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Yekaterinburg residents suffer as management firms owe millionsYekaterinburg residents suffer as management firms owe millions
Yekaterinburg residents suffer as management firms owe millionsManagement companies linked to Viktor Starokozhev have accumulated millions in electricity debts, forcing the supplier to sign direct contracts with consumers.
Wife and Son of Drone Attack Victim in HospitalWife and Son of Drone Attack Victim in Hospital
Wife and Son of Drone Attack Victim in HospitalThe wife of a Rostov resident killed in a drone attack on the Leventsovka microdistrict is hospitalized; their apartment was destroyed, officials said.
Two most famous manuls die in Novosibirsk ZooTwo most famous manuls die in Novosibirsk Zoo
Two most famous manuls die in Novosibirsk ZooKaraganda and Zelenogorsk, two of the most famous manuls, have died at Novosibirsk Zoo at 15 years old.
Aksay District Sees 10% Online Activity SurgeAksay District Sees 10% Online Activity Surge
Aksay District Sees 10% Online Activity SurgeResidents of Aksay district are spending more time online, with online activity up 10% in the past year due to telecom infrastructure expansion.
Kazan Tu-214 Serial Deliveries Begin in 2029Kazan Tu-214 Serial Deliveries Begin in 2029
Kazan Tu-214 Serial Deliveries Begin in 2029The United Aircraft Corporation (UAC), the transport leasing company GTLK, and S7 Group have signed a memorandum for the supply of 100 Tu-214 aircraft at the civil aviation infrastructure exhibition, with serial deliveries set to begin in 2029.
CPRF Deputies Want Devyatkino Station Renamed KomsomolskayaCPRF Deputies Want Devyatkino Station Renamed Komsomolskaya
CPRF Deputies Want Devyatkino Station Renamed KomsomolskayaCommunist deputies have filed a motion with the Leningrad Oblast Legislative Assembly to restore the Devyatkino metro station's original name Komsomolskaya; if approved, it will go to St. Petersburg Governor Alexander Beglov.
Winter Views of Old Sarepta Museum-ReserveWinter Views of Old Sarepta Museum-Reserve
Winter Views of Old Sarepta Museum-ReservePhotographer Alexey Polyakov captured winter landscapes of the Old Sarepta museum complex in Volgograd on 2 February, the last day of the thaw.
Four Sapsan Trains Delayed to St. PetersburgFour Sapsan Trains Delayed to St. Petersburg
Four Sapsan Trains Delayed to St. PetersburgFour Sapsan high-speed trains from Moscow to St. Petersburg are delayed by up to 35 minutes due to technical issues, Russian Railways (RZD) reported on February 4.
State Duma Elections Set for 2026State Duma Elections Set for 2026
State Duma Elections Set for 2026Russia's State Duma elections for the ninth convocation are expected on September 20, 2026, with changes to voting procedures and electoral geography.
Ryazan maternity hospitals halt open days after tragedyRyazan maternity hospitals halt open days after tragedy
Ryazan maternity hospitals halt open days after tragedyRyazan Oblast's perinatal center and maternity hospital No. 2 have suspended open days indefinitely, citing high flu and ARVI rates and safety concerns after infant deaths in Novokuznetsk.
Dmitry Morev's deputy resigns from Arkhangelsk administrationDmitry Morev's deputy resigns from Arkhangelsk administration
Dmitry Morev's deputy resigns from Arkhangelsk administrationMikhail Ivanov, deputy head of Arkhangelsk for municipal services, has resigned from the city administration of his own accord, a spokesperson said.
Andrei Polyakov Captures Winter Scenes of Old SareptaAndrei Polyakov Captures Winter Scenes of Old Sarepta
Andrei Polyakov Captures Winter Scenes of Old SareptaPhotographer Andrei Polyakov captured winter landscapes of the Old Sarepta museum-reserve in southern Volgograd on February 2, the last day of a long-awaited thaw.
