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Tomsk Native Wins Russian Drift ChampionshipTomsk Native Wins Russian Drift Championship
Tomsk Native Wins Russian Drift ChampionshipDanila Skorobogatov from Tomsk triumphed as the top adult pilot at the Russian Drift Series Winter Cup in Moscow.
Feb 18, 2026
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Novosibirsk Road Closure Causes 20-Minute Minibus WalkNovosibirsk Road Closure Causes 20-Minute Minibus Walk
Novosibirsk Road Closure Causes 20-Minute Minibus WalkA local resident has shown the blocked road area, leading to longer walks for minibus access.
Feb 18, 2026
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Railway chief announces Samara-Ufa high-speed train launchRailway chief announces Samara-Ufa high-speed train launch
Railway chief announces Samara-Ufa high-speed train launchThe head of the Kuibyshev Railway, Vyacheslav Dmitriev, stated that a high-speed electric train from Samara to Ufa could launch by April 30, with technical readiness confirmed.
Feb 18, 2026
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Leopard 'fought like a trooper' before death at Chelyabinsk ZooLeopard 'fought like a trooper' before death at Chelyabinsk Zoo
Leopard 'fought like a trooper' before death at Chelyabinsk ZooAmir, a nearly 16-year-old leopard, has died at Chelyabinsk Zoo after a rapid weight loss and health issues that recently alarmed staff.
Feb 18, 2026
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Udmurtia man gets 15 years for 'sex education' with hentaiUdmurtia man gets 15 years for 'sex education' with hentai
Udmurtia man gets 15 years for 'sex education' with hentaiA man lured his underage goddaughter to his home by offering computer games, then showed her hentai and assaulted her.
Feb 18, 2026
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16-story building with underground parking planned in central Kurgan16-story building with underground parking planned in central Kurgan
16-story building with underground parking planned in central KurganAuthorities plan to build a 16-story residential building with underground parking in central Kurgan, with design starting in 2026 and construction in 2028.
Feb 18, 2026
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Telegram Channel Bullies Children, Extorts Money in RyazanTelegram Channel Bullies Children, Extorts Money in Ryazan
Telegram Channel Bullies Children, Extorts Money in RyazanParents in Ryazan have raised concerns about a Telegram channel that posts abusive content about teenagers and demands money for removal, according to the regional prosecutor's office.
Feb 18, 2026
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Murderer of schoolgirl sentenced to 20 years in penal colonyMurderer of schoolgirl sentenced to 20 years in penal colony
Murderer of schoolgirl sentenced to 20 years in penal colonySergei Berezovich has been convicted of murdering an 11-year-old girl in 2007 and other crimes against children.
Feb 18, 2026
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Severe Winter Storm in the US Claims 30 LivesSevere Winter Storm in the US Claims 30 Lives
Severe Winter Storm in the US Claims 30 LivesBy January 27, at least 30 people have died in a powerful winter storm in the US, according to the Associated Press.
Feb 18, 2026
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Residents of Arkhangelsk, Severodvinsk, and Novodvinsk Choose the Best Companies: How to VoteResidents of Arkhangelsk, Severodvinsk, and Novodvinsk Choose the Best Companies: How to Vote
Residents of Arkhangelsk, Severodvinsk, and Novodvinsk Choose the Best Companies: How to VoteA simple guide.
Feb 18, 2026
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Cottage Village Freezes Due to Accident on Defense Ministry GridsCottage Village Freezes Due to Accident on Defense Ministry Grids
Cottage Village Freezes Due to Accident on Defense Ministry GridsResidents of the Tsaritsyn village have been without electricity and heating for over 12 hours in temperatures below -20°C (-4°F).
Feb 18, 2026
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FEFU professor sent to pretrial detention for marijuana saleFEFU professor sent to pretrial detention for marijuana sale
FEFU professor sent to pretrial detention for marijuana saleA professor at the Far Eastern Federal University (FEFU) has been taken into custody after being caught with 7.76 grams of cannabis during an attempted sale.
Feb 18, 2026
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Eco-Activists Warn Thermal Complex Poses Threat to Rudnichny BorEco-Activists Warn Thermal Complex Poses Threat to Rudnichny Bor
Eco-Activists Warn Thermal Complex Poses Threat to Rudnichny BorKemerovo could lose its 'green lungs' as a billion-ruble thermal complex threatens the Rudnichny Bor forest, according to eco-activists.
