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Worn-out Pipe Rupture Leaves Volgodonsk Without HeatingGovernor Yuri Slusar reported on round-the-clock efforts to fix the rupture on the heating main.

Mar 1, 2026

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Volgograd Debates 25% Hike in Capital Repair FeesIn January 2026, the minimum capital repair fee in Volgograd Oblast rose by 25%, which significantly exceeded the official inflation rate for 2025.

Mar 1, 2026

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Yaroslavl to get new residential complex of five 17-story buildingsConstruction of a residential complex consisting of five 17-story buildings will begin in Yaroslavl. The project includes underground parking, rental points, and a fitness and wellness center.

Mar 1, 2026

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'People and Media Must Track Funds' in Volgograd Capital Repair Fee ClashIn January 2026, the fee increased by 25%, four times the annual inflation rate, but officials insist the rise was necessary.

Mar 1, 2026

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St. Petersburg Bathhouse Culture: Book PresentationOn February 2, a presentation of Igor Bogdanov's research on three centuries of St. Petersburg bathhouses will take place at the Podpisnye Izdaniya bookstore. The meeting will discuss the history and revival of bath traditions in the city.

Mar 1, 2026

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Volgodonsk Heat Outage: Over 70 Homes Without Heat After Pipe BurstGovernor Yury Slyusar commented on the emergency after a major pipeline rupture left over 70 apartments and social facilities without heating in Volgodonsk.

Mar 1, 2026

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Steller's Sea Eagle Found in Bag on Nizhny Novgorod Parking LotEmployees of the Limpopo Zoo rescued a Steller's sea eagle found in a bag on a parking lot in Nizhny Novgorod. The bird is listed in Russia's Red Book.

Mar 1, 2026

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Power, Heat, and Water Restored in SestroretskPower supply in Sestroretsk has been fully restored after a rolling blackout on January 29. Residents are gradually receiving heat and water supply.

Mar 1, 2026

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Yekaterinburg Man Declared Dead While Alive Wins CompensationA man from Yekaterinburg was mistakenly declared dead due to an investigator's error and has now legally 'resurrected' to receive compensation through the courts.

Mar 1, 2026

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New Yaroslavl housing complex to include underground parking and rental facilitiesA new residential complex with five 17-story buildings is set to be built in Yaroslavl's Frunzensky District, featuring underground parking for 300 cars, rental points, and a sports center.

Mar 1, 2026

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Godmother Details How Mother Drowned Son in Bathtub46-year-old Alexandra Shalina killed her son while his father was in a pre-trial detention center on a rape case.

Mar 1, 2026

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Murmansk Proposes Fixed Sum for Teachers and Medical WorkersDuring the first city council meeting of 2026, Murmansk officials suggested changing the financial support for educators and healthcare workers from a monthly salary-based bonus to a fixed annual sum.

Mar 1, 2026

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King Lear with Sergei Migitsko at Lensovet TheatreThe Lensovet Theatre will present the play 'King Lear' directed by Fyodor Pshenichny in late January and early February. The lead role will be played by People's Artist of Russia Sergei Migitsko.

Mar 1, 2026

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Red-Listed Sea Eagle Rescued from Bag in Nizhny NovgorodA Steller's sea eagle, listed in Russia's Red Book, was rescued by zoo staff after being found in a synthetic bag on a parking lot in Nizhny Novgorod.

Mar 1, 2026

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25-Year-Old Driver Hits Pedestrian in Central Samara — VideoBut who is to blame?

Mar 1, 2026

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Amateur photographer captures duck life in Volgograd's Seven Winds ParkDucks in the park remain active and photogenic even in the winter cold.

Mar 1, 2026

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Arkhangelsk cafe shut down over sanitation hazards including rat droppingsA cafe in Arkhangelsk has been shut down for 90 days after health inspectors found severe sanitation violations, including rat droppings and mold.

Mar 1, 2026

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Perm Highway Closed Due to Heavy SnowfallTraffic on the Perm Highway is temporarily stopped due to a blizzard and icy conditions. The traffic police are advising against travel to Perm Krai.

Mar 1, 2026

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Fired Chelyabinsk Kindergarten Teachers Brought to Investigative CommitteeTwo former teachers from a Chelyabinsk kindergarten have been taken to the Investigative Committee over allegations of systematic beatings and psychological abuse of young children.

Mar 1, 2026

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Medved JAECOO Dealer Launches New J7 Crossover in KrasnoyarskIn the midst of Siberian frosts, the official dealer Medved JAECOO announces the arrival and start of sales for the new JAECOO J7 crossover in Krasnoyarsk.

Mar 1, 2026

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Why Na Kedrovoy Eco-Quarter is a Smart Family InvestmentThe Rastsvetay Group has launched sales in the Na Kedrovoy eco-quarter, offering modern homes with strong investment potential.

Mar 1, 2026

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Try Once, Never Go Back: Muscovites Pick Favorite Coffee BrandsWe asked our readers which coffee brand they buy most often, find the tastiest, or consider the best value. Vote in our poll and see the results on Saturday, January 31.

Mar 1, 2026

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Volgograd amateur photographer documents duck life in Sem Vetrov ParkWell-fed ducks in Volgograd's Sem Vetrov Park ignore the winter chill and happily pose for an amateur photographer's lens.

Mar 1, 2026

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Weekend events in Tula: Concerts, shows, and workshopsA guide to cultural and entertainment events happening in Tula on January 31 and February 1, including concerts, theater performances, and interactive activities.

Mar 1, 2026

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Heavy Snowfall Closes Perm Highway, Stranding DriversDue to severe snowstorms, the Perm Highway has been closed, leaving multiple drivers stuck on the route, authorities warn.

Mar 1, 2026

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