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Stray dogs attack village in VolgogradStray dogs attack village in Volgograd
Stray dogs attack village in VolgogradResidents of the Krasnoarmeysky district complain about impunity for stray dogs. The number of attacks is growing, and, according to citizens, capture services respond slowly.
200 Tyumen Residents Face Layoffs in Early 2026200 Tyumen Residents Face Layoffs in Early 2026
200 Tyumen Residents Face Layoffs in Early 2026Thirty-five companies in Russia’s Tyumen Region have reported plans to lay off over 200 employees in January–February 2026.
Owner to repurpose Daursky meat plant in KrasnokamenskOwner to repurpose Daursky meat plant in Krasnokamensk
Owner to repurpose Daursky meat plant in KrasnokamenskThe owner of the Daursky meat processing plant in Krasnokamensk, Zabaykalsky Krai, plans to repurpose the facility. Reasons for halting sausage production were given on February 4.
Trolleybus, tram, bus: Which is fastest from ZhBI?Trolleybus, tram, bus: Which is fastest from ZhBI?
Trolleybus, tram, bus: Which is fastest from ZhBI?E1.RU reporters raced from the ZhBI district to central Yekaterinburg by tram, bus, and trolleybus to find the best commute.
Nizhny Novgorod Mayor Warns of Snowy WeekendNizhny Novgorod Mayor Warns of Snowy Weekend
Nizhny Novgorod Mayor Warns of Snowy WeekendMayor Yuri Shalabaev of Nizhny Novgorod said that after a temporary lull, heavy snowfall is expected over the weekend.
New Yaroslavl Cemetery Has 3-5 Year LifespanNew Yaroslavl Cemetery Has 3-5 Year Lifespan
New Yaroslavl Cemetery Has 3-5 Year LifespanDeputy Mayor Alexander Chernevsky presented project details at a municipality meeting on 4 February, stating the estimated lifespan of the new burial ground.
Lecture on Cinema Memorial Plaques in St. PetersburgLecture on Cinema Memorial Plaques in St. Petersburg
Lecture on Cinema Memorial Plaques in St. PetersburgArt historian Ekaterina Shishkina will give a lecture on memorial plaques dedicated to film figures. The event will take place on February 5 at the Mayakovsky Library.
Foreigner caught hiding in Novosibirsk after prison releaseForeigner caught hiding in Novosibirsk after prison release
Foreigner caught hiding in Novosibirsk after prison releaseA foreign national who avoided deportation after being released from prison was detained in Novosibirsk using facial recognition technology. He will be banned from re-entering Russia.
Stray dogs 'brought here' terrorize Volgograd villageStray dogs 'brought here' terrorize Volgograd village
Stray dogs 'brought here' terrorize Volgograd villageResidents of Volgograd's Krasnoarmeysky District say it is nearly impossible to walk through Nizhnyaya Sarepta without being bitten by aggressive stray dogs.
Zoologists Hope for Frost to Save Seals
Zoologists Hope for Frost to Save SealsThe Baltic Seal Friends Foundation is preparing for the rescue season and closely monitoring ice formation on the Baltic Sea and Lake Ladoga.
February Brings Extreme Temperature Swings to TolyattiFebruary Brings Extreme Temperature Swings to Tolyatti
February Brings Extreme Temperature Swings to TolyattiMeteorologists reveal that February in Tolyatti can see temperatures ranging from -46°C (-51°F) to +12°C (54°F), along with heavy snow and icy conditions.
Mayor Shalabaev Addresses Residents Ahead of Snowy WeekendMayor Shalabaev Addresses Residents Ahead of Snowy Weekend
Mayor Shalabaev Addresses Residents Ahead of Snowy WeekendHeavy snow may return to Nizhny Novgorod this weekend, and the city is bracing for a storm after a lull, Mayor Yuri Shalabaev said.
