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St. Petersburg Authorities Discuss Phone Checks in MetroVice Governor Kirill Polyakov stated that increased security measures in the metro are due to difficult times. He explained why passengers are asked to turn on their smartphone screens.

Mar 1, 2026

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Trump requested Putin halt Kyiv strikes for weekU.S. President Donald Trump said he personally asked Russian President Vladimir Putin to stop strikes on Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities for one week, citing severe frost.

Mar 1, 2026

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Yaroslavl Bans Learner Drivers on Moskovsky ProspektAuthorities in Yaroslavl have prohibited driving school vehicles from using Moskovsky Prospekt. The restriction took effect on 26 January 2026.

Mar 1, 2026

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Moscow to Open New Waterfront Leisure Zones in 2026In 2026, 15 new places will be created where people can swim and sunbathe.

Mar 1, 2026

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Over 14,000 Migrants Deported from St. Petersburg, MVD ReportsRoman Pluguin, head of the MVD for St. Petersburg and Leningrad Region, reported that over 14,000 illegal migrants were deported last year, and overall crime fell.

Mar 1, 2026

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St. Petersburg Officials Explain Paid Parking Near Social InstitutionsVice Governor Kirill Polyakov stated that free parking spots near social institutions in the paid zone will be taken by outsiders.

Mar 1, 2026

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Six Trucks Collide on Perm HighwayDue to a chain of collisions, traffic on the highway has been partially closed, causing a traffic jam.

Mar 1, 2026

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Six trucks crash on Perm Highway, traffic jam formsA mass accident involving six trucks occurred on the Perm-Yekaterinburg road on January 29, forcing partial closure of the highway.

Mar 1, 2026

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Bloggers, Smiling Man, and Billionaire Embark on Antarctic JourneyExpedition participants overcame a storm in the Drake Passage and reached Antarctic islands.

Mar 1, 2026

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Vodnik and Dynamo battle to a 3:3 draw in ArkhangelskIn a thrilling encounter at the Trud stadium in Arkhangelsk, Vodnik and Dynamo played to a 3:3 draw, with goals coming late in the game.

Mar 1, 2026

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Kursk Governor Details Injuries in Hospital VideoAlexander Khinshtein has revealed the extent of his injuries one week after a car accident.

Mar 1, 2026

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Samara's Russian Language Quiz: 10 Tricky QuestionsThen we'll know you're one of us ;)

Mar 1, 2026

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Only 2,000 People Use Putilovskaya Metro Station DailyVice Governor Kirill Polyakov announced passenger flow data for the new metro stations in St. Petersburg. The figures are significantly lower than at other stations, attributed to a period of passenger adaptation.

Mar 1, 2026

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Smile Man and Novoshakhtinsk Billionaire Join Millionaire Bloggers on Antarctic TourWhat did it cost them?

Mar 1, 2026

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Ex-Voronezh Traffic Police Chief Gets 7.5-Year Sentence for BribesOn January 29, the court sentenced former Voronezh region traffic police chief Dmitry Tapilin to 7.5 years in a strict-regime colony for bribery.

Mar 1, 2026

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Over 80 buildings in Novosibirsk left without heating: key events for January 29Five events that interested readers of NGS

Mar 1, 2026

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St. Petersburg recognized as safe after deportation of 14,000 migrantsRepresentatives of the Ministry of Internal Affairs reported a decrease in crime in St. Petersburg over the past year. Governor Alexander Beglov called the city one of the safest in Russia.

Mar 1, 2026

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January fog envelops Volgograd, no hat neededForecasters report that warm, foggy weather will persist in the city for several more days.

Mar 1, 2026

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News Digest for January 29, 2026A summary of the main events on January 29, 2026, including a plane crash in Colombia, new university admission rules in Russia, and a murder case in Dagestan.

Mar 1, 2026

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Maria Gorbun: I'll Do Laundry to Avoid Show DramaActress Maria Gorbun has joined the reality show "Survive in Istanbul" on TNT, stating her desire to avoid conflicts at all costs.

Mar 1, 2026

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St. Petersburg apartment fire caused by makeshift stoveA fire broke out in the ventilation shaft of a residential building in the Petrogradsky district of St. Petersburg on January 29. Residents suggested that the cause might have been someone lighting a fire in the attic due to heating problems.

Mar 1, 2026

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St. Petersburg to Start Designing Intercept Parking LotsSt. Petersburg authorities have announced the beginning of design work for multi-level intercept parking lots to ease congestion in the city center.

Mar 1, 2026

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Dense January Fog Envelops Volgograd, Residents Can Go HatlessWeather forecasters say this romantic weather will persist in the city for several more days before severe frosts return.

Mar 1, 2026

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Maria Gorbany vows to avoid reality show intriguesYaroslavl actress Maria Gorbany has joined the TNT reality series 'Survive in Istanbul', where contestants face challenges in spartan conditions.

Mar 1, 2026

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Snowfall Halts Exit from RyazanHeavy snowfall in Ryazan has caused severe traffic jams on the M-5 highway, bringing vehicles to a standstill and preventing exits from the city.

Mar 1, 2026

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