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Knife-wielding man breaks into Buguruslan kindergartenKnife-wielding man breaks into Buguruslan kindergarten
Knife-wielding man breaks into Buguruslan kindergartenIn Buguruslan, Orenburg Oblast, a man with a knife broke into a kindergarten. A teacher confronted him and held him until police arrived, preventing a tragedy.
Popular sectors where Altai pensioners workPopular sectors where Altai pensioners work
Popular sectors where Altai pensioners workPensioners in Altai Krai (Siberia, Russia) are seeking help from employment services less often, with only 299 applications in 2025, down from 363 in 2024.
Tyumen residents criticize road work organizationTyumen residents criticize road work organization
Tyumen residents criticize road work organizationTraffic on central Semakova Street in Tyumen is closed for pipe replacement, with residents criticizing makeshift signs and lack of a convenient detour.
«Oh my!» Explosion at Surgut gas station«Oh my!» Explosion at Surgut gas station
«Oh my!» Explosion at Surgut gas stationTwo people were injured in a powerful explosion at a gas station in the Surgut district, captured on video by eyewitnesses.
Reason Revealed for Return of Kaustik Director CaseReason Revealed for Return of Kaustik Director Case
Reason Revealed for Return of Kaustik Director CaseEldor Azizov, director of the Kaustik plant accused of sexual relations with a minor, is forced to attend hearings again at the Central District Court after his case was returned.
Surgut Gas Station Explosion Caught on VideoSurgut Gas Station Explosion Caught on Video
Surgut Gas Station Explosion Caught on VideoTwo people were injured in a powerful explosion at a gas station in the Surgut district on February 5, captured on video by witnesses.
Sochi Authorities Promise to Restore Road on Maly AkhunSochi Authorities Promise to Restore Road on Maly Akhun
Sochi Authorities Promise to Restore Road on Maly AkhunSochi authorities blame developers for a road collapse in the Maly Akhun microdistrict and promise restoration starting today.
Five-story business center in Perm for sale againFive-story business center in Perm for sale again
Five-story business center in Perm for sale againA five-story class A business center in Perm has been put up for sale again, with its price rising by 150 million rubles ($1.5 million at current rates) over two years.
Former Geoisol Co-Owner Wanted by Police
Former Geoisol Co-Owner Wanted by PoliceVyacheslav Smolenkov, former deputy director and co-owner of Geoisol, is wanted by law enforcement. The company's CEO, Elena Lashkova, was previously arrested in absentia.
Storm warning extended in Sverdlovsk regionStorm warning extended in Sverdlovsk region
Storm warning extended in Sverdlovsk regionRescuers have extended the storm warning in Sverdlovsk Region. On 6 February, wind gusts of up to 18 m/s are expected in some areas.
Lipetsk Antimonopoly Service to Check Prices on In-Demand Bread
Lipetsk Antimonopoly Service to Check Prices on In-Demand BreadAt the request of the Federal Antimonopoly Service's central office, the regional branch will examine the justification of wholesale prices for popular baked goods.
Drones Attack Novoshakhtinsk, Damage Homes and CarsDrones Attack Novoshakhtinsk, Damage Homes and Cars
Drones Attack Novoshakhtinsk, Damage Homes and CarsDrones attacked 12 populated areas in the Rostov region.
Charity Stand-Up, Baikal Bubbles, and Non-Standard JewelryCharity Stand-Up, Baikal Bubbles, and Non-Standard Jewelry
Charity Stand-Up, Baikal Bubbles, and Non-Standard JewelryA weekend guide to Irkutsk events from February 6-8, featuring a charity stand-up concert, a Baikal ice bubble tour, and a workshop on recycled plastic trinkets.
Arkhangelsk psychiatric hospital owes 28 million rublesArkhangelsk psychiatric hospital owes 28 million rubles
Arkhangelsk psychiatric hospital owes 28 million rublesA psychiatric hospital in Arkhangelsk owes over 28 million rubles (approx. $311,000) to 82 contractors for maintenance, cleaning, security, and patient meals. The debt was repaid after a prosecutor's inspection.
Residential House Burns to Ground Near Tolyatti — VideoResidential House Burns to Ground Near Tolyatti — Video
Residential House Burns to Ground Near Tolyatti — VideoA fire broke out at night in a residential house in the village of Podstepki near Tolyatti, Samara Region. Several firefighting crews battled the blaze, which left residents homeless.
Tyumen residents angered by homemade signs, no detourTyumen residents angered by homemade signs, no detour
Tyumen residents angered by homemade signs, no detourA section of Semakova Street in central Tyumen has been closed for pipe replacement, with drivers complaining about insufficient warning signs and no detour — including a homemade sign.
Court Overturns Suspended Sentence for Rape with BeatingsCourt Overturns Suspended Sentence for Rape with Beatings
Court Overturns Suspended Sentence for Rape with BeatingsA 19-year-old woman was lured into a car and taken to a field, where she was beaten and raped by a man while his acquaintance looked on.
Kuzbass Freezes Public Sector Salaries Amid Coal CrisisKuzbass Freezes Public Sector Salaries Amid Coal Crisis
Kuzbass Freezes Public Sector Salaries Amid Coal CrisisKuzbass authorities have confirmed that public sector salaries will not be indexed in 2026 due to the region's financial crisis caused by the coal industry downturn.
Tatarstan Introduced Drone Danger Alert and Immediately Lifted ItTatarstan Introduced Drone Danger Alert and Immediately Lifted It
Tatarstan Introduced Drone Danger Alert and Immediately Lifted ItIn Tatarstan, a drone danger alert was introduced and then lifted after 18 minutes, the second time in a month.
Moscow Court Seals Cases of Volgograd Official, DeveloperMoscow Court Seals Cases of Volgograd Official, Developer
Moscow Court Seals Cases of Volgograd Official, DeveloperThe Moscow City Court has classified the criminal cases of a former official of the Volgograd administration and the director of a construction company. The information was posted on the court's database.
Morshansk Man Sentenced for Illegal Maple Felling
Morshansk Man Sentenced for Illegal Maple FellingA 60-year-old man from Novotomnikovo village in Morshansk district received a suspended sentence for illegally felling a maple tree, causing over 340,000 rubles ($3,800) in damages.
Utility bills shock Samara residents with steep increasesUtility bills shock Samara residents with steep increases
Utility bills shock Samara residents with steep increasesThe first utility bills of 2026 in Samara Oblast show steep increases, shocking residents who were already expecting price hikes.
Police Halt Repeat Moonshine Sales in Tambov
Police Halt Repeat Moonshine Sales in TambovLocal police officers recorded repeated cases of selling homemade alcohol in the Tambov region. Criminal prosecution may follow after examinations.
Man Given Suspended Sentence for Assaulting Police Officer
Man Given Suspended Sentence for Assaulting Police OfficerA resident of the Voronezh region was found guilty of assaulting a law enforcement officer on duty. The court sentenced him to a suspended term and ordered him to pay compensation.
Bomb threats reported at schools in LermontovBomb threats reported at schools in Lermontov
Bomb threats reported at schools in LermontovFollowing bomb threats in Yessentuki, similar threats have been received at schools in the neighboring city of Lermontov, officials said.