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How the heirs of Russia's first president liveRussia's first president Boris Yeltsin would have turned 95. His wife, children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren lead private lives, trying to avoid publicity and politics.

Apr 16, 2026

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Valieva returns as Tutberidze, Mishin skaters lead Russian Jumping ChampionshipThe Russian Jumping Championship concluded in Moscow on February 1, with Kamila Valieva making a high-profile comeback after disqualification, while skaters from Eteri Tutberidze and Alexei Mishin's teams dominated the podiums.

Apr 16, 2026

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Ex-traffic police chief's house auctioned, Kardo director arrested in StavropolThis week in the Stavropol region, authorities auctioned a confiscated mansion, arrested a festival director, and launched a survey on electric scooters.

Apr 16, 2026

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Arkhangelsk Traffic Cameras Operate During Internet Outages, Fines DelayedPolice in Arkhangelsk Oblast confirm that traffic enforcement cameras continue to function and record violations during mobile internet shutdowns, although fines may be issued later.

Apr 16, 2026

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Ice rain cuts power to eight villages near VolgogradDue to ice rain and strong winds, over 20 power line supports were damaged in the Kotovsky district. Restoration timelines for electricity supply have not yet been announced.

Apr 16, 2026

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Volgograd area settlements lose power after ice rain damages over 20 supportsAuthorities have not specified when power will be restored to eight settlements in the Volgograd region following an ice rain event.

Apr 16, 2026

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Yekaterinburg burglar steals cash from clinic after failed robbery attemptA burglar in Yekaterinburg stole money from a medical center after a failed robbery attempt at a dentistry clinic, with police now investigating.

Apr 16, 2026

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Yekaterinburg thief robs clinic after dental theft failsA man who failed to steal from a dental clinic broke into another medical center in Yekaterinburg, where he successfully stole cash from a register.

Apr 16, 2026

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Samara Mayor's Office Spends Millions on School SecurityThe city administration has disclosed the cost of securing 151 municipal schools, lyceums, and gymnasiums for 2026, totaling 236.9 million rubles.

Apr 16, 2026

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Rostov Loses to Rodina in Friendly MatchFC Rostov's players suffered their first defeat at the training camp in the UAE, losing to a team from the First League.

Apr 16, 2026

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21 Freight Train Cars Derail in Kirov OblastOn February 1, 21 cars of a freight train derailed on the Orici – Shalegovo section in Kirov Oblast, and no injuries were reported.

Apr 16, 2026

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Huge puddle traps Volgograd apartment residents in entranceResidents fear that with the onset of frost, exiting the building will become impossible.

Apr 15, 2026

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Rostov loses to First League team in friendly matchFC Rostov suffered their first defeat at their training camp in the UAE, losing a friendly match to Moscow's Rodina from the First League.

Apr 15, 2026

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Novosibirsk Astrophotographer Captures Moon and Jupiter in Stunning ShotsOn January 31, Novosibirsk astrophotographer Alexey Polyakov photographed the Moon and Jupiter through heavy cloudiness, sharing the images on his Telegram channel.

Apr 15, 2026

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Volgograd residents trapped in entrance by huge puddleResidents of a Volgograd apartment building worry that freezing temperatures will leave them completely unable to leave their homes due to a persistent flooding issue.

Apr 15, 2026

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Anomalous snowfalls delayed trains in Nizhny Novgorod RegionTrains passing through the Nizhny Novgorod Region and Chuvashia faced delays of one to two hours on February 1 after heavy snowfalls disrupted schedules.

Apr 15, 2026

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Several Trains in Nizhny Novgorod Oblast Delayed Due to Abnormal SnowfallPassengers in Nizhny Novgorod Oblast and Chuvashia reported train delays of 1-2 hours due to abnormal snowfall on February 1.

Apr 15, 2026

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Put Arkhangelsk on your phone's wallpaper: a collection of stunning winter shotsFamiliar places are captured in the photographs by Ivan Mityushov, making for perfect mobile backgrounds.

Apr 15, 2026

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Murder of pregnant ex-judge Saibayeva: suspects flee to MoscowThe mutilated body of a pregnant former judge from Kazakhstan was found in a quarry in Germany with 30 stab wounds.

Apr 15, 2026

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Perm mayor drives to inspect road cleaning after snowfallPerm Mayor Eduard Sosnin personally drove around the city to check snow removal efforts, focusing on the Motovilikha district.

Apr 15, 2026

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Hooligans or Straight-A Students? How Locals Behaved in SchoolStarting 1 September 2026, schools in the Arkhangelsk region will introduce behavior grades. We asked notable residents of Arkhangelsk and Severodvinsk about their own school behavior and their views on the new system.

Apr 15, 2026

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Iconic Setter's Coffee Shop Closes in Rostov-on-DonOwner Vladimir Bektemirov announced the closure due to a drop in foot traffic, adding to a series of restaurant closures in the city.

Apr 15, 2026

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Yaroslavl Tenders Road Repair for 110 Million RublesThe authorities of Yaroslavl have announced a tender for the repair of asphalt pavement on city roads. 110 million rubles (approximately $1.1 million at current rates) have been allocated from the budget for this purpose.

Apr 15, 2026

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How Thermal Underwear Can Harm Health in Freezing WeatherExperts explain the benefits and risks of thermal underwear during cold snaps, including potential infertility and dermatological issues.

Apr 15, 2026

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New Trolleybuses Delivered to Yekaterinburg from UfaThe first low-floor trolleybuses of the 'Gorozhanin' model have already arrived at the depot and will soon be put into service on city routes.

Apr 15, 2026

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