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Yaroslavl Region Unites Ministries of Culture and TourismGovernor Mikhail Yevrayev announced the reorganization aimed at improving management efficiency and attracting investments.

Feb 1, 2026

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Governor Proposes Merger of Two Colleges in YaroslavlGovernor Mikhail Yevrayev has submitted a project to merge the Yaroslavl College of Food Industry with another college, aiming to streamline vocational education in the region.

Feb 1, 2026

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Driller tops highest-paid blue-collar jobs in Nizhny Novgorod RegionDrillers in the Nizhny Novgorod Region were offered the highest average monthly salary among blue-collar professions in 2025, at 179,000 rubles ($2,100), according to Avito Rabota.

Feb 1, 2026

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Road workers seriously injured in highway crash airlifted to PermTheir condition is assessed as stable but severe.

Feb 1, 2026

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New Mayor Appointed in ChapayevskOn January 22, Chapayevsk got a new mayor, chosen by a competition commission chaired by the speaker of the Samara Regional Duma, Gennady Kotelnikov, rather than by popular vote.

Feb 1, 2026

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Video shows dangerous drifting on snowy road near VolgogradA video has emerged showing a car repeatedly drifting into the oncoming lane on a snowy road near Volgograd, risking accidents with other vehicles.

Feb 1, 2026

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Questions Mount After Russian Swimmer's Family Visits Morgue in TurkeyThe parents of Nikolai Svechnikov, who died during a Bosphorus swim, were allowed to see their son's body in an Istanbul morgue on January 22. Their lawyer says theories about ship propellers or fish are illogical.

Feb 1, 2026

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Yaroslavl region to merge culture and tourism ministriesGovernor Mikhail Yevrayev announced the merger on 22 January, aiming to make management more efficient and boost regional development.

Feb 1, 2026

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Former Kuban Environment Ministry Official's Dismissal Reason Changed to 'Loss of Trust'The deputy nature minister was allowed to resign voluntarily in spring 2025.

Feb 1, 2026

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St. Petersburg plans eco-technoparks for waste recyclingEco-technoparks with material processing enterprises are planned to be organized at waste sorting complexes in St. Petersburg. Vice-Governor Alexei Korabelnikov spoke about these plans.

Feb 1, 2026

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Moscow Farewell: Applause for Actor Dmitry MarfinActor and director Dmitry Marfin from Tolyatti died suddenly in Moscow at age 47. Friends and colleagues applauded him at an emotional farewell ceremony.

Feb 1, 2026

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Reckless Drift on Snowy Road Near Volgograd Caught on VideoThe car did not hesitate to veer into oncoming traffic right in front of other vehicles.

Feb 1, 2026

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Pain and Injustice in Bosphorus Swimmer Nikolai Sveshnikov's Death CaseSwimmer Nikolai Sveshnikov was missing for nearly six months. His body was finally recovered from the Bosphorus, but without its arms and head.

Feb 1, 2026

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St. Petersburg leads in share of employed persons with disabilitiesSt. Petersburg retains the top spot among Russian regions in employment levels for working-age persons with disabilities, but an increase in their numbers is expected due to the return of participants in the special military operation.

Feb 1, 2026

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Prosecutor Halts Debt Enforcement Against Deceased SVO SoldierA mother from Ryazan sought prosecutor help after bailiffs tried to collect over 100,000 rubles from her son who died in the special military operation.

Feb 1, 2026

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Popular Tyumen coffee chain accused of poisonings in the Urals. What the network respondedCustomers complained of nausea and vomiting after meals at DUO. The chain in Tyumen has now commented on the allegations for the first time.

Feb 1, 2026

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Krasnodar Posts Over 20 Transport Dept. Jobs, Lists SalariesThe Krasnodar city administration listed more than 20 vacancies in its transport department on January 22, after officials overseeing transportation and roads were recently detained.

Feb 1, 2026

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Flight delay strands Kazan passengers overnight at airportPassengers in Kazan were forced to spend the night at the airport after their flight to Phuket, Thailand, was delayed due to a bird strike and other issues.

Feb 1, 2026

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Polina Dibrova refers to Roman Tovstyk as her husbandPolina Dibrova has addressed rumors about her relationship with Roman Tovstyk, clarifying her stance after fans questioned their shared photos.

Feb 1, 2026

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Official explains need to reclaim old landfill in Yablonevsky GardenSt. Petersburg Vice-Governor Aleksey Korabelnikov explained the need to reclaim the former landfill in Yablonevsky Garden, pointing to insufficient Soviet-era methods and the use of modern technology for safety.

Feb 1, 2026

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Law enforcement inspects scandal-ridden boarding house 'Paradise Corner'19 elderly residents of the boarding house will be relocated, and the owners face criminal charges.

Feb 1, 2026

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Schoolchildren in Yekaterinburg are being forced to install MAXOn January 26, at Lyceum No. 159, an event will be held where students, under the supervision of teachers, will download the state messenger app.

Feb 1, 2026

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Court Confiscates Property from Convicted Ex-Judge's FamilyElena Zolotareva was sentenced to 15 years in prison for bribery. Now, the court has confiscated from her family an apartment, cars, and funds for state revenue.

Feb 1, 2026

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Zelensky Announces Russia Talks After Trump MeetingUS President Donald Trump expressed satisfaction after a one-hour meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at the World Economic Forum in Davos on Thursday.

Feb 1, 2026

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Pipe burst causes water to soak students in Yeysk schoolThe prosecutor's office has described the incident as a routine matter.

Feb 1, 2026

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