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Russia's Elderly Await 13th Pension as Inflation Idea FaltersThe chairman of the State Duma's labor committee and independent economists weigh in on the long-standing proposal for a 13th pension to help retirees cope with inflation.

Mar 6, 2026

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Mother recounts medical failures raising her son with disabilitiesMarina Kovalenko, a single mother from Omsk, describes the hurdles in diagnosing her son's condition and the lack of support in Russia's system for families with special needs children.

Mar 6, 2026

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Prosecutor Seeks 18 Years for Stepfather in Child Abuse TrialA 12-year-old boy revealed during a psychologist appointment that his stepfather had sexually abused him and forced him and his sister to watch pornographic videos.

Mar 6, 2026

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Stepfather in Yekaterinburg faces 18 years for sexually abusing childA man, a former special military operation participant, is accused of sexual crimes against his 12-year-old stepson. The case came to light after the boy visited a psychologist.

Mar 6, 2026

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Patients Criticize Kemerovo Clinic Chief for Bureaucratic AbsurditiesPatients at Clinic No. 5 in Kemerovo have denounced its chief physician for requiring self-issued power of attorney. The complaints underscore broader issues in regional medical care.

Mar 6, 2026

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Novosibirsk forecast: temperature swings 0 to -28 degreesMeteorologists in Novosibirsk predict highly variable weather with temperature swings from 0 to -28 degrees Celsius in the first ten days of February.

Mar 6, 2026

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Yekaterinburg toughens measures against fare dodgersPublic transport inspectors will gain the authority to issue fines for riding without a ticket directly inside the vehicle.

Mar 6, 2026

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Authorities decide to demolish 70-year-old building on Tarskaya StreetResidents of a building on Tarskaya Street in Omsk have until December 2033 to move out after the structure was declared unsafe.

Mar 6, 2026

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Can You Resist? Homemade Cinnamon Rolls That Work the First TimeThese melt-in-your-mouth cinnamon rolls with cream cheese frosting will win you over from the very first bite.

Mar 6, 2026

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Calligraphy leads Barnaul student to year-long China exchangeNikita Kazakov, a Barnaul student, spent a year in China on an exchange program, living in Hangzhou and immersing himself in the culture he now hopes to join permanently.

Mar 6, 2026

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Chelyabinsk Factory Owned by Forbes Billionaire May Switch to Three-Day WeekEmployees at the Kopeysk Machine-Building Plant report plans for a shortened work week from February, but management and regional authorities have given brief or contradictory responses.

Mar 6, 2026

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Novosibirsk's Central Department Store closes on final dayThe Central Department Store in Novosibirsk operated its last day on January 31, with closure set for February 1 followed by demolition. Some stores have relocated, while others have laid off employees.

Mar 6, 2026

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Kuzbass Truck Driver Convicted in Fatal Crash, Challenges VerdictA truck driver from Siberia's Kuzbass region was sentenced to three years of forced labor for a collision that killed his childhood friend, but he insists a manufacturing defect in the vehicle caused the accident.

Mar 6, 2026

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Admiral hockey player's wife eats pizza, but locals scoffAfter sharing her love for pizza and cinnamon buns, Taylor Huska, wife of Slovak hockey player Adam Huska, drew jokes from followers about a possible pregnancy.

Mar 6, 2026

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Yekaterinburg to fight fare dodgers with on-the-spot finesFare dodgers in Yekaterinburg will soon be fined on the spot. The city's acting first deputy mayor for construction and public transport, Rustam Galyamov, announced the new measure during a live broadcast on E1.RU.

Mar 6, 2026

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Irkutsk stylist lists key fashion trends for springStylist Mila Bogacheva has detailed the freshest trends for the upcoming season in her Telegram channel, naming the key color and must-have items to elevate your look.

Mar 6, 2026

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Abnormal frosts down to -45°C to hit RussiaFebruary will bring severe weather to Russians, with abnormal cold sweeping across the country from the end of January, according to the national weather service.

Mar 6, 2026

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Aries Get Rich, Capricorns in Debt: February HoroscopeTyumen astrologer Elza Kushina releases her financial forecast for February, detailing which zodiac signs will experience windfalls and which will face challenges.

Mar 6, 2026

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Former Inmate's 111 Trillion Ruble Demand Against Prosecutor's Office RejectedA former prisoner in Krasnoyarsk sought 111 trillion rubles from the prosecutor's office for moral damages, but courts have consistently denied his claim.

Mar 6, 2026

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"He Sat and Waited": Novosibirsk Seeks Home for Big-Cheeked Cat MagadanIn Novosibirsk, a large, chubby-cheeked cat named Magadan is looking for a new home. He is described as very calm and sociable.

Mar 6, 2026

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Underage driver crashes Toyota into pole in Zabaykalsky KraiA 17-year-old driver and his mother were hospitalized after a crash in Krasnokamensk. The teen was driving without a license when he lost control and hit a lighting pole.

Mar 6, 2026

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The Art of the Nativity Scene: Living Pictures of ChristmasMulti-figure scenes depicting the birth of Christ remain one of the most vivid and creative Christmas traditions in Catholic countries, ranging from family miniatures to grand public installations.

Mar 6, 2026

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Thought Fixers: The Evolution of Writing InstrumentsOver the past millennia, tools for recording thoughts have evolved from stone imprints to digital styluses, undergoing several technological breakthroughs. Each new stage made writing more accessible and convenient.

Mar 6, 2026

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Omsk Fast Food Crisis: Belyashi and Shawarma at RiskRising costs and tax hikes are pushing Omsk's beloved belyashi and shawarma vendors to the brink of closure, leaving residents at risk of losing affordable fast food options.

Mar 6, 2026

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10 Amazing Facts About SeahorsesIn seahorses, the males carry the offspring, not the females. But this is just one of their many unusual features.

Mar 6, 2026

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