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Ivan Zolo schedules Volgograd concert for March 15Ivan Zolo schedules Volgograd concert for March 15
Ivan Zolo schedules Volgograd concert for March 15Musician and streamer Ivan Zolo will perform in Volgograd on March 15, with his past concerts notorious for riots, crushes, and vandalism.
Maternity Capital Increased in Arkhangelsk Oblast: New Payments per ChildMaternity Capital Increased in Arkhangelsk Oblast: New Payments per Child
Maternity Capital Increased in Arkhangelsk Oblast: New Payments per ChildThe maternity capital program in Arkhangelsk Oblast has been indexed by 5.6% effective February 1, raising the payments families receive for each child.
Authorities Challenge Expert's Finding on Kazan's Gurevich HouseAuthorities Challenge Expert's Finding on Kazan's Gurevich House
Authorities Challenge Expert's Finding on Kazan's Gurevich HouseThe Tatarstan cultural heritage committee has requested a revision of an expert assessment that deemed the historic Gurevich House insufficiently valuable for monument listing.
Rostov hockey team earns a point in shootout loss to ZvezdaRostov hockey team earns a point in shootout loss to Zvezda
Rostov hockey team earns a point in shootout loss to ZvezdaThe hockey club Rostov took a point from a match against Zvezda after regulation and overtime ended in a 2–2 draw, with the visitors winning the shootout.
Weigh-in-motion station launched in Tomsk Region for overload and seatbelt checksWeigh-in-motion station launched in Tomsk Region for overload and seatbelt checks
Weigh-in-motion station launched in Tomsk Region for overload and seatbelt checksAn automatic weigh-in-motion station has been launched near Pobeda village in Tomsk Region, monitoring vehicles without stops for overloads and traffic violations.
9-year-old Pasha did not attend school due to unreadiness
9-year-old Pasha did not attend school due to unreadinessThe body of nine-year-old Pasha was found in the Lomonosovsky District of Leningrad Oblast. The boy did not go to school as his family considered him unprepared.
Polar region man breaks into store, tries to hack ATM and steals cashPolar region man breaks into store, tries to hack ATM and steals cash
Polar region man breaks into store, tries to hack ATM and steals cashIn Severomorsk, a man stole over 90,000 rubles (about $900 at current rates) after breaking into a store and attempting to crack an ATM.
Volgograd Main Post Office May Be Vacated by February 2026Volgograd Main Post Office May Be Vacated by February 2026
Volgograd Main Post Office May Be Vacated by February 2026An activist says the round hall of Volgograd's Main Post Office will be vacated by February 2026, with Roskomnadzor taking over part of the space.
Truck accident delays buses in Moscow RegionTruck accident delays buses in Moscow Region
Truck accident delays buses in Moscow RegionBus services in the Moscow Region are experiencing delays after a truck accident blocked lanes on the Leningrad Highway near the village of Peshki.
Passengers push stuck ambulance off tram tracks in Yekaterinburg
Passengers push stuck ambulance off tram tracks in YekaterinburgIn Yekaterinburg, an ambulance got stuck on tram tracks on Tatishcheva Street, requiring passengers to help push it free.
Investor Completes 175-Spot Kindergarten Construction in AdlerInvestor Completes 175-Spot Kindergarten Construction in Adler
Investor Completes 175-Spot Kindergarten Construction in AdlerA new kindergarten in Adler, built by an investor, will be handed over to municipal ownership once it becomes operational.
Central Bank warns Perm residents about new financial pyramidCentral Bank warns Perm residents about new financial pyramid
Central Bank warns Perm residents about new financial pyramidThe Bank of Russia has placed Deep Cashback and the company behind it, 'Dobrolaif', on its warning list, citing signs of illegal activity.
Volgograd Authorities Clarify Why Trucks Appeared on StreetsVolgograd Authorities Clarify Why Trucks Appeared on Streets
Volgograd Authorities Clarify Why Trucks Appeared on StreetsThe Volgograd administration banned truck traffic due to snowfall, but police stated that the restrictions only applied to highways.
Win Apple Watch and Prizes in Tyumen 72.RU ContestWin Apple Watch and Prizes in Tyumen 72.RU Contest
Win Apple Watch and Prizes in Tyumen 72.RU ContestThe editorial team of 72.RU is raffling off valuable prizes for Tyumen residents. To participate, one must complete a few simple steps.
Ivan Zolo to perform in Volgograd amid past concert chaosIvan Zolo to perform in Volgograd amid past concert chaos
Ivan Zolo to perform in Volgograd amid past concert chaosScandalous streamer and musician Ivan Zolo is scheduled to perform in Volgograd in March, with his previous concerts in cities like Sochi, Kemerovo, and Yaroslavl seeing crowd crushes, fights, and vandalism.
Son of Fallen Soldier Granted 12 Million Rubles After Court BattleSon of Fallen Soldier Granted 12 Million Rubles After Court Battle
Son of Fallen Soldier Granted 12 Million Rubles After Court BattleA young man in Voronezh Region was illegally denied 12 million rubles in social benefits after his father's death in the special military operation, but prosecutors helped him win the case in court.
Black boxes found, Diamond DA-40 use suspended after crashBlack boxes found, Diamond DA-40 use suspended after crash
Black boxes found, Diamond DA-40 use suspended after crashAfter a Diamond DA-40 training aircraft crashed in Orsk, killing two cadets, Russian aviation authority Rosaviatsiya ordered a temporary halt to all such planes for technical audits.
Ex-Yaroslavl official appointed to head Lyubertsy municipal enterpriseEx-Yaroslavl official appointed to head Lyubertsy municipal enterprise
Ex-Yaroslavl official appointed to head Lyubertsy municipal enterpriseYaroslav Ovcharov, former director of Yaroslavl's Department of City Services, now leads a municipal organization in Lyubertsy, Moscow region. His appointment, dated January 22, 2026, was confirmed by official records.
"What is free time?": The story of a volunteer cleaning his native Yakutsk"What is free time?": The story of a volunteer cleaning his native Yakutsk
"What is free time?": The story of a volunteer cleaning his native YakutskAnton Vasilyev has been cleaning the streets of Yakutsk free of charge for 23 years, while also caring for his mother and running a charity that has helped dozens of children.
Contractor selected for Irkutsk airport road studyContractor selected for Irkutsk airport road study
Contractor selected for Irkutsk airport road studyA St. Petersburg-based company has won the contract to prepare the technical-economic justification for a road linking Irkutsk to a planned new airport, which could be toll-funded.
Activist Announces Approximate Relocation Dates for Volgograd Main Post OfficeActivist Announces Approximate Relocation Dates for Volgograd Main Post Office
Activist Announces Approximate Relocation Dates for Volgograd Main Post OfficeAn activist claims staff at the Main Post Office in Volgograd have been told to prepare for eviction by the end of February 2026, with part of the premises allegedly set to be taken over by the regional office of Roskomnadzor.
Culture Ministry Explains Bogomolov's Appointment as Acting Rector of MkhAT SchoolCulture Ministry Explains Bogomolov's Appointment as Acting Rector of MkhAT School
Culture Ministry Explains Bogomolov's Appointment as Acting Rector of MkhAT SchoolThe Ministry of Culture has for the first time commented on Konstantin Bogomolov's appointment as acting rector of the Moscow Art Theatre School-Studio, citing his qualifications and a fixed-term contract until elections, despite opposition from graduates.
Passengers push ambulance stuck on Yekaterinburg tram tracksPassengers push ambulance stuck on Yekaterinburg tram tracks
Passengers push ambulance stuck on Yekaterinburg tram tracksAn ambulance with its lights flashing became stuck on tram tracks in Yekaterinburg, forcing passengers from a tram to help push it free from the snow.
Ryazan Transport Ministry Explains M-5 Highway Traffic CollapseRyazan Transport Ministry Explains M-5 Highway Traffic Collapse
Ryazan Transport Ministry Explains M-5 Highway Traffic CollapseThe Ryazan Oblast Ministry of Transport has explained the cause of a multi-day traffic collapse on the M-5 'Ural' highway, attributing it to snowfall and black ice.
Frost returns to Kuzbass with -37 degree lowsFrost returns to Kuzbass with -37 degree lows
Frost returns to Kuzbass with -37 degree lowsKuzbass is facing a return of severe frost, with temperatures dropping to -37°C (-35°F) by Wednesday night. The cold spell follows a brief warm-up earlier in the month.