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Opera Theater Staff Walk Foundation to Escape FloodOpera Theater Staff Walk Foundation to Escape Flood
Opera Theater Staff Walk Foundation to Escape FloodWill audiences make it to today's performance?
Yessentuki Center Closed for 12 Hours, Parking BannedYessentuki Center Closed for 12 Hours, Parking Banned
Yessentuki Center Closed for 12 Hours, Parking BannedOn February 5, from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM, traffic and parking will be restricted on several key streets in Yessentuki, Russia, including Internatsionalnaya Street and parking areas near Druzhba cinema and the Prosecutor General's Office.
Most Common Tumors Found in Novosibirsk in 2025Most Common Tumors Found in Novosibirsk in 2025
Most Common Tumors Found in Novosibirsk in 2025Novosibirsk region saw an increase in early-stage cancer detection in 2025, with over 1,350 malignant tumors found during screenings, officials reported.
Olga Buzova arrives in Ufa for film premiereOlga Buzova arrives in Ufa for film premiere
Olga Buzova arrives in Ufa for film premiereSinger Olga Buzova has arrived in Ufa to present her debut film 'Ravioli Oli', bringing her closer to a childhood dream.
Blizzard in Ufa: Snow Covers Yards and RoadsBlizzard in Ufa: Snow Covers Yards and Roads
Blizzard in Ufa: Snow Covers Yards and RoadsA photo report from the snowstorm in Ufa, where February brought heavy snowfall and strong winds, turning streets into a winter wonderland.
Grocery Thefts Surge in TyumenGrocery Thefts Surge in Tyumen
Grocery Thefts Surge in TyumenUp to 20 police calls per day for shoplifting in Tyumen as thefts from grocery stores spike, driven by rising prices and resale activity.
New large market prepares to open in KurganNew large market prepares to open in Kurgan
New large market prepares to open in KurganA market located behind the Nekrasovskaya Fair in Kurgan may open this year. Its opening has been delayed for several years.
Novotroitsk Man Falls from Fifth Floor During Balcony ClimbNovotroitsk Man Falls from Fifth Floor During Balcony Climb
Novotroitsk Man Falls from Fifth Floor During Balcony ClimbA 40-year-old man in Novotroitsk, Orenburg Oblast, was hospitalized with a pelvic fracture after falling from the fifth floor while attempting to climb into his apartment from a neighbor's balcony after losing his keys. The victim is alive.
Legendary store closes on Lenin Avenue in SamaraLegendary store closes on Lenin Avenue in Samara
Legendary store closes on Lenin Avenue in SamaraThe legendary Sportmaster hypermarket on Lenin Avenue in Samara has closed, reportedly due to the poor condition of the building. The store, a landmark since 2006, now stands empty.
Yekaterinburg Student Rescued from Myanmar Scam Center
Yekaterinburg Student Rescued from Myanmar Scam CenterA 21-year-old student from Yekaterinburg, held in a fraudulent call center in Myanmar, has returned to Russia and is now in Irkutsk.
DOM.RF Bank Funds 35.5B Rubles Adler Five-Star HotelDOM.RF Bank Funds 35.5B Rubles Adler Five-Star Hotel
DOM.RF Bank Funds 35.5B Rubles Adler Five-Star HotelDOM.RF Bank has provided 35.5 billion rubles for a five-star hotel in Adler, Sochi, with completion expected in 2029 and sales already underway.
Heiresses of Famous Dynasties Perform 'Dynasties' in ChitaHeiresses of Famous Dynasties Perform 'Dynasties' in Chita
Heiresses of Famous Dynasties Perform 'Dynasties' in ChitaIlze Liepa, Alexandra Zakharova, and Ekaterina Rozhdestvenskaya, scions of three world-famous artistic dynasties, will perform the play 'Dynasties' at the Transbaikal Regional Drama Theater in Chita on February 25.
