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Russian Athletes' Milan Olympics ScheduleRussian Athletes' Milan Olympics Schedule
Russian Athletes' Milan Olympics ScheduleThirteen Russian athletes will compete as neutrals without flag or anthem at the Milan Winter Olympics, with their first event on 7 February.
Mobile Internet Works in Voronezh During Drone AlertMobile Internet Works in Voronezh During Drone Alert
Mobile Internet Works in Voronezh During Drone AlertMobile internet in Voronezh stayed on during a 5 February drone warning, even as sirens blared in a neighboring district.
Skiing, Sled Fest, and Concerts in Kazan This WeekendSkiing, Sled Fest, and Concerts in Kazan This Weekend
Skiing, Sled Fest, and Concerts in Kazan This WeekendDiscover the best events in Kazan for February 7-8, from skiing at the Kremlin to creative sled festivals and concerts by Gunwest and Lyubov Uspenskaya.
Classic Greek salad recipe from a Barnaul localClassic Greek salad recipe from a Barnaul local
Classic Greek salad recipe from a Barnaul localAnna Patylitsyna from Barnaul shares her classic recipe for Greek salad, a refreshing dish perfect for any festive table.
Cold Anomaly Ends; Warming Then Frosts Central RussiaCold Anomaly Ends; Warming Then Frosts Central Russia
Cold Anomaly Ends; Warming Then Frosts Central RussiaCentral Russia will see a brief warming this weekend as the cold anomaly shrinks, but frosts will return next week, according to Fobos weather experts.
24-hour Chita store loses license for night alcohol sales24-hour Chita store loses license for night alcohol sales
24-hour Chita store loses license for night alcohol salesComplaints to the governor prompted a raid on a Chita 24-hour store, leading to the suspension of its alcohol license for illegal night sales.
Rostov-Don beats Kuban in Russian CupRostov-Don beats Kuban in Russian Cup
Rostov-Don beats Kuban in Russian CupThe second quarterfinal match will take place on February 9 in Rostov-on-Don.
Volgograd District to Face 10-Hour Water ShutdownVolgograd District to Face 10-Hour Water Shutdown
Volgograd District to Face 10-Hour Water ShutdownThousands of residents in Volgograd's Sovetsky District will be without cold water on February 8 due to water main repairs.
Krasnodar Weather: Warmth Returns This WeekendKrasnodar Weather: Warmth Returns This Weekend
Krasnodar Weather: Warmth Returns This WeekendAfter a brief warm spell, frost and snow returned to Krasnodar, but warmer weather is expected soon, with highs reaching +8–9°C (46–48°F) by Sunday.
Bashkortostan allocates 334 million for ice palaceBashkortostan allocates 334 million for ice palace
Bashkortostan allocates 334 million for ice palaceA new contractor was hired for the ice palace in Baymak, but the client lacks funds, delaying completion by two more years.
Ex-Health Minister Beglov Fathers Child in JailEx-Health Minister Beglov Fathers Child in Jail
Ex-Health Minister Beglov Fathers Child in JailHis ex-wife and ex-favorite have left the region. A new mother gave birth to his son while he remains in custody.
Running Deer Interchange in Nizhnevartovsk Closed for 11 MonthsRunning Deer Interchange in Nizhnevartovsk Closed for 11 Months
Running Deer Interchange in Nizhnevartovsk Closed for 11 MonthsFrom February 5, the Running Deer interchange on the Eastern Bypass highway is completely closed for overhaul until December 31, 2026, the city administration announced.
Nearly 60 Drones Downed Over Krasnodar Krai OvernightNearly 60 Drones Downed Over Krasnodar Krai Overnight
Nearly 60 Drones Downed Over Krasnodar Krai OvernightResidents of Krasnodar reported loud explosions early Wednesday as Russian air defense shot down 95 drones across southern Russia, the Defense Ministry said.
