Russia Ends Bachelor's and Master's Degrees for New SystemRussia will begin testing a new higher education system in 2026, replacing bachelor's and master's degrees with a three-tier model by 2027, according to the Ministry of Education and Science.
Pallas's Cat Boris Hides, Sparks Concern in KrasnoyarskResidents of Krasnoyarsk are worried about the lack of social media updates on Boris the Pallas's cat from Royev Ruchey park. Park officials confirm he is healthy but naturally solitary and less active.
Yakut Man Gets Suspended Sentence for Half-Kilo Gold TransportA 42-year-old man from Yakutia has been given a 2.5-year suspended sentence for illegally transporting half a kilogram of gold. He must also pay a fine of 200,000 rubles (approximately $2,200 at current rates).
The Dalnegorsk UFO crash: a 40-year-old Russian mysteryForty years after a glowing red sphere silently crashed onto a hill in the Russian Far East, the bizarre incident on 'Height 611' near Dalnegorsk continues to spark global debate with its melted stumps and unexplained metal threads.
Chelyabinsk residents report strange infection, question Nipah virus linkResidents of Chelyabinsk are falling ill with an unexplained infection in January, experiencing symptoms like sore throat and congestion without high fever. Doctors warn against self-treatment and are investigating the cause.
Dispute Over Cube Slide Damage in Chita's MZhK ParkA resident reported children broke panels on a cube slide by cramming inside. The city promised an inspection, but a contractor later claimed there was no damage.
Udachny 'Southern Villa' Property for 33 Million RublesA property in the Udachny microdistrict of Krasnoyarsk is being marketed as a 'southern villa,' though its box-like appearance has drawn attention. Listed for 32.8 million rubles (approximately $364,400 at current rates), the two-story house offers panoramic views but lacks interior finishes.
Curtains froze to windows in Novosibirsk dormitoryResidents of a municipal dormitory on Lenina Street in Novosibirsk endured temperatures as low as +6°C (43°F) during a cold snap, with some soaking their feet in hot water to keep warm.
