Fatal Crash Blocks Highway Near YekaterinburgTraffic on the Polevskoy Tract has come to a complete standstill after a crossover and a passenger car collided, killing one person. Drivers are advised to detour the crash site via the Yekaterinburg Ring Road (EKAD).
Soviet Space Monument in Samara ProtectedA Soviet-era monument to space explorers in Samara has been designated a cultural heritage site, with new restrictions on activities in the area.
Anomalous Frosts Return to Volgograd RegionSevere frosts, snowfalls, and icy conditions are expected in the region in early February. Energy companies have been put on high alert.
Rostov Loses to Khimik in VHL MatchRostov fell to Khimik 1:4 in a home VHL game, as the match was settled in the opening minutes of the third period.
Ar-Rakhim Mosque facade work set for 2026, mufti saysMufti Aynur Birgalin of Bashkortostan reports that facade work on the Ar-Rakhim Mosque in Ufa is underway and targeted for completion in 2026, with exterior lighting to follow.
Abnormal Frosts to Hit Volgograd Region This WeekAbnormal frosts are expected to return to Volgograd and the surrounding region, bringing heavy precipitation and strong winds, according to meteorologists.
Court chooses home arrest for teenager in shooting caseThe Kalininsky District Court of St. Petersburg has placed a 16-year-old boy under house arrest, accused of a shooting near the Academ-Park shopping center. A 22-year-old woman was injured in the incident.
Prosecutors Complete Inspection of Tyumen KindergartenThe supervisory authority conducted an inspection at a private kindergarten after a video was published showing staff mistreating children and reported violations.
St. Petersburg man missing in Thailand, lived ascetic lifestyle24-year-old Maxim Garbuzov from St. Petersburg went missing in Thai Pattaya after leaving home on December 24, 2025, with a large backpack. His phone is off, and relatives cannot reach him.
Why Sukhotino Ethno-Archaeopark Directors Change So OftenActing Minister Natalia Vikulova explained the frequent turnover of directors at the Sukhotino Ethno-Archaeopark in Chita by the project's expanding scope and construction demands. After her departure, the park has seen its third leader in six months.
