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Land Cruiser abandoned on Yekaterinburg road for weekLand Cruiser abandoned on Yekaterinburg road for week
Land Cruiser abandoned on Yekaterinburg road for weekA white Land Cruiser with Moscow plates has been left on a traffic island near Yekaterinburg's central stadium for a week; the driver's wife said the battery died.
Roshydromet issues flood forecast for Trans-Ural regionRoshydromet issues flood forecast for Trans-Ural region
Roshydromet issues flood forecast for Trans-Ural regionRoshydromet has issued an alarming forecast for the Trans-Ural region, warning that water levels in the Tobol River may exceed normal spring 2026 levels.
Gynecologist praises building of private maternity hospital in ChitaGynecologist praises building of private maternity hospital in Chita
Gynecologist praises building of private maternity hospital in ChitaGynecologist Marina Mochalova praised the ongoing construction of a future private maternity hospital on Tchaikovsky Street in Chita, though no builder has been identified and no license application has been filed.
Rostov Oblast Drone Filming Risks Treason ChargesRostov Oblast Drone Filming Risks Treason Charges
Rostov Oblast Drone Filming Risks Treason ChargesResidents of Rostov Oblast have been reminded of the ban on distributing footage of drone attack aftermath. In especially serious cases, this could lead to criminal prosecution for high treason.
PSB Launches Below-Market Acquiring Tariff for Zabaykalsky EntrepreneursPSB Launches Below-Market Acquiring Tariff for Zabaykalsky Entrepreneurs
PSB Launches Below-Market Acquiring Tariff for Zabaykalsky EntrepreneursIt suits companies with a turnover of more than 100,000 rubles (about 1,100 USD at current rates) per terminal per month.
Over 300 Homes in Arkhangelsk Lose HeatingOver 300 Homes in Arkhangelsk Lose Heating
Over 300 Homes in Arkhangelsk Lose HeatingMore than 300 homes in Arkhangelsk lost heating on 4 February due to repairs on a heating main in the Solombala district. Work is expected to finish by 23:30.
Woman Killed, Teen Injured in M-5 Nissan-Truck CrashWoman Killed, Teen Injured in M-5 Nissan-Truck Crash
Woman Killed, Teen Injured in M-5 Nissan-Truck CrashA 45-year-old woman died and a 13-year-old was injured when a Nissan Wingroad collided head-on with a truck on the M-5 highway in the Chelyabinsk region early Wednesday. Video footage of the crash emerged online.
Gagarin on Pause: Saratov Airport Halts OperationsGagarin on Pause: Saratov Airport Halts Operations
Gagarin on Pause: Saratov Airport Halts OperationsSaratov's Gagarin Airport has temporarily halted all flight operations due to a possible drone attack threat, the Federal Air Transport Agency (Rosaviatsiya) reported. The duration of the restrictions remains unknown.
Inspector costs exceed fines tenfoldInspector costs exceed fines tenfold
Inspector costs exceed fines tenfoldMaintaining a staff of inspectors costs the city budget ten times more than the amount of fines collected from passengers, according to the Center for Transport Systems Development.
Murmansk Oblast: Slight Warming and Snow on WednesdayMurmansk Oblast: Slight Warming and Snow on Wednesday
Murmansk Oblast: Slight Warming and Snow on WednesdayForecast for Wednesday, February 4: Murmansk Oblast will see slightly warmer temperatures with snow and icy conditions after recent abnormal frosts.
Uss: Cathedral on Strelka Permit Within Two WeeksUss: Cathedral on Strelka Permit Within Two Weeks
Uss: Cathedral on Strelka Permit Within Two WeeksSenator Alexander Uss said that a construction permit for the cathedral on Strelka in Krasnoyarsk could be obtained within the next two weeks, though this remains his personal opinion.
55-year-old dies in Pugachyov village wood stove fire55-year-old dies in Pugachyov village wood stove fire
55-year-old dies in Pugachyov village wood stove fireNeighbors called emergency services at 4 AM on February 4 after discovering a house fire in Davydovka village, but a 55-year-old man was found dead inside.
