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Former Voronezh Minister Placed Under House ArrestFormer Voronezh Minister Placed Under House Arrest
Former Voronezh Minister Placed Under House ArrestFormer Voronezh Minister Gennady Shvyrkov has been placed under house arrest on fraud charges.
Novomoskovsk Pensioner, 72, Murders NeighborNovomoskovsk Pensioner, 72, Murders Neighbor
Novomoskovsk Pensioner, 72, Murders NeighborA 72-year-old pensioner in Novomoskovsk, Tula Oblast, fatally stabbed his neighbor during an argument on December 4, 2025; the case will now be reviewed by the prosecutor’s office.
Garbage pile-up frustrates Nizhny Novgorod residentsGarbage pile-up frustrates Nizhny Novgorod residents
Garbage pile-up frustrates Nizhny Novgorod residentsIn Nizhny Novgorod, garbage collection has stalled at multiple sites. Some sites were cleared days ago, but no trucks have returned since.
Cryopreserved Sperm Aims to Boost Azov Sea FishCryopreserved Sperm Aims to Boost Azov Sea Fish
Cryopreserved Sperm Aims to Boost Azov Sea FishScientists from the Southern Scientific Center of the Russian Academy of Sciences (SSC RAS) propose using cryopreserved sperm to produce hardier fish juveniles in the Rostov region. The method involves double temperature shock during freezing and thawing.
Shturm Reveals Director's Death CircumstancesShturm Reveals Director's Death Circumstances
Shturm Reveals Director's Death CircumstancesGeorgiy Portnoy, keyboardist for the band Pesnyary and concert director for Yevgeny Osin and Natalya Shturm, passed away in central Moscow. Singer Shturm has revealed the circumstances of his death.
Scientists Propose Breeding Fish from Cryosperm in Azov SeaScientists Propose Breeding Fish from Cryosperm in Azov Sea
Scientists Propose Breeding Fish from Cryosperm in Azov SeaScientists at the Southern Scientific Center of the Russian Academy of Sciences propose using cryopreserved sperm to breed more resilient fish for the Azov Sea.
Student from Yekaterinburg Tells of Captivity in MyanmarStudent from Yekaterinburg Tells of Captivity in Myanmar
Student from Yekaterinburg Tells of Captivity in MyanmarAlthough relatives knew that Madina had flown abroad, they had no idea what happened to her while she was there.
Auchan Hypermarket Urgently Closed in Volgograd MallAuchan Hypermarket Urgently Closed in Volgograd Mall
Auchan Hypermarket Urgently Closed in Volgograd MallAccording to visitors, the Auchan hypermarket in Volgograd's Akvarel shopping mall has been closed for over an hour, with staff and security offering no explanation.
Doctor Reacts to Taxi Driver Threats in ChelyabinskDoctor Reacts to Taxi Driver Threats in Chelyabinsk
Doctor Reacts to Taxi Driver Threats in ChelyabinskThe doctor, who faced aggression from a patient's father, explained that the child's mother was present during the examination and all procedures were performed correctly.
Samara taxi driver dead in Moscow after Rublyovka shootoutSamara taxi driver dead in Moscow after Rublyovka shootout
Samara taxi driver dead in Moscow after Rublyovka shootoutA 34-year-old taxi driver from Samara, Vladimir Terentyev, stopped responding on 31 January and was later found dead in Moscow after giving a ride to armed suspects.
8-Time Speedway Champion Nikolai Krasnikov Killed in Crash8-Time Speedway Champion Nikolai Krasnikov Killed in Crash
8-Time Speedway Champion Nikolai Krasnikov Killed in CrashToday, 4 February, famous motorcycle racer Nikolai Krasnikov would have turned 41. He lived for ice racing but died in a car crash near Ufa last summer.
‘I feared attack’: student on Krasnoyarsk arson‘I feared attack’: student on Krasnoyarsk arson
‘I feared attack’: student on Krasnoyarsk arsonAn eighth-grade girl attacked students and a teacher at a Krasnoyarsk school on February 4, throwing a burning rag and swinging a hammer. A student from a nearby classroom recounts the panic and evacuation.
