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Krasnodar residents delighted by 'Natasha Rostova's First Ball'The ticket prices are particularly surprising. The next performances of the immersive musical play will be in April.

Apr 22, 2026

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Krasnoyarsk launches local EV chargers with free monthNew locally-produced electric vehicle charging stations have been installed in Krasnoyarsk, offering free charging for the first month and capable of operating in extreme cold.

Apr 22, 2026

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Mudflow hits road at Rosa Khutor — traffic pattern changedSpecialists are on site, but due to heavy precipitation, the mudflow cannot be stopped.

Apr 22, 2026

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Paralyzed Novosibirsk man evacuated from Thailand by planeA paralyzed man from Novosibirsk has been delivered to a plane in Thailand and will fly home via Moscow, his wife said.

Apr 22, 2026

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Voronezh Gardeners Endure -30°C Cold, May Fund Grid RepairsResidents of horticultural partnerships in Voronezh are facing sub-zero temperatures indoors due to electricity failures, with authorities uncertain who should pay for infrastructure upgrades.

Apr 22, 2026

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Bastrykin orders case after ice chunk hits Rostov womanAn elderly woman in Rostov was hospitalized after a massive icicle fell on her head, prompting Investigative Committee head Alexander Bastrykin to order a criminal investigation into the incident.

Apr 22, 2026

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Ivan Noskov on Heritage Project for Samara YouthIn January 2026, 46 tenth-graders from Samara arrived in Moscow to take part in the 'Heritage: Landmarks of the Future' project, with more students joining by mid-March.

Apr 22, 2026

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Epstein Files: Krasnoyarsk Connections and Vissarion ReferenceDeclassified documents from Jeffrey Epstein's case show communications with a woman from Krasnoyarsk who arranged meetings, and mentions of sect leader Vissarion in FBI briefings.

Apr 22, 2026

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Reindeer herder evacuated for medical assistance in Zabaykalsky KraiOn February 3, rescuers evacuated a reindeer herder from a camp in Zabaykalsky Krai for medical help. He was transported by snowmobile.

Apr 22, 2026

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Rosaviatsiya suspends Diamond aircraft use after Orsk crash56.RU reported yesterday that the Orenburg region has seen at least five incidents involving Diamond aircraft over the past five years.

Apr 22, 2026

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Unlicensed Woman Causes Fatal Crash in Samara RegionA young woman without a driver's license caused a fatal collision in Samara region. The accident left two dead and three injured, including a two-year-old boy.

Apr 22, 2026

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Ex-Yaroslavl City Services Director Becomes Head in LyubertsyYaroslav Ovcharov has been appointed director of a municipal organization in Lyubertsy, Moscow Region, which is founded by the administration headed by Vladimir Volkov.

Apr 22, 2026

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Investigative Committee Oversees Murder Probe of 9-Year-OldThe central apparatus of the Investigative Committee is overseeing the case of a child's murder in St. Petersburg. The boy's body was found in the Leningrad region after the suspect's detention.

Apr 22, 2026

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Ivan Zolo schedules Volgograd concert for March 15Musician and streamer Ivan Zolo will perform in Volgograd on March 15, with his past concerts notorious for riots, crushes, and vandalism.

Apr 22, 2026

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Maternity Capital Increased in Arkhangelsk Oblast: New Payments per ChildThe maternity capital program in Arkhangelsk Oblast has been indexed by 5.6% effective February 1, raising the payments families receive for each child.

Apr 22, 2026

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Authorities Challenge Expert's Finding on Kazan's Gurevich HouseThe Tatarstan cultural heritage committee has requested a revision of an expert assessment that deemed the historic Gurevich House insufficiently valuable for monument listing.

Apr 22, 2026

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Rostov hockey team earns a point in shootout loss to ZvezdaThe hockey club Rostov took a point from a match against Zvezda after regulation and overtime ended in a 2–2 draw, with the visitors winning the shootout.

Apr 22, 2026

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Weigh-in-motion station launched in Tomsk Region for overload and seatbelt checksAn automatic weigh-in-motion station has been launched near Pobeda village in Tomsk Region, monitoring vehicles without stops for overloads and traffic violations.

Apr 22, 2026

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9-year-old Pasha did not attend school due to unreadinessThe body of nine-year-old Pasha was found in the Lomonosovsky District of Leningrad Oblast. The boy did not go to school as his family considered him unprepared.

Apr 22, 2026

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Polar region man breaks into store, tries to hack ATM and steals cashIn Severomorsk, a man stole over 90,000 rubles (about $900 at current rates) after breaking into a store and attempting to crack an ATM.

Apr 22, 2026

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Volgograd Main Post Office May Be Vacated by February 2026An activist says the round hall of Volgograd's Main Post Office will be vacated by February 2026, with Roskomnadzor taking over part of the space.

Apr 22, 2026

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Truck accident delays buses in Moscow RegionBus services in the Moscow Region are experiencing delays after a truck accident blocked lanes on the Leningrad Highway near the village of Peshki.

Apr 22, 2026

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Passengers push stuck ambulance off tram tracks in YekaterinburgIn Yekaterinburg, an ambulance got stuck on tram tracks on Tatishcheva Street, requiring passengers to help push it free.

Apr 22, 2026

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Investor Completes 175-Spot Kindergarten Construction in AdlerA new kindergarten in Adler, built by an investor, will be handed over to municipal ownership once it becomes operational.

Apr 22, 2026

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Central Bank warns Perm residents about new financial pyramidThe Bank of Russia has placed Deep Cashback and the company behind it, 'Dobrolaif', on its warning list, citing signs of illegal activity.

Apr 22, 2026

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