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Missing Usoltsev Family Not Abroad, Officials SayMissing Usoltsev Family Not Abroad, Officials Say
Missing Usoltsev Family Not Abroad, Officials SayInvestigators have denied that the missing Usoltsev family left Russia, as a new version suggests they may be in Spain.
Boom or Blowout? Barnaul Restaurants on SaleBoom or Blowout? Barnaul Restaurants on Sale
Boom or Blowout? Barnaul Restaurants on SaleA wave of restaurant and cafe sales is sweeping Barnaul, with many asking prices dropping sharply. Here are the details.
Savannah Guthrie's Mother Smiled in Photo Before DisappearanceSavannah Guthrie's Mother Smiled in Photo Before Disappearance
Savannah Guthrie's Mother Smiled in Photo Before Disappearance84-year-old Nancy Guthrie disappeared from her Arizona home. Just weeks earlier, she had celebrated Christmas with her family.
Priest Pavel Ostrovsky encounters internet outage in TyumenPriest Pavel Ostrovsky encounters internet outage in Tyumen
Priest Pavel Ostrovsky encounters internet outage in TyumenDuring a visit to Tyumen, priest Pavel Ostrovsky experienced inconvenience due to a mobile internet shutdown that has been ongoing for some time.
Night Racing's End? Kurgan Police Deregister Loud CarsNight Racing's End? Kurgan Police Deregister Loud Cars
Night Racing's End? Kurgan Police Deregister Loud CarsIn Kurgan (Kurgan Oblast, Russia), traffic police are systematically combating drivers who disturb nighttime silence, and racers may lose their licenses as a result.
Rostov Water Supply Cut, Scientists Propose Fish BreedingRostov Water Supply Cut, Scientists Propose Fish Breeding
Rostov Water Supply Cut, Scientists Propose Fish BreedingFebruary 4 brought water outages in Rostov, criminal charges for filming drone damage, a sheep population decline, and a cryopreservation-based fish breeding proposal from scientists.
Priest: '21st Century' Yet Tyumen Lacks Mobile InternetPriest: '21st Century' Yet Tyumen Lacks Mobile Internet
Priest: '21st Century' Yet Tyumen Lacks Mobile InternetDuring a visit to Tyumen, priest Pavel Ostrovsky experienced the city's persistent mobile internet outages—an issue residents have faced for a long time.
State Duma Proposes Heating Bill InstallmentsState Duma Proposes Heating Bill Installments
State Duma Proposes Heating Bill InstallmentsState Duma Deputy Dmitry Gusev has proposed allowing pensioners and large families to pay for heating in installments over up to six months, while retaining the option of full payment at any time.
Man Dies on Salavat Yulaev Avenue in UfaMan Dies on Salavat Yulaev Avenue in Ufa
Man Dies on Salavat Yulaev Avenue in UfaA man died in Ufa on Wednesday after being hit by a car while getting into his vehicle on Salavat Yulaev Avenue, in a bizarre accident that police are investigating.
Top Stars Descend on Yekaterinburg for Weekend ShowsTop Stars Descend on Yekaterinburg for Weekend Shows
Top Stars Descend on Yekaterinburg for Weekend ShowsGet ready for a star-studded weekend in Yekaterinburg: from the Hockey Weekend at UGMK Arena to the Big Love Show, here are the must-see events.
Record Snowfall Then Floods? Moscow Spring RisksRecord Snowfall Then Floods? Moscow Spring Risks
Record Snowfall Then Floods? Moscow Spring RisksHydrologists assess the risk of spring flooding in Moscow and the Moscow Oblast after record snowfall in January 2026.
Protodeacon Rescues Lost Boy in Freezing SnowProtodeacon Rescues Lost Boy in Freezing Snow
Protodeacon Rescues Lost Boy in Freezing SnowA protodeacon in Tolyatti rescued an 11-year-old boy who had collapsed in the snow due to a chronic illness, describing it as divine intervention.
