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Two Criminals Detained for Murder of 94-Year-Old VeteranTwo Criminals Detained for Murder of 94-Year-Old Veteran
Two Criminals Detained for Murder of 94-Year-Old VeteranAuthorities in Chelyabinsk have detained two previously convicted men for the murder of a 94-year-old veteran. The victim was killed after refusing to lend them money, investigators said on February 2.
Diane Warren Mistaken for Ghislaine Maxwell at GrammysDiane Warren Mistaken for Ghislaine Maxwell at Grammys
Diane Warren Mistaken for Ghislaine Maxwell at GrammysSongwriter Diane Warren sparked online discussion after some social media users mistook her for convicted Ghislaine Maxwell at the 2026 Grammy Awards ceremony.
Flooded road on Lanskoye Highway in St. Petersburg drainedFlooded road on Lanskoye Highway in St. Petersburg drained
Flooded road on Lanskoye Highway in St. Petersburg drainedVodokanal eliminated the consequences of a technological failure that caused Lanskoye Highway to be submerged in water on the evening of February 1. Specialists have begun repairing the pipe.
Mobile Internet Outage Hits Two Districts in Arkhangelsk RegionMobile Internet Outage Hits Two Districts in Arkhangelsk Region
Mobile Internet Outage Hits Two Districts in Arkhangelsk RegionMobile internet service has been largely lost in two districts of the Arkhangelsk region, following an accident in the Kholmogorsky district.
Trichologist Answers Key Questions on Dandruff, Baldness, and Hair WashingTrichologist Answers Key Questions on Dandruff, Baldness, and Hair Washing
Trichologist Answers Key Questions on Dandruff, Baldness, and Hair WashingNatalia Bruenok, a trichologist with over 20 years of experience, discusses hair loss causes, dandruff, proper washing, and debunks common hair care myths.
Gesaffelstein shocks fans with 'creepy' masked look at 2026 GrammysGesaffelstein shocks fans with 'creepy' masked look at 2026 Grammys
Gesaffelstein shocks fans with 'creepy' masked look at 2026 GrammysThe French producer appeared at the ceremony in a black mask that concealed his face, sparking a heated online reaction.
Lyube to perform in Nizhny Novgorod as tickets sell outLyube to perform in Nizhny Novgorod as tickets sell out
Lyube to perform in Nizhny Novgorod as tickets sell outLyube is scheduled to perform in Nizhny Novgorod on April 22, with tickets already being actively purchased.
February 2026 in Tula Region Will Be Abnormally ColdFebruary 2026 in Tula Region Will Be Abnormally Cold
February 2026 in Tula Region Will Be Abnormally ColdMeteorologists predict extreme cold in the Tula Region during the first weeks of February 2026, with temperatures falling below -20°C (-4°F), affecting all of Central Russia.
Hedgehog Snezhana Struggles to Predict Spring
Hedgehog Snezhana Struggles to Predict SpringAn African hedgehog darted between bowls, trying to choose a forecast. Zoo staff interpreted her indecision.
Volgograd Drivers Complain of Glitch in Gorparkovka AppVolgograd Drivers Complain of Glitch in Gorparkovka App
Volgograd Drivers Complain of Glitch in Gorparkovka AppVolgograd drivers are reporting that the Gorparkovka app, used for paid parking, allows them to start sessions but faces glitches when ending them.
Primorye enters list of regions with most expensive gasolinePrimorye enters list of regions with most expensive gasoline
Primorye enters list of regions with most expensive gasolinePrimorye has experienced an 18% surge in gasoline prices over the past year, securing a spot in the top ten for costly fuel.
Criminals arrested for veteran murder after loan request and stabbingCriminals arrested for veteran murder after loan request and stabbing
Criminals arrested for veteran murder after loan request and stabbingInvestigative Committee and police in Chelyabinsk have released more information on the murder of a 94-year-old veteran, who was killed after refusing a money loan.
Lyube Concert Tickets in Nizhny Novgorod Selling FastLyube Concert Tickets in Nizhny Novgorod Selling Fast
Lyube Concert Tickets in Nizhny Novgorod Selling FastTickets for Lyube's concert in Nizhny Novgorod are already selling, with front row seats priced at 12,000 rubles (about $120 at current rates), despite the show being over two months away.
