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Power Outage Hits Uralmash District in YekaterinburgOn the evening of January 24, a power outage occurred in the Uralmash microdistrict of Yekaterinburg. Energy workers have promised to restore supply within two hours.

Feb 9, 2026

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Repeat landslide hits Ministerial Lakes residential complex in SochiA new landslide has occurred in Sochi's Ministerial Lakes area, blocking a recently cleared road and cutting off water and electricity for some residents, according to local reports.

Feb 9, 2026

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Ryabkov: US Has Not Released Marinera SailorsTwo Russian sailors from the tanker 'Marinera' are still being held in the US. Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov stated that Washington is not fulfilling its promise to release them.

Feb 9, 2026

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13 heating centers in Murmansk open until midnightCity head Ivan Lebedev announced that 13 heating centers will operate until midnight, with one at the 'Sudoremontnik' House of Culture running 24/7, as the region deals with electricity disruptions.

Feb 9, 2026

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Sexologist Reveals Dark Side of Dating Apps as MarketplaceA systemic family psychotherapist and sexologist explains why dating apps cause anxiety, burnout, and a sense of endless partner shopping for users.

Feb 9, 2026

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Power Outage Hits Yekaterinburg's Uralmash District, Restoration in Two HoursA network failure has left parts of Yekaterinburg's Uralmash district without power on January 24 evening, with electricity promised to be restored within two hours.

Feb 9, 2026

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Relative shares details on Novosibirsk mall collapse tragedyFive stories from Novosibirsk that captivated NGS readers on January 24.

Feb 9, 2026

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Third day of raids on Perekrestok stores. About 400 people detainedPolice in St. Petersburg and Leningrad Oblast continue inspections of Perekrestok supermarkets after a visitor's death. On January 24, nearly 400 migrants were detained during the raids.

Feb 9, 2026

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Guess the Purpose of This Soviet-Era ItemIn this evening quiz, try to determine the purpose of this item from the Soviet era. It was discovered on the classifieds platform Avito and could appear obsolete now.

Feb 9, 2026

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How Was This Soviet-Era Item Used? Guess in 30 SecondsTry to figure out what this accessory was used for.

Feb 9, 2026

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Sochi Seaport to Host Night Training ShootingsThe Sochi administration has announced night training shootings at the seaport on January 25, with additional daytime drills scheduled.

Feb 9, 2026

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Chibis reports avoiding home freezes in Murmansk, SeveromorskWork to restore electricity continues.

Feb 9, 2026

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Yaroslavl Residents Showcase Their Maine Coon CatsResidents of Yaroslavl are sharing photos of their Maine Coon cats, highlighting the breed's growing appeal in the city.

Feb 9, 2026

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Schoolboy Struck by Tram in ChelyabinskAn eleven-year-old boy was hospitalized with injuries after colliding with a tram at a stop.

Feb 9, 2026

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‘Parents are very tired’: Body of Russian swimmer delivered to MoscowThe body of Russian swimmer Nikolai Svechnikov, who disappeared in the Bosphorus five months ago, has been delivered to Moscow.

Feb 9, 2026

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Outbreak of incurable virus in India transmitted by bats. News for January 24A summary of the main events of January 24.

Feb 9, 2026

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Top regional sambist Alexandra Lalachkina, 18, found deadThe young athlete was a candidate for master of sports, had won numerous competitions, and had attended training camps just two weeks before her death.

Feb 9, 2026

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Majestic and Luxurious: Yaroslavl Residents Show Off Their Purebred Maine Coon CatsYaroslavl residents shared adorable photos of their pets.

Feb 9, 2026

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Schoolboy Hit by Tram in Chelyabinsk (Video)An 11-year-old boy was injured and hospitalized after being struck by a tram in Chelyabinsk's Metallurgichesky District on Saturday evening.

Feb 9, 2026

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Maps Show Stores, Warming Centers, and Field Kitchens for Murmansk ResidentsInteractive maps have been created for residents of Murmansk and Severomorsk to locate functioning stores, warming centers, field kitchens, and phone charging stations following a mass power outage on January 23.

Feb 9, 2026

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Giraffe, Christmas Tree, and Apple: St. Petersburg Court Reveals Fraud DetailsThe Kalininsky District Court of St. Petersburg has sanctioned the arrest of Vyacheslav Nikolayev, accused of fraud using code words.

Feb 9, 2026

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Discover Top 10 Unusual Student Clubs in MoscowMoscow offers countless clubs for children and teens, making it a difficult choice. We've teamed up with the Moscow Department of Education and Science to select the most unusual activities.

Feb 9, 2026

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Abkhazia to start receiving social electricity transfer from RussiaStarting tomorrow, Abkhazia will begin receiving a social electricity transfer from Russia. Since August 2025, the republic had been receiving electricity on a commercial basis.

Feb 9, 2026

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Urals Residents Debate Need for Unified State Exam for SchoolchildrenSociety is discussing the possible cancellation of the Unified State Exam and a return to traditional exams. A survey showed that opinions among Urals residents are divided.

Feb 9, 2026

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Ural Residents Debate Unified State Exam Amid Rise of Quadrobers and TikTokersMany believe that schools should return to the traditional education system. Authorities have begun considering canceling the Unified State Exam (USE) and Main State Exam (MSE).

Feb 9, 2026

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