Volgograd volunteers fight for white heron's lifeA white heron, severely injured by hunters in Astrakhan, has been brought to Volgograd for rehabilitation. Volunteers from the 'Bird Island' center are trying to save the bird despite multiple injuries.
Russia updates health insurance with new free tests and screeningsChanges to Russia's compulsory health insurance program took effect on January 1, introducing new free tests and screenings for residents, including prenatal diagnostics and chronic disease monitoring.
Woman loses child and fertility, blames Volgograd doctorsLyubov Merkulova from a village near Volgograd survived a catastrophic birth complication that killed her unborn daughter and left her infertile, but the criminal investigation has repeatedly stalled, she says.
Snow and Wind Expected in Arkhangelsk OblastDespite overnight temperatures dropping to nearly -20°C (-4°F) in some areas, severe frosts have not yet returned to Arkhangelsk Oblast, with cloudy skies, snow, and westerly winds forecast for the day.
Saltykov-Shchedrin: Two Centuries of SatireIt has been 200 years since the birth of Mikhail Saltykov-Shchedrin, the writer who gave the Russian language words like 'blagoglupost' (pious stupidity) and 'zlopykhatel'stvo' (malicious carping), a high-ranking official and an author read by Nicholas II before his execution.
Tyumen Landmarks Turned into Soap and CandlesA duo from Tyumen has transformed familiar city objects into original home souvenirs, creating decorative items like soap and candles shaped after local landmarks.
Appeal reduces Siberian woman's fraud and theft sentenceThe Novosibirsk Regional Court has reduced the prison sentence for a Siberian woman convicted of multiple frauds and thefts totaling over 5 million rubles (about $56,000, at current rates), following an appeal.
Rolls-Royce Outsold Aurus in Russia in 2025Russians bought nearly twice as many Rolls-Royce cars as Aurus vehicles in 2025, according to a report by ixbt.com citing Autostat.
