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23-Year-Old Rifleman Killed in Ukraine Laid to Rest23-Year-Old Rifleman Killed in Ukraine Laid to Rest
23-Year-Old Rifleman Killed in Ukraine Laid to RestDmitry Svinin, 23, volunteered for the special military operation in Ukraine and died. His mother passed away months before his funeral.
Residents: 'Be patient, metro will come soon'Residents: 'Be patient, metro will come soon'
Residents: 'Be patient, metro will come soon'We gathered readers' opinions on the lack of night buses in Ufa, with many comparing the city to others and reminiscing about better service in the past.
Nine Tyumen residents die in special operationNine Tyumen residents die in special operation
Nine Tyumen residents die in special operationNine residents of Tyumen Oblast have died in the special military operation, including a driver at the Tyumen Aviation Base and other servicemen.
Nizhny Novgorod Minister Reprimanded Over Illegal Park BuildingsNizhny Novgorod Minister Reprimanded Over Illegal Park Buildings
Nizhny Novgorod Minister Reprimanded Over Illegal Park BuildingsNizhny Novgorod's forestry minister has been reprimanded over illegal structures found in a national park, which have since been demolished.
Gas tanker explosion sparks criminal probe in KhMAOGas tanker explosion sparks criminal probe in KhMAO
Gas tanker explosion sparks criminal probe in KhMAOA fuel truck caught fire and exploded at a gas station in Solnechny village, Surgut district, KhMAO, prompting a probe by prosecutors and investigators.
Ex-mayor's Porsche listed for 4.9M rubles without keysEx-mayor's Porsche listed for 4.9M rubles without keys
Ex-mayor's Porsche listed for 4.9M rubles without keysA white Porsche Cayenne seized from former Bugulma mayor Liner Zakirov has been put up for auction with a starting price of 4.85 million rubles ($53,900). Its condition is unknown, and it comes without keys or documents.
Trans-Urals Authorities Prepare for «Big Water» FloodsTrans-Urals Authorities Prepare for «Big Water» Floods
Trans-Urals Authorities Prepare for «Big Water» FloodsThe Russian weather service predicts the Tobol River could rise above record levels this spring, prompting emergency preparations in the Kurgan Region. Governor Vadim Shumkov says snowpack is already 1.5–2 times above normal.
Man sprayed tear gas on father, child, detained
Man sprayed tear gas on father, child, detainedSt. Petersburg police detained a man who sprayed tear gas on another driver during a road conflict. The victim and his child received medical assistance.
26 Children Injured in Kirov Road Accidents
26 Children Injured in Kirov Road AccidentsThis year, 26 minors have been injured in road accidents in the Kirov region. The main cause remains adult irresponsibility.
Voronezh Oblast Issues Storm Warning for Severe FrostVoronezh Oblast Issues Storm Warning for Severe Frost
Voronezh Oblast Issues Storm Warning for Severe FrostThe regional branch of the Ministry of Emergency Situations (EMERCOM) issued a storm warning for Voronezh Oblast as temperatures from 5 to 6 February are expected to be 5–10°C below the climatic norm.
Republicans Perfect for «The Traitors» — CongresswomanRepublicans Perfect for «The Traitors» — Congresswoman
Republicans Perfect for «The Traitors» — CongresswomanCongresswoman Sarah McBride stated that Republican legislators are ideally suited for the show «The Traitors». According to her, working in Washington resembles a reality show.
Budyonnovsky District Evacuates Children Over School Bomb ThreatsBudyonnovsky District Evacuates Children Over School Bomb Threats
Budyonnovsky District Evacuates Children Over School Bomb ThreatsFollowing a bomb threat, authorities evacuated students and staff from multiple schools in Budyonnovsky District, Stavropol Krai. An investigation is underway.
Three injured in three Novgorod region crashes
Three injured in three Novgorod region crashesOn 4 February 2026, a series of three road accidents in Novgorod region left three people injured, all of whom were taken to hospitals.
Brain, Sound, and Movement at Science DayBrain, Sound, and Movement at Science Day
Brain, Sound, and Movement at Science DayOn February 7, lectures on binaural beats and the influence of hearing on spatial orientation will be held at the Pavlov Institute of Physiology of the Russian Academy of Sciences.
Passenger steals Kia Ceed from taxi driverPassenger steals Kia Ceed from taxi driver
Passenger steals Kia Ceed from taxi driverPolice in Novosibirsk intercepted a stolen taxi after a passenger took advantage of a driver stepping out of the car.
Family Pays Credit for Chinese Car in Repair LimboFamily Pays Credit for Chinese Car in Repair Limbo
Family Pays Credit for Chinese Car in Repair LimboA family from Ufa has been paying credit for a Chinese SWM G05 Pro that has been sitting at an official dealer for months without repair due to a parts shortage, prompting the owners to blame the dealer, who in turn blames the factory supplier.
Daughter neglected mother, demands inheritance in courtDaughter neglected mother, demands inheritance in court
Daughter neglected mother, demands inheritance in courtThe court rejected the lawsuit of a woman who learned of her mother's death ten months later and tried to obtain her property.
Orenburg Officials Seek Higher Iriklinsky DischargeOrenburg Officials Seek Higher Iriklinsky Discharge
Orenburg Officials Seek Higher Iriklinsky DischargeOrenburg officials have asked Moscow to approve increasing the Iriklinsky reservoir discharge to 140 cubic meters per second to prepare for the 2026 flood season.
Seven-Year-Old Kirill Needs Help for LeukemiaSeven-Year-Old Kirill Needs Help for Leukemia
Seven-Year-Old Kirill Needs Help for LeukemiaSeven-year-old Kirill from Murmansk needs help to pay for life-saving medications. After achieving remission from leukemia, the boy developed thrombosis, and the drug therapy is not covered by the state.
Tolyatti deputies criticize switch to per-person waste paymentTolyatti deputies criticize switch to per-person waste payment
Tolyatti deputies criticize switch to per-person waste paymentTolyatti city council members express skepticism about a proposal to change waste fee calculation from apartment area to number of residents.
Omsk's Black Snow: Ecologist Explains WhyOmsk's Black Snow: Ecologist Explains Why
Omsk's Black Snow: Ecologist Explains WhyEcologist Sergei Kostarev explains that black snow in Omsk results from emissions from thermal power plants, stove heating, and industrial enterprises, affecting the entire city.
Traffic Police Rescues Family on Vologda-Tikhvin Highway
Traffic Police Rescues Family on Vologda-Tikhvin HighwayTraffic police officers helped a family whose car broke down on the highway. They warmed up a child and called a tow truck.
Yaroslavl Oblast Increases Payments to Contract SoldiersYaroslavl Oblast Increases Payments to Contract Soldiers
Yaroslavl Oblast Increases Payments to Contract SoldiersThe one-time payment for contract servicemen in the region has increased to 1.6 million rubles ($16,800 at current rates).
Energy Committee explains dirty water in Kirovsky District
Energy Committee explains dirty water in Kirovsky DistrictResidents of St. Petersburg's Kirovsky District encountered contaminated water due to air entering the heating network. The Energy Committee said the problem arose after repair work.
Voronezh New-Build Apartments Keep Rising in PriceVoronezh New-Build Apartments Keep Rising in Price
Voronezh New-Build Apartments Keep Rising in PriceIn January alone, the median price of new-build apartments in Voronezh rose by 2.2% compared to December, according to data from Yandex’s property search analyzed by the Alice AI neural network.