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Novosibirsk Road Reform Fails to Clear SnowNovosibirsk Road Reform Fails to Clear Snow
Novosibirsk Road Reform Fails to Clear SnowA late-2024 administrative reform in Novosibirsk handed road maintenance to district administrations, but snow removal remains a top complaint.
Malvina Adopted After Six Years in Krasnoyarsk ShelterMalvina Adopted After Six Years in Krasnoyarsk Shelter
Malvina Adopted After Six Years in Krasnoyarsk ShelterAfter six years in a shelter, eight-year-old Malvina found a family in Krasnoyarsk, proving it's never too late for a happy ending.
Budget Valentine's Day in Altai: Glamping and Swan LakeBudget Valentine's Day in Altai: Glamping and Swan Lake
Budget Valentine's Day in Altai: Glamping and Swan LakeDiscover affordable ways to celebrate Valentine's Day in Altai, with options ranging from glamping to swan watching and prices from $28 to $733.
Mother Complains About Passport Confiscation at ZabGU DormitoryMother Complains About Passport Confiscation at ZabGU Dormitory
Mother Complains About Passport Confiscation at ZabGU DormitoryA mother complained to Chita.Ru that security at Zabaikalsky State University's dormitory in Chita confiscates passports from visitors. The university press service said on February 3 it had not received such complaints.
Boiling Water Floods Emergency House in TavrichankaBoiling Water Floods Emergency House in Tavrichanka
Boiling Water Floods Emergency House in TavrichankaResidents fear they will not live to see relocation.
Catching Smoke: How Chita Hunts Air PollutersCatching Smoke: How Chita Hunts Air Polluters
Catching Smoke: How Chita Hunts Air PollutersIn Chita, authorities inspect boiler houses that worsen winter smog, leaving companies facing large fines and potential lawsuits.
Athletes switch Russian citizenship for Olympic spotsAthletes switch Russian citizenship for Olympic spots
Athletes switch Russian citizenship for Olympic spotsMore than three dozen Russian-born athletes have changed their sporting nationality and will compete for other countries at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy.
License plates of legendary Nissan GT-R sold in VladivostokLicense plates of legendary Nissan GT-R sold in Vladivostok
License plates of legendary Nissan GT-R sold in VladivostokTwo license plates from the legendary Nissan GT-R R35 that beat supercar records in 2007 are being sold in Vladivostok for 200,000 rubles (about $2,200 at current rates).
Dolina's Scheme or Tyrant? Court Dismisses Land SuitDolina's Scheme or Tyrant? Court Dismisses Land Suit
Dolina's Scheme or Tyrant? Court Dismisses Land SuitA woman from Tyumen who said she sold her land plot under threats from her live-in partner had her lawsuit dismissed by the appellate court, which found the sale was genuine.
Winter Viruses: Differences and TreatmentWinter Viruses: Differences and Treatment
Winter Viruses: Differences and TreatmentAn infectious disease specialist explains the differences between common winter viruses, why antibiotics are useless, what superinfection is, and whether a supervirus threatens Russians.
Timothy Poluzimnik: No Haircuts or Loans on Feb 4Timothy Poluzimnik: No Haircuts or Loans on Feb 4
Timothy Poluzimnik: No Haircuts or Loans on Feb 4February 4 marks Timothy Poluzimnik, a day of folk omens and prohibitions including no haircuts or lending, as it is considered midwinter.
Historian reconstructs shelling of Freindlich familyHistorian reconstructs shelling of Freindlich family
Historian reconstructs shelling of Freindlich familyValery Grigorchuk uncovered details of the September 1941 artillery shelling when the actress's family took shelter in a bomb shelter.
Estonian Navy detains container ship with Russian crewEstonian Navy detains container ship with Russian crew
Estonian Navy detains container ship with Russian crewThe Baltic Spirit, traveling from Ecuador to St. Petersburg, was detained by Estonian authorities near Naissaar Island on suspicion of smuggling. All 23 crew members are Russian nationals.
Hundreds of Arkhangelsk homes to lose water, heatingHundreds of Arkhangelsk homes to lose water, heating
Hundreds of Arkhangelsk homes to lose water, heatingHundreds of homes in Arkhangelsk will be without water and heating on February 4 due to large-scale utility repairs.
Up to 110,000 Rubles: No-Experience Jobs in KubanUp to 110,000 Rubles: No-Experience Jobs in Kuban
Up to 110,000 Rubles: No-Experience Jobs in KubanFrom the first day on the job, these positions require no experience and offer salaries up to 110,000 rubles per month. Find out which ones top the list.
Blue-tailed Monitor Gets a Female Companion at Zoo
Blue-tailed Monitor Gets a Female Companion at ZooA female blue-tailed monitor has arrived from Ufa (Russia) to the Leningrad Zoo and is now settling into her new home.
Fog, Rime, and Freezing: Wednesday Forecast for PrimoryeFog, Rime, and Freezing: Wednesday Forecast for Primorye
Fog, Rime, and Freezing: Wednesday Forecast for PrimoryeA low-activity front passed over Primorye overnight, bringing cloud cover and minor snowfall to the north, followed by colder air and dropping daytime temperatures.
Student from Yekaterinburg Freed from Slavery in MyanmarStudent from Yekaterinburg Freed from Slavery in Myanmar
Student from Yekaterinburg Freed from Slavery in MyanmarRussian national Madina D. was rescued from a fraudulent call center in Myanmar, where she was illegally held and forced to work, the Russian Embassy in Thailand reported.
Rublyovka shootout: kidnappers fire at police, one killedRublyovka shootout: kidnappers fire at police, one killed
Rublyovka shootout: kidnappers fire at police, one killedOne kidnapper was killed and another arrested after they opened fire on police during a Moscow operation to free a hostage abducted from Penza.
Even teachers fail this Russian history testEven teachers fail this Russian history test
Even teachers fail this Russian history testOnly those who have gone beyond school curriculum will be able to answer all 10 questions in this challenging Russian history quiz.
Barnaul neonatologist Yulia Miller nurtures 650g newbornsBarnaul neonatologist Yulia Miller nurtures 650g newborns
Barnaul neonatologist Yulia Miller nurtures 650g newbornsFor 30 years, Barnaul neonatologist Yulia Miller has been caring for premature babies, some weighing as little as 650 grams, and shares the challenges of her profession.
Fire Forces Evacuation of Residents in Pionersky MicrodistrictFire Forces Evacuation of Residents in Pionersky Microdistrict
Fire Forces Evacuation of Residents in Pionersky MicrodistrictA fire broke out in an apartment on the first floor of a high-rise building in Yekaterinburg's Pionersky microdistrict late on 4 February, prompting the evacuation of residents.
First-Floor Apartment Fire in Yekaterinburg BuildingFirst-Floor Apartment Fire in Yekaterinburg Building
First-Floor Apartment Fire in Yekaterinburg BuildingA fire covering 25 square meters broke out on the night of February 4. Rescuers evacuated 20 people from the building.
Woman Regrets Moving to Sochi, Issues WarningWoman Regrets Moving to Sochi, Issues Warning
Woman Regrets Moving to Sochi, Issues WarningAfter moving to Sochi, a woman found her seaside dream ruined by humidity, high costs, and a lack of culture.
Teenager Found Dead Near ArkhangelskTeenager Found Dead Near Arkhangelsk
Teenager Found Dead Near ArkhangelskA 17-year-old teenager was found dead in a garden community near Arkhangelsk, and online reports indicate he was stabbed.