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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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Soviet History Quiz: Identify 10 Common ObjectsFew residents of Moscow will be able to answer all 10 questions correctly.

Feb 9, 2026

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Famous Omsk Belyashi Prices Increase: Owner Cites Rising CostsIn Omsk, the cost of famous 'polytechnic' belyashi has risen this week to 55 rubles (approx. 1 USD), with the chain owner explaining multiple economic factors forced the change.

Feb 9, 2026

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Yasha the Monkey Keeps Peace in Family MenagerieCircus trainers Yevgeny and Natalya Kagramanov share their Siberian home with a monkey, meerkats, poodles, and other animals, all part of their performing act.

Feb 9, 2026

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Kuibyshevsky District to See More Development Near UshakovkaOn January 22, the Irkutsk city administration released a comprehensive development project for a 4.22-hectare site near the Ushakovka River, planning to construct buildings of nine stories or more.

Feb 9, 2026

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American Sports Sedans Go on Sale in Russia at Shocking PricesThe Lucid Air, an American electric sedan known for its record-breaking range, is now available in Russia through dealer Rolf, with prices estimated around 40 million rubles.

Feb 9, 2026

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How a Tyumen Man Built a Beer and Mead Brewery from ScratchDmitry Podoksenov left a successful career in leasing to start a brewery in Tyumen. He is now the city's only producer of mead, a traditional honey-based alcoholic drink.

Feb 9, 2026

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Zabaykalsky Krai authorities set criteria for euthanizing stray dogsAn extraordinary situation due to stray dogs can be declared in Zabaykalsky Krai under specific conditions. The regional government has outlined five criteria that trigger such measures.

Feb 9, 2026

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In-Demand Professions in 2026: Welders, Engineers, and DoctorsThe top ten professions also include marketers and PR specialists.

Feb 9, 2026

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Couple Walks from Moscow to Vladivostok, Every Step a VictoryA married couple began a nearly 10,000-kilometer walk from Moscow to Vladivostok, starting from Red Square on Monday, aiming to test their limits and share the journey online.

Feb 9, 2026

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School Behavior Grades Return: Recalling 'Crimes' and PunishmentsAs behavior grades are set to return to Russian schools in 2026, readers share memories of the odd and humorous remarks teachers wrote in their diaries.

Feb 9, 2026

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The Albast: A Monster from Bashkir DemonologyThe albast is a feared spirit in Bashkir and Tatar mythology, blamed for nocturnal visits that cause sleep paralysis. This demonic figure, often depicted as a woman, is said to smother sleepers and haunt the night.

Feb 9, 2026

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