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Section of Scandinavia Highway Switched to Reversible TrafficSection of Scandinavia Highway Switched to Reversible Traffic
Section of Scandinavia Highway Switched to Reversible TrafficOn the Scandinavia federal highway in Leningrad Oblast, reversible traffic with traffic lights has been introduced due to major repairs. The restrictions will last until February 28.
Timothy Day February 4: Do's, Don'ts, Weather SignsTimothy Day February 4: Do's, Don'ts, Weather Signs
Timothy Day February 4: Do's, Don'ts, Weather SignsIn old Russian folk belief, February 4 — known as Timothy the Half-Winter — was the midpoint of winter, after which severe blizzards would increase.
Yaroslavl's New Cemetery to Last 3-5 YearsYaroslavl's New Cemetery to Last 3-5 Years
Yaroslavl's New Cemetery to Last 3-5 YearsDeputy Mayor Alexander Chernevsky announced at a municipal commission meeting on February 4, 2025, that the new cemetery in Yaroslavl will be sufficient for 3-5 years.
40-year-old man abducts 14-year-old girl for marriage40-year-old man abducts 14-year-old girl for marriage
40-year-old man abducts 14-year-old girl for marriageA 40-year-old man abducted a 14-year-old girl from her school in Abkhazia on February 2, intending to marry her. Police returned the teenager to her family.
Yekaterinburg student endures Myanmar captivityYekaterinburg student endures Myanmar captivity
Yekaterinburg student endures Myanmar captivityVolunteer Svetlana Sherstoboyeva revealed details of the captivity of a student from Yekaterinburg in Myanmar, describing forced labor in a scam call center.
Coach and Children Escape Burning Apartment in MotovilikhaCoach and Children Escape Burning Apartment in Motovilikha
Coach and Children Escape Burning Apartment in MotovilikhaA Perm dance coach and her three children fled their apartment barefoot after a fire destroyed their home in minutes. The family now needs help.
Stavropol Krai Tariffs to Jump 22%; Subsidies UncertainStavropol Krai Tariffs to Jump 22%; Subsidies Uncertain
Stavropol Krai Tariffs to Jump 22%; Subsidies UncertainThe ministry provided numbers and billions in subsidies, but it remains unclear how the 22% tariff increase will appear on residents' bills.
'No One Touched Her': Eighth-Grader Attacks School'No One Touched Her': Eighth-Grader Attacks School
'No One Touched Her': Eighth-Grader Attacks SchoolSeveral children were hospitalized after an eighth-grader set fire to a classroom and attacked with a hammer at a school in Krasnoyarsk, Russia.
Lecture on Elena Guro at Petropavlovsk FortressLecture on Elena Guro at Petropavlovsk Fortress
Lecture on Elena Guro at Petropavlovsk FortressOn 5 February, the Petropavlovsk Fortress lecture hall will host the first lecture of the «Discovering Avant-Garde Names» series, dedicated to artist and writer Elena Guro.
Kazan ends 'Buran' plan after almost a weekKazan ends 'Buran' plan after almost a week
Kazan ends 'Buran' plan after almost a weekKazan will lift the 'Buran' plan on the night of February 4, after it had been in effect since January 30 due to heavy snowfall.
Deputy Head of Arkhangelsk Resigns, Successor NamedDeputy Head of Arkhangelsk Resigns, Successor Named
Deputy Head of Arkhangelsk Resigns, Successor NamedMikhail Ivanov has resigned as Deputy Head of Arkhangelsk for municipal services. His duties will be performed by Nikolai Khudyakov, a former deputy head of Plesetsk District.
Volgograd court resumes Kaustik director’s sex case trialVolgograd court resumes Kaustik director’s sex case trial
Volgograd court resumes Kaustik director’s sex case trialThe criminal case against Eldor Azizov, director of the Kaustik plant accused of sexual relations with a minor, is being heard by a new panel at the Central District Court in Volgograd.
