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Cherepovets Announces 16 Agricultural Fairs for 2026Cherepovets Announces 16 Agricultural Fairs for 2026
Cherepovets Announces 16 Agricultural Fairs for 2026Cherepovets will host 16 agricultural fairs in 2026, starting on 7 February at Khimikov Square. The first fair will feature 20 producers from Vologda Oblast.
Chapayevsk: Bottle for 100 Rubles, Fine 300 Times LargerChapayevsk: Bottle for 100 Rubles, Fine 300 Times Larger
Chapayevsk: Bottle for 100 Rubles, Fine 300 Times LargerThree hapless sellers in Chapayevsk (Samara Oblast, Russia) have been sentenced to fines of 30,000 rubles each for selling counterfeit alcohol without permission, far exceeding their profits.
«Bring Her Home»: Savannah Guthrie in Tears Begs Kidnappers«Bring Her Home»: Savannah Guthrie in Tears Begs Kidnappers
«Bring Her Home»: Savannah Guthrie in Tears Begs KidnappersTV host Savannah Guthrie, alongside her brother and sister, tearfully appealed to the kidnappers of her mother, pleading for her safe return.
Mothers Kill Children in Moscow: Horrific Cases and ReasonsMothers Kill Children in Moscow: Horrific Cases and Reasons
Mothers Kill Children in Moscow: Horrific Cases and ReasonsIn late January, a five-year-old boy was strangled by his mother in Moscow—she said voices told her to do it. MSK1.RU examines recent child murders by parents and the reasons behind them.
Trains to Volgograd and Kamyshin Delayed by DerailmentTrains to Volgograd and Kamyshin Delayed by Derailment
Trains to Volgograd and Kamyshin Delayed by DerailmentTwo trains from Moscow to Volgograd and Kamyshin are delayed by four to eight hours after a freight train carrying gasoline derailed and caught fire near Tambov.
Residents Report Possible UAV Debris Fall, Mayor CommentsResidents Report Possible UAV Debris Fall, Mayor Comments
Residents Report Possible UAV Debris Fall, Mayor CommentsAround 5:00 AM on February 5, Krasnodar residents were awakened by loud explosions and rumblings in the sky, prompting reports of possible UAV debris.
Drone Attack on Rostov Region: One InjuredDrone Attack on Rostov Region: One Injured
Drone Attack on Rostov Region: One InjuredGovernor Yuri Slyusar reported that air defenses repelled a massive drone attack over the Rostov Region, injuring one person and damaging vehicles and buildings.
Kemerovo to Demolish Rudnichny Bor Sports School BuildingKemerovo to Demolish Rudnichny Bor Sports School Building
Kemerovo to Demolish Rudnichny Bor Sports School BuildingAuthorities in Kemerovo will demolish a dilapidated building of Sports School No. 3 in Rudnichny Bor, vowing to protect surrounding trees and replace it with a modular structure.
Frost rages in Rostov region on February 5Frost rages in Rostov region on February 5
Frost rages in Rostov region on February 5The frost that arrived in the Rostov region shows no signs of weakening, but no precipitation is expected, according to the Rostov Hydrometeorological Center.
Serious Violation: Tomsk Mayor's Office Flags Two CarriersSerious Violation: Tomsk Mayor's Office Flags Two Carriers
Serious Violation: Tomsk Mayor's Office Flags Two CarriersThe Tomsk city administration has begun the process of terminating contracts with carriers of routes No. 4 and No. 53 due to serious violations, including insufficient buses during frosty weather and misuse of vehicles.
Woman dies in head-on collision on Omsk highwayWoman dies in head-on collision on Omsk highway
Woman dies in head-on collision on Omsk highwayA 52-year-old woman died after her Chery Tiggo crossed into oncoming traffic and collided with a Renault on the Omsk–Krasnoyarka highway on February 5.
Teenager Critical After Crash That Killed Five
Teenager Critical After Crash That Killed FiveOne of the teenagers injured in the accident on the Siberia highway remains in extremely serious condition. The authorities of the Kansky District have declared a day of mourning for the deaths of five people.
