Latest News from Russia

Cyclone from Moscow to the Urals: No Anomalies in ChelyabinskFirst snow is expected in Chelyabinsk Oblast tonight, but meteorologists do not forecast significant deviations from the norm.

Feb 19, 2026

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Yekaterinburg Woman Wins 91 Million Rubles in LotteryDarya Deeva used family members' birth dates to win the lottery and plans to buy apartments for her children with the winnings.

Feb 19, 2026

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Novosibirsk Announces Average Teacher Salaries with Travel and Rent AidNovosibirsk faces a shortage of elementary school teachers, as the city hall announces average salaries and compensation packages including travel and rent support.

Feb 19, 2026

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Kasimov resident threatens parents after accusation of idlenessA 41-year-old man from Kasimov has been detained for threatening to kill his 63-year-old parents with a construction level after they accused him of idleness, leading to a criminal case.

Feb 19, 2026

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Bashkir Housewife Reveals She Still Feels Chubby After Weight LossShe was worried that her followers would be upset.

Feb 19, 2026

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Orenburg Corruption Police Chief Ruslan Abdullin Remains in CustodyThe Orenburg Regional Court has upheld the detention of Ruslan Abdullin, a police corruption unit head accused of taking a large bribe.

Feb 19, 2026

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19-year-old Turkmen student missing in Perm since DecemberDovran Dzhumabayev, a 19-year-old student from Turkmenistan at Perm State University, has been missing since December, with his phone switched off.

Feb 19, 2026

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Yekaterinburg Homemaker Wins 91 Million in Lottery with TacticDaria Deeva, a homemaker from Yekaterinburg, won 91 million rubles and revealed her plans for the winnings.

Feb 19, 2026

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Volgograd Blogger Shocked by Taxi PricesAnya Pokrov spent over 5,000 rubles (approximately $50 at current rates) on a trip to Sheremetyevo Airport due to snowfall in Moscow.

Feb 19, 2026

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What Are the Light Pillars Over Volgograd Oblast?Residents of the region are observing amazing vertical rays of light that look both beautiful and slightly frightening.

Feb 19, 2026

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Million-follower blogger shocked by taxi prices during snowstormAnya Pokrov, a million-follower blogger from Volgograd, shared her shock on social media over skyrocketing taxi fares during a severe snowstorm in Moscow.

Feb 19, 2026

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Moscow Snowfall Heads to the Urals. Should Chelyabinsk Expect Anomalies?Meteorologists forecast the first snowfalls for the Chelyabinsk region as early as tonight, but no significant anomalies are expected as the storm weakens.

Feb 19, 2026

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Ex-Spartak Sporting Director Says Moscow, St. Petersburg Don't Allow Dual ClubsIn an interview with Championat, former Spartak sporting director Alexander Shikunov discussed Krylya Sovetov's massive debt and the issue of having two clubs in Samara Oblast.

Feb 19, 2026

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Ensemble from Magnitogorsk performs on Field of Miracles and Songs from the HeartThe folk ensemble Razdolye from Mezhgorye near Magnitogorsk has appeared on two major Russian TV shows, surprising hosts Andrey Malakhov and Leonid Yakubovich with their performances and homemade treats.

Feb 19, 2026

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Exhibition showcases lost album of Road of Life photosA unique photo chronicle of the Road of Life, thought to be lost, is on display at an exhibition in St. Petersburg. The album of shots from 1941-1942 was discovered decades later.

Feb 19, 2026

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Former Traffic Officer Tried for Dairywoman's Death in MarksA former traffic police officer in Marks is facing trial for a fatal accident that killed a mother of four. He hit her while driving a service vehicle.

Feb 19, 2026

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Sun Like a Candle': Volgograd Residents See Light Pillars in SkyOver the past few days, residents of the Volgograd region have observed unusual light pillars in the sky, creating a stunning and slightly eerie spectacle.

Feb 19, 2026

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Two Trucks and Minibus Collide in Slyudyansky District, 11 InjuredA major traffic accident in the Slyudyansky District has resulted in 11 injuries after a minibus and two trucks collided, with police now investigating.

Feb 19, 2026

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Russian deputy forecasts Telegram ban by autumn 2026A Russian parliamentarian has suggested that Telegram could be fully blocked by autumn 2026, although other lawmakers have expressed differing views on the messaging app's fate.

Feb 19, 2026

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Moscow Schools to Select Colors from New Design OptionsDozens of Moscow schools will be transformed by September 1, with new color schemes and designs presented for the 'My School' renovation program.

Feb 19, 2026

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Indoor Bonfire Causes Fatal Hostel Fire for Cuban MigrantsMigrants attempted to stay warm in a building with no electricity, leading to a fatal fire.

Feb 19, 2026

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Sochi scam courier arrested as victim turned FSB accompliceFor a month, he visited a Sochi pensioner to collect cash, which he then sent to individuals posing as special service curators.

Feb 19, 2026

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Fire erupts in Chelyabinsk hotel across from Traktor arenaA blaze at a spa hotel on Salavat Yulaev Street prompted a large emergency response on Tuesday afternoon, with no injuries reported.

Feb 19, 2026

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Universities Get State-Funded Slots for 2026 Academic YearThe Ministry of Science and Higher Education has determined the number of state-funded places for the 2026–2027 admission campaign. In Russia, the total number has increased, but distribution has shifted in favor of engineering, medical, and agricultural fields, while humanities, economics, and law have seen reductions.

Feb 19, 2026

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Ex-district head's corruption conviction harms orphansThe former head of Krasnoborsky district, Vladimir Rudakov, has been found guilty of corruption for taking bribes to secure municipal contracts, which led to the construction of defective apartments for orphans.

Feb 19, 2026

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