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Kazan ends 'Buran' plan after almost a weekKazan ends 'Buran' plan after almost a week
Kazan ends 'Buran' plan after almost a weekKazan will lift the 'Buran' plan on the night of February 4, after it had been in effect since January 30 due to heavy snowfall.
Deputy Head of Arkhangelsk Resigns, Successor NamedDeputy Head of Arkhangelsk Resigns, Successor Named
Deputy Head of Arkhangelsk Resigns, Successor NamedMikhail Ivanov has resigned as Deputy Head of Arkhangelsk for municipal services. His duties will be performed by Nikolai Khudyakov, a former deputy head of Plesetsk District.
Volgograd court resumes Kaustik director’s sex case trialVolgograd court resumes Kaustik director’s sex case trial
Volgograd court resumes Kaustik director’s sex case trialThe criminal case against Eldor Azizov, director of the Kaustik plant accused of sexual relations with a minor, is being heard by a new panel at the Central District Court in Volgograd.
Kuzbass Temperature Plummets to -36°CKuzbass Temperature Plummets to -36°C
Kuzbass Temperature Plummets to -36°CTemperatures in Kuzbass will drop to -36°C (-33°F) on Thursday, February 5, according to the Kemerovo Hydrometeorological Center.
Student freed from Myanmar call center details ordealStudent freed from Myanmar call center details ordeal
Student freed from Myanmar call center details ordealA volunteer who helped free 21-year-old Madina from a fraudulent call center in Myanmar described the horrific conditions the student endured since June 2025.
Scientists explain scientific memes at talk showScientists explain scientific memes at talk show
Scientists explain scientific memes at talk showOn February 5, a free talk show "Science in Memes" will be held in St. Petersburg, where experts from various scientific fields will reveal the meaning of popular internet jokes.
Yaroslavl Region transport apps entered white listYaroslavl Region transport apps entered white list
Yaroslavl Region transport apps entered white listGovernor Mikhail Evraev of Yaroslavl Region announced that the «Yaroslavl Oblast Transport» and «Yandex Go» apps have been whitelisted to ensure stable operation in public transport even during internet outages starting April 1.
Danilikha Development Continues with New Telecom InfrastructureDanilikha Development Continues with New Telecom Infrastructure
Danilikha Development Continues with New Telecom InfrastructureNew telecom equipment in Perm's Danilikha microdistrict is designed to handle the increasing network load as the area grows.
Tula woman loses 427,000 rubles to furniture scammersTula woman loses 427,000 rubles to furniture scammers
Tula woman loses 427,000 rubles to furniture scammersA 40-year-old Tula woman lost 427,000 rubles (about $4,700) after being tricked by scammers posing as furniture sellers via a messaging app.
Omsk residents to receive 2,000 free pancakesOmsk residents to receive 2,000 free pancakes
Omsk residents to receive 2,000 free pancakesOn February 22, Omsk's Winter Lyubinsky will host Maslenitsa with 2,000 free pancakes and tea.
Sudden Cold Snap to Hit Chelyabinsk RegionSudden Cold Snap to Hit Chelyabinsk Region
Sudden Cold Snap to Hit Chelyabinsk RegionThe Chelyabinsk Hydro-Meteorological Center has warned of a sharp temperature drop to -33°C (-27°F) over the next 24 hours, beginning the night of February 4.
Voronezh Oblast in Top 10 for Illegal Dental ClinicsVoronezh Oblast in Top 10 for Illegal Dental Clinics
Voronezh Oblast in Top 10 for Illegal Dental ClinicsAccording to a study, the problem primarily affects individual entrepreneur dental offices, with over 61% of clinics in the region operating illegally.
S7 to receive 100 Tu-214 aircraft, 213 seatsS7 to receive 100 Tu-214 aircraft, 213 seats
S7 to receive 100 Tu-214 aircraft, 213 seatsS7 Airlines has signed a memorandum to receive 100 new Tu-214 aircraft, with a final agreement due by the end of 2026. The planes will accommodate up to 213 passengers.
