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Yekaterinburg's Most Expensive Secondary Housing Nears New-Build PricesThe price per square meter in recently built secondary housing in Yekaterinburg has almost equaled that of new constructions, with only a 1% gap, according to analysts.

Feb 9, 2026

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Crowded Beaches or Untamed Nature? Sochi vs. Abkhazia for Summer 2026Tour operators are already advising Russians to plan their 2026 summer holidays, with Sochi and Abkhazia being the top choices. We compare the pros, cons, and costs of each destination.

Feb 9, 2026

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"If I Knew How to Drink, I Wouldn't Have Quit": Confessions of a Sober Tractor DriverA tractor driver from a Bashkir village who battled alcoholism for decades became a national figure after starring in a documentary about sobriety.

Feb 9, 2026

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"No TV, No Refrigerator!" How the Former Azerbaijani Diaspora Head is Held in Yekaterinburg Detention CenterShakhin Shykhlinsky is being held in a solitary confinement cell and has lost significant weight. Details of his detention have emerged as he awaits trial on charges related to a 2010 attempted murder.

Feb 9, 2026

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Former Stripper's Trading School Leaves Chelyabinsk Investors BrokeInvestors from Chelyabinsk have accused Dmitry Chugunov, a former stripper turned trading coach, of losing their life savings. The trader, now based in Montenegro, claims he was also deceived and lost control of the operations.

Feb 9, 2026

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State Price Committee Explains Yakutia Utility Tariff IncreaseThe cost of housing and communal services will increase by another 15% this year.

Feb 9, 2026

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Warming Trend for Bashkortostan: Meteorologist's Detailed ForecastA meteorologist predicts a warming trend will begin across Bashkortostan next week, with temperatures in some southern areas expected to reach as high as -4°C (25°F).

Feb 9, 2026

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Novosibirsk Brand Warms Yakutia with Down Jackets, Unknown at HomeThe ACOOT brand is well-known in Yakutia and competes with global brands, yet remains obscure in its home city of Novosibirsk, where it was founded.

Feb 9, 2026

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'Radiators Barely Warm' as Heat Fades in Plyushchinsky for Over a DayThe management company received 31 complaints.

Feb 9, 2026

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In Zaurale, SVO Veterans Turn to Church, Not PsychologistsVeterans of the SVO in Zaurale often distrust psychologists, opting instead for church consultations, a trend discussed at a regional social policy meeting.

Feb 9, 2026

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Russia proposes free university education for key professionsA Russian lawmaker has proposed making first higher education free for students in critical fields such as medicine, teaching, and engineering.

Feb 9, 2026

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Stavropol Krai Imposes Drone Danger Mode on January 25Authorities in Stavropol Krai activated a drone danger mode on the morning of January 25, urging residents to take safety precautions and seek shelter.

Feb 9, 2026

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Ufa Faces Player Shortage: Reviewing Departures, Arrivals, and TargetsUfa FC is gearing up for the spring season in the First League. The club is evaluating its squad, signing new contracts, and bidding farewell to players who can no longer contribute.

Feb 9, 2026

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Tatiana Savinova's wardrobe: cost and style breakdown with a stylistOn Tatiana's Day, E1.RU profiles the wardrobe of Tatiana Savinova, Sverdlovsk region's deputy governor and health minister, analyzing the cost and style of her outfits with experts.

Feb 9, 2026

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Krasnoyarsk's January frost to ease by week's endThe NGS24 weather service forecasts a gradual warming in Krasnoyarsk next week, with temperatures approaching zero by the end of the week.

Feb 9, 2026

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Tragic Fate of First Soviet Science Fiction Novelist Vivien ItinVivien Itin, who penned the first Soviet sci-fi novel 'The Land of Gonguri', was executed in 1938 on espionage charges.

Feb 9, 2026

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Weekly Horoscope: Sagittarius Seeks Change, Capricorn Finds RomanceThis week's horoscope reveals financial successes and romantic adventures for all zodiac signs from January 26 to February 1.

Feb 9, 2026

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First Soviet Sci-Fi Author Vivian Itin Executed for EspionageVivian Itin, the author of what is considered the first Soviet science fiction novel, was executed in 1938 on charges of spying for Japan.

Feb 9, 2026

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Neurologist explains benefits of daily foot soaks for healthy peopleA neurologist explains why soaking your feet daily is beneficial, even when you're not sick. This simple, free, and pleasant procedure can help with stress, headaches, and more.

Feb 9, 2026

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Instant Coffee Prices Hit 3,000 Rubles in YekaterinburgCoffee prices in Yekaterinburg have surged by almost 30% over the past year, with instant coffee now costing up to 3,000 rubles per kilogram.

Feb 9, 2026

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Tomsk university students through the decades in archive photosOn January 25, students across Russia celebrate their 'professional' holiday. Tomsk has always been a student city, so NGS70.RU explored archive photos from various eras.

Feb 9, 2026

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Two Cars Collide, Damage Fence and Banner in ChitaA driver was hospitalized after two cars collided at an intersection in Chita, causing the vehicles to strike a fence and an advertisement structure.

Feb 9, 2026

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Have You Seen These Prices? Instant Coffee Now Sells for 3,000 Rubles in YekaterinburgThe price of coffee in Yekaterinburg stores has risen sharply, affecting both instant and ground varieties. Over the past year, the cost of the invigorating drink increased by nearly 30%.

Feb 9, 2026

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Oh, Tanya! Women from Chita Remember Their Student DaysOn Tatiana's Day, which honors both women named Tatiana and students, we asked readers from Chita named Tatiana to share stories from their university years.

Feb 9, 2026

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Russia to raise unemployment benefits from February 2026The maximum monthly unemployment payout will increase to 15,886 rubles (about $177) starting February 1, 2026, as announced by the Ministry of Labour and Social Protection.

Feb 9, 2026

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