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Yakutsk Residents Face Heating, Water Cuts for RepairsYakutsk Residents Face Heating, Water Cuts for Repairs
Yakutsk Residents Face Heating, Water Cuts for RepairsHeating and cold water will be shut off in Yakutsk on February 4 due to repair work, the Vodokanal company reported.
Woman Accuses Friend of Stealing Her MercedesWoman Accuses Friend of Stealing Her Mercedes
Woman Accuses Friend of Stealing Her MercedesA Yekaterinburg woman accuses her friend of stealing her credit-financed Mercedes; he claims he was actually helping her.
Balloon festival in Arshan features Sogdiana and Otpetye MoshennikiBalloon festival in Arshan features Sogdiana and Otpetye Moshenniki
Balloon festival in Arshan features Sogdiana and Otpetye MoshennikiThe Tunka Valley hot air balloon and family traditions festival will be held from February 13 to 23 in Arshan, Buryatia. It features performances by singer Sogdiana and band Otpetye Moshenniki, celebrating Valentine's Day, Sagaalgan (Buryat New Year), Maslenitsa (Pancake Week), and Defender of the Fatherland Day.
Chita foot clinic now makes insoles in 5 daysChita foot clinic now makes insoles in 5 days
Chita foot clinic now makes insoles in 5 daysThe Foot Pathology Center in Chita, Russia, has modernized its production line, allowing custom insoles to be manufactured in five days, down from a longer wait.
«Bully’s Mom Just Laughed»: 11-Year-Old Breaks Classmate’s Spine«Bully’s Mom Just Laughed»: 11-Year-Old Breaks Classmate’s Spine
«Bully’s Mom Just Laughed»: 11-Year-Old Breaks Classmate’s SpineThe mother of a fifth-grader with a broken spine has filed a police report after her son was knocked down by a classmate in Novosineglazovo, a suburb of Chelyabinsk, Russia.
Three-story Novosibirsk house with study and fireplace listed for 43 million rublesThree-story Novosibirsk house with study and fireplace listed for 43 million rubles
Three-story Novosibirsk house with study and fireplace listed for 43 million rublesA three-story house in Novosibirsk's Sovetsky District with total area of 240 square meters is listed for 43 million rubles ($477,800 at current rates).
Bashkir Student Finds Zaki Validi's Office in Istanbul UniversityBashkir Student Finds Zaki Validi's Office in Istanbul University
Bashkir Student Finds Zaki Validi's Office in Istanbul UniversityA student from Bashkiria visited the office where Ahmed-Zaki Validi worked at Istanbul University, finding many original furnishings and his personal library.
Vladivostok's Shkolny Shopping Center Closed for Fire SafetyVladivostok's Shkolny Shopping Center Closed for Fire Safety
Vladivostok's Shkolny Shopping Center Closed for Fire SafetyA court in Vladivostok has ordered the closure of the Shkolny shopping center after inspectors found numerous fire safety violations that posed a threat to life and health.
Nearly 100,000 Omsk Residents Sought Psychiatric HelpNearly 100,000 Omsk Residents Sought Psychiatric Help
Nearly 100,000 Omsk Residents Sought Psychiatric HelpNearly 100,000 residents of Omsk region sought psychiatric help in 2025, including over 1,000 minors, with most disorders linked to stress and anxiety.
Yakutia to improve 17 yards in 2026Yakutia to improve 17 yards in 2026
Yakutia to improve 17 yards in 2026Four yards in Yakutsk will be upgraded as part of a broader project to improve 17 yards across Yakutia in 2026.
"These Are My Babies": How a Muscovite Moved to Altai, Found a Husband and Started Raising Foals — Video"These Are My Babies": How a Muscovite Moved to Altai, Found a Husband and Started Raising Foals — Video
"These Are My Babies": How a Muscovite Moved to Altai, Found a Husband and Started Raising Foals — Video29-year-old Muscovite Ekaterina Stakheeva left Moscow for a remote Altai village and shares her new life on her blog.
Krasnoyarsk residents expose parking violators in courtyardsKrasnoyarsk residents expose parking violators in courtyards
Krasnoyarsk residents expose parking violators in courtyardsIn the revived series 'I'm parking like...', traffic police inspectors review reader-submitted photos of parking violations in Krasnoyarsk courtyards and explain the penalties.