Feb 18, 2026
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Two unfinished apartment buildings demolished in Sochi since start of yearTwo unfinished apartment buildings demolished in Sochi since start of year
Two unfinished apartment buildings demolished in Sochi since start of yearSince the beginning of the year, two illegally constructed unfinished apartment buildings have been demolished in Sochi. Eight more large structures are currently being dismantled, according to the resort's mayor.
Feb 18, 2026
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Dystopian scene: Viral video shows Murmansk plunged into darknessDystopian scene: Viral video shows Murmansk plunged into darkness
Dystopian scene: Viral video shows Murmansk plunged into darknessA massive power outage left residents of Murmansk and Severomorsk without heat and light on the evening of January 23. A video of the dark, empty city went viral, prompting widespread discussion among Russians.
Feb 18, 2026
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Pipeline repair leaves dozens of Krasnoyarsk homes without heatPipeline repair leaves dozens of Krasnoyarsk homes without heat
Pipeline repair leaves dozens of Krasnoyarsk homes without heatResidents in central Krasnoyarsk are without heating after a planned outage to repair a pipeline defect, with service expected to resume by 4 p.m.
Feb 18, 2026
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Reversible Traffic Organized on Svetlograd to Budennovsk RouteReversible Traffic Organized on Svetlograd to Budennovsk Route
Reversible Traffic Organized on Svetlograd to Budennovsk RouteAuthorities have set up reversible traffic on a key highway in Stavropol Krai after closing it for hours due to a blizzard and poor visibility.
Feb 18, 2026
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Authorities decline to list halted construction projects in Irkutsk OblastAuthorities decline to list halted construction projects in Irkutsk Oblast
Authorities decline to list halted construction projects in Irkutsk OblastThe head of the Ministry of Construction addressed the issue of suspending and rescheduling projects in late 2025.
Feb 17, 2026
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Finnish Anticyclone Brings Clear Skies to St. PetersburgFinnish Anticyclone Brings Clear Skies to St. Petersburg
Finnish Anticyclone Brings Clear Skies to St. PetersburgOn January 27, St. Petersburg is under the influence of a Scandinavian anticyclone, while Moscow is expected to see increased snowfall.
Feb 17, 2026
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Berezovich sentenced to 20 years for schoolgirl murderBerezovich sentenced to 20 years for schoolgirl murder
Berezovich sentenced to 20 years for schoolgirl murderSergei Berezovich has been sentenced to 20 years in a strict regime colony for the murder of an 11-year-old girl. He strangled her and burned her remains in a bathhouse in 2007.
Feb 17, 2026
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Morning Traffic Jams Accumulate on Gaidar Square After Rush HourMorning Traffic Jams Accumulate on Gaidar Square After Rush Hour
Morning Traffic Jams Accumulate on Gaidar Square After Rush HourA photo correspondent from 59.RU visited Gaidar Square after morning rush hour to assess the traffic situation following recent changes to the flow.
Feb 17, 2026
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Time as Currency in the Real Estate MarketTime as Currency in the Real Estate Market
Time as Currency in the Real Estate MarketModern buyers are willing to overpay for housing that saves their time. Proximity to metro and infrastructure is becoming a key criterion, changing developers' approaches.
Feb 17, 2026
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Khabirov introduces KVN-famous deputy to oversee Bashkiria tourismKhabirov introduces KVN-famous deputy to oversee Bashkiria tourism
Khabirov introduces KVN-famous deputy to oversee Bashkiria tourismNew People party members attended a reception hosted by the head of the republic.
Feb 17, 2026
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Heavy snowfall in Moscow causes flight delays in KazanHeavy snowfall in Moscow causes flight delays in Kazan
Heavy snowfall in Moscow causes flight delays in KazanSheremetyevo Airport in Moscow was temporarily closed due to severe weather, leading to multiple flight delays in Kazan.
Feb 17, 2026
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Chanson Star Vika Tsyganova Visits Saratov's Museum of the Special Military OperationChanson Star Vika Tsyganova Visits Saratov's Museum of the Special Military Operation
Chanson Star Vika Tsyganova Visits Saratov's Museum of the Special Military OperationThe singer, known for her hit 'Come to My House', toured the museum and learned about local participants in the operation.
Feb 17, 2026
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