Schoolgirl arsonist cites Constitution, refuses testimonyAn eighth-grade girl, 14, who set fire to her school and attacked classmates with a hammer, refuses to give testimony, citing her constitutional right against self-incrimination.
Forest rehabilitation work begins in Tambov OblastForestry enterprises in the region have started clear sanitary felling as part of a federal project. The measures are aimed at improving the condition of the forest fund and reducing fire risks.
Woman Sentenced for Murder Over Slavery Fear in YakutiaA 52-year-old woman in Yakutia was sentenced to 10 years for killing a relative and attempting to kill another, who she feared would sell her into slavery. One victim survived after fleeing.
Fire at Kochetovka station containedOn the night of February 4–5, firefighters contained the ignition of tank cars at Kochetovka railway station in Michurinsk. The threat of fire spread has been lifted, the situation is fully under control.
FAS to Check Bread Prices in VolgogradThe Federal Antimonopoly Service (FAS) is investigating bread pricing in Volgograd. The agency says it will also examine prices of other staple goods in the future.
Ukraine talks in Abu Dhabi enter second dayDelegates from interested countries have gathered in Abu Dhabi for the second day of talks on Ukraine, where they will continue discussing conditions to end the conflict.
Tyumen Region Deficit May Increase 15.6 Billion RublesThe Tyumen region government has drafted a bill allowing the budget deficit to exceed the current limit by 15.6 billion rubles, and deputies passed it on February 5.
M-7 Closed After Multi-Vehicle Crash Near GorokhovetsOn the morning of February 5, a pileup involving two trucks and three cars closed part of the M-7 highway near Gorokhovets, Vladimir Oblast, creating a large traffic jam; movement was restored by 10:44.
Mass Layoffs at Ex-Deputy Mayor's Family PlantThe concrete plant Vektor, linked to the family of former Nizhny Novgorod deputy mayor Ilya Shtokman, halted operations on December 29, triggering a wave of staff departures.
GAZelle and Granta collide, three injuredThree people were injured in a collision between a GAZelle and a Lada Granta in Voronezh region and were taken to hospital.
Ufa's Largest School Offers Teachers 40,000 RublesThe largest school in the Volga Federal District, in Ufa's Kuznetsovsky Zaton, is hiring teachers with salaries starting at 40,000 rubles ($444). We compare offers from other major schools in the city.
Altai Krai lawmakers detained in fraud schemeTwo deputies of the Altai Krai Legislative Assembly (AKZS) have been detained on suspicion of large-scale fraud involving fictitious employment.
Mass resignations at Ilya Shtokman's plantEmployees are quitting the Vektor concrete plant, owned by the family of former Nizhny Novgorod vice mayor Ilya Shtokman, as operations have been suspended since late December.
Irkutsk Weather: Frost to Give Way to WarmingAfter a short cold snap, Irkutsk residents can expect a warming trend this week, with temperatures rising above seasonal norms by the weekend.
