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Knee-deep flooding hits streets in Yekaterinburg's Gypsy SettlementKnee-deep flooding hits streets in Yekaterinburg's Gypsy Settlement
Knee-deep flooding hits streets in Yekaterinburg's Gypsy SettlementVideo has emerged showing severe flooding in the Gypsy Settlement area of Yekaterinburg's VIZ district.
Feb 16, 2026
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I Was Crying with a Smile on My Face!: A Nostalgic Post About What Former Saratov Residents Miss MostI Was Crying with a Smile on My Face!: A Nostalgic Post About What Former Saratov Residents Miss Most
I Was Crying with a Smile on My Face!: A Nostalgic Post About What Former Saratov Residents Miss MostIn an online community, people who left the city shared heartfelt memories, with the pastry 'nazuk' leading the list of fondly recalled local treats.
Feb 16, 2026
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Surgeon: Parents' inattention leads to winter injuries on slides and rinksSurgeon: Parents' inattention leads to winter injuries on slides and rinks
Surgeon: Parents' inattention leads to winter injuries on slides and rinksProfessor Andrey Perepelkin believes that in winter, children get injured not because of games, but due to adult negligence.
Feb 16, 2026
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Woman Accused of Sabotaging Trans-Siberian Railway Unpaid $8,000Woman Accused of Sabotaging Trans-Siberian Railway Unpaid $8,000
Woman Accused of Sabotaging Trans-Siberian Railway Unpaid $8,000She faces up to 20 years in prison.
Feb 16, 2026
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Factory Worker Survives 2.5-Ton Accident and Rebuilds His LifeFactory Worker Survives 2.5-Ton Accident and Rebuilds His Life
Factory Worker Survives 2.5-Ton Accident and Rebuilds His LifeTwo years after being crushed by a 2.5-ton beam at work, a young man from Nizhny Tagil has learned to live again, found purpose in a new job, and is preparing to walk on prosthetics.
Feb 16, 2026
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Up to 35,000 Rubles a Month: Developer Pays Rent for Chita HomebuyersUp to 35,000 Rubles a Month: Developer Pays Rent for Chita Homebuyers
Up to 35,000 Rubles a Month: Developer Pays Rent for Chita HomebuyersThe Priroda eco-developer has launched a rental compensation program for buyers of apartments under construction. This is a solution for families who are not ready to pay twice.
Feb 16, 2026
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Power Outages Scheduled in Voronezh Oblast on January 27Power Outages Scheduled in Voronezh Oblast on January 27
Power Outages Scheduled in Voronezh Oblast on January 27On Tuesday, January 27, residents of districts in Voronezh Oblast can expect temporary power supply interruptions. This is due to planned repair work.
Feb 16, 2026
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Russian Language Test in Chita: Can You Ace It?Russian Language Test in Chita: Can You Ace It?
Russian Language Test in Chita: Can You Ace It?In a Russian language quiz for Chita's residents, few are expected to answer up to seven questions without an error.
Feb 16, 2026
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Esphyr Slobodkina: From Chelyabinsk to New York Art StarEsphyr Slobodkina: From Chelyabinsk to New York Art Star
Esphyr Slobodkina: From Chelyabinsk to New York Art StarIn her homeland, the famous artist is almost unknown — it's time to change that.
Feb 16, 2026
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Architectural Details on Ufa's October Revolution StreetArchitectural Details on Ufa's October Revolution Street
Architectural Details on Ufa's October Revolution StreetA photographer captured beauty on a street of ruins.
Feb 16, 2026
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Siberian Lawyer Heeds Natal Chart, Moves to Israel at 51Siberian Lawyer Heeds Natal Chart, Moves to Israel at 51
Siberian Lawyer Heeds Natal Chart, Moves to Israel at 51Oksana Pivovarova, a burned-out lawyer from Novosibirsk, followed an astrologer's advice and moved to Israel. At 51, she found love, learned massage, and started a new life in Tel Aviv.
Feb 16, 2026
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Even Rich Notice as Russian Restaurants Close, Delivery GrowsEven Rich Notice as Russian Restaurants Close, Delivery Grows
Even Rich Notice as Russian Restaurants Close, Delivery GrowsRussia's restaurant industry is facing one of its toughest periods in years, with closures outpacing openings and delivery services surging.