Yakut Drama «Legends of Eternal Snows» Vies for Nika AwardYakut Drama «Legends of Eternal Snows» Vies for Nika Award
Yakut Drama «Legends of Eternal Snows» Vies for Nika AwardThe Yakut drama «Legends of Eternal Snows» has been nominated for Russia's Nika award in five categories, including Best Film and Best Director.
Novosibirsk City Hall Unveils 17 Concession ProjectsNovosibirsk City Hall Unveils 17 Concession Projects
Novosibirsk City Hall Unveils 17 Concession ProjectsThe Novosibirsk city administration has published a list of 17 objects to be built or reconstructed under concession agreements, including sports complexes, bathhouses, and a cinema.
Barnaul Cosmetologist Shares Anti-Aging SecretsBarnaul Cosmetologist Shares Anti-Aging Secrets
Barnaul Cosmetologist Shares Anti-Aging SecretsA Barnaul cosmetologist explains why we age and how modern techniques like peels, microcurrent therapy, and microneedling can slow the process.
Train to Chita delayed 16 hours after derailmentTrain to Chita delayed 16 hours after derailment
Train to Chita delayed 16 hours after derailmentA train from Moscow to Chita is delayed by 16.5 hours after a freight car derailment, and was scheduled to arrive on February 6.
What Irkutsk Residents Ask Their MayorWhat Irkutsk Residents Ask Their Mayor
What Irkutsk Residents Ask Their MayorThe mayor is due to hold a press conference in early February. Residents submitted over 70 questions focusing on roads, public transport, and stray dogs.
Irkutsk Road Accidents Rise Amid Snow Removal FailuresIrkutsk Road Accidents Rise Amid Snow Removal Failures
Irkutsk Road Accidents Rise Amid Snow Removal FailuresBetween December and January, Irkutsk recorded over 3,600 road accidents, 105 due to poor winter road maintenance, and 1,247 people sought hospital care for street-related injuries, police and health officials report.
Scientists Predict Magnetic Storms After Record Solar FlaresScientists Predict Magnetic Storms After Record Solar Flares
Scientists Predict Magnetic Storms After Record Solar FlaresScientists recorded 18 solar flares (M and X class) in the past day, with the active region expanding by 50%. A G1-class magnetic storm is forecast for Friday, February 6.
From Siberia With Love: How a 24-Year-Old Model Sent Girls to EpsteinFrom Siberia With Love: How a 24-Year-Old Model Sent Girls to Epstein
From Siberia With Love: How a 24-Year-Old Model Sent Girls to EpsteinNGS reviewed all open documents in the Jeffrey Epstein case mentioning Novosibirsk. A 24-year-old model recruited girls for the financier's Paris residence.
Yekaterinburg Residents Clash Over Parking Near EntrancesYekaterinburg Residents Clash Over Parking Near Entrances
Yekaterinburg Residents Clash Over Parking Near EntrancesResidents of Yekaterinburg are split in opinion as some criticize drivers parking right in front of entrances, while others come to their defense.
Vladivostok Inmate Gets Moldy Chicken, Cut TangerinesVladivostok Inmate Gets Moldy Chicken, Cut Tangerines
Vladivostok Inmate Gets Moldy Chicken, Cut TangerinesA probe is underway after a detainee at Vladivostok's SIZO-1 alleged that his package from home arrived spoiled, with moldy grilled chicken and cut tangerines.
Urals Residents Clash Over Parking in Front of EntrancesUrals Residents Clash Over Parking in Front of Entrances
Urals Residents Clash Over Parking in Front of EntrancesSome residents criticize drivers who park directly in front of building entrances, while others defend them due to insufficient parking.
Altai Experts: Family Mortgage «Turned into a Pumpkin»Altai Experts: Family Mortgage «Turned into a Pumpkin»
Altai Experts: Family Mortgage «Turned into a Pumpkin»Real estate experts in Altai discuss the tightening of rules for family mortgage starting 1 February 2026, warning of minimal market impact due to restrictions.
Novokuznetsk budget cut 10%: where will money go?Novokuznetsk budget cut 10%: where will money go?
Novokuznetsk budget cut 10%: where will money go?Novokuznetsk's 2026 budget has been slashed by more than 10%, requiring significant cuts across nearly all sectors of the city's finances.