Krasnoyarsk schoolgirl throws firebomb in classroom, five injuredKrasnoyarsk schoolgirl throws firebomb in classroom, five injured
Krasnoyarsk schoolgirl throws firebomb in classroom, five injuredA schoolgirl threw a Molotov cocktail into a classroom at School No. 153 in Krasnoyarsk on February 4, injuring five children. Three were taken to a burn center and two to a hospital with head injuries.
230 Tyumen Workers Face Layoffs by Winter's End230 Tyumen Workers Face Layoffs by Winter's End
230 Tyumen Workers Face Layoffs by Winter's EndMore than 200 Tyumen residents may lose their jobs by the end of winter as 35 companies implement staff reductions.
Volgograd Court Resumes Case of Kaustik DirectorVolgograd Court Resumes Case of Kaustik Director
Volgograd Court Resumes Case of Kaustik DirectorThe Central District Court of Volgograd with a new panel resumed consideration of the criminal case against Eldor Azizov.
Drunk man punches, bites police officer in KandalakshaDrunk man punches, bites police officer in Kandalaksha
Drunk man punches, bites police officer in KandalakshaA drunk 42-year-old man in Kandalaksha, Murmansk Oblast, faces up to five years in prison for assaulting a police officer by punching and biting him on 15 December.
Section of Scandinavia Highway Switched to Reversible TrafficSection of Scandinavia Highway Switched to Reversible Traffic
Section of Scandinavia Highway Switched to Reversible TrafficOn the Scandinavia federal highway in Leningrad Oblast, reversible traffic with traffic lights has been introduced due to major repairs. The restrictions will last until February 28.
Timothy Day February 4: Do's, Don'ts, Weather SignsTimothy Day February 4: Do's, Don'ts, Weather Signs
Timothy Day February 4: Do's, Don'ts, Weather SignsIn old Russian folk belief, February 4 — known as Timothy the Half-Winter — was the midpoint of winter, after which severe blizzards would increase.
Yaroslavl's New Cemetery to Last 3-5 YearsYaroslavl's New Cemetery to Last 3-5 Years
Yaroslavl's New Cemetery to Last 3-5 YearsDeputy Mayor Alexander Chernevsky announced at a municipal commission meeting on February 4, 2025, that the new cemetery in Yaroslavl will be sufficient for 3-5 years.
40-year-old man abducts 14-year-old girl for marriage40-year-old man abducts 14-year-old girl for marriage
40-year-old man abducts 14-year-old girl for marriageA 40-year-old man abducted a 14-year-old girl from her school in Abkhazia on February 2, intending to marry her. Police returned the teenager to her family.
Yekaterinburg student endures Myanmar captivityYekaterinburg student endures Myanmar captivity
Yekaterinburg student endures Myanmar captivityVolunteer Svetlana Sherstoboyeva revealed details of the captivity of a student from Yekaterinburg in Myanmar, describing forced labor in a scam call center.
Coach and Children Escape Burning Apartment in MotovilikhaCoach and Children Escape Burning Apartment in Motovilikha
Coach and Children Escape Burning Apartment in MotovilikhaA Perm dance coach and her three children fled their apartment barefoot after a fire destroyed their home in minutes. The family now needs help.
Stavropol Krai Tariffs to Jump 22%; Subsidies UncertainStavropol Krai Tariffs to Jump 22%; Subsidies Uncertain
Stavropol Krai Tariffs to Jump 22%; Subsidies UncertainThe ministry provided numbers and billions in subsidies, but it remains unclear how the 22% tariff increase will appear on residents' bills.
'No One Touched Her': Eighth-Grader Attacks School'No One Touched Her': Eighth-Grader Attacks School
'No One Touched Her': Eighth-Grader Attacks SchoolSeveral children were hospitalized after an eighth-grader set fire to a classroom and attacked with a hammer at a school in Krasnoyarsk, Russia.
Lecture on Elena Guro at Petropavlovsk FortressLecture on Elena Guro at Petropavlovsk Fortress
Lecture on Elena Guro at Petropavlovsk FortressOn 5 February, the Petropavlovsk Fortress lecture hall will host the first lecture of the «Discovering Avant-Garde Names» series, dedicated to artist and writer Elena Guro.