Police and Rosgvardia Rehearse on Palace Square
Police and Rosgvardia Rehearse on Palace SquareOn the morning of February 2, a gathering of police and Rosgvardia vehicles was observed on Palace Square in St. Petersburg. As it turned out, it was a rehearsal for an upcoming parade inspection.
Hedgehog Snezhana Struggles to Predict Spring at Yekaterinburg ZooHedgehog Snezhana Struggles to Predict Spring at Yekaterinburg Zoo
Hedgehog Snezhana Struggles to Predict Spring at Yekaterinburg ZooA young hedgehog at Yekaterinburg zoo ran between bowls on February 2nd, trying to forecast the weather but nearly failing due to nervousness.
Ryazan Snow Plows Idle, Children Struggle Through DriftsRyazan Snow Plows Idle, Children Struggle Through Drifts
Ryazan Snow Plows Idle, Children Struggle Through DriftsThe area around School No. 76 in Kalnoye has been buried in snow, forcing children to trudge through drifts to get to class. Meanwhile, snow removal efforts in the district have puzzled local residents.
Motorists in Volgograd complain about strange glitch in 'City Parking' appMotorists in Volgograd complain about strange glitch in 'City Parking' app
Motorists in Volgograd complain about strange glitch in 'City Parking' appThe app allows starting paid parking, but ending it requires extra effort, a driver reports.
St. Petersburg Search for 9-Year-Old Boy Hits Day Four
St. Petersburg Search for 9-Year-Old Boy Hits Day FourNine-year-old Pavel Tifitulin went missing on January 30 after leaving a hypermarket. According to eyewitnesses, he may have gotten into a stranger's car.
20-Degree Frost Hits Ryazan. Can School Be Skipped? City Hall Answers20-Degree Frost Hits Ryazan. Can School Be Skipped? City Hall Answers
20-Degree Frost Hits Ryazan. Can School Be Skipped? City Hall AnswersAs temperatures in Ryazan plunge to -22°C (-8°F), the city hall has clarified the rules for school attendance, with different temperature thresholds allowing students to stay home depending on their grade level.
Several Villages in Saratov Region Remain Without PowerSeveral Villages in Saratov Region Remain Without Power
Several Villages in Saratov Region Remain Without PowerPower outages continue in some settlements in Russia's Saratov Region due to severe weather over the weekend, according to Governor Roman Busargin, who did not specify the total number affected.
Ava Johnson Slams Trump and ICE Post-WWE ExitAva Johnson Slams Trump and ICE Post-WWE Exit
Ava Johnson Slams Trump and ICE Post-WWE ExitAva Johnson, daughter of famous wrestler Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson, unleashed sharp criticism at Donald Trump and the immigration service ICE as soon as she left WWE.
Court sentences Zabaykalye man to colony for bat assaultCourt sentences Zabaykalye man to colony for bat assault
Court sentences Zabaykalye man to colony for bat assaultThe Mogochinsky District Court has imposed a two-year penal colony sentence on a local resident for grievously injuring a fellow villager with a bat during a drunken altercation after a phone quarrel.
Oldest Kurgan museum to be renovated for tens of millions of rublesOldest Kurgan museum to be renovated for tens of millions of rubles
Oldest Kurgan museum to be renovated for tens of millions of rublesThe regional local history museum in Kurgan will undergo a major renovation starting this year, with builders given two years to complete the work.
Don Lemon Receives Ovation at Party After ArrestDon Lemon Receives Ovation at Party After Arrest
Don Lemon Receives Ovation at Party After ArrestTV host Don Lemon appeared at Clive Davis's annual pre-Grammy party and was met with enthusiastic applause, despite his recent arrest.
Snake bite kills former The Voice Nigeria contestant Ifunanya NwangeneSnake bite kills former The Voice Nigeria contestant Ifunanya Nwangene
Snake bite kills former The Voice Nigeria contestant Ifunanya NwangeneA contestant from the third season of 'The Voice Nigeria' has died in a Nigerian hospital. Media reports indicate that the cause of death was a snake bite.