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Orphan's Double Marriage During SVO Sparks Family Court DisputeAlexander Rodkin, who grew up in an orphanage in the Tyumen region, married twice in one year while serving in the special military operation. After he went missing, a bitter conflict over his status and potential benefits erupted between his relatives and his legal wife.

Feb 12, 2026

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Official: No problem demolishing Khrushchyovkas in Yekaterinburg renovationCurrently, the Comprehensive Territorial Development (KRT) program mainly includes two- and three-story buildings.

Feb 12, 2026

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Lawmaker Proposes One-Hour Shorter Workday for Mothers of Many ChildrenA Russian parliamentarian has suggested reducing the workday by an hour for women with three or more children to help them balance family and career.

Feb 12, 2026

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Auto Dealers Expose Fee and Tax Burden on Chinese VehiclesHigh disposal fees and taxes mean that even locally assembled cars in Russia are not spared from inflated prices, according to a dealers' association.

Feb 12, 2026

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Sherlovaya Gora residents without water after pipes freezeResidents of Sherlovaya Gora in Zabaykalsky Krai have been without water since January 14 after pipes froze in -40°C (-40°F) frost, with heating problems also emerging.

Feb 12, 2026

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Road Worker Held Accountable for Sidewalk Snow Removal Issues in NovosibirskProsecutors have listed specific streets, including Zheleznodorozhnaya and Chelyuskintsev, where snow clearance was found inadequate, leading to sanctions against a road service employee.

Feb 12, 2026

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Classes Canceled in Magnitogorsk Schools Due to ColdOn January 26, in Magnitogorsk, lessons for students in grades 1 to 9 have been canceled in both shifts due to severe cold weather, the city administration announced.

Feb 12, 2026

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New Volgabasy Buses to Launch in Yakutsk from FebruaryNew Volgabasy buses in Yakutsk are undergoing technical inspections and equipment checks, with the first buses set to hit routes in early February.

Feb 12, 2026

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Another Frosty Day: School Classes Cancelled in KurganDue to severe cold, schools in Kurgan, Russia, have cancelled in-person classes for grades 1-4 on January 26, shifting to remote learning.

Feb 12, 2026

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Agriculture Will End': Omsk Farmer on Why Falling Butter Prices Are BadSince the start of the year, the price of butter has dropped in the Omsk Region due to an influx of imported goods.

Feb 12, 2026

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Gasoline Prices Unchanged in Chita for Past WeekGasoline and diesel prices have not increased in Chita over the past week, according to a survey by the local news outlet.

Feb 12, 2026

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Frost Cancels Classes for Some Chelyabinsk School StudentsDue to low temperatures, students in grades 1-7 of the first shift in Chelyabinsk schools are exempt from attending classes.

Feb 12, 2026

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Expert reveals the best months to take vacation in 2026A Russian public chamber expert explains how to get more pay or more days off when planning your next vacation.

Feb 12, 2026

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Cuddly kitten from heating main seeks home in NovosibirskA four-month-old kitten rescued from a heating main in Novosibirsk is now looking for a loving home, thanks to local volunteers.

Feb 12, 2026

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Contractor selected for waste collection in three Vladivostok districtsContracts totaling over 320 million rubles (approximately $3.2 million at current rates) have been awarded for municipal solid waste collection in Vladivostok's Sovetsky, Pervomaisky, and Leninsky districts.

Feb 12, 2026

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Classes canceled in Chelyabinsk schools due to frostOn Monday, January 26, schools in Chelyabinsk canceled classes due to frost, with students from grades 1 to 7 in the first shift permitted to stay home.

Feb 12, 2026

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SGC and Management Companies Clash Over Cold Radiator CausesSiberian Generating Company (SGC) insists it meets heating parameters, but management companies blame frequent network defects for cold apartments in Novosibirsk.

Feb 12, 2026

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Transbaikal District Head Dismissed After Years of Legal BattlesA court in Russia's Zabaikalsky Krai has terminated the powers of Tungiro-Olekma District head Mikhail Yefanov due to loss of trust, ending a legal saga that began in 2022 over contracts with a company run by his father.

Feb 12, 2026

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A Geography Quiz for Geniuses: 99% Will FailYou'll need to think carefully to pass this quiz, which covers the complex and diverse field of geography.

Feb 12, 2026

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Teenagers Help Extinguish Fire in Pensioner's Home in the UralsIn the village of Bolshoy Istok, teenagers helped extinguish a fire in a private house. The emergency occurred on the evening of January 25 on Kooperativnaya Street.

Feb 12, 2026

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Why you shouldn’t mistreat cats on January 26We explain the signs and beliefs associated with this folk date, which was a day for staying indoors and observing felines for clues about the weather and health.

Feb 12, 2026

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Truck Driver Convicted in Fatal Crash Disputes VerdictHe disagrees with the verdict.

Feb 12, 2026

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A residential pocket in Novokuznetsk's center: life in the high-rises near the 'hangars'The cost per square meter of housing here reaches 150 thousand rubles (about $1,700 at current rates).

Feb 12, 2026

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Parents of students may get tax deduction regardless of incomeA State Duma deputy has proposed eliminating income restrictions for tax deductions for parents of full-time students, which could simplify administration and address fairness concerns.

Feb 12, 2026

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How Elite Housing Changed in Barnaul from the 1990s to 2020sThe elite housing market in Barnaul, Russia, has evolved over decades, with buyers becoming increasingly demanding about comfort, luxury, and location.

Feb 12, 2026

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