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Driver turns himself in after fatal accident in YaroslavlAfter the accident, the young man fled the scene but later turned himself in to the police station. The pensioner died at the crash site.

Feb 8, 2026

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ZabSU Students Develop Robotic Excavator PrototypeStudents at Zabaikalsky State University have completed the main phase of work on a robotic excavator prototype, which will be tested in the region's coal mines and quarries.

Feb 8, 2026

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Fifth Child Born in Zabaikalsky Krai Family Named AgvanA fifth child, named Agvan, has been born to a family in Aga settlement, Zabaikalsky Krai. The name means 'Lord of the Word' and has Kalmyk or Buryat origins.

Feb 8, 2026

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Volgograd Students Endure Freezing Conditions in College FacilitiesThe institution's management assures that some problems have already been solved, while others are being addressed.

Feb 8, 2026

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Ranking of Most Accident-Prone Federal Highways in RussiaTraffic accidents on federal roads have decreased, but 58 people have died in crashes this year, according to the State Traffic Inspectorate.

Feb 8, 2026

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Driver turns himself in after fatal hit-and-run in YaroslavlAn 18-year-old driver has been identified after fatally striking a 78-year-old woman and fleeing the scene in Yaroslavl.

Feb 8, 2026

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Sochi plans 49-year lease of Spartak complex land for 400 million rublesAuthorities in Sochi intend to lease the land under the destroyed Spartak sports complex for 49 years at a cost of 400 million rubles (approximately $4 million at current rates), with no restoration planned.

Feb 8, 2026

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Employees Over 50 in High Demand in Yaroslavl RegionExperts from hh.ru explained what makes older workers valuable and in which industries they are most needed.

Feb 8, 2026

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Restaurants from Krasnodar reach finals of prestigious awardSeveral Krasnodar restaurants have become finalists for the Russian Hospitality Awards, alongside establishments from Sochi and Gelendzhik.

Feb 8, 2026

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Kalmykia Police Comment on Slavery AllegationAn investigation into alleged kidnapping and rape is ongoing, but Kalmykia police deny having received a formal complaint from the victim.

Feb 8, 2026

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Two-Day Ukraine Crisis Talks End in UAEThe parties will continue the dialogue in the coming days.

Feb 8, 2026

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Samara Judge Could Be Reprimanded for Controversial Migrant Attack VerdictA judge in Samara who issued a controversial verdict in the case of an attack on a State Duma deputy may now face disciplinary action after the case drew scrutiny from Russia's Investigative Committee.

Feb 8, 2026

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Visitors Evacuated from Cruise Mall in RyazanA fire alarm triggered the evacuation of visitors from the Cruise shopping mall in Ryazan. Calls to the mall have gone unanswered.

Feb 8, 2026

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Used Car Prices Fall in YekaterinburgThe luxury Porsche Cayenne SUV has fallen in price by almost a quarter on the region's secondary market, experts report.

Feb 8, 2026

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Accident on Chusovsky Bridge blocks traffic in both directionsA traffic accident on the bridge has created long jams, leaving one reader stuck for half an hour already.

Feb 8, 2026

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Kalmykia police comment on woman's slavery and assault claimsA woman from Russia's Rostov Region claims she was rescued from slavery and raped on a farm in Kalmykia. Police there deny her account, saying no report was ever filed.

Feb 8, 2026

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Two micro-explosions reported before Volgograd store fireOn January 24, EMERCOM reported a fire in a Volgograd Fix Price store that damaged 100 square meters of retail space, with 35 people evacuated and no injuries.

Feb 8, 2026

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Heat main on Veterans Avenue repaired ahead of scheduleSpecialists completed the replacement of a section of the heat main two hours early. Residents will soon have heating and hot water restored.

Feb 8, 2026

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"Reliability and Responsibility": Demand for Workers Over 50 in Yaroslavl RegionEmployers in Yaroslavl Region sent over 120,000 job invitations to applicants aged 51-60 in 2025, valuing their reliability and responsibility. Experts from the hh.ru online recruitment platform explain which sectors are seeking older workers.

Feb 8, 2026

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Ufa Bus Route 295 Faces Overcrowding and Long QueuesResidents of Ufa are expressing frustration over the long waits and overcrowding on bus route 295, which serves key areas like the Aerodromnaya stop and the ZhK '8 Marta' complex.

Feb 8, 2026

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Porsche Cayenne leads car price drop in YekaterinburgIn Sverdlovsk Oblast, used car prices fell by 4.9% on average, with the Porsche Cayenne dropping nearly a quarter in value.

Feb 8, 2026

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Former Anesthesiology Department Head Gennady Belyanin DiesGennady Belyanin, the former head of the anesthesiology and resuscitation department at Seredavin Hospital, has passed away at the age of 85.

Feb 8, 2026

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Murmansk Opens Field Kitchens with Phone Charging StationsNew field kitchens offering free meals and phone charging have opened in Murmansk. The points are located on several streets across the city.

Feb 8, 2026

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Test Your Memory of Kemerovo Before RenovationsWe didn't even notice how everything changed beyond recognition in Kemerovo. Now, a quiz challenges old-timers to recall the city before its recent renovations.

Feb 8, 2026

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Arkhangelsk's Almond Cafe-Bar Listed for SaleThe Almond cafe-bar in Arkhangelsk, closed since autumn, is for sale for 700,000 rubles (approx. $7,800 at current rates) due to the owner's relocation.

Feb 8, 2026

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