Russia Develops Rotavirus VaccineRussia has developed a vaccine against rotavirus and plans to release it, Anna Popova, head of Rospotrebnadzor (Russia's Federal Service for Surveillance on Consumer Rights Protection and Human Wellbeing), announced. The infection can occur at any time of year.
Highest-Paying Jobs in Novosibirsk February 2026Some employers are open to candidates without experience, according to a list of the highest-paying jobs in Novosibirsk for February 2026 from Zarplata.ru, with salaries up to 200,000 rubles.
Two new trams begin service in IrkutskTwo new trams, adapted for mobility-impaired passengers, have started running in Irkutsk on routes No. 1 and No. 3, the mayor's office said.
Nizhny Novgorod Metro Cost Rises by 12 Billion RublesThe cost of extending the Avtozavodskaya metro line increased by 12.4 billion rubles ($130 million at current rates). Authorities attributed this to rising equipment prices and difficulties of working in the historic center.
Health Issues Suspected in Child's Death, Not IceA 12-year-old boy died suddenly after leaving school in Petrov Val, Volgograd region, on 2 February; preliminary findings suggest sudden health problems, not ice, as the cause.
Wolf pack spotted on Arkhangelsk outskirtsResidents of Arkhangelsk reported seeing a pack of wolves on the city's outskirts on February 4. A photo of the predators was published online.
Truck Collision Paralyzes Perm Highway TrafficA collision between two trucks on Perm Highway on 4 February completely paralyzed traffic towards Yekaterinburg, causing a multi-kilometer traffic jam.
Mother to be tried for deaths of three sons in fireA 27-year-old mother has been charged with negligent homicide after her three young sons died in a house fire in the village of Chikichey, Zabaykalsky Krai, on 19 October 2025.
Three Tula Residents Face Trial Over Illegal CigarettesThree residents of Tula have been charged with illegal possession and storage of unmarked cigarettes worth 24.2 million rubles (about $268,900 at current rates). They face up to six years in prison if convicted.
Top 3 diseases among St. Petersburg homelessThe Charity Hospital (Blagotvoritelnaya Bolnitsa) has presented the results of an analysis of nearly 900 homeless patients. Two-thirds had two or more diagnoses.
Eighth-Grader Attacks School with Molotov Cocktail and HammerAn eighth-grade girl threw a Molotov cocktail into a classroom and attacked children and a teacher with a hammer at School 'Kompleks Pokrovskiy' in central Krasnoyarsk, Russia. The girl was detained, and classes were cancelled.
Police can't locate Savannah Guthrie's motherThe search for 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie, mother of TV host Savannah Guthrie, continues as police explore all possibilities, including ransom.
Sochi police seize 1.5 kg marijuana and hashishA 25-year-old man from Tomsk was detained in Sochi with over 1.5 kg of marijuana and hashish, which he planned to sell. He faces up to 20 years in prison.
Swine flu and Hong Kong flu in SamaraSwine flu (H1N1) and Hong Kong flu (H3N2) are circulating in the Samara region, hand in hand, as health authorities report a rise in ARVI cases.
Tram route 21 to return in summer 2026Tram route 21, which connects central Nizhny Novgorod with the Leninsky district, was temporarily suspended for rail replacement and is expected to resume in summer 2026.
Tolyatti fisherman exhausted after 8-hour snowstorm on iceAn elderly fisherman from Tolyatti became lost during a blizzard and wandered for over eight hours on the frozen Zhigulyovskoye Sea before being rescued by emergency services.
St. Petersburg Inspectors Find 19th-Century Cannon on PlaygroundDuring an inspection of children's play areas, inspectors from the State Administrative and Technical Inspectorate (GATI) in St. Petersburg discovered a historical artillery cannon dating to the mid-19th century.
Nizhny Novgorod Metro Costs Surge 12 Billion RublesThe cost of extending the Avtozavodskaya metro line in Nizhny Novgorod has increased by 12.4 billion rubles ($124 million), with work continuing on Svobody and Sennaya squares.
Bashkiria to Build 49-Million-Ruble Tourist BaseThe project for a 49-million-ruble tourist base in the Burzyansky District has been included in the priority investment list of Bashkiria, with support from regional authorities.
Perm Highway jammed after two trucks collideTwo trucks collided on the Perm Highway on 4 February, blocking traffic towards Yekaterinburg and causing a massive jam. Drivers report being stuck for over an hour.
Construction Starts on Forest Plot in AkademicheskyIn Yekaterinburg's Akademichesky district, work has begun to clear a forest for future residential and social infrastructure. Local residents will lose their customary shortcut through the forest belt.
