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Tram No. 2 Temporarily Halted in Nizhny NovgorodTram service on route No. 2 along the outer ring in Nizhny Novgorod was suspended on January 30. The stoppage is due to an accident on a water pipeline.

Mar 3, 2026

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Three die in house fire in Nizhny Novgorod regionThree people have died in a fire at a private home in the Sosnovskoye settlement.

Mar 3, 2026

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New Stolby Park Rules 'Put an End to Stolbism,' Says Local ClimberResidents of Krasnoyarsk are outraged by new regulations for visiting Stolby National Park, which a local climber says threatens the unique 'stolbism' subculture.

Mar 3, 2026

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Residents report bleach-like tap water near Volgograd due to excess chlorineWhile residents fear poisoning, the water utility insists the tap water is safe to drink.

Mar 3, 2026

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Trichologist Links Dandruff to Sugar Intake and Shampoo ChoiceA trichologist from Tyumen reveals that dandruff has multiple causes, from diet to water quality, but proper diagnosis is key to treatment.

Mar 3, 2026

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Hotel in Murmansk region burns for nearly five hours overnightThree people evacuated from a hotel in the Murmansk region during a night-time fire that took firefighters almost five hours to extinguish.

Mar 3, 2026

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Two injured in asphalt collapse near Orenburg collegeOn the morning of January 30, a ground collapse on Montazhnikov Street in Orenburg injured two students opposite a college. Steam was seen rising from the hole, and the area has been cordoned off.

Mar 3, 2026

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Three people burned alive in Nizhny Novgorod RegionA fire in Sosnovskoye village, Nizhny Novgorod Region, killed three people on 30 January, with the cause still under investigation.

Mar 3, 2026

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Saleswoman Fined for Selling Vodka to Minor in Lipki TownThe fine totaled 35,000 rubles (about $389 at current rates).

Mar 3, 2026

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Utility payment deadlines extended in Krasnodar KraiNew amendments will come into effect this spring.

Mar 3, 2026

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Busy Section of Yekaterinburg Ring Road to Be Dug Up for Pipe InstallationConstruction for a culvert pipe on a key section of the Yekaterinburg Ring Road will lead to lane closures and a detour onto the shoulder from early February.

Mar 3, 2026

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Air Pockets Again? RMPTS Explains Why Ryazan Apartments Lack HeatThe radiators should have warmed up yesterday.

Mar 3, 2026

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Nizhny Novgorod tram №2 suspended due to utility failureTram №2 in Nizhny Novgorod has been temporarily suspended on its outer ring route because of a water supply line accident, the company 'Ecological Projects' reported.

Mar 3, 2026

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Hostel near G-Drive Arena sold for 19.8 million rublesA hostel near the G-Drive Arena in Omsk, which opened two years ago, is now on the market for 19.8 million rubles.

Mar 3, 2026

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Illegal Parking Paralyzes Tram Traffic in Ulyanovsk CenterOn January 30 at 11:20, tram traffic in central Ulyanovsk was paralyzed after a driver parked a Nissan crossover in the second row, blocking the tracks.

Mar 3, 2026

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Three Samara Universities Make Global Higher Education RankingThree higher education institutions from Russia's Samara region have been included in the latest Times Higher Education world university rankings, released for 2026.

Mar 3, 2026

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Passerby Finds Toddler Forgotten After Private Kindergarten WalkA woman in Yekaterinburg found a toddler sitting alone on a playground after she was apparently forgotten by her private kindergarten staff.

Mar 3, 2026

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Six Life-Changing SIBUR Volunteer Projects to Launch in Perm in 2026How chemists help the residents of the city and region.

Mar 3, 2026

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Former Yakutia watchdog chief Zholudev gets 8 years for briberyAndrei Zholudev, the ex-head of Rosprirodnadzor in Yakutia, has been sentenced to eight years in prison for bribery. He maintained his innocence throughout the trial.

Mar 3, 2026

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Yekaterinburg Woman Finds Forgotten Toddler Outside KindergartenA resident of the Akademichesky district found a one-and-a-half-year-old child alone in a yard. The toddler was sitting by the swings unsupervised.

Mar 3, 2026

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Longest suspended eco-trail in Europe to be built in SiriusThe first route will connect an ornithological park and the 'Southern Cultures' dendrological park, while the second will link the Mzymta and Psou rivers.

Mar 3, 2026

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People's Choice: 100 Companies to be Awarded in ArkhangelskA formal ceremony will be held at the government of Arkhangelsk Oblast, where 100 top companies chosen by local residents will be honored.

Mar 2, 2026

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Voronezh Prosecutors Find 5,000 Violations in Housing SectorProsecutors in Voronezh Region have initiated 40 criminal cases after uncovering over 5,000 violations in the housing and utilities sector over the past year.

Mar 2, 2026

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Volgograd: Anti-Terror Drills on Tram LineLarge-scale anti-terror drills are scheduled for January 30 in Volgograd on the high-speed tram line. This may lead to temporary traffic restrictions and limited access to underground stations.

Mar 2, 2026

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Yugra to Crown Best Reindeer Herders in Festival CompetitionsA vibrant festival in Khanty-Mansiysk on February 28 will feature sled races, hunting ski runs, and other contests to select the region's top reindeer herders.

Mar 2, 2026

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