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9 fascinating facts about skyscrapers9 fascinating facts about skyscrapers
9 fascinating facts about skyscrapersOnce futuristic visions, skyscrapers are now a familiar part of the urban landscape. Here are some astonishing facts from their history and the present day.
Feb 18, 2026
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High-Speed Train from Samara to Ufa to Launch Soon, Says Railway ChiefHigh-Speed Train from Samara to Ufa to Launch Soon, Says Railway Chief
High-Speed Train from Samara to Ufa to Launch Soon, Says Railway ChiefThe head of the Kuibyshev Railway has announced plans to launch a high-speed train from Samara to Ufa, with technical readiness for a start by April 30.
Feb 18, 2026
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Construction begins on Sennaya Square metro stationConstruction begins on Sennaya Square metro station
Construction begins on Sennaya Square metro stationWork is underway both underground and on the surface, with massive use of rebar and concrete.
Feb 18, 2026
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A Young Worker Rebuilds His Life After a 2.5-Ton Beam Crushed HimA Young Worker Rebuilds His Life After a 2.5-Ton Beam Crushed Him
A Young Worker Rebuilds His Life After a 2.5-Ton Beam Crushed HimAlexander Lyskov survived being pinned by a 2.5-ton load in a factory accident, losing both legs and his hips. Two years later, he has returned to work and is learning to use prosthetics.
Feb 18, 2026
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Tomsk Volunteers Save 25 Cats from Neglected HouseTomsk Volunteers Save 25 Cats from Neglected House
Tomsk Volunteers Save 25 Cats from Neglected HouseShocking images reveal the conditions in a home where an animal hoarder kept 25 cats for a month without care or heating.
Feb 18, 2026
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Subsidies for Sochi-Sukhum sea transport top 80 million rublesSubsidies for Sochi-Sukhum sea transport top 80 million rubles
Subsidies for Sochi-Sukhum sea transport top 80 million rublesCompanies with Russian vessels built no earlier than January 1, 2018, can participate in the selection for funding.
Feb 18, 2026
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Three Detained in Sverdlovsk Region for Preparing Terrorist Attack
Three Detained in Sverdlovsk Region for Preparing Terrorist AttackThe FSB prevented a terrorist attack on a railway by detaining three Russians. They face up to 20 years in prison and possible state treason charges.
Feb 18, 2026
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Car crashes into Gazelle near Shatsk, driver injuredCar crashes into Gazelle near Shatsk, driver injured
Car crashes into Gazelle near Shatsk, driver injuredA severe accident involving a passenger car and a Gazelle truck occurred in the Shatsk district on the morning of January 26. One person was injured and an investigation is underway.
Feb 18, 2026
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Three Tyumen Servicemen Killed in Special Military OperationThree Tyumen Servicemen Killed in Special Military Operation
Three Tyumen Servicemen Killed in Special Military OperationThree servicemen from the Tyumen region have died in the special military operation zone, with obituaries published by authorities and organizations.
Feb 18, 2026
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City hall announces snow cleanup plan for YaroslavlCity hall announces snow cleanup plan for Yaroslavl
City hall announces snow cleanup plan for YaroslavlYaroslavl city officials outlined the cleanup sequence at a January 27 meeting, prioritizing roads and planning overnight snow removal after heavy snowfall.
Feb 18, 2026
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Bus veers onto tram tracks on Revolution Highway in St. PetersburgBus veers onto tram tracks on Revolution Highway in St. Petersburg
Bus veers onto tram tracks on Revolution Highway in St. PetersburgOn January 27, a bus slid onto tram tracks at the intersection of Revolution Highway and Potapov Street in St. Petersburg. Tram traffic is blocked, causing a traffic jam.
Feb 18, 2026
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Bus Crashes into Stop in Rostov, Not Due to SnowBus Crashes into Stop in Rostov, Not Due to Snow
Bus Crashes into Stop in Rostov, Not Due to SnowThe city administration, citing the traffic police, disagreed with the carrier's version of the cause of the accident.
Feb 18, 2026
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Volgograd: Fuel Prices Rise AgainVolgograd: Fuel Prices Rise Again
Volgograd: Fuel Prices Rise AgainIn Volgograd, another increase in automobile fuel prices has been recorded. This comes amid abnormal frosts affecting the region.
