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Nizhny Novgorod Braces for Harsh Weather on Final January WeekendAfter a brief respite, severe frosts are returning to Nizhny Novgorod. Moreover, snow is expected again over the weekend.

Mar 2, 2026

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Over 20 frostbite cases, 1000+ injuries from black ice in VoronezhOne in ten victims of weather and negligence of utility workers ended up in hospital

Mar 2, 2026

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Ryazan Employee Sentenced to 18 Years for Terror PlotA 30-year-old pipe plant employee in Ryazan has been sentenced to 18 years in prison for state treason and plotting to attack a military office on National Unity Day.

Mar 2, 2026

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18-year-old girl charged in kidnapping and theft from businessmanAn 18-year-old from Surgut has been charged with fraud for allegedly stealing money and 'kidnapping' the son of a Krasnoyarsk businessman. She faces up to 10 years in prison.

Mar 2, 2026

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Prokopyevsk Boarding Home Residents Hospitalized in Flu and Bacterial OutbreakOver 50 residents of a psychoneurological boarding home in Prokopyevsk remain hospitalized with flu, and authorities report increasing severe cases, while a commission found no cold issues in the buildings.

Mar 2, 2026

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Apple Smuggling: Gray iPhones Brought into Samara RegionCustoms officers in Russia's Samara region have discovered 438 Apple devices, including iPhones and laptops, at Kurumoch airport, suspected of being smuggled without declaration.

Mar 2, 2026

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Priora Hits Pedestrian on Crosswalk and Flees Scene in StavropolA Priora driver hit a woman on a crosswalk in Georgiyevsk and fled the scene, with law enforcement searching for the suspect.

Mar 2, 2026

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Saiga antelopes found in Southern Urals after decadesTwo saiga antelopes were found in the Southern Urals, where they haven't been seen for several decades.

Mar 2, 2026

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Heavy snowfall sets new January record in PermSnow began in Perm yesterday afternoon and intensified by evening, sweeping through the city and causing major disruptions.

Mar 2, 2026

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Third Yakutsk Clinic Refuses Abortions to Support DemographyDoctors advise Yakutsk residents to think about children.

Mar 2, 2026

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Bashkortostan Reports Minor Gasoline Price IncreaseBashstat has updated gasoline price data for the republic, revealing a slight rise of just a few kopecks at the end of January.

Mar 2, 2026

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Overnight snowstorm snarls traffic in VoronezhResidents of Voronezh are complaining about poorly cleared roads after an overnight snowstorm, leading to severe traffic jams and multiple accidents on Monday morning.

Mar 2, 2026

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Migrants Say Sochi Is for Vacations, Not Permanent LivingNew residents of Sochi have shared what they find lacking in the resort city.

Mar 2, 2026

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Zabaykalsky Krai Names 23 Professions Facing Worker ShortageIn January 2026, 23 professions remain in short supply in Zabaykalsky Krai, with more job openings than applicants, according to HeadHunter data.

Mar 2, 2026

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Moscow weekend guide: Free festivals, exhibitions, and balletMoscow is covered in snow, but forecasters promise cold weather and even sunshine this weekend. Here are ideas for family-friendly festivals, exhibitions, and ballet performances to enjoy.

Mar 2, 2026

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Sober trolleybus driver with no violations hit schoolboyA trolleybus driver hit a schoolboy in an accident yesterday near Cascade in Omsk, and police say he was sober with no recent traffic violations.

Mar 2, 2026

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Residential Complex in Central District Built for Remote WorkersCoworking spaces will be set up directly in the building lobbies.

Mar 2, 2026

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Heating and Hot Water Cut Off in Perm Schools and HomesHeating and hot water have been disconnected in 106 buildings in Perm's Motovilikha district, affecting schools and kindergartens. The outages are due to repairs on damaged heating networks and are expected to last until January 31.

Mar 2, 2026

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Journalist Alexei Kruchinin Appointed Deputy Governor of Sakhalin OblastAlexei Kruchinin, a journalist from Primorye, has been appointed deputy governor of Sakhalin Oblast for information policy, replacing Sergei Grebenyuk.

Mar 2, 2026

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Transbaikal school switches to remote learning for two weeks due to coldA school in a Transbaikal village has moved to remote learning for two weeks after parents requested it, as temperatures in the old building struggle to rise above 14°C (57°F).

Mar 2, 2026

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Two Die in Crash on Tyumen–Khanty-Mansiysk HighwayTwo people died in a collision on the Tyumen-Khanty-Mansiysk highway. The accident occurred during heavy snowfall.

Mar 2, 2026

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Students in Chita Honored for Good Deeds at Medical AcademyAt the annual rector's reception, Chita State Medical Academy students were recognized for their volunteer efforts, spiritual involvement, and commitment to family values.

Mar 2, 2026

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Fatal traffic accidents rise in Trans-Urals region: solutions proposedThe head of the Kurgan region traffic police shared grim statistics on rising fatal accidents and discussed ways to fix the problem.

Mar 2, 2026

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Novosibirsk escalates snow removal with traffic police and tow trucksAuthorities in Novosibirsk have stepped up snow clearing in the Oktyabrsky District, deploying extra equipment and enlisting traffic police to tow obstructing vehicles after the prosecutor expressed dissatisfaction.

Mar 2, 2026

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Rare antelopes spotted in Chelyabinsk Region (video)In the Chelyabinsk Region, rare saiga antelopes have been seen, an event not common in the Southern Urals area.

Mar 2, 2026

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