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Traffic Accident Injures One in Vologda Region
Traffic Accident Injures One in Vologda RegionOn December 4, one traffic accident with injuries occurred in Vologda Region, while inspectors recorded dozens of traffic violations by drivers and pedestrians.
GIBDD Records 1,859 Violations in Ulyanovsk Region
GIBDD Records 1,859 Violations in Ulyanovsk RegionOn 4 February 2026, officers of the State Traffic Safety Inspectorate (GIBDD) in the Ulyanovsk Region recorded nearly 2,000 traffic violations, including over 1,000 speeding incidents.
Two Abandoned Stadiums in Kamensk-Shakhtinsky Up for AuctionTwo Abandoned Stadiums in Kamensk-Shakhtinsky Up for Auction
Two Abandoned Stadiums in Kamensk-Shakhtinsky Up for AuctionTwo long-unused sports facilities in Kamensk-Shakhtinsky, Rostov Oblast, are up for auction, with potential for residential or commercial development.
Ulyanovsk Feb 4: 28 Accidents, One Injury
Ulyanovsk Feb 4: 28 Accidents, One InjuryOn 4 February 2026, 28 road traffic accidents were recorded in Ulyanovsk Oblast, with one resulting in injuries.
Knife-Wielding Man Bursts Into Kindergarten in Orenburg RegionKnife-Wielding Man Bursts Into Kindergarten in Orenburg Region
Knife-Wielding Man Bursts Into Kindergarten in Orenburg RegionA knife-wielding man broke into a kindergarten in Buguruslan, Orenburg Region, but a teacher confronted him and prevented tragedy, authorities said.
Pipeline Accident Leaves Gukovo Without Water AgainPipeline Accident Leaves Gukovo Without Water Again
Pipeline Accident Leaves Gukovo Without Water AgainAn accident on a water pipeline at 34 Parkhomenko Street in Gukovo has caused reduced cold water pressure in the Rostovskaya mine settlement, affecting several streets.
«Not for Us?»: Bashkiria Villages Get Upgrades«Not for Us?»: Bashkiria Villages Get Upgrades
«Not for Us?»: Bashkiria Villages Get UpgradesIn Bashkiria, Inzer Station is set for a modern renovation, and in the village of Mikhailovka a square will be upgraded as part of the national project «Infrastructure for Life».
Minibus Driver Sentenced for Crash Into Baikal, 13 InjuredMinibus Driver Sentenced for Crash Into Baikal, 13 Injured
Minibus Driver Sentenced for Crash Into Baikal, 13 InjuredA 59-year-old minibus driver was sentenced to three years of probation after his vehicle rolled into Lake Baikal in August 2025, injuring 13 tourists.
Ex-Mayor of Troitsk Faces 15 Years for BribesEx-Mayor of Troitsk Faces 15 Years for Bribes
Ex-Mayor of Troitsk Faces 15 Years for BribesThe state prosecutor has requested a 15-year prison term for ex-Mayor of Troitsk Alexander Vinogradov on bribery charges, along with a 10 million ruble ($111,000) fine and confiscation of property.
Bomb Threats Reported at Eight Schools in KislovodskBomb Threats Reported at Eight Schools in Kislovodsk
Bomb Threats Reported at Eight Schools in KislovodskBomb threats were reported at eight schools in Kislovodsk, prompting emergency services to respond, according to Mayor Yevgeny Moiseyev.
Daughter Who Let Mother Freeze Denied InheritanceDaughter Who Let Mother Freeze Denied Inheritance
Daughter Who Let Mother Freeze Denied InheritanceA court in Sverdlovsk Oblast rejected a woman's claim to her mother's inheritance after she neglected the elderly woman, who froze to death in an unheated home.
Tambov Industrial Fund Ranks Second in Russia
Tambov Industrial Fund Ranks Second in RussiaThe Industrial Development Fund of the Tambov Region ranked second in the country for the number of jointly funded loans with the federal FRP. Five projects were supported totaling 366 million rubles ($3.66 million at current rates).
