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Three Samara Universities Make Global Higher Education RankingThree Samara Universities Make Global Higher Education Ranking
Three Samara Universities Make Global Higher Education RankingThree higher education institutions from Russia's Samara region have been included in the latest Times Higher Education world university rankings, released for 2026.
Passerby Finds Toddler Forgotten After Private Kindergarten WalkPasserby Finds Toddler Forgotten After Private Kindergarten Walk
Passerby Finds Toddler Forgotten After Private Kindergarten WalkA woman in Yekaterinburg found a toddler sitting alone on a playground after she was apparently forgotten by her private kindergarten staff.
Six Life-Changing SIBUR Volunteer Projects to Launch in Perm in 2026Six Life-Changing SIBUR Volunteer Projects to Launch in Perm in 2026
Six Life-Changing SIBUR Volunteer Projects to Launch in Perm in 2026How chemists help the residents of the city and region.
Former Yakutia watchdog chief Zholudev gets 8 years for briberyFormer Yakutia watchdog chief Zholudev gets 8 years for bribery
Former Yakutia watchdog chief Zholudev gets 8 years for briberyAndrei Zholudev, the ex-head of Rosprirodnadzor in Yakutia, has been sentenced to eight years in prison for bribery. He maintained his innocence throughout the trial.
Yekaterinburg Woman Finds Forgotten Toddler Outside KindergartenYekaterinburg Woman Finds Forgotten Toddler Outside Kindergarten
Yekaterinburg Woman Finds Forgotten Toddler Outside KindergartenA resident of the Akademichesky district found a one-and-a-half-year-old child alone in a yard. The toddler was sitting by the swings unsupervised.
Longest suspended eco-trail in Europe to be built in SiriusLongest suspended eco-trail in Europe to be built in Sirius
Longest suspended eco-trail in Europe to be built in SiriusThe first route will connect an ornithological park and the 'Southern Cultures' dendrological park, while the second will link the Mzymta and Psou rivers.
People's Choice: 100 Companies to be Awarded in ArkhangelskPeople's Choice: 100 Companies to be Awarded in Arkhangelsk
People's Choice: 100 Companies to be Awarded in ArkhangelskA formal ceremony will be held at the government of Arkhangelsk Oblast, where 100 top companies chosen by local residents will be honored.
Voronezh Prosecutors Find 5,000 Violations in Housing SectorVoronezh Prosecutors Find 5,000 Violations in Housing Sector
Voronezh Prosecutors Find 5,000 Violations in Housing SectorProsecutors in Voronezh Region have initiated 40 criminal cases after uncovering over 5,000 violations in the housing and utilities sector over the past year.
Volgograd: Anti-Terror Drills on Tram LineVolgograd: Anti-Terror Drills on Tram Line
Volgograd: Anti-Terror Drills on Tram LineLarge-scale anti-terror drills are scheduled for January 30 in Volgograd on the high-speed tram line. This may lead to temporary traffic restrictions and limited access to underground stations.
Yugra to Crown Best Reindeer Herders in Festival CompetitionsYugra to Crown Best Reindeer Herders in Festival Competitions
Yugra to Crown Best Reindeer Herders in Festival CompetitionsA vibrant festival in Khanty-Mansiysk on February 28 will feature sled races, hunting ski runs, and other contests to select the region's top reindeer herders.
Volgograd to close Zero Longitudinal for athletics runVolgograd to close Zero Longitudinal for athletics run
Volgograd to close Zero Longitudinal for athletics runOn Sunday, February 1, a section of the Zero Longitudinal Highway in Volgograd will be closed to traffic for an athletics run dedicated to the 83rd anniversary of the Battle of Stalingrad.
50-Year-Old Shop Assistant Starts Blog, Wins Thousands of Followers50-Year-Old Shop Assistant Starts Blog, Wins Thousands of Followers
50-Year-Old Shop Assistant Starts Blog, Wins Thousands of FollowersSvetlana overcame loneliness and touched the hearts of strangers.