Feb 16, 2026
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Gasoline Prices Rise Again in Omsk, Here's the CostGasoline Prices Rise Again in Omsk, Here's the Cost
Gasoline Prices Rise Again in Omsk, Here's the CostGasoline and diesel prices have increased again in Omsk, affecting two major gas station chains. The price hikes range from 10 to 30 kopecks per liter.
Feb 16, 2026
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Onon wind blows heat from school, students sent to remote learningOnon wind blows heat from school, students sent to remote learning
Onon wind blows heat from school, students sent to remote learningA school in the Transbaikal village of Borzhigtai has switched to remote learning due to cold temperatures in the building, even though its boiler room is working normally.
Feb 16, 2026
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Avtodor Worker Killed in Kuzbass Shift; Safety Lapses CitedAvtodor Worker Killed in Kuzbass Shift; Safety Lapses Cited
Avtodor Worker Killed in Kuzbass Shift; Safety Lapses CitedAfter the tragedy, an inspection was conducted at the company.
Feb 16, 2026
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Siberian woman charged in disabled girl's fire deathSiberian woman charged in disabled girl's fire death
Siberian woman charged in disabled girl's fire deathA 50-year-old woman in Siberia has been accused of causing death by negligence after a fire that killed a 12-year-old disabled girl, with the criminal case now sent to court.
Feb 16, 2026
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A Female Ostap Bender? Pensioner on Trial for Financial Pyramid Scheme in YakutskA Female Ostap Bender? Pensioner on Trial for Financial Pyramid Scheme in Yakutsk
A Female Ostap Bender? Pensioner on Trial for Financial Pyramid Scheme in YakutskA 70-year-old woman from Yakutsk is accused of creating a financial pyramid scheme that defrauded residents of approximately 17 million rubles (about $170,000 at current rates) over nine years.
Feb 16, 2026
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Plans to Expand Tyumen Highways to Four Lanes for SafetyPlans to Expand Tyumen Highways to Four Lanes for Safety
Plans to Expand Tyumen Highways to Four Lanes for SafetySpecialists from Uralupravtodor discuss the expansion of roads from Tyumen into four-lane highways, with timelines for improved safety.
Feb 16, 2026
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Must-See February Concerts in Kurgan: Full ScheduleMust-See February Concerts in Kurgan: Full Schedule
Must-See February Concerts in Kurgan: Full ScheduleLet's check the schedule and decide where to go.
Feb 16, 2026
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Unfinished Eldorado Building on Surikov Street Finds No BuyersUnfinished Eldorado Building on Surikov Street Finds No Buyers
Unfinished Eldorado Building on Surikov Street Finds No BuyersThe city of Krasnoyarsk failed to sell the unfinished Eldorado shopping center on Surikov Street at auction on January 23, with no bids submitted.
Feb 16, 2026
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Pacific Fleet Rescues Filipino After Two-Day Water OrdealPacific Fleet Rescues Filipino After Two-Day Water Ordeal
Pacific Fleet Rescues Filipino After Two-Day Water OrdealA Filipino man who spent two days alone at sea after falling overboard was rescued by the Pacific Fleet and will be brought to Vladivostok.
Feb 16, 2026
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3.7 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Altai Overnight3.7 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Altai Overnight
3.7 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Altai OvernightA magnitude 3.7 earthquake struck the Altai region overnight, with its epicenter near the village of Ongudai; no casualties or damage were reported.
Feb 16, 2026
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Mother confronts man who threatened to slaughter her familyMother confronts man who threatened to slaughter her family
Mother confronts man who threatened to slaughter her familyYulia Zorina, a mother from Vorotneye village in Samara Oblast, faced Sergei N. in a confrontation after he allegedly threatened to kill her family, but authorities refused to review audio evidence of the threats.
Feb 16, 2026
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Cancer in a Healthy Baby's File: Yekaterinburg Infant Given False DiagnosisCancer in a Healthy Baby's File: Yekaterinburg Infant Given False Diagnosis
Cancer in a Healthy Baby's File: Yekaterinburg Infant Given False DiagnosisA Yekaterinburg family discovered a terrifying cancer diagnosis in their daughter's electronic medical record on the government services portal, Gosuslugi, despite the child being perfectly healthy.
Feb 16, 2026
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Demsky new building residents endure second month without heatingDemsky new building residents endure second month without heating
Demsky new building residents endure second month without heatingResidents of new buildings in Ufa's Demsky district have been without reliable heating for two months, blaming a faulty roof-top boiler room that is barely operational.
Feb 16, 2026
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