Radio waves, laser, plastic surgery fight female cancersRadio waves, laser, plastic surgery fight female cancers
Radio waves, laser, plastic surgery fight female cancersAt the AVISMED clinic in Novosibirsk, doctors use radio waves, lasers, and plastic surgery to treat women with female cancers, from diagnosis to rehabilitation.
Slyusar Reports Massive Drone Attack on Rostov RegionSlyusar Reports Massive Drone Attack on Rostov Region
Slyusar Reports Massive Drone Attack on Rostov RegionAt least one person was injured and multiple buildings were damaged during a massive drone attack on the Rostov region overnight on February 5.
Yaroslavl explains land sale for private schoolYaroslavl explains land sale for private school
Yaroslavl explains land sale for private schoolThe Yaroslavl city administration has put a plot designated for children's education up for auction. Authorities explained that a municipal school or kindergarten cannot be built there due to design standards.
February Beyond the Norm: Forecast for Perm KraiFebruary Beyond the Norm: Forecast for Perm Krai
February Beyond the Norm: Forecast for Perm KraiForecasters say February 2026 in Perm Krai will be colder than the climate norm, with heavy snow expected in the first week, followed by drier conditions.
Nizhny Novgorod Region Updates Endangered Species ListNizhny Novgorod Region Updates Endangered Species List
Nizhny Novgorod Region Updates Endangered Species ListThe Ministry of Ecology of Nizhny Novgorod Region has updated its Red List of rare and endangered species of animals and plants.
Ex-deputy director of Yugorsk college sentenced for fraudEx-deputy director of Yugorsk college sentenced for fraud
Ex-deputy director of Yugorsk college sentenced for fraudA former deputy director of the Yugorsk College-Boarding School of Olympic Reserve in Yugra has been found guilty of fraud involving contracts worth over 6 million rubles ($66,700 at current rates) and given a suspended sentence.
What Are the Million-Dollar NFTs Worth Now?What Are the Million-Dollar NFTs Worth Now?
What Are the Million-Dollar NFTs Worth Now?The NFT market has experienced a massive crash, and many digital assets bought for millions have sharply depreciated. Only a few projects that managed to turn into sustainable brands survived.
Defense Ministry Reports Drone Downed Over VolgogradDefense Ministry Reports Drone Downed Over Volgograd
Defense Ministry Reports Drone Downed Over VolgogradOvernight, air defense systems intercepted 95 Ukrainian drones, one of which was destroyed in the airspace over Volgograd Region.
Yaroslavl to Auction Land for Private Educational FacilityYaroslavl to Auction Land for Private Educational Facility
Yaroslavl to Auction Land for Private Educational FacilityThe Yaroslavl city administration is auctioning a land plot zoned for education, saying a municipal school or kindergarten cannot be built there.
Cat vaccine loses chlamydia component, Novosibirsk vet warnsCat vaccine loses chlamydia component, Novosibirsk vet warns
Cat vaccine loses chlamydia component, Novosibirsk vet warnsStarting in February 2026, the composition of the Multifel cat vaccine changed with the chlamydia component removed, raising concerns among Novosibirsk veterinarians and breeders about outbreaks in shelters and catteries.
Rosselkhoznadzor Chief Detained in Vladivostok Bribery CaseRosselkhoznadzor Chief Detained in Vladivostok Bribery Case
Rosselkhoznadzor Chief Detained in Vladivostok Bribery CaseDmitry Zdanovich, head of the Rosselkhoznadzor interregional office, has been sent to pretrial detention in Vladivostok for two months while under investigation for bribery.
30 species added Nizhny Novgorod Red Data Book30 species added Nizhny Novgorod Red Data Book
30 species added Nizhny Novgorod Red Data BookAuthorities updated the Nizhny Novgorod Red Data Book, adding 30 species of animals, plants, and fungi while removing 59 others.
Mother faces enforcement of overturned court rulingMother faces enforcement of overturned court ruling
Mother faces enforcement of overturned court rulingOfficials in Volgograd obtained an enforcement order based on a court ruling that had been overturned on appeal, demanding a mother restore her apartment.