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Ysyakh Olonkho festival dates set for Kobyay districtThe Republican Ysyakh Olonkho festival will be held in Yakutia's Kobyay district on July 4-5, with Governor Aisen Nikolaev outlining key preparation tasks.

Mar 1, 2026

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New epilepsy cases increase among children in Omsk regionIn Omsk region, newly diagnosed epilepsy cases in children rose to 201 in 2024 from 194 the previous year, while the total number of minors registered with the disease dropped to 1,716.

Mar 1, 2026

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Video captures Gazelle van fire on left bank of NovosibirskA Gazelle cargo van caught fire on the left bank of Novosibirsk on Friday morning, with its body fully engulfed in flames opposite the regional hospital.

Mar 1, 2026

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Truck Crash Kills Man Near Tyumen; Wife Fights CancerA 34-year-old man from Irbit died in a multi-vehicle collision near Tyumen.

Mar 1, 2026

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Can You Score 10/10? The Ultimate Chita QuizHow many of these challenges will you be able to solve? This test will determine if you are truly erudite.

Mar 1, 2026

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Zabaykalsky Allocates Funds for Flights to Menza, Chara, Abakan, KrasnoyarskAuthorities in Zabaykalsky Krai have allocated 469 million rubles (approximately $5.2 million at current rates) to support domestic and interregional air routes.

Mar 1, 2026

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Truck Crash Near Tyumen Kills Driver, Leaves Wife Battling CancerA 34-year-old man from Irbit died in a multi-vehicle crash near Tyumen on Wednesday. He was the sole breadwinner for his family, as his wife is undergoing cancer treatment.

Mar 1, 2026

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Brief weekend warmth in Krasnoyarsk before frost returnsResidents are advised to make the most of milder weekend weather before frosts hit Krasnoyarsk again early next week.

Mar 1, 2026

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Manuls Fluff into Balls While Waiting for Dinner in FrostTwo manuls at Novosibirsk Zoo puffed up into fluffy balls in the cold as they awaited their evening meal. The cute video was filmed by a regular visitor, Anna Novikova.

Mar 1, 2026

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Barnaul Real Estate Trends and Price Changes in 2026Experts predict significant transformations in the Altai Krai real estate market for 2026, with key trends already emerging that will impact prices for new builds and secondary housing.

Mar 1, 2026

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Promoters and Painters Outpace Market: Record Wage Growth in PrimoryeMedian wage offers in Primorye Territory rose 31% over three years, with promoters and painters seeing the biggest jumps, a recruitment platform reports.

Mar 1, 2026

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Plan to Add HPV Vaccine to National Immunization ScheduleWhat tests are needed to detect HPV and who should get vaccinated.

Mar 1, 2026

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Rap concerts, a Saturday run, and a musical: where to go in Barnaul on the weekend of January 31 and February 1We tell you what's in store for city residents at the end of January.

Mar 1, 2026

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Inside the Work of Buryatia's Supreme ShamanDo they take money for exchanging a soul? Our correspondent visits the supreme shaman of Buryatia to explore the rituals and traditions of shamanism.

Mar 1, 2026

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HPV vaccination may join Russia's free immunization scheduleTwo key developments are making HPV-related cancer prevention more accessible in Russia: free DNA testing for women and a planned free vaccine in 2027. NGS.RU journalist Maria Tishchenko asked doctors about the importance of these steps and the recommended screening schedule.

Mar 1, 2026

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Court finalizes case of girl starved and tortured by coupleA married couple in Novosibirsk was convicted for torturing and murdering a 9-year-old girl, with evidence from videos and a diary.

Mar 1, 2026

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Anton's Day: Avoid Sharing Future Plans on January 30This article explores the folk omens and traditions of Anton's Day on January 30, including why sharing future plans is discouraged.

Mar 1, 2026

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Gazprom Refuses to Answer Questions About Ussuriysk House ExplosionPJSC Gazprom has effectively avoided providing explanations regarding a fatal house explosion in Ussuriysk on January 15, citing an ongoing investigation.

Mar 1, 2026

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Roman Kocherzhevsky Directs 'Idomeneo' at the Mariinsky TheatreThe premiere of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's opera 'Idomeneo, King of Crete,' directed by Roman Kocherzhevsky, will take place on the New Stage of the Mariinsky Theatre in early 2026.

Mar 1, 2026

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Temporary Respite: A Very Warm Day Awaits Chita This WeekBut cold weather will return afterwards.

Mar 1, 2026

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Five obscure films by Soviet comedy legend Leonid GaidaiJanuary 30 marks 103 years since Leonid Gaidai's birth. We explore his hidden cinematic works and the true character of the great Soviet comedy filmmaker.

Mar 1, 2026

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October District 2025 Report: Changing Leaders Twice UnacceptableThe head of the district administration shared the results of the year and revealed future plans.

Mar 1, 2026

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“She went through this trial calmly and bravely.” Farewell to Nika GanichFriends, family, and colleagues bid farewell to TV presenter and author Nika Ganich, who passed away from cancer at the age of 59.

Mar 1, 2026

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P. Diddy reportedly admitted to killing Tupac ShakurAt least that's what a victim of Diddy has claimed, according to a report by the New York Post citing the man who says Diddy hinted at his involvement in the 1996 murder.

Mar 1, 2026

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Mercedes Arson on Begovaya: Teenager Threatened via MessengerIn St. Petersburg, police detained a 13-year-old teenager on suspicion of arson of a car. According to investigators, an unknown person who contacted him via a messenger might have pushed him to commit the crime.

Mar 1, 2026

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