Social, Ecology, Utilities: Novokuznetsk's Biggest 2026 CutsSpending on environmental protection has been cut from 100 million rubles (approximately $1,111,100 at current rates) to 15 million rubles (approximately $166,700 at current rates).
Trams Halt, M-4 Jam, Coffee Shop Dispute Feb 3Trams stopped running in Rostov, a 40-kilometer traffic jam formed on the M-4 highway, and an online scandal erupted over the closure of the popular Setter's coffee shop.
Mother of TV Host Savannah Guthrie MissingFollowing the disappearance of her mother, Nancy Guthrie, security has been significantly increased for Savannah Guthrie, her family, and other anchors on her show.
Cucumber Drops Most, Beef Rises Most in SamaraWe closely examined the Samara State Statistics Service report and compared data from early January 2025 and 2026 to identify which foods rose or fell in price.
Brother of sauna owner accused over teenagers' deathsThe Central District Court ordered the detention of Pavel Dolgachov, who ran a sauna where five teenagers died in a fire. He was in another region at the time.
Abandoned Sisters Find Brother After DecadesSisters from Chelyabinsk Region, abandoned by their mother, confirmed kinship with a brother they never knew existed on the show "DNA".
FSB detains Vector employee for bribery, embezzlementAn employee of the Vector State Research Center of Virology and Biotechnology in Novosibirsk has been detained on suspicion of taking a bribe and embezzling funds allocated under a national project.
MMA fighter's teen beating case goes to courtA 16-year-old MMA fighter from Tomsk has been charged with assault after severely beating a 15-year-old peer in the Yuzhnye Vorota district in October 2025. The defendant fully admitted guilt, and the case has been sent to a magistrate.
Train Delays on Leningrad Direction of October RailwayOn the morning of February 3, suburban trains on the Leningrad direction of the October Railway are delayed due to technical reasons. The maximum delay is up to 40 minutes.
Perm Krai to hold drone danger trainingThe Ministry of Territorial Security of Perm Krai warned about drone danger training exercises on Wednesday, February 4, during which residents will receive test push notifications.
Natalya Sokolova Faces Loss of Elite PropertyProsecutors are seeking to seize elite real estate worth 27 million rubles from former vice-mayor Natalya Sokolova, including houses, land, and a pool in Sadgorod.
Russian Expedition Uncovers the Dead City of Khara-KhotoIn 1907, a Buryat Cossack, Tsokto Badmazhapov, stumbled upon ruins in the Gobi Desert that locals kept secret. His report led to one of the most remarkable archaeological discoveries of the early 20th century.
Lawyer sentenced for talk show secrecy violationThe defense of lawyer Vladimir Buzyurgin had hoped for a full acquittal, but a court in Novosibirsk found him guilty of violating investigative secrecy by showing a video on a talk show, releasing him from punishment due to expired statute of limitations.
Yakutia bread prices up 4%, further hikes fearedYakutsk Bakery Combine has raised bread prices by 4-7% starting February 5, citing rising raw material, utility, and logistics costs. Another local bakery also increased prices, with further hikes expected in April due to tax changes.
Voronezh Children's Art School Renovation Cost 72.7 MillionThe Voronezh city government has tendered a contract to renovate Children's Art School No. 6 on Alexei Gerashchenko Street. The work, budgeted at 72.7 million rubles ($765,000 at current rates), must be completed by October 22, 2027.
Bitcoin Ransom for Kidnapped Mother of Savannah GuthrieIn the kidnapping case of Nancy Guthrie, mother of TV host Savannah Guthrie, unknown individuals have demanded millions in Bitcoin for her release, according to reports.
Absolutely None: New Commentators Lead Avangard MatchNew commentators Anton Rudnev and Roman Malevich debuted on Channel 12 for the Avangard Shanghai Dragons match on February 3rd, after previous commentator Maxim Grechanin was placed on creative leave for insulting young Kazakh players live.
