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Khanty-Mansi Schools Closed February 3 in Extreme ColdKhanty-Mansi Schools Closed February 3 in Extreme Cold
Khanty-Mansi Schools Closed February 3 in Extreme ColdMorning temperatures plummeted to -41°C (-41.8°F), prompting school closures across the region, with even senior students affected.
Irkutsk Psychotherapist Allegedly Forced Patient to Admire Him, Faces Harassment ChargesIrkutsk Psychotherapist Allegedly Forced Patient to Admire Him, Faces Harassment Charges
Irkutsk Psychotherapist Allegedly Forced Patient to Admire Him, Faces Harassment ChargesA patient has reported an Irkutsk psychotherapist to the Investigative Committee over allegations of sexual harassment.
Fire at Agro Base: Warehouse Roof CollapsesFire at Agro Base: Warehouse Roof Collapses
Fire at Agro Base: Warehouse Roof CollapsesIn Yekaterinburg, a fire occurred at the 'Agro' base, resulting in the collapse of a warehouse roof. The causes of the fire are being investigated.
Jerome Salinger: 10 Thoughts Beyond the OrdinaryJerome Salinger: 10 Thoughts Beyond the Ordinary
Jerome Salinger: 10 Thoughts Beyond the OrdinaryThe author of 'The Catcher in the Rye' spent the second half of his life in seclusion, but his insightful words continue to resonate with new generations.
Omsk Doctor Explains How to Detect OpisthorchiasisOmsk Doctor Explains How to Detect Opisthorchiasis
Omsk Doctor Explains How to Detect OpisthorchiasisIn an interview, she explained how infection occurs and shared tips for preparing river fish.
Three teenagers who survived a serious car accident were airlifted to KrasnoyarskThree teenagers who survived a serious car accident were airlifted to Krasnoyarsk
Three teenagers who survived a serious car accident were airlifted to KrasnoyarskLast night, four children and a Federal Penitentiary Service employee were killed in the crash.
Natural Selection: 6 Details of Theo Jansen’s Kinetic SculpturesNatural Selection: 6 Details of Theo Jansen’s Kinetic Sculptures
Natural Selection: 6 Details of Theo Jansen’s Kinetic SculpturesDutch artist Theo Jansen has been creating wind-propelled 'beach beasts' that learn from nature and evolve through a process akin to natural selection for over three decades.
Sambo Champion Yana Kostenko Overcomes Panic to Advance in 'Titans' ShowSambo Champion Yana Kostenko Overcomes Panic to Advance in 'Titans' Show
Sambo Champion Yana Kostenko Overcomes Panic to Advance in 'Titans' ShowYana Kostenko, a sambo champion from Nakhodka, has secured her spot in the next round of the sports show 'Titans: Battle of the Seasons' after surviving an elimination challenge.
Trains from Moscow delayed by 10 hours to NovosibirskTrains from Moscow delayed by 10 hours to Novosibirsk
Trains from Moscow delayed by 10 hours to NovosibirskTrain services across Russia are experiencing significant delays, with a train from Moscow to Novosibirsk arriving 10 hours late, due to a freight train derailment in Kirov Oblast.
Rospotrebnadzor Proposes Lifting Restrictions in Chita SchoolsRospotrebnadzor Proposes Lifting Restrictions in Chita Schools
Rospotrebnadzor Proposes Lifting Restrictions in Chita SchoolsYelena Tartynskaya, the chief state sanitary doctor of Zabaikalsky Krai, has proposed canceling additional restrictions in Chita schools as the incidence of ARVI and flu has stabilized.
Major fire breaks out in hangar at Agro base in YekaterinburgMajor fire breaks out in hangar at Agro base in Yekaterinburg
Major fire breaks out in hangar at Agro base in YekaterinburgA large fire erupted in a hangar at the Agro base in Yekaterinburg, destroying the structure and prompting an investigation into the cause.
Novosibirsk Ministry Sues to Recover Forest Fire CostsNovosibirsk Ministry Sues to Recover Forest Fire Costs
Novosibirsk Ministry Sues to Recover Forest Fire CostsThe Novosibirsk Region's Ministry of Natural Resources has sued to recover the costs of fighting a forest fire that occurred in April 2025.
