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Retrograde Saturn to Reshape Capricorn Lives in AugustRetrograde Saturn to Reshape Capricorn Lives in August
Retrograde Saturn to Reshape Capricorn Lives in AugustTyumen astrologer Elza Kushina says retrograde Saturn will push Capricorns toward rethinking values and making inner changes this August.
Meme Heroine Recalls Vladivostok Pickup ShootMeme Heroine Recalls Vladivostok Pickup Shoot
Meme Heroine Recalls Vladivostok Pickup ShootDarya Revel, known for the meme phrase "So unexpected and pleasant," spoke to the Post- Telegram channel about the 2013 TV shoot in Vladivostok and her life since.
Dom-2 Star Ermakova Finalizes DivorceDom-2 Star Ermakova Finalizes Divorce
Dom-2 Star Ermakova Finalizes DivorceNadezhda Ermakova, a star of the reality show Dom-2, has officially divorced Daniel Chistov, her husband 15 years her junior, after a year-long process and a three-year marriage.
Prokhor Shalyapin Opens Up About New RomanceProkhor Shalyapin Opens Up About New Romance
Prokhor Shalyapin Opens Up About New RomanceSinger Prokhor Shalyapin said his heart is taken by a wealthy woman in central Moscow who has outlived four husbands, though he refuses to name her.
From TV Star to Figure Skater: Yekaterina Starshova's PathFrom TV Star to Figure Skater: Yekaterina Starshova's Path
From TV Star to Figure Skater: Yekaterina Starshova's PathYekaterina Starshova, known as Pogovka from the sitcom Papiny Dochki, left acting to pursue figure skating. Here's how her life unfolded after the show.
Yekaterina Starshova: Life After 'Daddy's Girls'Yekaterina Starshova: Life After 'Daddy's Girls'
Yekaterina Starshova: Life After 'Daddy's Girls'Former child star Yekaterina Starshova, known as Puppet from the sitcom 'Daddy's Girls,' scores 100 on exams, leaves medical school, moves to UK, and becomes an ice show performer.
Trusova Marks Son Misha's First BirthdayTrusova Marks Son Misha's First Birthday
Trusova Marks Son Misha's First BirthdayRussian figure skater Alexandra Trusova, silver medalist at the 2022 Olympics, celebrated her son Misha's first birthday on August 6 with a heartfelt post and photos.
Momota the polar bear cub conquers the internetMomota the polar bear cub conquers the internet
Momota the polar bear cub conquers the internetA polar bear cub born in December 2025 at a Japanese aquarium has gone viral for wearing cones as helmets, delighting viewers worldwide.
Siberian Quits Oil Job to Live in Altai WildernessSiberian Quits Oil Job to Live in Altai Wilderness
Siberian Quits Oil Job to Live in Altai WildernessDenis Denisov left his oil company job in Khanty-Mansiysk and moved with his wife to Russia's Altai Republic, where he became a teacher and builder.
Muscovite Regina Makhmudova Vanishes Off Vietnam BeachMuscovite Regina Makhmudova Vanishes Off Vietnam Beach
Muscovite Regina Makhmudova Vanishes Off Vietnam BeachTwenty-five-year-old Regina Makhmudova from Moscow has been missing in Vietnam for over a month. Her stepfather recounts the last minutes before she disappeared into the ocean at night.
Mother of Three Builds North-Inspired BrandMother of Three Builds North-Inspired Brand
Mother of Three Builds North-Inspired BrandYekaterina Kruptsova, a mother of three from Arkhangelsk, turned a dream about a sundress into 'Manikha,' a clothing brand celebrating the Russian North and helping women feel confident.
Convicted killer calls victim's daughter with threatsConvicted killer calls victim's daughter with threats
Convicted killer calls victim's daughter with threatsA Perm region man sentenced to 22 years for killing his girlfriend's father and grandmother has allegedly called her from prison with new threats.
