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Trans-Ural Resident Defrauded of 5.6 Million Rubles in Car DealA 60-year-old man in the Trans-Ural region was scammed out of 5.6 million rubles while trying to buy a BMW X5 from South Korea, the Kurgan Oblast prosecutor's office reported.

Feb 19, 2026

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Ryazan Utility Services Switch to 24/7 Duty Amid Heavy SnowfallsThis applies to the entire Ryazan region.

Feb 19, 2026

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Court Orders Novosibirskavtodor to Pay 150,000 Rubles for Stair InjuryA court has ruled that Novosibirskavtodor must compensate a Siberian woman 150,000 rubles (approximately $1,700 at current rates) after she fell on a damaged staircase in Ob, injuring herself.

Feb 19, 2026

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Fire breaks out in Perm office center, photos and video showA fire broke out today in an office center on Geroev Khasana street in Perm, near the TEC-6 stop, with flames visible on the second floor.

Feb 19, 2026

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Adaptive Fashion Contest to be Held in Ural Federal DistrictThe Ural Federal District is set to host the regional stage of the international adaptive fashion contest 'Na Krylyakh' (On Wings), which seeks to promote inclusive clothing design.

Feb 19, 2026

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Court Again Suspends Orenburg Cable Car Operation for 3 MonthsThe city hall is awaiting the results of an expert examination, but the court hearing has already taken place.

Feb 19, 2026

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Sber supports construction of nearly 600 residential complexes in SiberiaOver four million square meters of residential space—nearly 600 properties—are being built in Siberia with Sber's support.

Feb 19, 2026

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Yaroslavl roads treated with sand, not modern reagents, city explainsYaroslavl residents observed sand being spread on city roads on January 27, prompting questions about why it's used over modern de-icing agents.

Feb 19, 2026

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Nearly 600 residential complexes being built in Siberia with Sber supportSber is supporting the construction of over four million square meters of housing across nearly 600 projects in Siberia.

Feb 19, 2026

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Security guard wins compensation for unlawful prosecution in YakutskA security guard accused in the death of a police colonel in Yakutsk has been awarded compensation after being wrongfully prosecuted, though he received less than the 10 million rubles (approximately $100,000 at current rates) he sought.

Feb 19, 2026

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Transbaikal village head sentenced for horse theft, illegal rifle storageA village head in the Transbaikal region has been sentenced after being convicted of stealing and slaughtering a horse, and illegally storing a hunting rifle. He only partially admitted his guilt during the trial.

Feb 19, 2026

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Every Third Mortgage Borrower Used Maternity Capital in 2025The use of maternity capital in mortgage deals grew by over 70% in 2025. According to VTB, every third borrower utilized this social payment, setting a record for the program.

Feb 19, 2026

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11-year-old schoolgirl found dead after fall from balconyAn 11-year-old girl died after falling from a shared balcony of a high-rise building in the Akademichesky district of Yekaterinburg on the morning of January 27.

Feb 19, 2026

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Revenue from foreign tourists in Russia increased by 13%Russia received 8.8 billion dollars from foreign travelers in 2025, but this figure remains below the 2019 level.

Feb 19, 2026

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Tuberculosis Detected in Vladivostok Medical College StudentA student at Vladivostok Basic Medical College has been diagnosed with early-stage tuberculosis, prompting the shift to remote learning for all students and staff.

Feb 19, 2026

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Health Ministry Comments on Mortality Rise at City Hospital No. 1Patients are dying more frequently from digestive diseases at Omsk City Clinical Hospital No. 1, which received a warning from the healthcare watchdog.

Feb 19, 2026

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Fire at St. Petersburg Lyceum Interrupts LessonsOn January 27, a fire occurred at Lyceum No. 344 on Telman Street in the Nevsky District of St. Petersburg, requiring the evacuation of students. According to the Ministry of Emergency Situations, the blaze was promptly extinguished, with no casualties.

Feb 19, 2026

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8th-floor elevator crash in Arzamas sparks criminal caseIn Arzamas, an elevator cabin fell from the height of the eighth floor, resulting in a passenger being injured. A criminal case has been initiated based on this fact.

Feb 19, 2026

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At Least Six Victims: Saratov Region Maniac Case Goes to CourtA 59-year-old man is accused of serial murders near Buguruslan in the Orenburg Region.

Feb 19, 2026

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Urals Federal District to Host International Adaptive Fashion CompetitionThe regional stage of the International Adaptive Fashion Competition 'On Wings' will be held in the Urals Federal District, organized by the Defenders of the Fatherland foundation.

Feb 19, 2026

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Rostov Sues Over Dismantling of Parking Meters After EU SanctionsThe administration of Rostov-on-Don has filed a lawsuit demanding the return of dismantled parking meters to the streets, which stopped working due to European Union sanctions.

Feb 19, 2026

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Authorities Name Cause of Voronezh ExplosionLoud sounds heard over Voronezh were caused by the destruction of unexploded drone fragments, with no injuries or damage, authorities said.

Feb 19, 2026

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Mother Is a Psychologist: 11-Year-Old Schoolgirl Found Dead in YekaterinburgAn 11-year-old schoolgirl was found dead on January 27 after falling from a window in the Akademichesky district of Yekaterinburg, with law enforcement investigating the circumstances.

Feb 19, 2026

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Kazan snowfall to end by Thursday and Friday after alarming MoscowTatarstan is bracing for heavy snowfall as a cyclone moves in from Moscow, with peak intensity expected on Thursday and Friday.

Feb 19, 2026

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Battle of the Psychics host Andrey Kislitsyn returns to NovosibirskAndrey Kislitsyn, the host of the TV show Battle of the Psychics, has flown to his hometown of Novosibirsk and shared photos and videos on Telegram.

Feb 19, 2026

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