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M-5 crash near Ryazan injures Kazakhstan truck driverM-5 crash near Ryazan injures Kazakhstan truck driver
M-5 crash near Ryazan injures Kazakhstan truck driverA collision between two trucks on the M-5 highway near Ryazan left a driver from Kazakhstan injured; both drivers were from outside the region.
Tyumen apartment demand shifts to compact unitsTyumen apartment demand shifts to compact units
Tyumen apartment demand shifts to compact unitsIn Tyumen, the most popular new apartment size in 2025 was 40–44 sq m, as demand for larger units declined due to high mortgage rates and other factors.
Truck collides with bus in IrkutskTruck collides with bus in Irkutsk
Truck collides with bus in IrkutskA truck and a municipal bus collided in Irkutsk on February 3, leaving one passenger injured. The accident occurred on Traktovaya Street near the Uzlovaya stop.
Top police officer names Yekaterinburg's most dangerous districtsTop police officer names Yekaterinburg's most dangerous districts
Top police officer names Yekaterinburg's most dangerous districtsYekaterinburg's chief police officer Viktor Poznyak revealed the districts with the highest crime rates in 2025, with Ordzhonikidzevsky district recording 2,920 offenses.
Perm Residents Win Free Smart Speakers, OZON CertificatesPerm Residents Win Free Smart Speakers, OZON Certificates
Perm Residents Win Free Smart Speakers, OZON CertificatesResidents of Perm and the Perm region can win a smart speaker or OZON gift card in a free giveaway. The only condition is to be a resident of the region.
Smoke at Kapitoliy Shopping Center Prompts EvacuationSmoke at Kapitoliy Shopping Center Prompts Evacuation
Smoke at Kapitoliy Shopping Center Prompts EvacuationThe Kapitoliy shopping center in the Primorsky District of St. Petersburg was evacuated on 3 February due to smoke. Fire crews responded to the scene.
Three-car crash blocks road in YaroslavlThree-car crash blocks road in Yaroslavl
Three-car crash blocks road in YaroslavlA three-car collision on the morning of February 3 blocked the intersection of Blukher and Uritskogo streets in Yaroslavl's Dzerzhinsky district. No injuries were reported.
Tula Region Allocates 9.8M for Hot Water TestsTula Region Allocates 9.8M for Hot Water Tests
Tula Region Allocates 9.8M for Hot Water TestsThe Tula region will allocate 9.8 million rubles ($98,200 at current rates) for laboratory testing of hot water from boiler houses in 2026, according to a draft contract published on the state procurement portal.
Samara Announces 20,000 Cultural Events for 2026Samara Announces 20,000 Cultural Events for 2026
Samara Announces 20,000 Cultural Events for 2026With 20,000 events planned, Samara residents face an average of 55 cultural happenings daily in 2026.
10,000+ Siberians become students with Sber subsidized loans10,000+ Siberians become students with Sber subsidized loans
10,000+ Siberians become students with Sber subsidized loansThe popularity of subsidized education loans in Siberia surged nearly 30% in 2025, with over 10,000 residents using Sber's state-backed program to access higher and vocational education.
Who Gets Emergency Aid in Murmansk RegionWho Gets Emergency Aid in Murmansk Region
Who Gets Emergency Aid in Murmansk RegionAuthorities in Murmansk Region explain eligibility for emergency aid and warn residents about fake compensation offers from scammers.
Over 10,000 Siberians Become Students via Sber LoansOver 10,000 Siberians Become Students via Sber Loans
Over 10,000 Siberians Become Students via Sber LoansIn 2025, Sber issued over 10,000 subsidized educational loans in Siberia, a 30% increase from the previous year.
Omsk Region Enters Top 10 for Foreign StudentsOmsk Region Enters Top 10 for Foreign Students
Omsk Region Enters Top 10 for Foreign StudentsThe region ranked 6th in Russia for number of foreign students, with 9,400 international students making up 12.6% of total enrollment.
Nizhny Novgorod Region launches $17M smart transport systemNizhny Novgorod Region launches $17M smart transport system
Nizhny Novgorod Region launches $17M smart transport systemThe Sputnik digital platform will monitor transport infrastructure and forecast road accidents in the Nizhny Novgorod Region. The regional government plans to sign a concession agreement for the 1.69-billion-ruble ($16.9 million) project this year.
Brink Ready to Pose for Playboy If Fiancé AllowsBrink Ready to Pose for Playboy If Fiancé Allows
Brink Ready to Pose for Playboy If Fiancé AllowsWNBA star Cameron Brink said she wouldn't rule out appearing in Playboy, but left the final decision to her fiancé.
Olympic Party GearOlympic Party Gear
Olympic Party GearIf you're cheering for Team USA at the Winter Olympics, these accessories will help set the right atmosphere.
Remember Rufus from Gossip Girl?Remember Rufus from Gossip Girl?
Remember Rufus from Gossip Girl?Actor Matthew Settle portrayed the caring single father Rufus in the hit series 'Gossip Girl' starting in 2007. Discover his look today after turning 50.
Bodaibo Lays New Water Pipeline as Homes Remain Without HeatBodaibo Lays New Water Pipeline as Homes Remain Without Heat
Bodaibo Lays New Water Pipeline as Homes Remain Without HeatIn Bodaibo, where a major utility failure has left some homes without heat and water for six days, a new surface water pipeline has been prepared.
Teenager Falls Under Commuter Train in Leningrad RegionTeenager Falls Under Commuter Train in Leningrad Region
Teenager Falls Under Commuter Train in Leningrad RegionA 13-year-old teenager attempted to ride between the cars of a commuter train but lost his grip and fell onto the tracks in the Luzhsky District.
Bastrykin orders case after icicle injures pensionerBastrykin orders case after icicle injures pensioner
Bastrykin orders case after icicle injures pensionerAn elderly woman was hospitalized after a massive icicle fell on her head in Rostov-on-Don. The incident has prompted a criminal investigation by the Russian Investigative Committee.
Trilistnik Sports Palace Construction in Gelendzhik Postponed for a YearTrilistnik Sports Palace Construction in Gelendzhik Postponed for a Year
Trilistnik Sports Palace Construction in Gelendzhik Postponed for a YearOfficials have postponed the Trilistnik sports complex in Gelendzhik by a year, citing budget constraints and incomplete state expertise.
Voronezh Oblast sees sharp rise in ARVI casesVoronezh Oblast sees sharp rise in ARVI cases
Voronezh Oblast sees sharp rise in ARVI casesThe incidence of acute respiratory viral infections (ARVI) has increased significantly in Voronezh Oblast, with children accounting for nearly half of all patients.
Mass run through Kurgan's historic center set for MayMass run through Kurgan's historic center set for May
Mass run through Kurgan's historic center set for MayA mass run named 'There Beyond the Mounds' through Kurgan's historic center is scheduled for mid-May as preparation for the city's first half marathon in 2027.
Volunteer Shares Search and Rescue Stories from RyazanVolunteer Shares Search and Rescue Stories from Ryazan
Volunteer Shares Search and Rescue Stories from RyazanDenis Oleynik, a volunteer with LizaAlert in Ryazan, recounts both successful and tragic searches for missing people, highlighting the emotional toll and importance of early reporting.
Nizhny Novgorod Oblast plans 'super-smart' transport system costing 1.6 billion rublesNizhny Novgorod Oblast plans 'super-smart' transport system costing 1.6 billion rubles
Nizhny Novgorod Oblast plans 'super-smart' transport system costing 1.6 billion rublesThe platform will be able to analyze the situation on the roads.