Finalists Turn to Stickers and Videos for VotesFinalists Turn to Stickers and Videos for Votes
Finalists Turn to Stickers and Videos for VotesFinalists of the 29.RU People's Award are using creative tactics, from stickers to viral videos, to encourage voting. Here are examples from top companies.
Honored Artist Olga Chipovskaya dies at 67Honored Artist Olga Chipovskaya dies at 67
Honored Artist Olga Chipovskaya dies at 67Olga Chipovskaya, an Honored Artist of Russia and Vakhtangov Theatre actress, has died in Moscow at the age of 67. The theatre announced her passing.
Two Women Charged for Stealing Six Backpacks of SweetsTwo Women Charged for Stealing Six Backpacks of Sweets
Two Women Charged for Stealing Six Backpacks of SweetsTwo women from the North allegedly stole six gift backpacks filled with sweets and several pairs of glasses from a store in Apatity, causing a shortage of over 4,500 rubles ($47). They face up to five years in prison for group theft.
Arzamas-Nizhny Novgorod train late an hour five daysArzamas-Nizhny Novgorod train late an hour five days
Arzamas-Nizhny Novgorod train late an hour five daysA commuter train from Arzamas to Nizhny Novgorod has been delayed by an hour or more for five consecutive days.
Volga Ice Thickness Table for Samara and TolyattiVolga Ice Thickness Table for Samara and Tolyatti
Volga Ice Thickness Table for Samara and TolyattiFresh measurements reveal where the Volga ice is thickest and where open water remains near Samara and Tolyatti.
Power outage hits several Arkhangelsk districtsPower outage hits several Arkhangelsk districts
Power outage hits several Arkhangelsk districtsA brief power outage hit several districts of Arkhangelsk, including the city center, at 16:17 local time, caused by a fault on a 10 kV cable line, according to grid operator Rosseti Severo-Zapad.
7-Km Ice Field Discovered in Black Sea7-Km Ice Field Discovered in Black Sea
7-Km Ice Field Discovered in Black SeaScientists have discovered a seven-kilometer ice field off the coast of Crimea in the Black Sea, calling it a rare event that serves as an important climatic indicator.
Krasnoyarsk doctors consult Volga peers on school arsonKrasnoyarsk doctors consult Volga peers on school arson
Krasnoyarsk doctors consult Volga peers on school arsonDoctors from Volga Medical University provided remote consultation to Krasnoyarsk colleagues treating children with severe burns from a school arson attack. The victims' condition remains stable but serious.
Yekaterinburg Student Returns from Myanmar CaptivityYekaterinburg Student Returns from Myanmar Captivity
Yekaterinburg Student Returns from Myanmar CaptivityAfter months in a Myanmar scam call center, 21-year-old Madina has returned to Russia, saying she feels fine but wishes she had a time machine.
Man Hit by Car on Salavat AvenueMan Hit by Car on Salavat Avenue
Man Hit by Car on Salavat AvenueWhat was a pedestrian doing on a highway?!
Tula man faces trial over fake army diagnosisTula man faces trial over fake army diagnosis
Tula man faces trial over fake army diagnosisA young man from Tula is accused of evading military conscription by obtaining a fake medical diagnosis. He faces a fine of up to 200,000 rubles ($2,200) or up to two years in prison.
Composite Valley Center Tula Costs 5 Billion RublesComposite Valley Center Tula Costs 5 Billion Rubles
Composite Valley Center Tula Costs 5 Billion RublesThe construction of a scientific center for the Composite Valley cluster in Tula will cost 5 billion rubles, as announced at a higher education council meeting.
Vyacheslav Volodin turns 62: birthplace and projectsVyacheslav Volodin turns 62: birthplace and projects
Vyacheslav Volodin turns 62: birthplace and projectsSpeaker of the State Duma Vyacheslav Volodin turned 62 on 4 February; we revisit the Saratov region sites that shaped his life and his ongoing projects.