Don Residents Threatened With Treason for Drone FootageDon Residents Threatened With Treason for Drone Footage
Don Residents Threatened With Treason for Drone FootageResidents of Russia's Rostov Region could face criminal charges, including treason, for publishing footage of drone attacks, according to the mayor of Taganrog.
Official explains incomplete dog catchers' work in SamosyrovoOfficial explains incomplete dog catchers' work in Samosyrovo
Official explains incomplete dog catchers' work in SamosyrovoThe head of the Kazan Executive Committee's sanitation department testified that dog-catching teams did not fully fulfill requests from residents of Samosyrovo village.
Omsk Vice-Mayor Bribed with Fence, Embezzled Pool TableOmsk Vice-Mayor Bribed with Fence, Embezzled Pool Table
Omsk Vice-Mayor Bribed with Fence, Embezzled Pool TableKonstantin Kniss, former head of the regional prison service and Omsk vice-mayor, was detained in April 2025 on charges of bribery and abuse of office.
Tourist brings chikungunya fever to Russia: symptomsTourist brings chikungunya fever to Russia: symptoms
Tourist brings chikungunya fever to Russia: symptomsAfter several years of relative calm, an imported case of chikungunya fever has been recorded in Russia, diagnosed in a woman returning from the Seychelles. Travelers are urged to be careful.
Nissan-truck crash kills woman, injures teen on M-5Nissan-truck crash kills woman, injures teen on M-5
Nissan-truck crash kills woman, injures teen on M-5A woman was killed and a teenager injured when a Nissan Wingroad slid under a truck on the M-5 highway in Chelyabinsk Region, with the crash caught on dashcam.
Extortion and Threats: Renat Agzamov's Bitter Personal LifeExtortion and Threats: Renat Agzamov's Bitter Personal Life
Extortion and Threats: Renat Agzamov's Bitter Personal LifeRenat Agzamov's wife confirms divorce as his first love's extortion allegations lead to her imprisonment.
Stagnant Wages: Ryazan Incomes Slow, Recession LoomsStagnant Wages: Ryazan Incomes Slow, Recession Looms
Stagnant Wages: Ryazan Incomes Slow, Recession LoomsThe Russian labor market, including the Ryazan region, is cooling after years of rapid salary growth, with forecasts showing sharp slowdown in income growth and possible recession in 2026.
Imported Chikungunya Case Confirmed in MoscowImported Chikungunya Case Confirmed in Moscow
Imported Chikungunya Case Confirmed in MoscowA female tourist who returned from a vacation in the Seychelles has been hospitalized in Moscow after testing positive for chikungunya fever, Russia's consumer rights watchdog reported.
Chelyabinsk residents get interest-free apartment installment planChelyabinsk residents get interest-free apartment installment plan
Chelyabinsk residents get interest-free apartment installment planA developer in central Chelyabinsk has launched an interest-free installment plan for apartments, requiring full payment by the end of 2026 and monthly payments starting at 35,000 rubles ($389 at current rates).
Northerners Now See Cashback Instantly at PaymentNortherners Now See Cashback Instantly at Payment
Northerners Now See Cashback Instantly at PaymentSberbank now shows customers the cashback amount on terminal screens immediately after payment, making bonus accrual instantly visible.
New Family Mortgage Rules Explained to Ryazan ResidentsNew Family Mortgage Rules Explained to Ryazan Residents
New Family Mortgage Rules Explained to Ryazan ResidentsThe company Kapital has explained how residents of Ryazan can take advantage of the new family mortgage rules that took effect on February 1, 2026.
‘Can I Touch Your Butt?’ Chita Man Harasses‘Can I Touch Your Butt?’ Chita Man Harasses
‘Can I Touch Your Butt?’ Chita Man HarassesA resident of Chita approached two 10-year-old schoolgirls on the street and asked to touch their breasts or buttocks. When police traced him after the mother of one girl complained, he claimed he was just joking.
Realtor from Krasnodar on Apartment Sales Near CemeteriesRealtor from Krasnodar on Apartment Sales Near Cemeteries
Realtor from Krasnodar on Apartment Sales Near CemeteriesProximity to a cemetery does not lower apartment prices, and some buyers even like the open view, a Krasnodar realtor says.