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St. Petersburg TV Tower Completely Iced OverSt. Petersburg TV Tower Completely Iced Over
St. Petersburg TV Tower Completely Iced OverThe top of the TV tower in St. Petersburg has become covered in ice due to severe frosts. The temperature in the city has dropped to near-record lows.
Nikita Kologrivy wins Golden Eagle for Best ActorNikita Kologrivy wins Golden Eagle for Best Actor
Nikita Kologrivy wins Golden Eagle for Best ActorThree actors, including Nikita Kologrivy, have won the Golden Eagle Award for Best Actor this year. They were awarded for their roles in the film 'August'.
Huge Dress Slit Highlights 1.6 Million Ruble Wedding in SamaraHuge Dress Slit Highlights 1.6 Million Ruble Wedding in Samara
Huge Dress Slit Highlights 1.6 Million Ruble Wedding in SamaraA Samara couple's wedding, which cost 1.6 million rubles (approx. $17,800), was featured on the TV show 'Four Weddings,' but viewers had critiques about the celebration.
What Nizhny Novgorod looks like in online reviews – seven illustrationsWhat Nizhny Novgorod looks like in online reviews – seven illustrations
What Nizhny Novgorod looks like in online reviews – seven illustrationsNizhny Novgorod's online reviews have been visualized in seven illustrations created with neural networks.
Sverdlovsk Rescuers Urge Staying Home Due to Extreme FrostsSverdlovsk Rescuers Urge Staying Home Due to Extreme Frosts
Sverdlovsk Rescuers Urge Staying Home Due to Extreme FrostsA sharp cold snap with temperatures down to -42°C (-43.6°F) and wind gusts up to 18 m/s is expected in Sverdlovsk Region.
Nine High-Rise Buildings in Stepnoy Lose HeatingNine High-Rise Buildings in Stepnoy Lose Heating
Nine High-Rise Buildings in Stepnoy Lose HeatingResidents in nine apartment buildings in Orenburg's Stepnoy microdistrict have lost heating and hot water after a pipeline defect was discovered during a routine inspection.
Ufa Man Petted Service Dog, Got Two Years in Penal ColonyUfa Man Petted Service Dog, Got Two Years in Penal Colony
Ufa Man Petted Service Dog, Got Two Years in Penal ColonyA Ufa resident has been sentenced to two years in a penal colony after attempting to pet service dogs, which led to a fight with three police officers and a major incident with the city's law enforcement.
Blizzard Approaching: Emergency Warning Declared in Ryazan OblastBlizzard Approaching: Emergency Warning Declared in Ryazan Oblast
Blizzard Approaching: Emergency Warning Declared in Ryazan OblastAn emergency warning has been issued for Ryazan Oblast due to a severe blizzard expected to last until midnight on January 31.
January Snow Record; February Start Forecast for MoscowJanuary Snow Record; February Start Forecast for Moscow
January Snow Record; February Start Forecast for MoscowMoscow experienced a record snow depth at the end of January, and forecasters predict continued cold and snow in early February.
Stay Home! Sverdlovsk Rescuers Issue Emergency WarningStay Home! Sverdlovsk Rescuers Issue Emergency Warning
Stay Home! Sverdlovsk Rescuers Issue Emergency WarningRescue services in the Sverdlovsk region have issued an emergency warning urging people to stay home due to forecasted severe frost and high winds.
Two Accidents and Truck Jam on Highway Near VolgogradTwo Accidents and Truck Jam on Highway Near Volgograd
Two Accidents and Truck Jam on Highway Near VolgogradOn the R-228 highway near Volgograd, two accidents involving trucks were recorded after a section opened. The accidents caused a jam of trucks.
Car kills two women on Perm-Yekaterinburg highwayCar kills two women on Perm-Yekaterinburg highway
Car kills two women on Perm-Yekaterinburg highwayThe driver lost control of the vehicle and it skidded.
Authorities Ban Heavy Trucks from Solokhin Bridge in SurgutAuthorities Ban Heavy Trucks from Solokhin Bridge in Surgut
Authorities Ban Heavy Trucks from Solokhin Bridge in SurgutStarting February 2, heavy trucks over 40 tons are banned from the Valentin Solokhin bridge in Surgut. They must use the newer 'Zvezda Obi' bridge instead.
