotel-inspired home.
Alexey Zhidkovsky's $666,700 Hotel-Inspired ApartmentBlogger Alexey Zhidkovsky's Moscow apartment, costing 60 million rubles ($666,700 at current rates), features a kitchen as expensive as a luxury SUV and is designed like a Parisian hotel.
Tatarstan teacher in coma after Egypt remains hospitalizedRepublican Clinical Hospital in Kazan reports that teacher Olga Gardikhanova remains in critical condition after being transported from Egypt, where she suffered a stroke and fell into a coma.
Novokuznetsk to Repair 12 Road Sections in 2026More than 1 billion rubles (about $11.1 million at current rates) will be spent to repair 12 road sections in Novokuznetsk in 2026, authorities announced Wednesday, February 4.
Ice injuries in St. Petersburg drop threefoldThe number of falls on icy streets in St. Petersburg has decreased more than threefold over two winter seasons, from 6,514 to 1,949 cases.
Voronezh Residential Complex Flooded in FreezeA new residential complex in Voronezh lost water supply in 30-degree frost (-22°F) after a utility accident, flooding the area. Rosvodokanal said it was not at fault.
Snowstorm to Hit Murmansk Region: Safety TipsA snowstorm is forecast for the far north of Murmansk Region on February 5, prompting safety recommendations from the regional Emergency Ministry.
Burger King, Match TV join Kuban internet white listThe Ministry of Digital Development expanded the white list of digital services that remain accessible during temporary mobile internet shutdowns in the Kuban region, adding Burger King and Match TV among new entries.
Bribery Case in Bashkortostan Rostransnadzor Gains New DefendantsTwo men from Ufa will face trial as intermediaries in a bribery case involving Rostransnadzor in Bashkortostan, where a deputy head was previously arrested over a 450,000-ruble bribe (approximately $5,300 at current exchange rates).
Deputies Propose Confiscating Animals from Cruel OwnersThe Russian government has supported a bill that allows confiscation of pets from owners for cruel treatment. The initiative creates a response system through the 112 emergency service and transfers confiscated animals to shelters.
Tserkovny May Leave Basketball ZenitAlexander Tserkovny, general director of BC Zenit, may leave after the season as his contract ends and no extension talks are ongoing.
