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Nizhnevartovsk's chief city planner arrested in corruption caseNizhnevartovsk's chief city planner arrested in corruption case
Nizhnevartovsk's chief city planner arrested in corruption caseThe former head of Nizhnevartovsk's capital construction department has been arrested, with the case connected to the delayed Martial Arts Center project.
Cherries in Yekaterinburg Priced Like Red CaviarCherries in Yekaterinburg Priced Like Red Caviar
Cherries in Yekaterinburg Priced Like Red CaviarLarge imported cherries have arrived in the city, with prices reaching 5,500 rubles (about $61 at current rates) per kilogram.
Drone wreckage discovered across Kuban following night assaultDrone wreckage discovered across Kuban following night assault
Drone wreckage discovered across Kuban following night assaultSix municipalities in the Kuban region came under attack during the night, with drone debris located in multiple areas.
Omsk Business Center Sells for Almost 300 MillionOmsk Business Center Sells for Almost 300 Million
Omsk Business Center Sells for Almost 300 MillionThe Oscar business center in Omsk, which previously housed a popular restaurant, is listed for sale at 280 million rubles (approximately $2.8 million at current rates).
Driver Sentenced for Fatal Collision That Killed TwoDriver Sentenced for Fatal Collision That Killed Two
Driver Sentenced for Fatal Collision That Killed TwoA court in Yaroslavl Region has sentenced a 39-year-old driver to four years in a penal colony for a fatal collision that killed a 42-year-old man and his five-year-old son.
Fire destroys family home in northern Volgograd, one deadFire destroys family home in northern Volgograd, one dead
Fire destroys family home in northern Volgograd, one deadEyewitnesses shared footage from the scene of a fatal fire on Vilnius Street in the Traktorozavodsky district.
Accident at thermal power plant causes power outage in Kazan Aviation DistrictAccident at thermal power plant causes power outage in Kazan Aviation District
Accident at thermal power plant causes power outage in Kazan Aviation DistrictAn emergency shutdown at a thermal power plant has left residents in Kazan's Aviation District without electricity, with traffic lights out for some time as crews work to restore power.
Teenager attacks ambulance driver in Leningrad region
Teenager attacks ambulance driver in Leningrad regionIn Taitsy, Leningrad region, a schoolboy attacked an ambulance driver, mistaking him for a bystander. The victim sustained bruises, but his condition stabilized after receiving medical aid.
At least five Diamond aircraft incidents in Orenburg region in five yearsAt least five Diamond aircraft incidents in Orenburg region in five years
At least five Diamond aircraft incidents in Orenburg region in five yearsThree people died today in Orsk when a Diamond training aircraft crashed, marking at least the fifth such incident in the Orenburg region over the past five years.
Leonid Mikhelson Ranks 95th in Bloomberg Billionaires IndexLeonid Mikhelson Ranks 95th in Bloomberg Billionaires Index
Leonid Mikhelson Ranks 95th in Bloomberg Billionaires IndexLeonid Mikhelson has taken 95th place in the Bloomberg Billionaires Index. His fortune has grown by $1.93 billion since the start of 2026.
Prosecution, Lawyers Challenge Sentence for Volgograd Water Engineer in BlastProsecution, Lawyers Challenge Sentence for Volgograd Water Engineer in Blast
Prosecution, Lawyers Challenge Sentence for Volgograd Water Engineer in BlastThe defense continues to insist on the complete innocence of Dmitry Lebedev. The prosecution considers the punishment too lenient.
Huge Cherries Brought to Yekaterinburg at Caviar PricesHuge Cherries Brought to Yekaterinburg at Caviar Prices
Huge Cherries Brought to Yekaterinburg at Caviar PricesThe city's most expensive cherries, imported and priced comparably to red caviar, are now available in Yekaterinburg.