Evolution in Architecture: How Novosibirsk Changed Over Ten YearsEvolution in Architecture: How Novosibirsk Changed Over Ten Years
Evolution in Architecture: How Novosibirsk Changed Over Ten YearsWhich company introduced a new type of housing and organized a city within a city
Yekaterinburg Woman Finds Toddler Left Outside Private KindergartenYekaterinburg Woman Finds Toddler Left Outside Private Kindergarten
Yekaterinburg Woman Finds Toddler Left Outside Private KindergartenA resident of Yekaterinburg found a one-and-a-half-year-old girl sitting alone outside a private kindergarten after she was forgotten during a walk. The child was wearing a scarf identifying her from the daycare.
Honored Educator Bolot Ayurov Elected Head of AginskoyeHonored Educator Bolot Ayurov Elected Head of Aginskoye
Honored Educator Bolot Ayurov Elected Head of AginskoyeBolot Ayurov, a former physics teacher and council head, has been elected as the head of Aginskoye settlement, the administration announced on January 30, 2026.
Head-on collision in Ulyanovsk Region hospitalizes two driversHead-on collision in Ulyanovsk Region hospitalizes two drivers
Head-on collision in Ulyanovsk Region hospitalizes two driversOn January 29, a head-on collision on a slippery road in Dimitrovgrad, Ulyanovsk Region, hospitalized two drivers after one car veered into oncoming traffic.
Yaroslavl to Auction Land Near Tolga for Residential DevelopmentYaroslavl to Auction Land Near Tolga for Residential Development
Yaroslavl to Auction Land Near Tolga for Residential DevelopmentAuthorities in Yaroslavl have announced an auction for the development of a large plot near the village of Tolga. The winner will be required to build a residential district with infrastructure for thousands of people.
Underground Parking in St. Petersburg Flooded AgainUnderground Parking in St. Petersburg Flooded Again
Underground Parking in St. Petersburg Flooded AgainOn the morning of January 30, the underground parking of a residential building on Oktyabrskaya Embankment in St. Petersburg was flooded again. Water continues to rise, inundating the first underground level.
Yaroslavl Central Market fails to find buyer for 150 million rublesYaroslavl Central Market fails to find buyer for 150 million rubles
Yaroslavl Central Market fails to find buyer for 150 million rublesAn auction to sell the municipal Central Market has been declared invalid due to a lack of bids from investors, marking the second failed attempt in months.
Car Strikes Two Pedestrians in Voronezh; Driver Could Lose LicenseCar Strikes Two Pedestrians in Voronezh; Driver Could Lose License
Car Strikes Two Pedestrians in Voronezh; Driver Could Lose LicenseOn January 29 in Voronezh, a car hit two 20-year-old women at an unregulated crosswalk; one was hospitalized, while the other sought medical help independently.
Antiterrorism drills in Volgograd to shut underground tram stationsAntiterrorism drills in Volgograd to shut underground tram stations
Antiterrorism drills in Volgograd to shut underground tram stationsOn January 30, 2026, the Volgograd operational headquarters will conduct antiterrorism drills on the city's high-speed tram line.
19 Settlements in Stavropol Krai to Lose Power on January 3019 Settlements in Stavropol Krai to Lose Power on January 30
19 Settlements in Stavropol Krai to Lose Power on January 30Repair work on power grids in Stavropol Krai on January 30 will cause electricity outages in multiple cities and villages from 08:00 to 17:00, with a detailed list of addresses provided.
Authorities suspend Kuzbass boarding home director over forest burialsAuthorities suspend Kuzbass boarding home director over forest burials
Authorities suspend Kuzbass boarding home director over forest burialsAuthorities have suspended the director of a boarding home in Kuzbass after nine residents died in a month. Reports also allege that disabled people were buried in a forest.
Deputy Chemiris Accuses Primorye Governor of Long-Standing VendettaDeputy Chemiris Accuses Primorye Governor of Long-Standing Vendetta
Deputy Chemiris Accuses Primorye Governor of Long-Standing VendettaState Duma deputy Roza Chemiris has publicly accused Primorye governor Oleg Kozhemyako of systematically persecuting her family, claiming in a Telegram post that a personal conflict has escalated into a political vendetta.
Police in Novosibirsk Detain Nine for Fake Car Accident SchemePolice in Novosibirsk Detain Nine for Fake Car Accident Scheme
Police in Novosibirsk Detain Nine for Fake Car Accident SchemeOne of the suspects worked for a private damage assessment company, allegedly falsifying reports to inflate insurance payouts.