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Crash on Perm-Yekaterinburg Highway Kills Factory Worker and MotherA couple of minutes before the accident, they got out of their car to push it out of the ditch.

Apr 17, 2026

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St. Petersburg Prosecutor's Office Helps Woman Obtain Blockade Survivor StatusThe St. Petersburg Prosecutor's Office has defended an 85-year-old resident who was unable to independently obtain the status of a blockade survivor, although archival documents confirm it.

Apr 17, 2026

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Russian Teen Wins Miss Intercontinental 2025, Sparking Age DebateVarvara Yakovenko, a 16-year-old from Yalta, Russia, won the Miss Intercontinental 2025 title in Egypt on January 29, but her victory has sparked questions about her age from online commentators.

Apr 17, 2026

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Young beauty from Russia wins Miss Intercontinental contest, but viewers have questionsVarvara Yakovenko from Yalta dazzled the jury of the international competition with her beauty, becoming the winner. However, many viewers are questioning her stated age.

Apr 17, 2026

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February in Kurgan: Forecast Predicts Milder WeatherMeteorologists predict that February in Kurgan will be less severe than January, with daytime temperatures ranging from -5 to -13°C (23 to 9°F) and occasional snow.

Apr 17, 2026

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Novosibirsk expanding paid parking to 11 new streetsNovosibirsk plans to open additional paid parking spots on 11 streets in 2026, as announced by city officials.

Apr 17, 2026

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St. Petersburg hits record low temperature this winterOn February 1, St. Petersburg recorded the lowest average daily temperature of this winter. The last time colder weather was observed was two years ago.

Apr 17, 2026

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Flights at Krasnodar airport delayed for almost 20 hoursThe airport was closed since yesterday evening, causing multiple flight delays.

Apr 17, 2026

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Black ice warning in Krasnodar: Avoid summer tiresRoads are being treated, but it may still be slippery.

Apr 17, 2026

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School compensates parents for third-grader's recess injuryA third-grader in Artemovsky was hospitalized with back pain after a fight during school recess in September 2024.

Apr 17, 2026

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Krasnoyarsk gasoline prices drop; cheapest stations listedGasoline prices in Krasnoyarsk Krai are declining, with AI-92 averaging 61.95 rubles and AI-95 at 66.33 rubles, a drop from earlier highs due to an export ban.

Apr 17, 2026

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Izbin Starts in Zabaykalsky Krai with House RenovationsThe first izbin guest houses have opened in the village of Taptanay in Zabaykalsky Krai, with the initial guests being natives returning for Sagaalgan, the Buddhist New Year festival.

Apr 17, 2026

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Tyumen Women Demand Refunds for Classes at Closed StudioClients of the Balance Fit fitness club claim that the director deceived them by promising to resume classes after the closure.

Apr 17, 2026

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Memorial Plans for Singer's Village and Street StalledPlans to name a street after the late singer Vasilya Fattakhova in her hometown of Beloretsk are underway, but the street itself has not yet been built.

Apr 17, 2026

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Mother Denied Access to Daughter in Kidnapping CaseThe mother of Adelina Batyrova, an 18-year-old accused of fraud in connection with the alleged kidnapping of a Krasnoyarsk businessman's son, says she has been denied a visit with her daughter in pre-trial detention.

Apr 17, 2026

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Expert predicts which products in Tolyatti will rise most in price by summerYaroslav Kabakov of Finam Investment Company details the factors influencing food prices in the Samara region during the first half of 2026.

Apr 17, 2026

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Chicken Prices Soar in Tolyatti: Photo Report from 5 StoresResidents of the Samara region report that poultry prices have skyrocketed, leading to a price check in five supermarkets in Tolyatti.

Apr 17, 2026

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Fatal snow accidents in Atkarsk and Saratov regionOn Sunday, snowfalls resumed in the Saratov region, leading to tragic incidents. A man was found dead under a snow-covered roof in Atkarsk, while a six-year-old girl was hospitalized after being hit by falling ice in Saratov.

Apr 17, 2026

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«No Electric Trains for 30 Minutes». Moscow Region Residents Complain of Mass Train DelaysResidents of the Moscow Region reported widespread commuter rail disruptions, with delays affecting multiple major routes into the capital.

Apr 17, 2026

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15-Year-Old Teenager Missing in Khanty-Mansi for Second DayAuthorities in Khanty-Mansiysk have announced a search for a 15-year-old teenager who has been missing since January 31.

Apr 17, 2026

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Deaths, Wrong-Way Driving, and Rollovers: A Harsh Weekend Road Report in StavropolThe roads in Stavropol Region saw a difficult weekend with head-on collisions, wrong-way driving, drunk and unlicensed drivers. Three major accidents over two days resulted in fatalities and injuries.

Apr 17, 2026

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Court places sauna administrator under house arrest after fatal fireA court in Kemerovo has placed the administrator of an illegal sauna under house arrest as she denies guilt in the deaths of five teenagers. She has two children and a sick mother to care for.

Apr 17, 2026

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Shomurodov Named Best Footballer of UzbekistanThe forward has received the highest national award for the third time, and in the summer of 2026, he will play at the World Cup.

Apr 17, 2026

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Man with asthma denied subsidized medicine in VolgogradAccording to the patient, the pharmacy claims the subsidized drug is unavailable but offers to sell it for money.

Apr 17, 2026

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Tyumen women unable to get refunds after fitness studio suddenly closesClients of the Balance Fit studio claim the director deceived them and refuses to return money for unused classes after the unexpected shutdown.

Apr 17, 2026

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