Over 1,200 Apply for Bodaibo Heating Accident AidOver 1,200 Apply for Bodaibo Heating Accident Aid
Over 1,200 Apply for Bodaibo Heating Accident AidResidents of Bodaibo in Irkutsk Oblast, left without heating due to a pipeline freeze, will begin receiving financial aid starting tomorrow, with over 1,274 applications filed.
New ministry appears in Primorsky Krai governmentNew ministry appears in Primorsky Krai government
New ministry appears in Primorsky Krai governmentSince February 1, a new ministry of internal policy has officially begun operating in the government of Primorsky Krai, headed by Alexander Khudolozhny.
Shumkov: Kurgan Was «Like a Crypt» Before HimShumkov: Kurgan Was «Like a Crypt» Before Him
Shumkov: Kurgan Was «Like a Crypt» Before HimVadim Shumkov, governor of the Kurgan region, wrote on Telegram that before his tenure, Kurgan was «like a crypt» but is now awakening.
Schoolgirl douses students with gasoline, sets them on fireSchoolgirl douses students with gasoline, sets them on fire
Schoolgirl douses students with gasoline, sets them on fireAn eighth-grade girl doused students with gasoline and set them on fire in a Krasnoyarsk school, injuring three. Authorities later found a hammer in her backpack.
Sharp Cold Wave to Hit Chelyabinsk RegionSharp Cold Wave to Hit Chelyabinsk Region
Sharp Cold Wave to Hit Chelyabinsk RegionA sharp cold wave is forecast to hit the Chelyabinsk region, with overnight temperatures dropping to -33°C (-27°F). Schools are advised to prepare for possible lesson cancellations.
Tula carrier Irbis fined for numerous violationsTula carrier Irbis fined for numerous violations
Tula carrier Irbis fined for numerous violationsThe Tula transport operator Irbis LLC, which runs multiple bus routes in and around the city, was fined for numerous safety violations.
Transport apps added to 'white list' in YaroslavlTransport apps added to 'white list' in Yaroslavl
Transport apps added to 'white list' in YaroslavlGovernor Mikhail Yevrayev announced that transport payment apps have been added to a 'white list', ensuring they work even with mobile internet restrictions, as the region switches to cashless payments from April 1.
Couple Attempted Bribe for Son's Flight SchoolCouple Attempted Bribe for Son's Flight School
Couple Attempted Bribe for Son's Flight SchoolAuthorities in Saratov Region opened a criminal case against a married couple who allegedly tried to bribe officials at Krasnokutsk Flight School with about 2.1 million rubles (around $22,800 at current rates) to get their son admitted.
Drones Attack Five Settlements in Rostov RegionDrones Attack Five Settlements in Rostov Region
Drones Attack Five Settlements in Rostov RegionDrone attacks occurred on the morning of 4 February. Governor Yuri Slyusar said there were no reports of casualties or damage.
Fisherman's 'Forgive us, elderly' letter moves rescuersFisherman's 'Forgive us, elderly' letter moves rescuers
Fisherman's 'Forgive us, elderly' letter moves rescuersA 74-year-old fisherman from Izhevsk sent a heartfelt letter of thanks to rescuers in Bashkiria, saying he would have died in a snowstorm without their help.
Tanker crash delays Tolyatti–Moscow train two hoursTanker crash delays Tolyatti–Moscow train two hours
Tanker crash delays Tolyatti–Moscow train two hoursA tanker truck collided with a passenger train at Potma station in Mordovia early this morning, delaying the Tolyatti–Moscow service by over two hours.
Rare European robin spotted in VolgogradRare European robin spotted in Volgograd
Rare European robin spotted in VolgogradBiologists note that European robins often begin singing before sunrise. Spotting one in the wild, let alone taking a good photo, is quite difficult due to its timid nature.