Limbless Builder Becomes Social Media Star in NovosibirskLimbless Builder Becomes Social Media Star in Novosibirsk
Limbless Builder Becomes Social Media Star in NovosibirskUbaidulla Tulaganov lost his arms and legs to frostbite in Novosibirsk but not his love of life. His viral video drew the attention of Uzbekistan's consul general.
Dark Times in Crimea: Tourists Face Power Cuts and Fuel CrisisDark Times in Crimea: Tourists Face Power Cuts and Fuel Crisis
Dark Times in Crimea: Tourists Face Power Cuts and Fuel CrisisCrimea's 2026 summer season sees mass cancellations amid fuel shortages, rolling blackouts, and scheduled water supply, though some tourists say the pluses outweigh the minuses.
Chita Man's Pigeons Fly 600 km HomeChita Man's Pigeons Fly 600 km Home
Chita Man's Pigeons Fly 600 km HomeVitaly Korolev has bred pigeons in Chita for 40 years. His birds once returned from 600 kilometers away, proving their loyalty.
KhMAO News Roundup for August 5KhMAO News Roundup for August 5
KhMAO News Roundup for August 5A brief look at the day's events in the Khanty-Mansi Autonomous Okrug, from new medical facilities to a fitness star's open workout in Surgut.
Ufa shelter seeks relatives of woman with memory lossUfa shelter seeks relatives of woman with memory loss
Ufa shelter seeks relatives of woman with memory lossA social center in Ufa has posted a video of Marina, a woman from Perm suffering from dementia and memory loss, to help find her family or acquaintances.
Rescued bear Maya meets Himalayan bear FinikRescued bear Maya meets Himalayan bear Finik
Rescued bear Maya meets Himalayan bear FinikMaya, a 20-year-old bear rescued from a chain in Russia's Primorye region, has been introduced to a Himalayan bear named Finik as part of her rehabilitation at a Moscow-area lion park.
Turkish man collected son's birthday cake before killing wife in KazanTurkish man collected son's birthday cake before killing wife in Kazan
Turkish man collected son's birthday cake before killing wife in KazanA witness told a Kazan court that Ecfele Mete, a Turkish and German citizen, picked up a birthday cake ordered by his wife Yelena Ryabinina for their son's third birthday on the day he allegedly killed her.
Fighting bacterial diseases in vegetablesFighting bacterial diseases in vegetables
Fighting bacterial diseases in vegetablesHigh temperatures and soil moisture are fueling bacterial outbreaks in Tyumen gardens. Agronomists explain how to spot the threat and treat it before losing much of the harvest.
Sveta Raketa Leads Open Workout in SurgutSveta Raketa Leads Open Workout in Surgut
Sveta Raketa Leads Open Workout in SurgutAustralian fitness trainer Sveta Raketa will hold an open workout for residents of Surgut on Physical Culture Day, August 8, at the Olimp sports complex.
Volgograd Native Wins Million on 20-Ruble TicketVolgograd Native Wins Million on 20-Ruble Ticket
Volgograd Native Wins Million on 20-Ruble TicketGalina Vepritskaya from Volgograd won one million rubles (about $11,000) on a 20-ruble lottery ticket and now hopes to win a billion.
Volgograd Detains Man Over Army FakesVolgograd Detains Man Over Army Fakes
Volgograd Detains Man Over Army FakesA Ukrainian-born man in Volgograd was detained for repeatedly spreading false information about the Russian Armed Forces on social media, with security forces breaking down his door after he refused to open it.
Lazy Belyashi: A Simple Recipe from BarnaulLazy Belyashi: A Simple Recipe from Barnaul
Lazy Belyashi: A Simple Recipe from BarnaulA resident of Barnaul shares a step-by-step recipe for lazy belyashi, a quick version of the traditional Russian fried pastry that saves time without sacrificing flavor.
Vanya Dmitrienko Apologizes to Linochka Li After Concert ScandalVanya Dmitrienko Apologizes to Linochka Li After Concert Scandal
Vanya Dmitrienko Apologizes to Linochka Li After Concert ScandalSinger Vanya Dmitrienko apologized to Linochka Li after his Luzhniki concert sparked backlash over his sister performing to Li's vocals.