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141 large families in Sochi get 300,000 rubles compensation for land8,247 families are in line for free state land in Sochi, but 141 large families have received a 300,000 ruble (approx. $3,300) compensation payment instead.

Apr 18, 2026

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Winter road hazards that can result in finesHazards lurk on roads and in driveways during winter, increasing the risk of fines for unsuspecting drivers.

Apr 18, 2026

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Perm Zoo Orangutans Sweep and Wash on Sanitary DayAt Perm Zoo, orangutans Bill and Lisa are seen taking charge of cleaning duties, with Bill hailed as the main housekeeper.

Apr 18, 2026

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Owner of burned-down sauna where teens died pleads guilty, is jailedThe owner of a sauna where five teenagers died in a fire has partially admitted guilt. A court has sent him to a pretrial detention center for two months.

Apr 18, 2026

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Mercury and manganese found in Omsk's Irtysh RiverThe Omsk Hydrometeorological Center discovered high mercury concentrations in the Irtysh River, and manganese was also found above safe levels.

Apr 18, 2026

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Criminal case against gang for beating man in store sent to courtPolice shut down an aggressive group last May, and their criminal case has now been forwarded to a court for trial.

Apr 18, 2026

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Chelyabinsk Athlete Loses Consciousness on 'Titans' Set, Ambulance Takes HerUFC fighter and sambo champion Irina Alekseeva from Chelyabinsk fainted during a physical challenge on the TV show 'Titans' and was removed from the set by medics.

Apr 18, 2026

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Urals Tourists Missing in Egypt Describe Handcuff and Blindfold OrdealRelatives raised the alarm when the young men failed to return home on schedule.

Apr 18, 2026

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Volgograd thugs' disfiguring assault case goes to courtA criminal case against three young men accused of brutally assaulting a man in a store near Volgograd has been sent to court. Police had halted their violent spree last May.

Apr 18, 2026

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Krasnoyarsk braces for -40°C cold snap, warming due FridayThe Mid-Siberian Hydrometeorological Service (UGMS) warns that temperatures will plummet to -40°C in Krasnoyarsk on February 3, accompanied by strong southern winds.

Apr 18, 2026

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Volgograd parents protest cash fees for children's camp vouchersParents in Volgograd are confused by unusual cash requests for their children's camp vouchers to 'Zelenaya Volna'.

Apr 18, 2026

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Rostov CHP-2 Working at 'Limit' After Accident, Authorities SayPart of the city of Rostov-on-Don has been freezing since December after an accident at Combined Heat and Power Plant No. 2, which is still not operating at full capacity.

Apr 18, 2026

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Training Aircraft Crashes in Orsk with Cadets OnboardIn the aircraft crash in Orsk on February 2, an instructor and two cadets from the St. Petersburg University of Civil Aviation died. Emergency services are working at the site.

Apr 18, 2026

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Unscheduled heat outages on two Voronezh streetsTwo temporary heat outages were recorded over the weekend in the city of Voronezh, affecting residents on two different streets.

Apr 18, 2026

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Best Lemme Deals from Kourtney KardashianKourtney Kardashian is actively promoting her vitamin brand Lemme, and now there are attractive discounts on the products.

Apr 18, 2026

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Perfume chain Parfum-Lider cuts stores in TyumenOnly three stores of the Parfum-Lider chain now remain in the Tyumen region.

Apr 18, 2026

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'Everyone Would Be Better Off Without Me.' Psychiatrist Explains How to Protect a Child from SuicideA Ural doctor explained when parents should sound the alarm and what phrases can push a child to the edge.

Apr 18, 2026

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Fares Increase in Murmansk: New Public Transport PricesFares in Murmansk's public transport have risen by 15% starting February 1.

Apr 18, 2026

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Training plane crash in Orsk kills threeThree people were killed when a Diamond DA 40 training plane crashed in Russia's Orenburg region on February 2. Rescuers who arrived at the scene reported no fire.

Apr 18, 2026

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Corresponded with student: Epstein files contain several mentions of OmskPublished U.S. Justice Department files in the Jeffrey Epstein case include multiple references to the city of Omsk, revealing his communications with local women.

Apr 18, 2026

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Kuzbass sauna owner admits guilt, court imposes restraintAlexey Dolgachev, the owner of a sauna in Kuzbass where five teenagers died in a fire, partially admitted his guilt in court on Monday, February 2. He said he found out about the tragedy from news reports while he was in Novosibirsk.

Apr 18, 2026

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SUV crashes into Swallow train near Zhigulevskoye More stationAn SUV collided with a 'Swallow' electric train at a railway crossing between Zhigulevskoye More and Khimzavodskaya stations on February 2, leaving the vehicle heavily damaged.

Apr 18, 2026

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Court keeps blogger Ulyanov in remand prison over witness tampering riskThe wife of extortion-accused blogger Alexei Ulyanov said the court extended his detention despite his health issues.

Apr 18, 2026

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Court Denies Former Fiancée of Boxer Devin HaneyA judge rejected a request from the mother of boxer Devin Haney's child to post photos on social media without the father's consent.

Apr 18, 2026

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Pre-Investigation Launched After Orsk Plane Crash, City Head Details FatalitiesFollowing the crash of a Diamond training aircraft in Orsk, a pre-investigative check is underway, with city head Artyom Vorobyov confirming that three people, including cadets and an instructor, have died.

Apr 18, 2026

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