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St. Petersburg Police Officers Awarded for Bravery, One PosthumouslyAt a meeting of the St. Petersburg police headquarters, two state awards were presented. The Medal for Bravery was given to a senior sergeant paralyzed in the line of duty, and the Medal for Distinction in Protecting Public Order was awarded posthumously to a fallen operative.

Mar 4, 2026

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Violence against children in family up sixfold in Northwestern RussiaOver seven years, the number of violent crimes against underage family members in the Northwestern Federal District has increased sixfold. This was stated by Vladislav Shchepelkov, director of the Center for the Study of Domestic Violence, at a TASS press conference on January 30.

Mar 4, 2026

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Pushkinskaya Street in central Murmansk to close for nearly two daysTemporary traffic restrictions will be imposed in central Murmansk, closing a section of Pushkinskaya Street for almost two days from late January 31 to the afternoon of February 1.

Mar 4, 2026

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Historic Rostov Gymnasium No. 36 to undergo billion-ruble reconstructionWork has begun on the large-scale reconstruction of Gymnasium No. 36 in Rostov-on-Don, but plans to install a huge globe on the roof have raised concerns among preservationists.

Mar 4, 2026

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Yekaterinburg developer buys land for kindergartenThe company committed to resettle and demolish two buildings, but housing construction is not allowed on this site.

Mar 4, 2026

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Gas Pipeline Damage Leaves Krasnodar Buildings Without HeatA damaged gas pipeline in Krasnodar's MZhK district has halted heating for schools, hospitals, and dozens of homes, and no estimate for when service will resume has been given.

Mar 4, 2026

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Chelyabinsk to Launch Temporary Bus Route During Bridge RepairStarting February 1, bus No. 16 will begin operating in the Metallurgichesky District of Chelyabinsk. The route is organized for the period of major repair of the bridge over the Miass River.

Mar 4, 2026

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Ice block falls from roof, kills retiree in MoscowA retiree was killed by a falling ice block in southern Moscow on Friday, with body recovery hampered by remaining dangerous icicles.

Mar 4, 2026

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Traffic Police Seize Special License Plates in Nizhny NovgorodThe days of 'driving as you please' are over for special license plate holders.

Mar 4, 2026

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Yekaterinburg developer wins auction for land where housing is bannedThe developer will have to relocate residents and demolish two two-story buildings at its own expense.

Mar 4, 2026

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Director of Bashkortostan's Symphony Orchestra Detained in UfaColleagues confirmed the detention of general director Arthur Naziyullin but have not specified the reason.

Mar 4, 2026

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Ryazan-VDV signs new defender Mikhail IpatovHockey club Ryazan-VDV has signed 20-year-old defender Mikhail Ipatov to strengthen its roster ahead of the new All-Russian Hockey League (VHL) season, the team announced on January 30.

Mar 4, 2026

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Spartan simplicity: Olga Buzova's Kemerovo Valentine's Day riderSinger Olga Buzova's rider for her upcoming Valentine's Day performance in Kemerovo, Siberia, is notably modest, including a locked dressing room, towels, and light snacks.

Mar 4, 2026

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Export maintenance: Arkhangelsk Oblast's second front against sanctionsWe discussed the economy and business in Arkhangelsk Oblast with Governor Alexander Tsybulsky.

Mar 4, 2026

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Man arrested for 1997 murder of teen in StavropolA 51-year-old man has been arrested in Stavropol for the 1997 murder of a 17-year-old girl, whose body was found near an industrial enterprise.

Mar 4, 2026

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Moscvich-polar explorer reaches Char sands in epic Russia journeyThe travelers' goal is to show that a prepared jeep is not needed for trips across the country.

Mar 4, 2026

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Yaroslav Maloletkov joins Orenburg as goalkeeping coachOrenburg has appointed 29-year-old Yaroslav Maloletkov as their new goalkeeping coach, strengthening Ildar Akhmetzyanov's coaching staff as the team prepares for the season.

Mar 4, 2026

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Voronezh Deputy Urges Citizens to Clear Snow ThemselvesAlexander Sysoev has defended officials and utility companies, stating they are working harder than ever amid winter challenges.

Mar 4, 2026

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Temporary bus route to be launched in Chelyabinsk for bridge repairTransport officials have detailed the schedule for the temporary bus route, which will operate during the major overhaul of a bridge over the Miass River.

Mar 4, 2026

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Water Resource Conservation: New Payment Calculation Rules Take EffectThe Russian government has increased a coefficient to three for water consumption without meters, effective from December 6, 2025, to save resources.

Mar 3, 2026

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Russian court confiscates Sochi businessman's assets for state revenueThe October District Court in Krasnodar has ordered the confiscation of a hotel, shares in two sanatoriums, and 13 properties from businessman Vigen Sarkisyan for state revenue.

Mar 3, 2026

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How Much Did Sergey Galitsky Spend on New Year Decorations in Krasnodar Park?An engineer and blogger from Krasnodar estimated that the holiday decorations in the park financed by Sergey Galitsky amount to approximately 946 million rubles (about 10.5 million USD at current rates).

Mar 3, 2026

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Rescued Moose Dies After Transport to Rehabilitation CenterA moose named October, rescued from icy water, did not survive after being moved to a rehabilitation center. The cause was severe injuries sustained earlier.

Mar 3, 2026

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Several electric trains canceled and reduced in Voronezh regionDozens of suburban trains in the Chernozemye regions will see changes starting February 1, with some canceled, others reduced, and schedules altered.

Mar 3, 2026

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Discover the Masks Before the Iconic Show's PremiereFans are invited to test their intuition with a quiz that helps identify the participants of the new season.

Mar 3, 2026

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