Planned Power Outage to Affect Dozens in KrasnodarPlanned Power Outage to Affect Dozens in Krasnodar
Planned Power Outage to Affect Dozens in KrasnodarThe Krasnodar Unified Duty Dispatch Service has announced a planned power outage on 5 February, with electricity cut from 9:00 to 17:00 across dozens of addresses.
Student Lured as Model Rescued from Myanmar ScamStudent Lured as Model Rescued from Myanmar Scam
Student Lured as Model Rescued from Myanmar ScamA 21-year-old student from Yekaterinburg, lured to Myanmar with promises of modeling work, recounted how she was held captive in a scam call center and escaped with a soldier's help.
St. Petersburg to Extend Slavyanka Tram LineSt. Petersburg to Extend Slavyanka Tram Line
St. Petersburg to Extend Slavyanka Tram LineSmolny began preparing a planning project for extending the tram line from Slavyanka to Detskoselsky. The work is expected to be completed by November 2026.
Trombonist loses leg, returns to stage and sportTrombonist loses leg, returns to stage and sport
Trombonist loses leg, returns to stage and sportA trombonist from Siberia lost his leg after a skiing accident but returned to the stage, sharing his story to inspire others.
Experts Predict Near-Normal Spring Flooding for Yaroslavl RegionExperts Predict Near-Normal Spring Flooding for Yaroslavl Region
Experts Predict Near-Normal Spring Flooding for Yaroslavl RegionMeteorologists have presented a preliminary assessment for spring 2026, predicting that flooding in Yaroslavl Region will be close to normal.
Doctor: 'I don't want to leave child without father'Doctor: 'I don't want to leave child without father'
Doctor: 'I don't want to leave child without father'The child's mother was present during the examination, the doctor said, as he recounted the incident at a Chelyabinsk clinic.
Strong G1 Magnetic Storm Approaches StavropolStrong G1 Magnetic Storm Approaches Stavropol
Strong G1 Magnetic Storm Approaches StavropolA G1 geomagnetic storm is approaching Stavropol, peaking at midnight on February 5-6, according to the Solar Astronomy Laboratory of IKI and ISTP.
Tractor Buried Boy in Snow, Only Hand VisibleTractor Buried Boy in Snow, Only Hand Visible
Tractor Buried Boy in Snow, Only Hand VisibleA seven-year-old boy was buried by a snowplow tractor in Chusovoy; only his hand was visible. A young man pulled him out.
Reserve plane ends Krasnoyarsk-Phu Quoc flight delayReserve plane ends Krasnoyarsk-Phu Quoc flight delay
Reserve plane ends Krasnoyarsk-Phu Quoc flight delayAfter more than a day's delay, passengers will fly to Phu Quoc on a reserve aircraft early February 5, as another flight to the island appears on the board.
Doctor, Will I Die? Moscow Doctors Debunk Cancer MythsDoctor, Will I Die? Moscow Doctors Debunk Cancer Myths
Doctor, Will I Die? Moscow Doctors Debunk Cancer MythsOn International Cancer Day, Moscow doctors share how they treat cancer today and debunk the most popular and dangerous myths.
People trapped after truck crash near Tikhvin
People trapped after truck crash near TikhvinIn Tikhvin District, a passenger car collided with two trucks. As a result, people were trapped inside the damaged vehicles.
Yaroslavl Oblast Spring Flood Expected Near NormalYaroslavl Oblast Spring Flood Expected Near Normal
Yaroslavl Oblast Spring Flood Expected Near NormalScientists have issued a preliminary forecast for spring 2026, predicting that flooding in Yaroslavl Oblast will be near normal levels, though some rivers may rise up to 1.5 meters.
Shoplifting Surge in Tyumen This WinterShoplifting Surge in Tyumen This Winter
Shoplifting Surge in Tyumen This WinterEvery day, more than ten reports of thefts are received by the Tyumen police. The number of incidents has increased several times.