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Victim of Tyumen bar brawl undergoes intestinal surgeryPolice in Tyumen are searching for a fifth suspect after a mass brawl in a city center bar left a man with severe injuries requiring intestinal surgery.

Feb 20, 2026

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Yaroslavl Region reviews first month of paid parking operationsAuthorities in Yaroslavl Region have summarized the results of paid parking during the first month since its launch on December 25, 2025.

Feb 20, 2026

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Muscovite Attacks Wife and Son with Knife, Inflicting Over 10 WoundsA family dispute in Moscow escalated into a violent attack, leaving a wife and her 14-year-old son hospitalized after the husband assaulted them with a knife.

Feb 20, 2026

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Bell ringing permitted on weekend mornings in St. PetersburgGovernor of St. Petersburg Alexander Beglov signed a law allowing bell ringing in the morning hours on weekends. The amendments exempt religious rites from noise regulations.

Feb 20, 2026

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Samara Archivists Show Rare Photos of Young Leningrad Siege SurvivorsThe city of Kuybyshev, now Samara, sheltered more than 5,000 children evacuated from besieged Leningrad during World War II.

Feb 20, 2026

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All Victims Are Adults: Five Hospitalized After Two-Truck CollisionThe Ministry of Health of Buryatia reported that five adults were hospitalized after a serious accident involving two trucks and a minibus on the Baikal highway.

Feb 20, 2026

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Wolf Kills Dog in Village Near YaroslavlIn Yaroslavl region, a wolf entered a village and killed a guard dog. Local authorities have organized a hunt for the predator.

Feb 20, 2026

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Aircraft Repair Accident Injures Shift Supervisor in TolmachevoA shift supervisor was seriously injured after being struck by a detached part during aircraft maintenance at S7 Engineering's hangar in Tolmachevo Airport.

Feb 20, 2026

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Traffic Jams Score 10 in Nizhny Novgorod SnowfallTraffic jams in Nizhny Novgorod have scored 10 points due to heavy snowfall. The most congested areas are around Gorky and Lyadov squares.

Feb 20, 2026

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Moscow Forms Organizing Committee for International Youth FestivalThe organizing committee for the International Youth Festival has been formed in Moscow, with the event set to occur in the Urals in September 2026.

Feb 20, 2026

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Urals man shows how he strangled and burned 11-year-old girlA man from the Urals remained silent for 19 years after killing an 11-year-old girl, and has now demonstrated the crime in video.

Feb 20, 2026

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Deputies Forecast Telegram Blocking Ahead of ElectionsIn the Russian parliament, a possible blocking of the Telegram messenger is being actively discussed. A number of deputies expect the platform to be shut down by September 2026, ahead of the elections.

Feb 20, 2026

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Tunnel of St. Petersburg's Green Metro Line Nearly CompleteThe tunneling to the Kamienka station is set to be completed by the end of February to early March 2026. After that, the stage of opening up station complexes and monolithic work will begin.

Feb 20, 2026

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Andrey Chibis: Power Supply Restored in SeveromorskMurmansk Region Governor Andrey Chibis announced that electricity has been fully restored in Severomorsk, with fine-tuning adjustments to homes expected soon.

Feb 20, 2026

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Vivat! Rostov Theaters Showcase Best Programs in Photo ReportThe Union of Theater Workers of Russia celebrates its 150th anniversary with a gala concert in Rostov featuring ten regional theaters.

Feb 20, 2026

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Traffic restored on Svetlograd-Blagodarny-Budyonnovsk routeTraffic has been restored on the Svetlograd to Budyonnovsk route after hours of closure due to severe weather, but conditions remain difficult.

Feb 20, 2026

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Wolf mauls guard dog, Yaroslavl village residents alarmedThe Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry is taking measures after a wolf killed a dog in a village, with a hunt organized and safety advice issued.

Feb 20, 2026

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Yaroslavl to create interactive cultural heritage map for investorsThe new project will help preserve the architectural appearance of the region and attract tourists.

Feb 20, 2026

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February in Transbaikal: Colder than average, with brief thawsMeteorologists predict the average February temperature in the Transbaikal region will be below normal, with both severe cold and a slight warming expected.

Feb 20, 2026

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Zheleznogorsk woman fined for offensive online commentThe court ordered her to pay 6,000 rubles (approximately $67 at current rates).

Feb 20, 2026

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Sochi Residents Dispute Official Salary ReportsThe Sochi administration reported a 12% rise in the average monthly wage to 87,700 rubles (about $974), but residents say the figures do not reflect reality.

Feb 20, 2026

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Snowfall Paralyzes Traffic in RyazanHeavy snowfall has led to severe traffic jams in Ryazan, with congestion rated 9 out of 10 on January 27.

Feb 20, 2026

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Flu and COVID-19 Activity in St. PetersburgIn St. Petersburg, seasonal levels of influenza and acute respiratory viral infections (ARVI) persist, and COVID-19 cases continue to be registered. The data was published by Rospotrebnadzor.

Feb 20, 2026

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Murmansk Trolleybuses Return to Usual RoutesTrolleybuses in Murmansk are gradually resuming service after power outages, with free rides still in place for the day.

Feb 20, 2026

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Snowfalls return: Udmurtia residents warned of heavy precipitationProlonged snowfalls are expected in Udmurtia on January 28 and 29, with visibility on roads worsening to 500 meters or less.

Feb 20, 2026

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