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Video captures truck colliding with Moscow train near VolgogradVideo captures truck colliding with Moscow train near Volgograd
Video captures truck colliding with Moscow train near VolgogradA collision between a passenger train and a UAZ truck near Volgograd on 31 January was caught on video, with no injuries reported. The accident occurred in the Novoanninsky District.
Cold Recedes: Weather in Kuzbass on February 2Cold Recedes: Weather in Kuzbass on February 2
Cold Recedes: Weather in Kuzbass on February 2The last month of winter promises favorable conditions for the Kuzbass region in Siberia.
Should we expect frost? Weather forecast for Tyumen at the beginning of FebruaryShould we expect frost? Weather forecast for Tyumen at the beginning of February
Should we expect frost? Weather forecast for Tyumen at the beginning of FebruaryWinter is not going anywhere just yet, with temperatures in Tyumen set to drop to -23°C (-9.4°F) by the end of next week.
Sochi Counts January TouristsSochi Counts January Tourists
Sochi Counts January TouristsAccording to the resort administration, almost 685,000 guests visited Sochi in January 2026.
Olympic Champion Nikita Nagornyy to Meet Athletes and Students in ArkhangelskOlympic Champion Nikita Nagornyy to Meet Athletes and Students in Arkhangelsk
Olympic Champion Nikita Nagornyy to Meet Athletes and Students in ArkhangelskOlympic champion Nikita Nagornyy will visit Arkhangelsk on February 3 to meet with athletes and students, featuring a Q&A session and autograph signing.
102-year-old teacher reveals secret to longevity, is older than passport shows102-year-old teacher reveals secret to longevity, is older than passport shows
102-year-old teacher reveals secret to longevity, is older than passport showsNina Abramova, a 102-year-old teacher from Pereslavl-Zalessky, has survived war and hardship but remains optimistic, revealing her secret to a long life.
January's Top-Paying Jobs in Surgut Start at 100,000 RublesJanuary's Top-Paying Jobs in Surgut Start at 100,000 Rubles
January's Top-Paying Jobs in Surgut Start at 100,000 RublesThe SuperJob service has released a ranking of the highest-paying vacancies in Surgut for January 2026, highlighting top positions in various sectors.
Special forces detain men with rifle in YekaterinburgSpecial forces detain men with rifle in Yekaterinburg
Special forces detain men with rifle in YekaterinburgThree men have been detained for questioning after a shooting incident on a street in Yekaterinburg.
Video: Laying an Above-Ground Water Pipeline in BodaiboVideo: Laying an Above-Ground Water Pipeline in Bodaibo
Video: Laying an Above-Ground Water Pipeline in BodaiboThe utility accident has been ongoing for four days now. Over 1,300 people in Bodaibo (Irkutsk region, Russia) are without heat and hot water due to a frozen central water pipe.
February frosts hit St. PetersburgFebruary frosts hit St. Petersburg
February frosts hit St. PetersburgOn the first day of February, St. Petersburg and its region were gripped by abnormally low temperatures, with thermometers dropping below -20 degrees Celsius (-4°F) in some places.
Special Forces Detain Armed Men in Snowy YekaterinburgSpecial Forces Detain Armed Men in Snowy Yekaterinburg
Special Forces Detain Armed Men in Snowy YekaterinburgThree men have been detained in Yekaterinburg after special forces responded to reports of armed individuals on the street.
Scientists Call for Ban on Trawl Fishing in Azov SeaScientists Call for Ban on Trawl Fishing in Azov Sea
Scientists Call for Ban on Trawl Fishing in Azov SeaResearchers from the Azov Research Institute of Fisheries (AzNIIRH) recommend an immediate full ban on trawl fishing, which was permitted since 2013 at Ukraine's initiative.