Kuzbass Temperature Plummets to -36°CKuzbass Temperature Plummets to -36°C
Kuzbass Temperature Plummets to -36°CTemperatures in Kuzbass will drop to -36°C (-33°F) on Thursday, February 5, according to the Kemerovo Hydrometeorological Center.
Student freed from Myanmar call center details ordealStudent freed from Myanmar call center details ordeal
Student freed from Myanmar call center details ordealA volunteer who helped free 21-year-old Madina from a fraudulent call center in Myanmar described the horrific conditions the student endured since June 2025.
Scientists explain scientific memes at talk showScientists explain scientific memes at talk show
Scientists explain scientific memes at talk showOn February 5, a free talk show "Science in Memes" will be held in St. Petersburg, where experts from various scientific fields will reveal the meaning of popular internet jokes.
Yaroslavl Region transport apps entered white listYaroslavl Region transport apps entered white list
Yaroslavl Region transport apps entered white listGovernor Mikhail Evraev of Yaroslavl Region announced that the «Yaroslavl Oblast Transport» and «Yandex Go» apps have been whitelisted to ensure stable operation in public transport even during internet outages starting April 1.
Danilikha Development Continues with New Telecom InfrastructureDanilikha Development Continues with New Telecom Infrastructure
Danilikha Development Continues with New Telecom InfrastructureNew telecom equipment in Perm's Danilikha microdistrict is designed to handle the increasing network load as the area grows.
Tula woman loses 427,000 rubles to furniture scammersTula woman loses 427,000 rubles to furniture scammers
Tula woman loses 427,000 rubles to furniture scammersA 40-year-old Tula woman lost 427,000 rubles (about $4,700) after being tricked by scammers posing as furniture sellers via a messaging app.
Omsk residents to receive 2,000 free pancakesOmsk residents to receive 2,000 free pancakes
Omsk residents to receive 2,000 free pancakesOn February 22, Omsk's Winter Lyubinsky will host Maslenitsa with 2,000 free pancakes and tea.
Sudden Cold Snap to Hit Chelyabinsk RegionSudden Cold Snap to Hit Chelyabinsk Region
Sudden Cold Snap to Hit Chelyabinsk RegionThe Chelyabinsk Hydro-Meteorological Center has warned of a sharp temperature drop to -33°C (-27°F) over the next 24 hours, beginning the night of February 4.
Voronezh Oblast in Top 10 for Illegal Dental ClinicsVoronezh Oblast in Top 10 for Illegal Dental Clinics
Voronezh Oblast in Top 10 for Illegal Dental ClinicsAccording to a study, the problem primarily affects individual entrepreneur dental offices, with over 61% of clinics in the region operating illegally.
S7 to receive 100 Tu-214 aircraft, 213 seatsS7 to receive 100 Tu-214 aircraft, 213 seats
S7 to receive 100 Tu-214 aircraft, 213 seatsS7 Airlines has signed a memorandum to receive 100 new Tu-214 aircraft, with a final agreement due by the end of 2026. The planes will accommodate up to 213 passengers.
Over 1,200 Apply for Bodaibo Heating Accident AidOver 1,200 Apply for Bodaibo Heating Accident Aid
Over 1,200 Apply for Bodaibo Heating Accident AidResidents of Bodaibo in Irkutsk Oblast, left without heating due to a pipeline freeze, will begin receiving financial aid starting tomorrow, with over 1,274 applications filed.
New ministry appears in Primorsky Krai governmentNew ministry appears in Primorsky Krai government
New ministry appears in Primorsky Krai governmentSince February 1, a new ministry of internal policy has officially begun operating in the government of Primorsky Krai, headed by Alexander Khudolozhny.
Shumkov: Kurgan Was «Like a Crypt» Before HimShumkov: Kurgan Was «Like a Crypt» Before Him
Shumkov: Kurgan Was «Like a Crypt» Before HimVadim Shumkov, governor of the Kurgan region, wrote on Telegram that before his tenure, Kurgan was «like a crypt» but is now awakening.