Snow Causes 9-Point Traffic Jams in VladivostokSnow Causes 9-Point Traffic Jams in Vladivostok
Snow Causes 9-Point Traffic Jams in VladivostokHeavy snowfall in Vladivostok has led to 9-point traffic congestion, with trucks unable to climb slopes on Gogol Street and icy conditions reported on Molodyozhnaya Street.
Bashkortostan Digitizes Over 5 Million Real Estate DocumentsBashkortostan Digitizes Over 5 Million Real Estate Documents
Bashkortostan Digitizes Over 5 Million Real Estate DocumentsIn the Republic of Bashkortostan, approximately 5 million archival files with title and cadastral documents have been digitized. The work was completed ahead of schedule under a federal program.
Rostov-Don Beat Kuban in Russian Cup QuarterfinalRostov-Don Beat Kuban in Russian Cup Quarterfinal
Rostov-Don Beat Kuban in Russian Cup QuarterfinalWomen's handball club Rostov-Don defeated Kuban 36-23 in the first leg of the Russian Cup quarterfinal. The return match will be held on 9 February.
LaMonte McLemore, The 5th Dimension Founder, Dies at 90LaMonte McLemore, The 5th Dimension Founder, Dies at 90
LaMonte McLemore, The 5th Dimension Founder, Dies at 90LaMonte McLemore, founder of the vocal group The 5th Dimension, has died at age 90. He passed away peacefully at his home in Las Vegas.
Kidnapping of Nancy Guthrie Linked to Mysterious StrangerKidnapping of Nancy Guthrie Linked to Mysterious Stranger
Kidnapping of Nancy Guthrie Linked to Mysterious StrangerPolice are investigating whether the kidnapping of an elderly woman in Arizona is linked to a recent trespassing incident nearby. A blood stain was found on her porch.
Inside Stalin's Secret Bunker in SamaraInside Stalin's Secret Bunker in Samara
Inside Stalin's Secret Bunker in SamaraA detailed tour of Stalin's secret bunker in Samara, buried 37 meters underground and built in 1942, which the Soviet leader never actually visited.
Controversial contractor built school that collapsedControversial contractor built school that collapsed
Controversial contractor built school that collapsedA school in Repyevo, Toguchinsky District, where a roof collapsed on February 5, was built by a scandal-ridden contractor. The building was completed in 2025.
Trains delayed due to incident in Tambov OblastTrains delayed due to incident in Tambov Oblast
Trains delayed due to incident in Tambov OblastA serious incident with fuel tank cars at Kochetovka-2 station in Michurinsk, Tambov Oblast, Russia, caused significant delays for passenger trains, including services to and from St. Petersburg.
Volgograd Microdistrict Faces 10-Hour Cold Water ShutdownVolgograd Microdistrict Faces 10-Hour Cold Water Shutdown
Volgograd Microdistrict Faces 10-Hour Cold Water ShutdownIn Volgograd, a planned repair of a main water pipeline will leave thousands of residents in the SKHI microdistrict without cold water for 10 hours on Sunday, 8 February.
Pensioner driver crashes into barrier on Zagorodnoye HighwayPensioner driver crashes into barrier on Zagorodnoye Highway
Pensioner driver crashes into barrier on Zagorodnoye HighwayA 78-year-old pensioner driving a Mitsubishi Lancer crashed into a road barrier on Zagorodnoye Highway in Orenburg on February 4, sustaining injuries; police are investigating.
Land near Krasnoyarsk allocated for new cemeteryLand near Krasnoyarsk allocated for new cemetery
Land near Krasnoyarsk allocated for new cemeteryA plot behind the Krasnoyarsk Aluminum Plant (KrAZ) on the outskirts of Krasnoyarsk has been designated as a new burial site.
Tyumen residents recall school bullying and teacher inactionTyumen residents recall school bullying and teacher inaction
Tyumen residents recall school bullying and teacher inactionResidents of Tyumen shared stories of school bullying: from verbal abuse to physical confrontation, often without teacher intervention.