Volgograd Blogger Shocked by Taxi PricesAnya Pokrov spent over 5,000 rubles (approximately $50 at current rates) on a trip to Sheremetyevo Airport due to snowfall in Moscow.
Exhibition showcases lost album of Road of Life photosA unique photo chronicle of the Road of Life, thought to be lost, is on display at an exhibition in St. Petersburg. The album of shots from 1941-1942 was discovered decades later.
Russian deputy forecasts Telegram ban by autumn 2026A Russian parliamentarian has suggested that Telegram could be fully blocked by autumn 2026, although other lawmakers have expressed differing views on the messaging app's fate.
Universities Get State-Funded Slots for 2026 Academic YearThe Ministry of Science and Higher Education has determined the number of state-funded places for the 2026–2027 admission campaign. In Russia, the total number has increased, but distribution has shifted in favor of engineering, medical, and agricultural fields, while humanities, economics, and law have seen reductions.
Ex-district head's corruption conviction harms orphansThe former head of Krasnoborsky district, Vladimir Rudakov, has been found guilty of corruption for taking bribes to secure municipal contracts, which led to the construction of defective apartments for orphans.
Balakovo students ride cold train to Saratov OlympiadEleven schoolchildren from Balakovo endured a five-hour train ride without heating to attend a regional Olympiad in Saratov, prompting officials to demand fixes from the railway company.
Officials Suspected of Fraud Released Near VolgogradThe investigation filed a petition to change the preventive measure, after which the court released the deputy heads of the Dubovsky District under a ban on certain actions.