Arkhangelsk schools, kindergartens close as child illness spikesArkhangelsk schools, kindergartens close as child illness spikes
Arkhangelsk schools, kindergartens close as child illness spikesAcute respiratory viral infections and influenza are spreading in the Arkhangelsk Region, leading to full and partial closures of schools and kindergartens.
Yekaterinburg Snowstorm: Tyumen to Get Light SnowYekaterinburg Snowstorm: Tyumen to Get Light Snow
Yekaterinburg Snowstorm: Tyumen to Get Light SnowA southern cyclone stalled over Perm Krai has brought a snowstorm to Yekaterinburg, and may also affect Tyumen.
Two Scandalous Management Companies Leave Residents in DebtTwo Scandalous Management Companies Leave Residents in Debt
Two Scandalous Management Companies Leave Residents in DebtIn Yekaterinburg, two management companies linked to utility baron Viktor Starokozhev have run up millions in debt, forcing the power supplier to make direct contracts with residents.
Sharp warming, wet snow as southern cyclone nears TomskSharp warming, wet snow as southern cyclone nears Tomsk
Sharp warming, wet snow as southern cyclone nears TomskWind gusts will reach 18 m/s as a southern cyclone brings sharp warming and wet snow to Tomsk, with temperatures rising to -1°C (30°F).
From idea to life: St. Petersburg public spacesFrom idea to life: St. Petersburg public spaces
From idea to life: St. Petersburg public spacesRound table participants discussed how modern public spaces are changing St. Petersburg's urban environment, which formats are in demand, and how to balance resident comfort with openness.
Ufa Gymnasium Shooter Teen Still in CustodyUfa Gymnasium Shooter Teen Still in Custody
Ufa Gymnasium Shooter Teen Still in CustodyNearly a day after his arrest, a 9th-grade student who fired an air rifle at his teacher and classmates in Ufa remains in custody with no pretrial restraint order yet.
Teenager Hit by Car in St. PetersburgTeenager Hit by Car in St. Petersburg
Teenager Hit by Car in St. PetersburgA 13-year-old schoolgirl was hit by an SUV while crossing the street against a red light. The victim is hospitalized in serious condition.
Communal lake cuts off Saratov Opera HouseCommunal lake cuts off Saratov Opera House
Communal lake cuts off Saratov Opera HouseThe Saratov Opera and Ballet Theatre, temporarily housed in the DK Tantal building, is being flooded as a water leak from a broken utility line has created a large pond that now reaches the theatre steps and the nearby underground passage.
Shakhunya Buys Electric Car for 5M Rubles ($52,600)Shakhunya Buys Electric Car for 5M Rubles ($52,600)
Shakhunya Buys Electric Car for 5M Rubles ($52,600)The administration of Shakhunya, a town in Nizhny Novgorod Oblast, is buying a Voyah Passion evr electric car for 5 million rubles ($52,600) to transport officials.
Bastrykin Orders Criminal Case Over Rybinsk Emergency BuildingBastrykin Orders Criminal Case Over Rybinsk Emergency Building
Bastrykin Orders Criminal Case Over Rybinsk Emergency BuildingAlexander Bastrykin, head of Russia's Investigative Committee, ordered a criminal case over a years-long delay in resettling residents from an emergency building in Rybinsk, taking the situation under personal control.
Knight of Science Yuri Roshchevsky DiesKnight of Science Yuri Roshchevsky Dies
Knight of Science Yuri Roshchevsky DiesYuri Roshchevsky, a noted local historian, ecologist, and ethnographer who studied the Samara Bend, has died after a long illness, the Russian Geographical Society announced.
600 Children Evacuated From School No. 1600 Children Evacuated From School No. 1
600 Children Evacuated From School No. 1On 4 February, approximately 600 children and 50 adults were evacuated from School No. 1 in Yessentuki, Russia, after a bomb threat report.
Sochi Sea Terminal Tower Spire Restoration CompleteSochi Sea Terminal Tower Spire Restoration Complete
Sochi Sea Terminal Tower Spire Restoration CompleteFor the first time since construction, the three-tiered tower with 36-meter spire at Sochi Sea Terminal has been fully restored, including sculptures, stained glass, facades and decorative elements.