Latest News from Russia

Health paths temporarily closed in Zheleznovodsk due to strong windGuests and residents are asked to refrain from walks.

Apr 18, 2026

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A route Gazelle burns in Orsk, again on a MondayA passenger minibus caught fire in Orsk on Monday, exactly one week after a similar incident in the city.

Apr 17, 2026

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Tula Exotarium groundhogs predict early spring with returning frostsThe Tula Exotarium used groundhogs to forecast spring weather on Groundhog Day, a tradition inspired by the film of the same name.

Apr 17, 2026

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Kuzbass Governor Says Social and Healthcare Systems Are CriticalThe regional head stated that those responsible for mistakes will be punished, following a series of high-profile incidents in January.

Apr 17, 2026

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Maternal Capital Scam Defrauds 20 Krasnoyarsk Women of HousingTwenty women in Krasnoyarsk received cash from their maternal capital but lost their eligibility to buy housing in a fraud scheme that operated from 2019 to 2023.

Apr 17, 2026

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BitRiver faces bankruptcy as founder accused of tax evasionRussia's largest mining operator, BitRiver, could be declared bankrupt as a creditor seeks observation procedures, with talks ongoing for a change in ownership.

Apr 17, 2026

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Russia to Launch School Journal for Conflict IncidentsA special journal to document student conflicts may be introduced in Russian schools, according to Children's Rights Commissioner Maria Lvova-Belova, aiming to gather data for analysis.

Apr 17, 2026

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Comedian's Yekaterinburg Concert Canceled, Fans Denied Full RefundsA stand-up show by Nurlan Saburov in Yekaterinburg has been canceled, with fans unable to recover service fees on their tickets.

Apr 17, 2026

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Stavropol resident stole awards from SVO fighter, buried medals in shedMedals 'For Courage' and jewelry worth 350,000 rubles (approximately $3,900) disappeared from a serviceman's family home in Stavropol.

Apr 17, 2026

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Meteorologists Forecast New Cold Spell for Novosibirsk RegionA new cold wave is set to hit Novosibirsk and the surrounding region over the next three days, with temperatures dropping below -30°C (-22°F) in some areas.

Apr 17, 2026

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Sewage Floods KGSHA Student CampusA sewage leak has flooded the student campus of the Kurgan State Agricultural Academy in Lesnikovo village, with photos emerging on social media on February 1.

Apr 17, 2026

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Voronezh Region places 49th in gasoline affordability rankingA study reveals how many liters of gasoline the average salary can buy in Russian regions, with Voronezh Region ranking 49th.

Apr 17, 2026

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Spring in Nizhny Novgorod Region to Arrive Earlier Than UsualA forecaster reported that March will be warm, and spring in the region will arrive ahead of schedule.

Apr 17, 2026

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94-Year-Old Veteran Metallurgist Killed in ChelyabinskTwo suspects have been detained in connection with the murder of a 94-year-old honored veteran metallurgist in Chelyabinsk.

Apr 17, 2026

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Arkhangelsk power grid accident: when will electricity be restored?Two districts in Arkhangelsk Oblast have been without electricity since morning due to a power grid accident, with restoration expected by afternoon.

Apr 17, 2026

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Chief Engineer Convicted in Sewage Pump Station ExplosionThe Krasnoarmeysky District Court of Volgograd has issued a verdict in the case of an explosion at sewage pump station No. 4 that killed six people.

Apr 17, 2026

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Sweat Odor Traps Killer of 12-Year-Old Girl After Eight YearsThe murder of a 12-year-old girl in 2011 remained unsolved for years, with even psychics from a TV show involved, until sweat odor analysis led to the killer.

Apr 17, 2026

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Drivers in Rostov Region Prepare for Snowfall and IceAuthorities in Rostov Oblast are preparing for a heavy snowfall and the possible introduction of a state of heightened readiness.

Apr 17, 2026

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Forecaster: Spring to arrive early in Nizhny NovgorodMarch is expected to be warm this year.

Apr 17, 2026

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Sverdlovsk Oblast Bans Posting Photos and Videos of DronesViolators of the new decree face fines of up to 250,000 rubles (about $2,800 at current rates). The ban aims to prevent the use of such materials for terrorist purposes.

Apr 17, 2026

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From Buckwheat to Fish: Novosibirsk Region's Export GrowthThe Novosibirsk Region is boosting its agricultural exports, expanding the list of goods sent abroad and the number of destination countries, generating significant revenue.

Apr 17, 2026

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Ex-designer Mitvol challenges conviction with new theft lawOleg Mitvol, found guilty of embezzling funds for the Krasnoyarsk metro, is seeking to reduce his prison term. This is not his first attempt at early release.

Apr 17, 2026

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Volgograd Engineer Sentenced Over Deadly Sewage Plant BlastA court in Volgograd's Krasnoarmeysky district has sentenced the chief engineer of a water supply company after an explosion at a pumping station killed six people in July 2024.

Apr 17, 2026

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RZD Announces Sole Ritsa Train Journey in 2026It will be a week-long cruise from Moscow to Sukhumi via Rostov-on-Don, Novorossiysk, and Sochi.

Apr 17, 2026

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Solar halo appears in Moscow and surrounding regionThe first working day of February brought a surprise beyond the frosts, as residents observed a rainbow-like optical phenomenon in the sky.

Apr 17, 2026

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