Feb 18, 2026
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Three detained in Sverdlovsk Region for planning railway terror attackThree detained in Sverdlovsk Region for planning railway terror attack
Three detained in Sverdlovsk Region for planning railway terror attackThe perpetrators could be charged with treason.
Feb 18, 2026
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Investigators probe death of Voronezh sambist Alexandra LalachkinaInvestigators probe death of Voronezh sambist Alexandra Lalachkina
Investigators probe death of Voronezh sambist Alexandra LalachkinaInvestigators in Voronezh are determining the circumstances surrounding the death of 18-year-old sambist Alexandra Lalachkina, who was found dead on January 24.
Feb 18, 2026
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Bolshoochtinsky Bridge Closed from City CenterBolshoochtinsky Bridge Closed from City Center
Bolshoochtinsky Bridge Closed from City CenterIn St. Petersburg on the morning of January 27, traffic jams formed at the entrance to the Krasnogvardeysky district. The Bolshoochtinsky Bridge was closed from the city center side, and Piskarevsky Prospekt is heavily congested.
Feb 18, 2026
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115M Ruble Cottage with Barbecue, Pool, and Pink Room in Zayeltsovsky District115M Ruble Cottage with Barbecue, Pool, and Pink Room in Zayeltsovsky District
115M Ruble Cottage with Barbecue, Pool, and Pink Room in Zayeltsovsky DistrictA cottage in Novosibirsk's Zayeltsovsky District is on the market for 115 million rubles. The property, built in 2016, features a large plot and numerous amenities.
Feb 18, 2026
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Authorities deny uncleared roads caused Rostov bus crashAuthorities deny uncleared roads caused Rostov bus crash
Authorities deny uncleared roads caused Rostov bus crashRostov authorities have refuted the bus owner's claim that the crash was due to uncleared snowy roads, citing traffic police reports.
Feb 18, 2026
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Heavy snowfall paralyzes traffic, sparks 8-point jams in MoscowHeavy snowfall paralyzes traffic, sparks 8-point jams in Moscow
Heavy snowfall paralyzes traffic, sparks 8-point jams in MoscowWe show the aftermath of a raging winter storm that has paralyzed roads in Moscow and the surrounding region with heavy snow and major traffic jams.
Feb 18, 2026
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Nizhnevartovsk Man Slashes Girlfriend, Then Falls from WindowNizhnevartovsk Man Slashes Girlfriend, Then Falls from Window
Nizhnevartovsk Man Slashes Girlfriend, Then Falls from WindowA criminal case has been initiated for attempted murder.
Feb 18, 2026
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'How Much More?': Volgograd Fuel Prices Rise Overnight'How Much More?': Volgograd Fuel Prices Rise Overnight
'How Much More?': Volgograd Fuel Prices Rise OvernightWe detail the overnight increases in gasoline prices at major fueling stations in Volgograd during a cold snap.
Feb 18, 2026
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Kind and charming leopard Amir dies at Chelyabinsk zooKind and charming leopard Amir dies at Chelyabinsk zoo
Kind and charming leopard Amir dies at Chelyabinsk zooLeopard Amir, who lived almost 16 years at Chelyabinsk Zoo, died after a sudden deterioration in health. Staff remember his kind nature and charm.
Feb 18, 2026
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Tula Region inflation at ~7%, above national averageTula Region inflation at ~7%, above national average
Tula Region inflation at ~7%, above national averageAnnual inflation in the Tula region fell to around 7% in December 2025, though price growth remains higher than the national average of 5.6%.
Feb 18, 2026
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Massive Three-Car Accident on Chuisky Trakt – VideoMassive Three-Car Accident on Chuisky Trakt – Video
Massive Three-Car Accident on Chuisky Trakt – VideoA massive three-vehicle crash on the Chuisky Trakt in Altai Krai has left one driver dead, regional traffic police said.
Feb 18, 2026
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Two cars collide in Voronezh region, injuring driverTwo cars collide in Voronezh region, injuring driver
Two cars collide in Voronezh region, injuring driverHe was taken to the hospital.
Feb 18, 2026
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