Police identify body of ex-Uralkali CEO BaumgertnerThe body found on January 14 in southern Cyprus has been officially identified as that of Vladislav Baumgertner, former CEO of Uralkali, after a DNA test.
Lada Priora Crashes Into Pole Near Volgograd PoliceA driver suffered head injuries and was taken to the hospital by ambulance after his Lada Priora crashed into a lighting pole opposite a police station in Volgograd. Medics assess his condition as moderate.
Ryazan Mall Brawl: Guard Attacked with Bottle, KnifePolice in Ryazan have detained four participants and are conducting additional checks after a brawl at the Premier shopping center, where a security guard was attacked with a vodka bottle and a knife, according to an eyewitness.
Orenburg Police Deputy Chief Accused of Leaking State SecretsIn Orenburg, the deputy head of a criminal investigation department has been detained on suspicion of leaking state secrets to an organized crime group that extorted participants of the Special Military Operation.
School Attacked by 8th Grader Had Prior WarningThe school attacked by an 8th grader with gasoline and a hammer had already received a warning for ignoring bullying, raising questions about administration oversight.
Region to Boost Free Home Culture in 2026Over 10 million people attended cultural events in Novosibirsk Region in 2025, and officials say interest will grow due to convenient solutions and landmark dates.
Lieutenant Colonel Arrested for Bribery in St. PetersburgThe head of a UMVD (Directorate of the Ministry of Internal Affairs) department in St. Petersburg's Vyborgsky District has been arrested on suspicion of bribery. His subordinate was also detained in connection with the case.
Mole Burn, Botched Lips: Tyumen Cosmetic Service VictimsIn 2025, Tyumen residents filed nine complaints with the regional branch of Rospotrebnadzor over cosmetic services, including a mole burn, botched lip fillers, poor implant installation, and acne treatment for a minor.
Priora Crashes Into Pole Opposite Police Station VolgogradA driver was taken to hospital in a resuscitation ambulance after his Lada Priora crashed into a pole opposite a police station in Volgograd's Krasnoarmeysky district. The driver suffered severe head trauma and was in an altered state of consciousness.
Catsekb Cat Shelter in Yekaterinburg Faces ClosureThe well-known cat shelter Catsekb in Yekaterinburg is facing serious financial difficulties. The organization's founder said that accumulated debts force a choice between buying food and paying utility bills.
Thousands Freeze in Yurga Heat Network FailuresThousands of residents in Yurga, Kemerovo Oblast, are without heat after two heat network failures on Wednesday, February 4, as outdoor temperatures dropped below -12°C (10°F).
Car seized from Sochi man for utility debtA joint raid by utility workers and bailiffs in Lazarevsky district of Sochi led to the seizure of a car from a resident who failed to pay heating and hot water bills.
Ambulance Accident Paralyzes Traffic on MalookhtinskyA major traffic accident involving medical transport occurred in Krasnogvardeysky District of St. Petersburg. Traffic on Malookhtinsky Prospekt is completely blocked due to the accident.
Tram 21 returns on Leninsky route this summerTram No. 21 service between Nizhny Novgorod's center and Leninsky District was temporarily suspended in late 2025 due to large-scale rail replacement, with a return planned for summer 2026.
Yekaterinburg Cat Shelter Faces ClosureThe famous Catsekb shelter in Yekaterinburg is on the verge of closure due to massive debts, forcing its founder to choose between buying food and paying for electricity.
