Snowfall Protects Rostov Winter Crops from FrostHeavy snowfall in Rostov Oblast protected winter crops from severe frosts, according to regional Agriculture Minister Anna Kasyanenko. Soil moisture levels are higher this year.
Legendary Coach Vladimir Kamelzon DiesHonored Russian tennis coach Vladimir Kamelzon has died at 87. The Russian Tennis Federation announced his death on February 4.
Ostavin Sentenced 5.9 Years for Disabled JokeA Moscow court sentenced comedian Artemiy Ostavin* to 5 years and 9 months in prison and a fine of 300,000 rubles ($3,300) for inciting hatred and offending religious feelings over a joke about a legless disabled man.
Residents Plead for Power Amid Month-Long OutagesResidents of Zaozerny in the Nyandoma District have been without regular electricity since December 27, causing equipment damage, water and heating problems, and hampering ambulance services.
Average and maximum pensions in Tyumen OblastIn Tyumen Oblast, the average old-age insurance pension rose by 2,000 rubles to 28,300 rubles ($298), impacting over 365,000 pensioners.
Free Camp and Sanatorium Vouchers for Krasnodar ChildrenChildren and teenagers from Krasnodar can receive free vouchers to health resorts on the Azov-Black Sea coast or sanatorium treatment. Eligible parents can also claim a one-time compensation for self-purchased vouchers.
St. Petersburg Metro Passenger Arrested for Trident on HatThe Leninsky District Court of St. Petersburg arrested a man spotted in the metro wearing clothing with symbols of Ukraine and the USA. The ruling was issued in an administrative case on displaying extremist symbolism.
New KAMAZ Mid-Size Bus Tested in OrenburgA KAMAZ-4290 mid-size bus started test runs on Orenburg's route 21 from February 3, as the city plans to acquire 25 such vehicles to address transport issues.
Builders Skip Auction for Land Near Kosmicheskaya StationRegional operator ARZhS cited economic factors as developers failed to bid on a land plot near the future Kosmicheskaya station, priced at nearly 1 billion rubles (about $13.3 million at current rates).
Truck driver fell asleep, killed pensioner, faces trialA 40-year-old truck driver who fell asleep at the wheel faces up to five years in prison after hitting and killing a 76-year-old man on a pedestrian crossing in Sochi.
Two Drones Downed Over Rostov Region Feb 4The Russian Defense Ministry reported intercepting 21 drones over several regions, including the Rostov Region, on February 4.
St. Petersburg Develops Aviation Biofuel From WasteThe first Russian aviation biofuel, developed in St. Petersburg, has successfully passed tests. It is produced from waste oils and fats and can reduce the ecological footprint of aviation.
Lawyers are out: NGS55 ranks top Omsk specialtiesIn Omsk region, the number of students exceeded 74,600 in 2025, a 3.4% increase from the previous year. Universities admitted 23,400 applicants and graduated nearly 11,900 specialists.
Five Farmers Convicted in Grant Fraud SchemeFive farmers in Stavropol Krai were convicted of fraud for submitting forged documents to obtain government grants totaling 54 million rubles (approximately $600,000).
Christmas Tree Causes Crash on Bebel StreetOn the evening of February 4, several cars collided on Bebel Street in Yekaterinburg, causing a traffic jam. According to preliminary data, there are no fatalities or injuries.
Mortgage in January 2026: Record 430 Billion RublesIn January 2026, the Russian mortgage market achieved record results: the volume of loans issued reached 430 billion rubles (approximately $4.8 billion at current rates) according to VTB estimates. The figure tripled compared to January last year.
