Latest News from Russia

Parents Pay 220,000 Rubles for Graduation, 'Residentsia 888' ClosesAfter paying 220,000 rubles (approximately $2,400) for a graduation party at 'Residentsia 888', parents of ninth-graders are unable to recover their funds and have filed a police report.

Mar 2, 2026

0

Children's Slides Closed in Yaroslavl Region Over Safety ConcernsAuthorities in Yaroslavl Region have shut down seven slides since January, citing failed safety certifications and new regulations requiring fencing and operators.

Mar 2, 2026

0

Model Liliya Chemerova Killed in Accident on Yekaterinburg Ring RoadThe driver of a Honda lost control, veered into oncoming traffic, and collided with a MAZ truck.

Mar 2, 2026

0

People's Award 72.RU launch video captures debates and surprisesThe People's Award 72.RU has launched its third edition. Tyumen residents can now vote to select the city's best businesses.

Mar 2, 2026

0

Head-On Truck Crash Kills Model on Yekaterinburg Ring RoadA 42-year-old woman from Yekaterinburg died after her Honda veered into oncoming traffic and collided with a MAZ truck on the Yekaterinburg Ring Road.

Mar 2, 2026

0

Explosion Near Court and Accidents in Don Region on January 29On January 29, the Don region witnessed an explosion near a courthouse, along with heating and water outages and other incidents.

Mar 2, 2026

0

Search for Usoltsev Family Resumes in Krasnoyarsk KraiSearch operations have resumed for the Usoltsev family, missing since September 2025 in Krasnoyarsk Krai, with rescuers planning to inspect caves over January 30-31.

Mar 2, 2026

0

Snowfalls not for everyone: Bashkortostan's weekend forecastBrrr. Temperatures are rising in Bashkortostan after a cold spell, but a snow cyclone is approaching. However, not all areas will see precipitation.

Mar 2, 2026

0

Emergency sirens testing in Omsk set for March 4 and October 7Omsk city hall announced that emergency alert systems will be tested on March 4 and October 7, 2026, as part of annual checks.

Mar 2, 2026

0

Explosion and outages mark January 29 in Russia's Don regionA car explosion near a district court, drone attacks, and heating and water outages were among the incidents reported in the Don region on January 29.

Mar 2, 2026

0

Tourists Are Not Welcome Here: An Honest Review of a Sochi VacationA vacationer recounts how the Black Sea resort disappointed with both its high prices and the unwelcoming attitude of many locals, despite spending 600,000 rubles on a family trip.

Mar 2, 2026

0

Exploring a 'People's' Metro Map for Moscow in 2100MSK1.RU created a fantasy metro map for Moscow in 2100 based on suburban residents' requests, but transport experts have criticized several aspects.

Mar 2, 2026

0

Yekaterinburg Sports School Bans All Communication Over Parent's GrievanceCoaches and parents are outraged, saying one father has organized a harassment campaign that led to a ban on all parent-teacher messaging.

Mar 2, 2026

0

Girl recalls dead friends while recovering from drugged driver crashIn early January, Lisa was carried into a rehabilitation center, unable to walk. Now, she is taking her first steps and sharing her story.

Mar 2, 2026

0

Krasnoyarsk Krai Among Top Three for Deepest SnowdriftsKrasnoyarsk Krai has been listed among the top three Russian regions with the highest snow accumulations, according to weather data.

Mar 2, 2026

0

How Sveta Stavnich Rose to Social Media StardomSveta Stavnich, once an ordinary girl from Surgut, now commands a massive online following with videos that rack up millions of views.

Mar 2, 2026

0

Street flooded near bus station after utility accidentA utility accident caused flooding on Chaikovsky Street near the bus station in Yekaterinburg. Drivers are passing through deep puddles and worrying about cars parked along the road.

Mar 2, 2026

0

Chita Building Freezes for 10 Days; Elders in ValenkiResidents of a Chita apartment building have been without proper heating for 10 days as the management company works with TGC-14 to fix the problem.

Mar 2, 2026

0

Saveliy Korostelev, 'Sigma-Boy' Skier, to Race in Winter OlympicsSaveliy Korostelev, a 22-year-old cross-country skier from Perm, has been invited to compete in the 2026 Winter Olympics after growing up in a family of athletes.

Mar 2, 2026

0

Yakutia to Build School-Kindergarten for Fallen SVO SoldierA 195-seat school-kindergarten will be constructed in the village of Betenkes, Verkhoyansky District, Yakutia, in memory of a local head who died in the Special Military Operation.

Mar 2, 2026

0

Rabies quarantine imposed near Inskaya poultry farm and Kuzbass homeActing governor Andrey Panov has signed decrees imposing rabies quarantines in two villages, but the types of animals affected have not been disclosed.

Mar 2, 2026

0

Record-Breaking Statues: Ancient, Tall, and UnderwaterThese sculptures amaze not only with their size but also with their age, material, and unusual locations—from museum displays to ocean depths.

Mar 1, 2026

0

Tomsk's Main Fir Tree to Be Dismantled from February 10The main New Year's fir tree in Tomsk will be dismantled starting February 10, and the holiday illumination on Novo-Sobornaya Square will be switched off on the same day.

Mar 1, 2026

0

Court gives Frigate Business Center six months to correct violationsOwners of the Frigate Business Center in Vladivostok have been given six months to address fire safety violations without closing the building.

Mar 1, 2026

0

Pelicans: Birds with Huge Beaks and Grace in FlightOn land they appear clumsy, but in the air pelicans transform, demonstrating astonishing grace. These birds with record-breaking beaks lead a unique lifestyle full of interesting features.

Mar 1, 2026

0