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Kurgan Schools Cancel Classes for Both Shifts Due to ColdKurgan schools moved to remote learning for all students on January 23 due to extreme cold of -34°C (-29°F).

Feb 1, 2026

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'I was a bit stunned': Irkutsk blogger amazed by vegetable pricesA blogger from Irkutsk expressed shock at winter vegetable prices after spending 2,100 rubles (about $23 at current rates) on greens, tomatoes, cucumbers, and avocado.

Feb 1, 2026

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Queen of the Roads: 46-year-old Toyota Crown up for Sale in VladivostokA 1980 Toyota Crown has been listed for sale in Vladivostok, having had more than four owners in its lifetime.

Feb 1, 2026

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Panda Sakha shows how to grill crucian carp in winterYakutian blogger Panda Sakha has returned to social media after a long absence, sharing a video of grilling fish in winter.

Feb 1, 2026

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Magnitogorsk Schools Cancel Classes Due to FrostAll students in Magnitogorsk are staying home on Friday, January 23, after schools canceled in-person lessons and shifted to distance education because of harsh cold weather.

Feb 1, 2026

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Timelines announced for completion of capital repairs at Omsk schoolsTimelines have been announced for the completion of capital repairs at three Omsk schools that have been under renovation since 2024.

Feb 1, 2026

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Manul Inspects Enclosure Before Mating Season in VideoA wild manul cat at Novosibirsk Zoo meticulously examines its enclosure and house in a video shot by a regular visitor.

Feb 1, 2026

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Frosty weather with slight warming forecast for Krasnoyarsk's last January weekendKrasnoyarsk will experience frosty weather with snow on the last weekend of January, according to a local forecast.

Feb 1, 2026

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Darasun heat main repair: machinery fails, people workFive crews repair a burst heat main in Darasun, Zabaikalsky Krai, after a January 21 accident cut heat to 17 buildings and a school.

Feb 1, 2026

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Omsk woman beats stage four cancer after concealing diagnosisAfter five months of uncertainty, Tatiana Krishlauks from Omsk hid her stage four cancer diagnosis, fearing pity, but eventually fought and overcame the disease.

Feb 1, 2026

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8 Habits of People Who Haven't Been Truly Happy in YearsPsychologists identify eight common signs in individuals who haven't felt genuine joy for years, often a result of long-term stress adaptation or internal conflict.

Feb 1, 2026

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Foxes in Moscow are approaching residents — here's why it's dangerousAs foxes increasingly appear in Moscow, an ecologist details the risks and proper conduct during encounters with these wild animals.

Feb 1, 2026

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Flight from Khabarovsk to Chita delayed more than 10 hoursA Yakutia airline flight from Khabarovsk to Chita has been delayed more than 10 hours, with the return service also postponed.

Feb 1, 2026

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Russian Lawmaker Proposes Raising Student Stipends to Living WageA State Duma deputy has suggested increasing stipends for full-time students to the national living wage and indexing them annually.

Feb 1, 2026

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Primorye Health Minister Reports on Tourist Bus Crash VictimsThree of five people injured in a fatal bus crash in Primorye remain in serious condition and may be evacuated to Vladivostok for specialized care, according to the regional health minister.

Feb 1, 2026

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Siberian Woman Fights for Justice After House ArsonA woman from a Novosibirsk settlement has spent six months trying to get police to find who set her house on fire. A security camera captured the arsonist, and the homeowner suspects a neighbor.

Feb 1, 2026

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Krasnoyarsk Serial Killer Wins European Court CaseHis namesake's name was listed among those missing in the special military operation.

Feb 1, 2026

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Night fire in Yekaterinburg's Botanika district prompts evacuationIn Yekaterinburg, a fire broke out in a ninth-floor apartment overnight, leading to the evacuation of dozens of people.

Feb 1, 2026

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Barnaul conductor on workdays, passengers, and pulled emergency brakesAleksandra Pogran, a conductor from Barnaul, talks about the nuances of her job on the Barnaul–Adler train route, including dealing with passengers and emergency situations.

Feb 1, 2026

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Mood director and jam lover among unusual Kemerovo jobsA look at job listings in Kemerovo shows vacancies that pay for steps, hugs, and skiing, featuring roles from mood directors to walking specialists.

Feb 1, 2026

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Overnight fire in Yekaterinburg apartment building leads to evacuationA fire broke out in an apartment on the ninth floor of a high-rise in Yekaterinburg's Botanical district overnight, leading to the evacuation of more than 20 residents.

Feb 1, 2026

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Where to go in Barnaul on January 24–25 weekendDespite forecasted severe frost, Barnaul's cultural life remains active. Here are highlights for the weekend of January 24 and 25.

Feb 1, 2026

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Russian films among nominees for 2026 OscarsThe nominees for the 98th Academy Awards were announced in Los Angeles on January 22. The ceremony will be held on March 16.

Feb 1, 2026

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Experienced tile setters in Primorye promised 135,000 rublesTile setters with experience are among the most in-demand professions in Primorye, with salaries reaching 135,360 rubles per month, a study shows.

Feb 1, 2026

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Yakutia's 2026 Holiday Calendar: From Reindeer Herders to Diamond PolishersYakutia celebrates numerous unique holidays in 2026, from the Day of the Reindeer Herder to the Day of the Diamond Polisher, each with its own founding history and cultural significance.

Feb 1, 2026

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