Yaroslavl Oblast Increases One-Time Payment for Contract SoldiersYaroslavl Oblast Increases One-Time Payment for Contract Soldiers
Yaroslavl Oblast Increases One-Time Payment for Contract SoldiersThe one-time payment for contract soldiers in Yaroslavl Oblast has been increased to 1.6 million rubles (approximately $17,400), effective February 5, 2026.
Sergey Bakin Exhibition Opens at Rumyantsev MansionSergey Bakin Exhibition Opens at Rumyantsev Mansion
Sergey Bakin Exhibition Opens at Rumyantsev MansionFrom February 6 to March 9, 2026, the Rumyantsev Mansion will host a solo exhibition by artist and fashion designer Sergey Bakin. The exposition 'City of Arts' will include over a hundred works dedicated to St. Petersburg and the ballet world.
Kirov woman's card stolen via teen daughter
Kirov woman's card stolen via teen daughterIn Kirov, fraudsters stole 98,000 rubles ($1,200 at current exchange rates) from a local woman's credit card by tricking her 13-year-old daughter.
No 'Progress': Don city sells off stadiumsNo 'Progress': Don city sells off stadiums
No 'Progress': Don city sells off stadiumsTwo long-abandoned stadiums in Kamensk-Shakhtinsky, a city in Russia's Rostov region, are being auctioned, with one site potentially redeveloped for housing.
Police in Falensky District Stop Moose Poaching
Police in Falensky District Stop Moose PoachingPolice officers identified a suspect in the illegal shooting of a female moose in a forest near the village of Nizevo (Kirov Oblast, Russia). The damage from the poacher's actions is estimated at 400,000 rubles (about $4,400 at current rates).
UAZ Driver Dies in Mysterious Crash Near Druzhby ParkUAZ Driver Dies in Mysterious Crash Near Druzhby Park
UAZ Driver Dies in Mysterious Crash Near Druzhby ParkPolice are investigating the circumstances of a fatal crash near Druzhby Park in Samara on Thursday, February 5, where a UAZ driver died.
Volgograd to Warm to +1°C, Ice ExpectedVolgograd to Warm to +1°C, Ice Expected
Volgograd to Warm to +1°C, Ice ExpectedThe period of extreme cold in Volgograd Oblast is ending, but the weather change brings precipitation and black ice.
Fraudsters led girl to arson on Kantemirovskaya
Fraudsters led girl to arson on KantemirovskayaThe girl detained for setting fire to an aid point on Kantemirovskaya Street in Moscow was under the control of fraudsters for nearly a month. They forced her to take out loans and attempt to set fire to police cars.
Kireyevsk Man Sentenced for Child Support DebtKireyevsk Man Sentenced for Child Support Debt
Kireyevsk Man Sentenced for Child Support DebtA 44-year-old resident of Kireyevsk (Tula Oblast, Russia) was sentenced to six months of mandatory labor for failing to pay child support for five years, accumulating a debt of over 1.8 million rubles ($20,000).
Mother, Daughter Killed in Tula Fire; Probe LaunchedMother, Daughter Killed in Tula Fire; Probe Launched
Mother, Daughter Killed in Tula Fire; Probe LaunchedA mother and her 10-year-old daughter died in a Tula apartment fire on February 5, 2026, likely caused by a faulty electrical appliance, investigators said.
Gukovo loses water again due to accidentGukovo loses water again due to accident
Gukovo loses water again due to accidentGukovo has lost water supply again after a burst pipe, just days after the city was without water for nearly a week.
Mass tram stoppage in central YekaterinburgMass tram stoppage in central Yekaterinburg
Mass tram stoppage in central YekaterinburgDozens of trams have stopped on Lunacharsky Street due to a power outage. Emergency services are on the scene.
Svetlana Maslova elected Anapa mayor on second trySvetlana Maslova elected Anapa mayor on second try
Svetlana Maslova elected Anapa mayor on second trySvetlana Maslova, who previously worked in the Council of Ministers of Crimea, was elected mayor of Anapa on her second attempt.