Unfinished House in Volgograd Region Auctioned for 7.58 Million RublesUnfinished House in Volgograd Region Auctioned for 7.58 Million Rubles
Unfinished House in Volgograd Region Auctioned for 7.58 Million RublesAn unfinished apartment building in Kalachevsky district, Volgograd Region, is set for auction with a starting price of 7.58 million rubles.
Unfinished Volgograd Building Auctioned at Apartment PriceUnfinished Volgograd Building Auctioned at Apartment Price
Unfinished Volgograd Building Auctioned at Apartment PriceAn unfinished residential building in the Kalachevsky district of Volgograd Oblast is being auctioned off, with a starting price set at the cost of a new apartment.
Five-Year-Old Russian Girl Becomes Sought-After Model in AsiaFive-Year-Old Russian Girl Becomes Sought-After Model in Asia
Five-Year-Old Russian Girl Becomes Sought-After Model in AsiaSonia, a five-year-old from Stavropol, Russia, launched her modeling career in Asia after a free trial class, turning it into an adventure.
Scientists call for immediate trawl fishing ban in Sea of AzovScientists call for immediate trawl fishing ban in Sea of Azov
Scientists call for immediate trawl fishing ban in Sea of AzovResearchers recommend urgently banning all trawl fishing in the Sea of Azov, a practice that was halted until 2013 but resumed due to Ukrainian pressure.
Search for missing 74-year-old in Ryazan continuesSearch for missing 74-year-old in Ryazan continues
Search for missing 74-year-old in Ryazan continuesA 74-year-old pensioner in Ryazan has been missing for three days and requires medical assistance.
Rapper Basta Schedules Three Concerts in VladivostokRapper Basta Schedules Three Concerts in Vladivostok
Rapper Basta Schedules Three Concerts in VladivostokTickets are not selling out quickly.
Drunk driver from Saraktash sentenced to colony for killing relativeDrunk driver from Saraktash sentenced to colony for killing relative
Drunk driver from Saraktash sentenced to colony for killing relativeThe Saraktash District Court has sentenced a 32-year-old local man to four years in a colony for a drunk driving crash that killed his relative, but the verdict can still be appealed.
Novosibirsk dentists: humidity is toothbrush's main enemy, replace every three monthsNovosibirsk dentists: humidity is toothbrush's main enemy, replace every three months
Novosibirsk dentists: humidity is toothbrush's main enemy, replace every three monthsNovosibirsk dentists warn that low-quality toothbrush bristles wear out faster and provide recommendations on how often children and adults should replace their brushes for optimal oral hygiene.
Test: Guess Samara's landmarks from online reviewsTest: Guess Samara's landmarks from online reviews
Test: Guess Samara's landmarks from online reviewsThis quiz challenges you to identify famous spots in Samara based on candid and often critical reviews from locals and tourists. See if you can match all locations correctly.
Tyumen's Benat Distillery Sold to New OwnerTyumen's Benat Distillery Sold to New Owner
Tyumen's Benat Distillery Sold to New OwnerThe alcohol plant has been transferred to private ownership, with the sale proceeds earmarked to fund the regional budget deficit.
Irkutsk specialists dispatched to Bodaybo for emergency repairsIrkutsk specialists dispatched to Bodaybo for emergency repairs
Irkutsk specialists dispatched to Bodaybo for emergency repairsSpecialists from Irkutsk have been sent to Bodaybo to address a major heating and water supply failure that has left over 1,300 people without services.
Bus Route 30 to change in NizhnevartovskBus Route 30 to change in Nizhnevartovsk
Bus Route 30 to change in NizhnevartovskThe terminal stop at the Anti-Tuberculosis Dispensary is temporarily relocated to another point in Nizhnevartovsk.
Tyumen Authorities Sell Off Major Alcohol PlantTyumen Authorities Sell Off Major Alcohol Plant
Tyumen Authorities Sell Off Major Alcohol PlantThe regional government has transferred the shares of the Benat distillery to a new owner, with the proceeds from the sale being used to cover the regional budget deficit.