Alina Shpak holds training and birthday party at TractorAlina Shpak holds training and birthday party at Tractor
Alina Shpak holds training and birthday party at TractorBreathing coach and blogger Alina Shpak organized a workout and birthday celebration at the Tractor ice arena in Chelyabinsk, with videos from the event published on social media.
Accident Blocks Turn from Fontanka onto Nevsky ProspektAccident Blocks Turn from Fontanka onto Nevsky Prospekt
Accident Blocks Turn from Fontanka onto Nevsky ProspektOn the afternoon of February 2, a traffic accident occurred at the intersection of Nevsky Prospekt and the Fontanka Embankment in central St. Petersburg. The crash blocked the right-turn lane and caused a traffic jam.
Cadet from Moscow Region Killed in Training Plane Crash in OrskCadet from Moscow Region Killed in Training Plane Crash in Orsk
Cadet from Moscow Region Killed in Training Plane Crash in OrskA 21-year-old cadet from the Moscow region was among three people killed when a training aircraft crashed near Orsk. His mother said she had received no information from him or the university.
Perm Founder and Partner Die in Cyprus and SpainPerm Founder and Partner Die in Cyprus and Spain
Perm Founder and Partner Die in Cyprus and SpainA couple from Perm, Lyubov Strelkova and Alexander Sheromov, died within days of each other in Cyprus and Spain, with pneumonia suspected as the cause.
Freight car derailment strands train in Nizhny Novgorod regionFreight car derailment strands train in Nizhny Novgorod region
Freight car derailment strands train in Nizhny Novgorod regionA train has been stranded at a station in rural Nizhny Novgorod region for over four hours, possibly due to a freight car derailment in Kirov region.
40 Bulls Saved in Barn Fire in Leningrad Oblast
40 Bulls Saved in Barn Fire in Leningrad OblastFirefighters in Leningrad Oblast's Volosovsky District are continuing efforts to extinguish a burning barn after evacuating 40 bulls.
Heating Halted in Darasun Settlement After Valve RuptureHeating Halted in Darasun Settlement After Valve Rupture
Heating Halted in Darasun Settlement After Valve RuptureHeating in the Darasun settlement in Transbaikal was suspended for an hour on February 2 after a valve split, but has since been restored, officials said.
New Director Takes Over at Omsk School Following Staff ExodusNew Director Takes Over at Omsk School Following Staff Exodus
New Director Takes Over at Omsk School Following Staff ExodusKonstantin Dyanov has been named director of Omsk's Gymnasium No. 19, stepping in after the previous head oversaw the departure of 12 teachers and two deputies.
Grieving Bo Welch Spotted After Catherine O'Hara's DeathGrieving Bo Welch Spotted After Catherine O'Hara's Death
Grieving Bo Welch Spotted After Catherine O'Hara's DeathBo Welch, the husband of actress Catherine O'Hara, was spotted in Los Angeles, overwhelmed by grief following her unexpected death.
SIBUR main shareholder Leonid Mikhelson re-enters world's top 100 richestSIBUR main shareholder Leonid Mikhelson re-enters world's top 100 richest
SIBUR main shareholder Leonid Mikhelson re-enters world's top 100 richestLeonid Mikhelson, co-owner of Novatek and main shareholder of SIBUR, has returned to the top 100 richest people globally, ranking 95th in Bloomberg's list as of early February.
Stele Honoring Stalingrad Valor Misses Opening on Victory AnniversaryStele Honoring Stalingrad Valor Misses Opening on Victory Anniversary
Stele Honoring Stalingrad Valor Misses Opening on Victory AnniversaryA completed stele on Fallen Fighters Square in Kamyshin remained without a ceremonial opening on the 83rd anniversary of the Stalingrad victory.
School in Arkhangelsk Fully Switched to Distance LearningSchool in Arkhangelsk Fully Switched to Distance Learning
School in Arkhangelsk Fully Switched to Distance LearningARVI (acute respiratory viral infection) cases have risen in Arkhangelsk, prompting a school to move entirely to remote learning.