Omsk authorities open criminal case over uninhabitable apartment blocksOmsk authorities open criminal case over uninhabitable apartment blocks
Omsk authorities open criminal case over uninhabitable apartment blocksAuthorities in Omsk have opened a criminal case for abuse of authority after two multistory buildings were put into operation despite being unfit for living, leaving residents unable to move in.
Extra Paid Leave Proposed for Russian Fathers with Three or More ChildrenExtra Paid Leave Proposed for Russian Fathers with Three or More Children
Extra Paid Leave Proposed for Russian Fathers with Three or More ChildrenA Russian official has proposed amending the Labor Code to give fathers with three or more children three additional paid days off.
Bionord Returns to Novosibirsk's Fourth Bridge Despite City BanBionord Returns to Novosibirsk's Fourth Bridge Despite City Ban
Bionord Returns to Novosibirsk's Fourth Bridge Despite City BanThe VIS Group has confirmed using Bionord anti-icing agent on Novosibirsk's fourth bridge, despite the city's earlier decision to abandon it.
Residents describe life and complaints in Omsk's 'Chicago'Residents describe life and complaints in Omsk's 'Chicago'
Residents describe life and complaints in Omsk's 'Chicago'Residents of Omsk spoke about their pressing issues and revealed hopes for the future.
Foreigner gets five years for terrorism propaganda in YakutiaForeigner gets five years for terrorism propaganda in Yakutia
Foreigner gets five years for terrorism propaganda in YakutiaA labor migrant from Central Asia was convicted in Yakutsk for terrorism propaganda. He professes a radical form of Islam and justified terrorist activities online.
Body of nine-year-old Pasha found and retrieved from waterBody of nine-year-old Pasha found and retrieved from water
Body of nine-year-old Pasha found and retrieved from waterThe body of a nine-year-old boy was pulled from a body of water on the night of February 3. Law enforcement agencies confirmed this information.
Tyumen school turns pet dogs into herding shepherdsTyumen school turns pet dogs into herding shepherds
Tyumen school turns pet dogs into herding shepherdsWarning: the amount of fur and cuteness is off the charts. In the village of Paderina, the only herding dog school in the Tyumen region is turning pets into working shepherds.
Police detain four suspects in land scam in ListvyankaPolice detain four suspects in land scam in Listvyanka
Police detain four suspects in land scam in ListvyankaPolice have detained four suspects in a land fraud scheme in Listvyanka on Lake Baikal, with the stolen property valued at 5 million rubles (about $55,000 at current rates).
Discounts Up to 500,000 Rubles: Most Generous Car Brands in February 2026Discounts Up to 500,000 Rubles: Most Generous Car Brands in February 2026
Discounts Up to 500,000 Rubles: Most Generous Car Brands in February 2026Prices are still increasing, yet vehicles from the previous year are available with significant discounts.
Ufa's 19th-century estate rebuild delayed, future use undecidedUfa's 19th-century estate rebuild delayed, future use undecided
Ufa's 19th-century estate rebuild delayed, future use undecidedA site visit to the Bukhartovsky estate reveals why the reconstruction of this historic Ufa building is now expected to finish in 2027, two years later than planned, as its future purpose remains open.
Residents Shocked by Soaring Utility Bills in YekaterinburgResidents Shocked by Soaring Utility Bills in Yekaterinburg
Residents Shocked by Soaring Utility Bills in YekaterinburgWe explain why the amounts on bills have increased so sharply and whether to expect similar figures next month.
Flight from Khabarovsk to Chita Delayed by 3.5 HoursFlight from Khabarovsk to Chita Delayed by 3.5 Hours
Flight from Khabarovsk to Chita Delayed by 3.5 HoursDeparture from Chita is also delayed.
Yakutsk Faces Temporary Utility Shutdowns from February 3-5Yakutsk Faces Temporary Utility Shutdowns from February 3-5
Yakutsk Faces Temporary Utility Shutdowns from February 3-5Residents of Yakutsk should check their addresses as cold and hot water, heating, and gas will be temporarily shut down from February 3 to 5, according to the city's Unified Dispatch Service.