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Flight to Bodaybo returns to Irkutsk due to technical faultA flight from Irkutsk to Bodaybo was forced to return to its departure airport after reporting a technical fault. The Eastern Siberian Transport Prosecutor's Office is investigating the incident.

Feb 15, 2026

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Residents of Kislovodsk notice cloudiness in Berezovaya RiverMayor Yevgeny Moiseyev stated that the cloudiness in the Berezovaya River is caused by repair work being conducted by the power grid company Rosseti.

Feb 15, 2026

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Police detain foreigner following axe attack in LupolovoPolice in Leningrad Oblast detained a 41-year-old foreigner who broke into his former partner's house with an axe. The woman fought back using pepper spray.

Feb 15, 2026

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What Former Orenburg Health Minister Tatyana Savinova Wears and What It CostsWe analyze the wardrobe of Tatyana Savinova, deputy governor and health minister of Sverdlovsk Region, with a stylist's assessment and price tags for her outfits.

Feb 14, 2026

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Tyumen residents on runaway price growth: 'We drink coffee at home, skip bars'Residents of Tyumen list what has gotten more expensive, with some admitting there's nowhere left to tighten their belts. A salon owner explains price hikes are a forced measure.

Feb 14, 2026

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Unlicensed Cosmetologist Describes Fatal Procedure on Samara BloggerA Moscow court has placed a 26-year-old clinic employee under house arrest after blogger Yulia Burtseva died from a filler injection administered without proper medical credentials.

Feb 14, 2026

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"Temperature no higher than 14 degrees": Children at a Kuzbass school complain of unbearable cold in classResidents of Tyazhin have appealed to the governor, asking to connect a mobile emergency boiler to School No. 3, where students are freezing in classrooms.

Feb 14, 2026

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Russia's New Payment Code Aims to Simplify Life but Poses RisksRussia will introduce a universal payment code from 1 September to streamline transactions, but experts warn that system failures could paralyze all payments nationwide.

Feb 14, 2026

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Putin's visit closes Palace Square in St. PetersburgTemporary barriers have been installed around Palace Square and the embankment in St. Petersburg. This is due to a working visit by President Vladimir Putin.

Feb 14, 2026

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Perm Photographer Wins National Photo Award with Touching Fatherhood ImageAnastasia Golubeva won the 'Fatherhood' category of the Russian Photo Awards with a photo of her fiancé's grandfather in a tender moment.

Feb 14, 2026

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Blogger, daughter detained at Koltsovo Airport over passportBlogger Alexandra Kotskaya and her young daughter were detained at border control in Koltsovo Airport. The reason was the child's lack of a passport under new rules.

Feb 14, 2026

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Murmansk's Best Ice Skating Rinks for Winter FunMurmansk transforms into a sports hub in winter with numerous ice rinks, both indoor and outdoor, catering to families and skaters of all levels.

Feb 14, 2026

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Shops Notify of Daursky Meat Plant Closure in TransbaikalStores in Chita have begun alerting customers to the shutdown of the Daursky meat processing plant in Krasnokamensk, Transbaikal Territory. The facility is set to be mothballed.

Feb 14, 2026

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Nikitin's Heirs Divide Property Through CourtThe sons of the late Chelyabinsk businessman have filed lawsuits worth hundreds of millions of rubles: one demands payment for his share in the company, the other challenges multi-million loans.

Feb 14, 2026

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‘He Almost Crushed Us’: Elephant Attack in Sri LankaA wild elephant attacked a car carrying tourists from Kazan in Sri Lanka, and the moment was caught on camera.

Feb 14, 2026

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Youth space with esports, dance opens in TomskWhat does it look like?

Feb 14, 2026

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EMERCOM Issues Emergency Warning for Major Snowfall in Moscow AreaA severe snowstorm is set to hit Moscow and the Moscow Region starting late January 26, with emergency services warning of icy roads and advising reduced travel.

Feb 14, 2026

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Dancing after exams: Student Ball held in TaganrogStudents in Taganrog celebrated Russian Student Day with a formal ball featuring themed dances and the traditional drink sbiten.

Feb 14, 2026

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Heavy Snowfall of Up to 70 cm Forecast for Nizhny NovgorodNizhny Novgorod has already exceeded the monthly precipitation norm by 171%, surpassing Moscow and Kazan. A new heavy snowfall is expected in the coming days.

Feb 14, 2026

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Closures in St. Petersburg: Palace Bridge and Embankments Shut DownOn January 26, traffic restrictions were reintroduced in central St. Petersburg. The Palace Bridge and several embankments were closed, causing traffic jams.

Feb 14, 2026

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Marzaev's Defense Appeals 13-Year Sentence to Bashkortostan Supreme CourtThe defense team for former Bashkortostan vice-premier Alan Marzaev has filed an appeal against his 13-year prison sentence for bribery.

Feb 14, 2026

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Deceased businessman Artur Nikitin's heirs sue over estate divisionTwo sons of late Chelyabinsk businessman Artur Nikitin have filed lawsuits against the family company. One demands 159 million rubles (approx. $2.12 million at current rates) while the other challenges loan deals worth 122.3 million rubles (approx. $1.63 million).

Feb 14, 2026

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"Your citizenship means nothing": Ural blogger with daughter detained at Koltsovo airportA Yekaterinburg blogger and her young daughter were detained at the border control zone at Koltsovo Airport and refused entry upon returning from Kazakhstan.

Feb 14, 2026

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Orenburg Bids Farewell to Hiking and Rafting Organizer Alexander ZhiltsovThe 53-year-old man was unable to recover from severe burns he sustained in an explosion at his home on January 13.

Feb 14, 2026

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Andrei Chibis: Second power line support installed via helicopterEfforts to restore electricity in the Murmansk region are ongoing, with a second power line support installed using a helicopter, according to Governor Andrei Chibis.

Feb 14, 2026

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