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Tyumen's Yuzhny Market Prepared for DemolitionEntrepreneurs have been served notices to dismantle their trading stalls by the end of March. The main market building is planned to be demolished by the end of April.

Feb 28, 2026

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Visitor Dies in Saratov's GastrodvorA visitor died at the Gastrodvor food court in Saratov. The regional Ministry of Health confirmed the death, noting the man suffered cardiac arrest.

Feb 28, 2026

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Vodnik to Face Moscow Dynamo: Match Time and VenueVodnik Arkhangelsk will host Dynamo Moscow in a Russian Bandy Championship match today, January 29, at 7 p.m. local time. Dynamo is currently second in the standings, while Vodnik is fourth.

Feb 28, 2026

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Cottages for 'Krasny Mayak' Plant Employees in YaroslavlIn 2026, 12 houses will be built in Ishnya for workers at the 'Krasny Mayak' agricultural plant, funded by the state program 'Comprehensive Development of Rural Territories'.

Feb 28, 2026

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Mother of Attacked Schoolgirl Says She Is 'Mentally Tired'According to the mother, the girl feels normal but is psychologically exhausted. Some parents of other students justify the attacker's actions.

Feb 28, 2026

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TGC-14 attributes TEC-2 issues in Chita to bitter coldPower company TGC-14 cited abnormally low temperatures for disruptions in Zabaykalsky Krai and Buryatia, with specific problems at a thermal plant in Chita.

Feb 28, 2026

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30-kilometer traffic jam paralyzes M-7 highway in Nizhny Novgorod RegionA massive 30-kilometer traffic jam has formed on the M-7 highway in Nizhny Novgorod Region, with broader paralysis from heavy snowfall and multiple accidents.

Feb 28, 2026

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Rostov Mother Says Daughter 'Morally Exhausted' After Classmate's AttackSome parents of classmates are blaming the victim of a school assault in Rostov. The girl's mother says the bullying began months ago and the school failed to notify her of the beating.

Feb 28, 2026

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Forecasters warn of blizzard and snowfall in UlyanovskA cyclone will bring severe weather, with forecasters announcing a 'yellow' danger level for the city on January 30, urging residents to stay indoors.

Feb 28, 2026

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An Entire Market in Tyumen to Be DemolishedEntrepreneurs at the Yuzhny market on Chaplin Street have already been served notices. The stalls are to be removed by the end of March, and the main building by the end of April.

Feb 28, 2026

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Court detains Zaur Shipilov as alleged thief in lawZaur Shipilov, accused of being a 'thief in law,' will stay in custody at least until March 15 after an Orenburg court upheld his detention.

Feb 28, 2026

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Lawmakers seek changes to disabled transport parking finesDeputies have adopted an appeal to the State Duma seeking changes to federal laws on disabled transportation, specifically regarding parking fines.

Feb 28, 2026

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Affordable Housing Scarcity in Novosibirsk Driven by KRT ProgramThe availability of affordable apartments is decreasing, while the share of business-class housing is growing.

Feb 28, 2026

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Primorye tackles medical staff shortage with new clinics and housingGovernor Oleg Kozhemyako detailed measures including new polyclinics, housing, and mentorship programs to address the healthcare worker shortage in Primorye Krai.

Feb 28, 2026

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Parking Ban on Four Ryazan Streets: Affected AreasParking restrictions will take effect on four streets in Ryazan from February 23.

Feb 28, 2026

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30-km traffic jam traps drivers on M-7 highwayA massive traffic jam has formed on the M-7 highway in the Nizhny Novgorod region, stretching nearly 30 kilometers, with similar congestion reported in cities.

Feb 28, 2026

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Weight-loss candles, voodoo dolls, and drums: esoterica trendsAccording to a study, sales of magical items in Russia have increased several times. The most in-demand were protective charms and aspen stakes, with the main growth occurring on online platforms.

Feb 28, 2026

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Forward to the Past: The Analog Bag TrendThe analog bag is a 2026 trend filled with offline hobbies designed to combat endless smartphone scrolling and social media anxiety.

Feb 28, 2026

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Frosts Hit Murmansk Region: When Schools Cancel ClassesAs temperatures plunge in the Murmansk region, the education ministry outlines the conditions under which schools can cancel classes or switch to remote learning.

Feb 28, 2026

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Yellow weather danger level declared in Saratov Oblast for January 30A yellow weather warning has been issued for Saratov Oblast on Friday, January 30, with wind speeds expected to reach 18 m/s and poor visibility due to snow and fog.

Feb 28, 2026

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Metro escalators halted 1984 times in 2025In 2025, 1984 incidents of foreign objects entering escalators were recorded in the St. Petersburg metro. Nearly 50 cases resulted in emergency stops and temporary station closures.

Feb 28, 2026

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Car catches fire in parking lot in Pervomaysky District of Novosibirsk — video of firefightingThe incident occurred on the evening of January 29.

Feb 28, 2026

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Flyover near Myzinsky Bridge to open in August 2026Repair work on the flyover will resume in the second half of March. Full traffic opening is planned for August 2026, which is earlier than the contract deadline.

Feb 28, 2026

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Criminal case opened over freezing patients in hospital wardsInvestigators have opened a criminal case due to low temperatures in the wards of Kezhemskaya District Hospital. Patients and hospital officials will be questioned in the investigation.

Feb 28, 2026

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Utility accident cuts water to dozens of Ulyanovsk homesA utility accident in Ulyanovsk's Zheleznodorozhny district left 35 apartment buildings without water on January 29, prompting a prosecutor's investigation.

Feb 28, 2026

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