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Mother of Three Wins Billion Rubles in New Year's LotteryMother of Three Wins Billion Rubles in New Year's Lottery
Mother of Three Wins Billion Rubles in New Year's LotteryA resident of the Volgograd region, raising three children, won one billion rubles (approximately $10 million at current rates) in a holiday lottery draw. Buying lottery tickets for the New Year has become a tradition for her.
Chinese Woman Discusses Russian Stereotypes, Plans to Teach DaughterChinese Woman Discusses Russian Stereotypes, Plans to Teach Daughter
Chinese Woman Discusses Russian Stereotypes, Plans to Teach DaughterLi Xue, a Chinese woman who studied in Russia, talks about common Chinese stereotypes of Russians, from fearlessness of bears to acceptance of bribery, and why she wants her daughter to learn Russian.
Yekaterinburg residents to grow crops under their windowsYekaterinburg residents to grow crops under their windows
Yekaterinburg residents to grow crops under their windowsDeveloper Strana Development is introducing community gardens in the new Ural Garden microdistrict, allowing residents to cultivate strawberries, tomatoes, and more right outside their windows.
Volgograd to partially close Zero Longitudinal for road raceVolgograd to partially close Zero Longitudinal for road race
Volgograd to partially close Zero Longitudinal for road raceCity authorities in Volgograd will partially close Zero Longitudinal this Sunday for a running event honoring the 83rd anniversary of the Battle of Stalingrad.
15 Years of Making Cozy Home Dreams Come True at Affordable Prices15 Years of Making Cozy Home Dreams Come True at Affordable Prices
15 Years of Making Cozy Home Dreams Come True at Affordable PricesWooden houses for comfortable living are now a conscious choice for many families. The market offers various solutions, and in Yaroslavl, one company has been specializing in affordable timber house projects for 15 years.
FSB Prevents Assassination Attempt on Soldier in Petersburg
FSB Prevents Assassination Attempt on Soldier in PetersburgIn St. Petersburg, a man has been detained who, on the orders of Ukrainian special services, planned to kill a Russian soldier. A pistol with a silencer was seized from him.
White Bear from Traktor Named Best Mascot in KHLWhite Bear from Traktor Named Best Mascot in KHL
White Bear from Traktor Named Best Mascot in KHLTraktor's White Bear mascot has been named the best in the KHL after winning the sixth season of the league's 'Mascotmania' competition.
Missing 13-year-old schoolgirl searched for in Nizhny NovgorodMissing 13-year-old schoolgirl searched for in Nizhny Novgorod
Missing 13-year-old schoolgirl searched for in Nizhny NovgorodThe search for a 13-year-old schoolgirl has entered its third day after she disappeared from her home in Nizhny Novgorod on Wednesday.
Montazhnikov Street section closed after ground collapseMontazhnikov Street section closed after ground collapse
Montazhnikov Street section closed after ground collapseA section of Montazhnikov Street in Orenburg will be closed until February 27 following a ground collapse that hospitalized two students.
Cold Snap in Rostov-on-Don: Frosts to Reach -11°CCold Snap in Rostov-on-Don: Frosts to Reach -11°C
Cold Snap in Rostov-on-Don: Frosts to Reach -11°CFrost and snowfall are set to replace the recent warm spell in Rostov-on-Don.
Yaroslavl Auctions Tolga Land for Housing DevelopmentYaroslavl Auctions Tolga Land for Housing Development
Yaroslavl Auctions Tolga Land for Housing DevelopmentAuthorities in Yaroslavl have announced an auction for the development of a large plot near the village of Tolga, which will include housing and community facilities.
New Cemetery Planned for Construction Near TomskNew Cemetery Planned for Construction Near Tomsk
New Cemetery Planned for Construction Near TomskTomsk authorities are planning to build a new cemetery to address the lack of burial spaces, with funds allocated for surveys near Nelyubino village.
Yaroslavl Central Market not sold for 150.5 million rublesYaroslavl Central Market not sold for 150.5 million rubles
Yaroslavl Central Market not sold for 150.5 million rublesThe Central Market in Yaroslavl has failed to sell for 150.5 million rubles in a recent auction, marking the second unsuccessful attempt to offload the city-owned property.
Winter Debate: Petersburg vs Siberia, Who's Right?Winter Debate: Petersburg vs Siberia, Who's Right?
Winter Debate: Petersburg vs Siberia, Who's Right?Residents of Petersburg and Siberia argue over whose frosts are harsher. Meteorologists have explained what affects the perception of cold.
Parents report improvement in schoolchildren's condition after infectionParents report improvement in schoolchildren's condition after infection
Parents report improvement in schoolchildren's condition after infectionThe condition of children who fell ill with an intestinal infection at a school in the village of Onokhino improved overnight. Parents note that symptoms have eased and children have regained their appetite.
Smoking Truck Extinguished on Serovsky Trakt
Smoking Truck Extinguished on Serovsky TraktDue to smoldering brake pads, traffic on Serovsky Trakt was blocked and firefighters were deployed.
Criminal Case Over Teenager Ejected from Train in SiberiaCriminal Case Over Teenager Ejected from Train in Siberia
Criminal Case Over Teenager Ejected from Train in SiberiaAuthorities in Zabaikalsky Krai, Siberia, have opened a criminal case after a train conductor ejected a teenage passenger in sub-zero temperatures for oversleeping his stop.
Slavyanskaya Square to Get Park-and-Ride and Public Transport HubSlavyanskaya Square to Get Park-and-Ride and Public Transport Hub
Slavyanskaya Square to Get Park-and-Ride and Public Transport HubA reconstruction project for Big Gornaya Street and Slavyanskaya Square is to be prepared by summer.
Wish map: a 'magic pill' or extra stress? A psychologist explains how it worksWish map: a 'magic pill' or extra stress? A psychologist explains how it works
Wish map: a 'magic pill' or extra stress? A psychologist explains how it worksA clinical psychologist debunks myths about the popular wish-fulfillment technique known as a vision board, explaining its psychological mechanisms and potential pitfalls.
Mother of three wins million rubles in New Year lotteryMother of three wins million rubles in New Year lottery
Mother of three wins million rubles in New Year lotteryA mother of three from Volgograd region won a million rubles (about $11,100) in a New Year lottery. She has made buying tickets for the January holidays a tradition.
Governor Solntsev takes charge of ground collapse investigationGovernor Solntsev takes charge of ground collapse investigation
Governor Solntsev takes charge of ground collapse investigationTwo students were injured in a ground collapse in Orenburg on January 30. Governor Yevgeny Solntsev has taken personal control of the investigation, with the prosecutor's office and Investigative Committee also monitoring the case.
Rabies quarantine imposed in Bashkir village near BaymakRabies quarantine imposed in Bashkir village near Baymak
Rabies quarantine imposed in Bashkir village near BaymakAuthorities in Bashkortostan have imposed a rabies quarantine in the village of Yangazino near Baymak, following an order from the republic's head Radii Khabirov.
February 2026 Holidays and Long Weekends in RussiaFebruary 2026 Holidays and Long Weekends in Russia
February 2026 Holidays and Long Weekends in RussiaAfter the New Year holidays, Russians can look forward to another long weekend in late February 2026, thanks to Defender of the Fatherland Day.
Criminal case opened after asphalt collapse in Orenburg streetCriminal case opened after asphalt collapse in Orenburg street
Criminal case opened after asphalt collapse in Orenburg streetA criminal case has been initiated in Orenburg following an asphalt collapse on Montazhnikov Street that hospitalized two people with severe burns.