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Blogger Cloud Rommel sentenced to 15 years for child rapeBlogger Cloud Rommel sentenced to 15 years for child rape
Blogger Cloud Rommel sentenced to 15 years for child rapeOrthodox blogger and military operation participant Cloud Rommel has been sentenced to 15 years in a strict-regime colony for the systematic sexual abuse of a minor.
Chibis and Gloraks Discuss Kola Residential ComplexChibis and Gloraks Discuss Kola Residential Complex
Chibis and Gloraks Discuss Kola Residential ComplexGovernor Andrey Chibis met with Gloraks representatives to discuss the Kola housing project and park improvements in Murmansk.
Unusual light pillars appear over ArkhangelskUnusual light pillars appear over Arkhangelsk
Unusual light pillars appear over ArkhangelskA resident of Arkhangelsk photographed light pillars over the city, an atmospheric optical phenomenon visible during winter cold spells.
Scandalous Tepliy Stan minibuses known for misspellings to be canceledScandalous Tepliy Stan minibuses known for misspellings to be canceled
Scandalous Tepliy Stan minibuses known for misspellings to be canceledMost minibuses operating from the Tepliy Stan metro station in southwest Moscow will soon stop running. The city's Department of Transport says large buses already cover these routes.
Major street leading to Tyumen center to be extendedMajor street leading to Tyumen center to be extended
Major street leading to Tyumen center to be extendedThe project to extend Dambovskaya Street has received a positive state expert review, though construction timelines are not yet specified.
Five vehicles collide on highway near YaroslavlFive vehicles collide on highway near Yaroslavl
Five vehicles collide on highway near YaroslavlA serious crash involving five vehicles occurred on the R-132 federal highway, partially blocking traffic.
Platform collapse closes Nizhegorodskaya MCC stationPlatform collapse closes Nizhegorodskaya MCC station
Platform collapse closes Nizhegorodskaya MCC stationTrains are temporarily passing through the station without stopping.
Dump Truck Knocks Over Pipes Near Airport, Hits BusDump Truck Knocks Over Pipes Near Airport, Hits Bus
Dump Truck Knocks Over Pipes Near Airport, Hits BusTraffic on the approach to Chkalov Airport in Nizhny Novgorod is paralyzed after an incident with a dump truck. Pipes knocked down by the truck collapsed onto a shuttle bus.
Rostov appears in newly released Epstein case filesRostov appears in newly released Epstein case files
Rostov appears in newly released Epstein case filesThe U.S. Department of Justice has released millions of documents from the Jeffrey Epstein case, which contain references to Russian cities.
Minimum Food Basket Cost Increases in Arkhangelsk RegionMinimum Food Basket Cost Increases in Arkhangelsk Region
Minimum Food Basket Cost Increases in Arkhangelsk RegionThe minimum set of food products in Arkhangelsk Oblast has increased in price by 443 rubles (about $5 at current rates) over the past year, according to updated data from Arkhangelskstat.
Rostov paralyzed by 10-point traffic jams after blizzardRostov paralyzed by 10-point traffic jams after blizzard
Rostov paralyzed by 10-point traffic jams after blizzardA heavy blizzard in the Rostov region has led to massive traffic congestion in the city of Rostov-on-Don, with jams forming long before the usual evening rush hour.
Investigators Name Possible Causes of Orenburg Plane CrashInvestigators Name Possible Causes of Orenburg Plane Crash
Investigators Name Possible Causes of Orenburg Plane CrashThe Investigative Committee is investigating pilot error or technical failure as the main causes of a training aircraft crash in Orenburg, which killed an instructor and two students.
Officials: School reorganization in hamlet not under considerationOfficials: School reorganization in hamlet not under consideration
Officials: School reorganization in hamlet not under considerationAlmost all residents opposed the changes, but authorities assured there are no plans to reorganize the school.
