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Yekaterinburg Snowstorm: Tyumen to See Light SnowYekaterinburg Snowstorm: Tyumen to See Light Snow
Yekaterinburg Snowstorm: Tyumen to See Light SnowA small southern cyclone stalled over Perm Krai has caused a snowstorm in Yekaterinburg, with Tyumen expected to see light snow on February 4 and 5.
Novosibirsk scientist in bribery, fraud case brought to courtNovosibirsk scientist in bribery, fraud case brought to court
Novosibirsk scientist in bribery, fraud case brought to courtA Novosibirsk scientist suspected of receiving bribes and committing fraud has been brought to court, where a preventive measure will be selected.
Roshydromet issues flood forecast for Tomsk OblastRoshydromet issues flood forecast for Tomsk Oblast
Roshydromet issues flood forecast for Tomsk OblastRoshydromet expects the 2026 spring flood to be more severe than last year, particularly in Central, Siberian, and Far Eastern federal districts, including Tomsk Oblast.
Shakhunya Administration Cancels 5M Ruble Luxury EV TenderShakhunya Administration Cancels 5M Ruble Luxury EV Tender
Shakhunya Administration Cancels 5M Ruble Luxury EV TenderThe Shakhunya city administration canceled its purchase of a 5-million-ruble ($55,600) business-class electric car intended for officials after re-evaluation.
Kuzbass Officials Slash Spending as Budget Deficit WorsensKuzbass Officials Slash Spending as Budget Deficit Worsens
Kuzbass Officials Slash Spending as Budget Deficit WorsensBefore the New Year, Kuzbass officials were advised to skip corporate parties as part of broader budget-cutting measures amid a severe deficit, the press service said.
Stove Runs 24/7: Kazan Family Freezes Without HeatStove Runs 24/7: Kazan Family Freezes Without Heat
Stove Runs 24/7: Kazan Family Freezes Without HeatResidents of the Romantika comfort-class residential complex in Kazan have been without reliable heating for three days, forcing them to use stoves and ovens to stay warm. The problem is linked to issues at a local boiler station.
Chelyabinsk taxi driver says he reconciled with doctorChelyabinsk taxi driver says he reconciled with doctor
Chelyabinsk taxi driver says he reconciled with doctorThe Central District Court of Chelyabinsk placed the taxi driver under house arrest, although investigators requested pre-trial detention.
Bastrykin orders case over 13-year relocation delayBastrykin orders case over 13-year relocation delay
Bastrykin orders case over 13-year relocation delayAlexander Bastrykin, head of the Investigative Committee of Russia (SKR), ordered a criminal case after residents of a dilapidated house in Rybinsk, Yaroslavl Oblast, had been waiting for relocation since 2013.
Mikhail Panfilov Becomes New Sports Minister of Altai KraiMikhail Panfilov Becomes New Sports Minister of Altai Krai
Mikhail Panfilov Becomes New Sports Minister of Altai KraiMikhail Panfilov, who served as an advisor to the Minister of Sports for the past year and a half, has been appointed Minister of Sports of Altai Krai.
Yekaterinburg Student Enslaved in Myanmar on Friend's AdviceYekaterinburg Student Enslaved in Myanmar on Friend's Advice
Yekaterinburg Student Enslaved in Myanmar on Friend's AdviceA student from Yekaterinburg was forcibly held and forced to work in a fraudulent call center in Myanmar.
Russian Post Sells Volgograd Main Post Office Round HallRussian Post Sells Volgograd Main Post Office Round Hall
Russian Post Sells Volgograd Main Post Office Round HallRussian Post is auctioning the Round Hall of the Volgograd Main Post Office as part of a nationwide sale of historic post office buildings.
St. Petersburg police search for driver who pepper-sprayed infant
St. Petersburg police search for driver who pepper-sprayed infantSt. Petersburg police have launched a search for a Toyota driver who used pepper spray against a man holding a one-month-old baby. The incident occurred on the morning of February 3 in the city's Kalininsky District.
