Catsekb Cat Shelter in Yekaterinburg Faces ClosureThe well-known cat shelter Catsekb in Yekaterinburg is facing serious financial difficulties. The organization's founder said that accumulated debts force a choice between buying food and paying utility bills.
Thousands Freeze in Yurga Heat Network FailuresThousands of residents in Yurga, Kemerovo Oblast, are without heat after two heat network failures on Wednesday, February 4, as outdoor temperatures dropped below -12°C (10°F).
Car seized from Sochi man for utility debtA joint raid by utility workers and bailiffs in Lazarevsky district of Sochi led to the seizure of a car from a resident who failed to pay heating and hot water bills.
Ambulance Accident Paralyzes Traffic on MalookhtinskyA major traffic accident involving medical transport occurred in Krasnogvardeysky District of St. Petersburg. Traffic on Malookhtinsky Prospekt is completely blocked due to the accident.
Tram 21 returns on Leninsky route this summerTram No. 21 service between Nizhny Novgorod's center and Leninsky District was temporarily suspended in late 2025 due to large-scale rail replacement, with a return planned for summer 2026.
Yekaterinburg Cat Shelter Faces ClosureThe famous Catsekb shelter in Yekaterinburg is on the verge of closure due to massive debts, forcing its founder to choose between buying food and paying for electricity.
Russia Develops Rotavirus VaccineRussia has developed a vaccine against rotavirus and plans to release it, Anna Popova, head of Rospotrebnadzor (Russia's Federal Service for Surveillance on Consumer Rights Protection and Human Wellbeing), announced. The infection can occur at any time of year.
Highest-Paying Jobs in Novosibirsk February 2026Some employers are open to candidates without experience, according to a list of the highest-paying jobs in Novosibirsk for February 2026 from Zarplata.ru, with salaries up to 200,000 rubles.
Two new trams begin service in IrkutskTwo new trams, adapted for mobility-impaired passengers, have started running in Irkutsk on routes No. 1 and No. 3, the mayor's office said.
Nizhny Novgorod Metro Cost Rises by 12 Billion RublesThe cost of extending the Avtozavodskaya metro line increased by 12.4 billion rubles ($130 million at current rates). Authorities attributed this to rising equipment prices and difficulties of working in the historic center.
Health Issues Suspected in Child's Death, Not IceA 12-year-old boy died suddenly after leaving school in Petrov Val, Volgograd region, on 2 February; preliminary findings suggest sudden health problems, not ice, as the cause.
Wolf pack spotted on Arkhangelsk outskirtsResidents of Arkhangelsk reported seeing a pack of wolves on the city's outskirts on February 4. A photo of the predators was published online.
Truck Collision Paralyzes Perm Highway TrafficA collision between two trucks on Perm Highway on 4 February completely paralyzed traffic towards Yekaterinburg, causing a multi-kilometer traffic jam.
Mother to be tried for deaths of three sons in fireA 27-year-old mother has been charged with negligent homicide after her three young sons died in a house fire in the village of Chikichey, Zabaykalsky Krai, on 19 October 2025.
Three Tula Residents Face Trial Over Illegal CigarettesThree residents of Tula have been charged with illegal possession and storage of unmarked cigarettes worth 24.2 million rubles (about $268,900 at current rates). They face up to six years in prison if convicted.
Top 3 diseases among St. Petersburg homelessThe Charity Hospital (Blagotvoritelnaya Bolnitsa) has presented the results of an analysis of nearly 900 homeless patients. Two-thirds had two or more diagnoses.
Eighth-Grader Attacks School with Molotov Cocktail and HammerAn eighth-grade girl threw a Molotov cocktail into a classroom and attacked children and a teacher with a hammer at School 'Kompleks Pokrovskiy' in central Krasnoyarsk, Russia. The girl was detained, and classes were cancelled.
Police can't locate Savannah Guthrie's motherThe search for 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie, mother of TV host Savannah Guthrie, continues as police explore all possibilities, including ransom.
Sochi police seize 1.5 kg marijuana and hashishA 25-year-old man from Tomsk was detained in Sochi with over 1.5 kg of marijuana and hashish, which he planned to sell. He faces up to 20 years in prison.
Swine flu and Hong Kong flu in SamaraSwine flu (H1N1) and Hong Kong flu (H3N2) are circulating in the Samara region, hand in hand, as health authorities report a rise in ARVI cases.
Tram route 21 to return in summer 2026Tram route 21, which connects central Nizhny Novgorod with the Leninsky district, was temporarily suspended for rail replacement and is expected to resume in summer 2026.
Tolyatti fisherman exhausted after 8-hour snowstorm on iceAn elderly fisherman from Tolyatti became lost during a blizzard and wandered for over eight hours on the frozen Zhigulyovskoye Sea before being rescued by emergency services.
