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Drones attack two districts in Rostov OblastIn Millerovsky and Chertkovsky districts on the night of January 25, a drone attack occurred, resulting in damage to a private house and a car.

Feb 9, 2026

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Vladivostok through a newcomer's eyes: Blogger's emotional critiqueA blogger from St. Petersburg has sharply criticized Vladivostok's urban environment, services, and quality of life, admitting she was "shocked" by the reality in the Far East after moving from Russia's northern capital.

Feb 9, 2026

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Salavat Yulaev edges Sochi, Rempal enters KHL historySalavat Yulaev returned from a short break to defeat Sochi 2:1, ending a two-game losing streak and climbing back to sixth place in the Eastern Conference.

Feb 9, 2026

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EVRZ boiler repaired after residents froze; heating plans updatedResidents had complained of ice in their apartments due to a boiler failure at the plant.

Feb 9, 2026

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Drones Attack Two Districts in Rostov Region, Damaging House and CarOn the night of January 25, drones attacked two districts in Russia's Rostov Region, damaging a private house and a car with no reported injuries, the governor said.

Feb 9, 2026

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Russians fear layoffs amid worker shortage. Why?A paradoxical situation is developing in the labor market.

Feb 9, 2026

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Court in Yekaterinburg hears case of apartment sold via 'Dolina scheme'The plaintiff insisted that banks and buyers should have realized she was being deceived, but the court sided with the buyers.

Feb 9, 2026

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Five-hour drone threat in Voronezh region triggers sirens in two areas overnightA drone attack alert was in effect for over five hours in Voronezh region overnight, with sirens sounding in two municipalities as authorities warned of direct strikes.

Feb 9, 2026

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Shahin Shykhlinski Held in Solitary Cell Without TV or FridgeShahin Shykhlinski is being held in a solitary cell without a TV or refrigerator and has lost significant weight. He is accused of involvement in an attempted murder in 2010.

Feb 9, 2026

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Video emerges from Omsk Youth Theater with delayed openingGovernor Vitaly Khotsenko visited the Omsk Youth Theater, where renovation work has resumed after years of delays, and shared a video showing the incomplete stage.

Feb 9, 2026

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Landfill Fire in Zabaykalsky Region Localized After New Year OutbreakExcavators are digging into compacted layers of waste up to 4 meters thick.

Feb 9, 2026

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Scammers pose as telecom operators to renew contracts — how to avoid fraudScammers are calling people, pretending to be telecom operators, and claiming contracts must be renewed urgently to avoid disconnection. Experts explain how to avoid falling for this scheme.

Feb 9, 2026

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Criminal case after flu outbreak at Prokopyevsk homeAll residents were asymptomatic, the regional Ministry of Health reported.

Feb 9, 2026

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Yekaterinburg Secondary Market Prices Match New ConstructionThe price per square meter for recently completed apartments on the secondary market in Yekaterinburg has almost reached the level of new-builds, with the gap now just 1%.

Feb 9, 2026

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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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