Lastochka Trains in Samara Region Replaced for Second Time This YearLastochka Trains in Samara Region Replaced for Second Time This Year
Lastochka Trains in Samara Region Replaced for Second Time This YearSuburban rail services in Samara Region will see changes, including the replacement of Lastochka trains with other models and the addition of new stops.
Ergaki Founder Tried for Child's Death on SlopeErgaki Founder Tried for Child's Death on Slope
Ergaki Founder Tried for Child's Death on SlopeThe founder of the Ergaki resort faces prosecution for a child's fatal accident on a ski slope. Two other children were also harmed due to inadequate services.
Vyacheslav Starodubtsev, NOVAT Chief Director, Receives New AppointmentVyacheslav Starodubtsev, NOVAT Chief Director, Receives New Appointment
Vyacheslav Starodubtsev, NOVAT Chief Director, Receives New AppointmentVyacheslav Starodubtsev has been elected to lead the Novosibirsk branch of the Union of Theater Workers of Russia at a conference on February 2, with his candidacy supported almost unanimously.
Rostov surfaces in Epstein files over sexual content, FIFA videoRostov surfaces in Epstein files over sexual content, FIFA video
Rostov surfaces in Epstein files over sexual content, FIFA videoThe U.S. Department of Justice released millions of pages of documents related to financier Jeffrey Epstein in late January, with repeated mentions of Russian cities including Rostov.
Repin Academy in St. Petersburg warned over compliance issuesRepin Academy in St. Petersburg warned over compliance issues
Repin Academy in St. Petersburg warned over compliance issuesRosobrnadzor has issued warnings to 11 universities across Russia, with the Ilya Repin St. Petersburg Academy of Arts among them.
Five-Car Collision Near Yaroslavl Partially Closes HighwayFive-Car Collision Near Yaroslavl Partially Closes Highway
Five-Car Collision Near Yaroslavl Partially Closes HighwayOn February 2, 2026, five vehicles collided on the R-132 Golden Ring highway in Yaroslavl district, causing lane closures and one injury.
Volgograd Marks 83rd Anniversary of Stalingrad VictoryVolgograd Marks 83rd Anniversary of Stalingrad Victory
Volgograd Marks 83rd Anniversary of Stalingrad VictoryOn February 2, Volgograd celebrated the 83rd anniversary of the defeat of German troops at Stalingrad. The festive events were modest but included a series of commemorative ceremonies.
Does Arkhangelsk Need 'Cheburland'? Ex-Mayor Weighs InDoes Arkhangelsk Need 'Cheburland'? Ex-Mayor Weighs In
Does Arkhangelsk Need 'Cheburland'? Ex-Mayor Weighs InFormer Arkhangelsk mayor Alexander Donskoy said he would buy a franchise for such a theme park, calling the idea very good.
Dump Truck Topples Pipes Onto Bus Near Nizhny Novgorod AirportDump Truck Topples Pipes Onto Bus Near Nizhny Novgorod Airport
Dump Truck Topples Pipes Onto Bus Near Nizhny Novgorod AirportTraffic on the road to the airport is paralyzed after a dump truck knocked down pipes that fell onto a bus.
Doctors Save 92-Year-Old Guitarist En Route to ConcertDoctors Save 92-Year-Old Guitarist En Route to Concert
Doctors Save 92-Year-Old Guitarist En Route to ConcertA 92-year-old guitarist was saved by doctors in Ryazan after falling ill at a bus stop while heading to a concert. His companion promptly called an ambulance, leading to a successful treatment for a stroke.
Skidding Trucks Cause Level 10 Gridlock in RostovSkidding Trucks Cause Level 10 Gridlock in Rostov
Skidding Trucks Cause Level 10 Gridlock in RostovA severe snowstorm has triggered level 10 traffic jams in Rostov, with congestion starting before rush hour.
Number of IT students in Saratov Region rises by 25%Number of IT students in Saratov Region rises by 25%
Number of IT students in Saratov Region rises by 25%Average salaries for IT specialists in the region exceed 100,000 rubles (about $1,100 at current rates).