Yuzhny Ural Wins Sixth; Koudryavtsev Shuts Out SokolYuzhny Ural earned its sixth straight VHL win, shutting out Sokol 1-0 on the road. Goaltender Sergei Koudryavtsev recorded his second consecutive shutout and was named VHL player of the day.
Samara's Oldest Newlyweds: 80 and 81An 80-year-old Samara resident and his 81-year-old bride became the oldest newlyweds in the region, marrying in early 2026.
18 in Court for Illegal Migration in SaratovA district court in Saratov will hear the case of 18 members of an organized criminal group accused of organizing illegal migration. The defendants, aged 20 to 54, face charges including creating a criminal community.
Car crashes under truck on M-7, driver killedA fatal accident occurred on the M-7 Volga highway in Yelabuga District; the driver of a passenger car died after colliding with a truck.
New Wave of Frosts Hits Ryazan RegionAn emergency warning is in effect for the Ryazan Region starting Thursday, February 5, due to fog and extreme frosts, with temperatures dropping to -33°C (-27°F).
Yasny Bereg: apartments with park and embankmentYasny Bereg, a residential complex seven minutes from Novosibirsk's center, is offering discounts on apartments with views of the Ob River and a park.
Volgograd Bar Closes After Less Than Three MonthsThe bar "Mom, I'll Be Late" in Volgograd has been listed for sale at 5.99 million rubles (~$66,600 at current rates). Its owners invested 22 million rubles (~$244,400 at current rates) in the business.
Yaroslavl mayor signs decree for Volga-side developmentThe mayor of Yaroslavl signed a decree for the comprehensive development of a 234,937 sq m plot near the Volga River in the Zavolzhsky district, planned for 4-8 story residential buildings.
Chulman risks heat loss as RusHydro closes plantThe Ministry of Housing and Utilities of Yakutia is seeking alternative heat sources after RusHydro announced the closure of the Chulman Thermal Power Plant by June 2027, threatening heat supply to over 7,000 residents.
Snowstorm Breaks Daily Records in TogliattiA snowstorm in Togliatti and Samara Oblast broke five-year daily precipitation records on 3 February, with some stations recording over 20 mm of snow.
Clumsy Car Thief in Moscow Detained After CrashA passerby drove off in a stranger's car near a shopping mall in southern Moscow and later caused an accident, police said. The owner had left the car running and unlocked.
Nuclear Treaty Between Russia and US ExpiresThe New START treaty between Russia and the US expired on 5 February 2026, leaving the two largest nuclear powers without arms control limits for the first time in 54 years.
Scandalous Volgograd Bar Closes After Three MonthsThe controversial bar 'Mama, I'll Be Late' in central Volgograd has closed and is being sold for the price of a one-bedroom apartment — 5.99 million rubles (about $66,600).
Power outages hit 33 Stavropol Krai localitiesStavropolenergosbyt has announced scheduled power cuts on February 5 across 33 towns and villages in Stavropol Krai for planned maintenance work. The outages will last from morning to evening in various streets.
Migrant Raid in Moskovsky District: Language ProblemsPolice checked nearly 500 foreigners at construction sites in St. Petersburg's Moskovsky District. Some detainees faced difficulties due to poor Russian language skills.
Soviet Union Quiz for Arkhangelsk ResidentsAre you among those who truly remember the USSR? This 10-question quiz for Arkhangelsk region residents will test your memory of Soviet times. How many correct answers can you get?