Bundle Up: Irkutsk's Sunday Weather ForecastBundle Up: Irkutsk's Sunday Weather Forecast
Bundle Up: Irkutsk's Sunday Weather ForecastTemperatures on February 1 will be seasonally mild, but strong winds from Lake Baikal will disappoint residents.
Arkhangelsk fish fillet prices near 800 rubles in 2025Arkhangelsk fish fillet prices near 800 rubles in 2025
Arkhangelsk fish fillet prices near 800 rubles in 2025Arkhangelskstat data shows fish prices were higher in summer 2025 but dropped slightly by December, remaining above January levels.
Two crashes and truck jam on newly opened highway near VolgogradTwo crashes and truck jam on newly opened highway near Volgograd
Two crashes and truck jam on newly opened highway near VolgogradRestrictions were imposed on the highway in the evening and lifted this morning.
St. Petersburg boosts transport amid frostsSt. Petersburg boosts transport amid frosts
St. Petersburg boosts transport amid frostsAuthorities in St. Petersburg have taken additional measures to ensure uninterrupted operation of public transport due to expected severe cold.
Blocking of Past Unified State Exam Tasks: What Threatens Students?Blocking of Past Unified State Exam Tasks: What Threatens Students?
Blocking of Past Unified State Exam Tasks: What Threatens Students?Russia's Ministry of Education has drafted amendments that could block access to past Unified State Exam tasks and solutions. Experts warn of risks for graduates' exam preparation.
Wheat Farming Profitability in Rostov Region Plummets TenfoldWheat Farming Profitability in Rostov Region Plummets Tenfold
Wheat Farming Profitability in Rostov Region Plummets TenfoldProfitability from growing wheat in Russia's Rostov region has fallen tenfold over four years, with many farms now operating at cost or at a loss, according to a regional trade official.
Wheat profitability in Rostov Oblast drops tenfoldWheat profitability in Rostov Oblast drops tenfold
Wheat profitability in Rostov Oblast drops tenfoldThe profitability of wheat cultivation in Russia's Rostov region has fallen tenfold in four years, with the gap between export and domestic grain prices nearly vanishing and squeezing farmers' margins.
Omsk Halves Payments to Families of Deceased Special Operation ParticipantsOmsk Halves Payments to Families of Deceased Special Operation Participants
Omsk Halves Payments to Families of Deceased Special Operation ParticipantsPayments to families of killed special military operation participants in Omsk region have been halved from 1 million rubles to 500,000 rubles, under a decree signed on January 30.
Mercedes Driver Named Suspect in Fatal CollisionMercedes Driver Named Suspect in Fatal Collision
Mercedes Driver Named Suspect in Fatal CollisionAccording to investigators, the woman while overtaking entered the oncoming lane and caused a head-on collision, killing two adults and seriously injuring their child.
Former 'Bad Girls' Participant Accused of Fraud in Barter DealsFormer 'Bad Girls' Participant Accused of Fraud in Barter Deals
Former 'Bad Girls' Participant Accused of Fraud in Barter DealsBlogger Anna Tikhomirova, known as Anna Tikhaya, failed to deliver promised advertising after receiving goods from entrepreneurs. Business owners are sharing their stories on social media to warn others.
Why a Belgian family moved to Yaroslavl, buying pickles from babushkasWhy a Belgian family moved to Yaroslavl, buying pickles from babushkas
Why a Belgian family moved to Yaroslavl, buying pickles from babushkasA Belgian family explains what surprised them about Russia after relocating to Yaroslavl Oblast, from family values to affordable living.
Ex-Patsanki Star Faces Shop Scam Allegations Over Barter DealsEx-Patsanki Star Faces Shop Scam Allegations Over Barter Deals
Ex-Patsanki Star Faces Shop Scam Allegations Over Barter DealsAnna Tikhomirova, a former participant in the reality show 'Patsanki', is accused of failing to provide promised advertising in exchange for goods from businesses in Tyumen and Omsk.