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Sochi Airport rescue drills simulate burning planeSochi Airport rescue drills simulate burning plane
Sochi Airport rescue drills simulate burning planeEmergency services at Sochi Airport conducted full-scale rescue drills simulating a burning Boeing 777-300 emergency landing with 360 passengers.
Olga Buzova: Chelyabinsk Is Not a Harsh CityOlga Buzova: Chelyabinsk Is Not a Harsh City
Olga Buzova: Chelyabinsk Is Not a Harsh CityDuring a visit to Chelyabinsk for the premiere of her comedy film, Olga Buzova said the city does not deserve its harsh reputation.
Chubby Mini-Lion: Cat Dobrynya Seeks Home in NovosibirskChubby Mini-Lion: Cat Dobrynya Seeks Home in Novosibirsk
Chubby Mini-Lion: Cat Dobrynya Seeks Home in NovosibirskA cat named Dobrynya, found in a stairwell in Novosibirsk, needs a forever home. The 4-year-old feline has feline leukemia and requires daily medication.
Family Demands Reburial of Soldier Buried by WidowFamily Demands Reburial of Soldier Buried by Widow
Family Demands Reburial of Soldier Buried by WidowRelatives of a fallen soldier from the Volgograd region demand his reburial, while his widow insists she fulfilled his last wish. The family feud reached a federal talk show.
Chelyabinsk puzzle tests cognitive flexibility in 6 secondsChelyabinsk puzzle tests cognitive flexibility in 6 seconds
Chelyabinsk puzzle tests cognitive flexibility in 6 secondsIf you succeed at this puzzle in 6 seconds, you are better than others at dealing with everyday problems.
Court Arrests Pyotr Zhilkin Over Child Murder ConfessionCourt Arrests Pyotr Zhilkin Over Child Murder Confession
Court Arrests Pyotr Zhilkin Over Child Murder ConfessionThe Oktyabrsky District Court of St. Petersburg ordered pre-trial detention for Pyotr Zhilkin. The suspect will be held in custody until March 31.
Fire at Shchelkovsky Mall Forces EvacuationFire at Shchelkovsky Mall Forces Evacuation
Fire at Shchelkovsky Mall Forces EvacuationA fire broke out at the Shchelkovsky shopping center in eastern Moscow on Tuesday, February 3, prompting the evacuation of all visitors.
Petersburgers walk on frozen Fontanka despite ban
Petersburgers walk on frozen Fontanka despite banIn St. