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Salavat Yulaev Victory, Pyaterochka Prizes for Orange CardSalavat Yulaev Victory, Pyaterochka Prizes for Orange Card
Salavat Yulaev Victory, Pyaterochka Prizes for Orange CardTo celebrate the victory, fans enjoyed a festival and a raffle for jerseys autographed by players, with a special giveaway for Orange card holders.
Analysts Raise Russia's 2026 Inflation Forecast to 5.3%Analysts Raise Russia's 2026 Inflation Forecast to 5.3%
Analysts Raise Russia's 2026 Inflation Forecast to 5.3%Analysts raised Russia's 2026 inflation forecast to 5.3% from 5.1%, according to a new Bank of Russia survey conducted from January 30 to February 3.
St. Petersburg approves plan to extend purple metro line
St. Petersburg approves plan to extend purple metro lineSaint Petersburg city authorities approved a planning project to extend the purple metro line, adding two stations and a depot.
What Are Light Pillars Observed in Yaroslavl Oblast?What Are Light Pillars Observed in Yaroslavl Oblast?
What Are Light Pillars Observed in Yaroslavl Oblast?Residents of Yaroslavl Oblast recorded a rare optical phenomenon — light pillars — on the evening of February 3.
What Prevents Renaming Devyatkino Station
What Prevents Renaming Devyatkino StationA proposal to rename Devyatkino metro station to its historical name Komsomolskaya faces legal obstacles as it also requires renaming the railway station, according to experts.
Lesnaya Metro Fire Causes Smoke and Traffic JamLesnaya Metro Fire Causes Smoke and Traffic Jam
Lesnaya Metro Fire Causes Smoke and Traffic JamOn the evening of February 4, a fire broke out near Lesnaya metro station in St. Petersburg, causing heavy smoke and a traffic jam.
Sochi-Bound Trains Delayed After Wagon DerailmentSochi-Bound Trains Delayed After Wagon Derailment
Sochi-Bound Trains Delayed After Wagon DerailmentAuthorities are considering rerouting trains via an alternative route after a cargo wagon derailment at Kochetovka-2 station in the Tambov Region caused delays for Sochi-bound services.
Gasoline Train Derailment Delays Passenger TrainsGasoline Train Derailment Delays Passenger Trains
Gasoline Train Derailment Delays Passenger TrainsIn Tambov Oblast, tank cars of a freight train carrying gasoline derailed and exploded, causing delays for passenger trains heading south.
Volgograd Building Without Water Week Over Abandoned FlatVolgograd Building Without Water Week Over Abandoned Flat
Volgograd Building Without Water Week Over Abandoned FlatDue to a leak in an apartment whose owner had been absent for seven years, residents of a five-story building were left without water for several days.
Pipe bursts leave Volgograd residents without water, heatPipe bursts leave Volgograd residents without water, heat
Pipe bursts leave Volgograd residents without water, heatResidents of a building in Volgograd's Krasnoarmeysky district have been without cold water and heating for a week. The management company says it is fixing the consequences of dilapidated pipes inherited from the previous company.
Abandoned Apartment Causes Week-Long Water Outage in VolgogradAbandoned Apartment Causes Week-Long Water Outage in Volgograd
Abandoned Apartment Causes Week-Long Water Outage in VolgogradA burst pipe in an abandoned apartment left a building in Volgograd's Dzerzhinsky District without water for nearly a week, as authorities debated the legality of breaking in. The owner had not been seen for seven years.
Volgograd Apartments Lack Water, Heating for a WeekVolgograd Apartments Lack Water, Heating for a Week
Volgograd Apartments Lack Water, Heating for a WeekResidents of a multi-apartment building in Volgograd’s Krasnoarmeysky District have been without cold water and heating for over a week following pipe bursts, while the management company says it is working to repair the severely neglected system.
Light pillars appear in Yaroslavl regionLight pillars appear in Yaroslavl region
Light pillars appear in Yaroslavl regionResidents of Yaroslavl region spotted rare light pillars on the evening of February 3. We share bright photos of the phenomenon.
VIP Party in Yekaterinburg: Guests and EventsVIP Party in Yekaterinburg: Guests and Events
VIP Party in Yekaterinburg: Guests and EventsFamous musicians and government officials gathered in Yekaterinburg on February 4 for a closed party celebrating the opening of the Year of Ural Rock.
Yeysk Comedian Gets Nearly 6 Years Over Religious InsultYeysk Comedian Gets Nearly 6 Years Over Religious Insult
Yeysk Comedian Gets Nearly 6 Years Over Religious InsultStand-up comedian Artemy Ostanin was sentenced to 5 years and 9 months in a general-regime colony for publicly insulting religious feelings and inciting hatred, the Meshchansky District Court of Moscow ruled on February 4.
Seven-kilogram baby born in VolzhskySeven-kilogram baby born in Volzhsky
Seven-kilogram baby born in VolzhskyA boy weighing 7 kilograms 60 grams (15 lb 9 oz) was born at the perinatal center in Volzhsky. Doctors assess the condition of the mother and newborn as satisfactory.
Mother Wins Payout for Posthumously Exonerated Son
Mother Wins Payout for Posthumously Exonerated SonA St. Petersburg court ruled in favor of the mother of posthumously exonerated Pyotr Anfertyev, ordering the Finance Ministry to reimburse her legal and expert costs.
Ryazan Hit by 9-Point Traffic JamsRyazan Hit by 9-Point Traffic Jams
Ryazan Hit by 9-Point Traffic JamsTraffic jams have reached 9 points across Ryazan, bringing both the city center and suburbs to a standstill, according to Yandex Maps.
New bath complex opens on Moskovskoye ShosseNew bath complex opens on Moskovskoye Shosse
New bath complex opens on Moskovskoye ShosseA short video showcases the new Gubernskiye Bani bath complex on Moskovskoye Shosse, and a detailed review is available online.
Tank car explosions delay trains through RostovTank car explosions delay trains through Rostov
Tank car explosions delay trains through RostovIn the Tambov Region, tank cars of a freight train carrying gasoline derailed and exploded, causing a fire. Passenger trains on the southern route, many via Rostov, are delayed.
VIP Party in Yekaterinburg Draws Rock Stars and OfficialsVIP Party in Yekaterinburg Draws Rock Stars and Officials
VIP Party in Yekaterinburg Draws Rock Stars and OfficialsRock stars and top officials gathered for a closed VIP party in central Yekaterinburg on February 4 to mark the start of the Year of Ural Rock.
Zenit defender Erakovic loaned to Red Star BelgradeZenit defender Erakovic loaned to Red Star Belgrade
Zenit defender Erakovic loaned to Red Star BelgradeSerbian footballer Strahinja Erakovic has been loaned to Red Star Belgrade until the end of the season with a buyout option.
Repeat Offender Arrested for Theft of Expensive AlcoholRepeat Offender Arrested for Theft of Expensive Alcohol
Repeat Offender Arrested for Theft of Expensive AlcoholA 24-year-old Ryazan resident, previously convicted of theft, faces up to 4 years in prison after stealing two bottles of expensive alcohol from a supermarket.
Women in Labor Criticize New Almetyevsk Maternity HospitalWomen in Labor Criticize New Almetyevsk Maternity Hospital
Women in Labor Criticize New Almetyevsk Maternity HospitalWomen who gave birth at the new maternity hospital in Almetyevsk have shared complaints about long waits, poor facilities, and unresponsive staff, with one suggesting a cat could do a better job.
2026 spring flood to be worse, Novosibirsk warned2026 spring flood to be worse, Novosibirsk warned
2026 spring flood to be worse, Novosibirsk warnedNovosibirsk Oblast is among areas with elevated flood risks as Rosgidromet forecasts a more severe spring flood in 2026 due to heavy snowfall and unstable weather.