Heating Pipe Burst in Freezing Bodaibo Cuts Heat AgainHeating Pipe Burst in Freezing Bodaibo Cuts Heat Again
Heating Pipe Burst in Freezing Bodaibo Cuts Heat AgainA heating pipe burst in the freezing city of Bodaibo, leaving homes that had just been reconnected without heat again.
Rostov Without Water, Scientists Propose Fish BreedingRostov Without Water, Scientists Propose Fish Breeding
Rostov Without Water, Scientists Propose Fish BreedingA roundup of key events in Rostov Oblast on February 4, including water outages, drone attacks, a sheep population decline, and a treason warning.
Frost no hat: pus, hair loss, meningitis deathFrost no hat: pus, hair loss, meningitis death
Frost no hat: pus, hair loss, meningitis deathAccording to scientists, February frosts may prevent fashion victims who care about their hairstyles from surviving until spring.
Rostov in 14 Hours: A Southern Capital with European FlairRostov in 14 Hours: A Southern Capital with European Flair
Rostov in 14 Hours: A Southern Capital with European FlairColumnist Maria visited Rostov-on-Don for work and shared her impressions of the southern capital, which she calls «a city that never sleeps.»
Police Deny Son-in-Law Is Suspect in Guthrie CasePolice Deny Son-in-Law Is Suspect in Guthrie Case
Police Deny Son-in-Law Is Suspect in Guthrie CaseIn the disappearance of TV host Savannah Guthrie's mother, a report emerged that her son-in-law is a suspect, but law enforcement denies any identified suspects.
Chita residents live 13 years without street lightsChita residents live 13 years without street lights
Chita residents live 13 years without street lightsResidents of the Devichya Sopka microdistrict in Chita have lived without any street lighting for 13 years, with one stretch impossible to illuminate due to a high-voltage line. They have even appealed to President Putin.
Horimono: How Tattoos Became a Symbol of RebellionHorimono: How Tattoos Became a Symbol of Rebellion
Horimono: How Tattoos Became a Symbol of RebellionJapanese tattoo art horimono evolved from a criminal stigma to a complex symbol of urban protest. Its imagery encodes ancient legends and a challenge to strict social norms.
Patients recount horror stories from state dental clinicsPatients recount horror stories from state dental clinics
Patients recount horror stories from state dental clinicsWe gathered patient testimonies about free dental care in Voronezh. Some stories will send shivers down your spine.
Primorye takes $30 million loan for budget deficitPrimorye takes $30 million loan for budget deficit
Primorye takes $30 million loan for budget deficitPrimorsky Krai is forced to take a 3 billion ruble loan (approximately $30 million at current rates) to finance its 2026 budget deficit, as regional expenses have exceeded revenues.
Freezing cold causes long bus waits in YaroslavlFreezing cold causes long bus waits in Yaroslavl
Freezing cold causes long bus waits in YaroslavlCarriers cited traffic congestion and a driver's illness for bus delays, as Yaroslavl residents endured waits of up to 40 minutes in -20°C (-4°F) cold.
Chelyabinsk's Largest Ice Rink Draws Winter CrowdsChelyabinsk's Largest Ice Rink Draws Winter Crowds
Chelyabinsk's Largest Ice Rink Draws Winter CrowdsChelyabinsk residents are spending winter weekends at the city's largest ice rink at the Ski Base in Kurchatov District, while development plans promise modernization and new facilities.
Schoolboy Blamed After Losing Arm in Transformer AccidentSchoolboy Blamed After Losing Arm in Transformer Accident
Schoolboy Blamed After Losing Arm in Transformer AccidentAfter losing his left arm in an electric shock at an unlocked transformer substation in Aramil (Sverdlovsk Oblast, Russia), 14-year-old Artyom Chudinov was blamed for the accident.
Kuzbass Coal to Be Used for Russian Space IndustryKuzbass Coal to Be Used for Russian Space Industry
Kuzbass Coal to Be Used for Russian Space IndustryAuthorities in Kuzbass plan to use coal-derived products for the Russian space industry, though no timeline has been announced.