WHSD Night Closures in St. Petersburg, February 4–7WHSD Night Closures in St. Petersburg, February 4–7
WHSD Night Closures in St. Petersburg, February 4–7Night road works on St. Petersburg's Western High-Speed Diameter (WHSD) from 4 to 7 February will require temporary closures of several exits and entrances.
Driver Kills Woman, 75, in Hit-and-Run Near NovosibirskDriver Kills Woman, 75, in Hit-and-Run Near Novosibirsk
Driver Kills Woman, 75, in Hit-and-Run Near NovosibirskA driver fatally struck a 75-year-old woman and fled the scene in Kolivan, Novosibirsk Region. The victim died before paramedics arrived.
Smoke Delays Krasnoyarsk-Phu Quoc Flight for Second DaySmoke Delays Krasnoyarsk-Phu Quoc Flight for Second Day
Smoke Delays Krasnoyarsk-Phu Quoc Flight for Second DayA Boeing 767 carrying 335 passengers from Krasnoyarsk to Phu Quoc was delayed for over a day after black smoke was reported during taxiing; the airline cites severe cold as a factor.
Bastrykin demands probe into medics leaving patient outsideBastrykin demands probe into medics leaving patient outside
Bastrykin demands probe into medics leaving patient outsideA Pyatigorsk resident was returned from the hospital and abandoned outside his home in a dangerous condition, prompting a probe by the Investigative Committee.
Chita changes bus route 49 to Vostochny settlementChita changes bus route 49 to Vostochny settlement
Chita changes bus route 49 to Vostochny settlementThe bus route on municipal route No. 49 (from Ukrainsky Boulevard to Vostochny settlement) will change in Chita from 9 February, the city administration announced on 4 February.
Khabirov orders bullying checks in all Bashkiria schoolsKhabirov orders bullying checks in all Bashkiria schools
Khabirov orders bullying checks in all Bashkiria schoolsAfter a student attacked a teacher with an air rifle at a Ufa gymnasium, Bashkiria's leader Radiy Khabirov ordered inspections of all schools to address bullying.
Tatarstan completes another telecom refarming stageTatarstan completes another telecom refarming stage
Tatarstan completes another telecom refarming stageFrequencies at base stations in Tatarstan have been transferred to the LTE standard, completing another stage of telecom equipment refarming.
Mother: student enslaved in Myanmar after friend's adviceMother: student enslaved in Myanmar after friend's advice
Mother: student enslaved in Myanmar after friend's adviceA 21-year-old student from Yekaterinburg was tricked into traveling to Myanmar, where she was forcibly detained and made to work in a fraudulent call center, her mother said.
Flight restrictions at Gagarin Airport delay four flightsFlight restrictions at Gagarin Airport delay four flights
Flight restrictions at Gagarin Airport delay four flightsSaratov's Gagarin Airport resumed operations after a 2.5-hour flight restriction imposed due to a drone threat, delaying four flights.
Cafe owner convicted in fire death of workerCafe owner convicted in fire death of worker
Cafe owner convicted in fire death of workerThe owner of a café in Novosibirsk region knew the electrical equipment was faulty but allowed its use, leading to a fire that killed a worker trapped in the basement.
«We Hugged»: Taxi Driver Claims Reconciliation After Threatening Doctor«We Hugged»: Taxi Driver Claims Reconciliation After Threatening Doctor
«We Hugged»: Taxi Driver Claims Reconciliation After Threatening DoctorInvestigators requested two months in custody for a Chelyabinsk taxi driver who threatened a doctor, but the court placed him under house arrest after he claimed reconciliation.
Russian Post Selling Volgograd Rotunda with Lenin MonumentRussian Post Selling Volgograd Rotunda with Lenin Monument
Russian Post Selling Volgograd Rotunda with Lenin MonumentHistoric main post office buildings across Russia are being sold as the state postal service divests non-core assets.
Ryazan Doctors Use 3D for Heart Arrhythmia SurgeryRyazan Doctors Use 3D for Heart Arrhythmia Surgery
Ryazan Doctors Use 3D for Heart Arrhythmia SurgerySpecialists in Ryazan have used a 3D navigation system for cardiac arrhythmia surgery for the first time in the region, operating on a 40-year-old man with Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome.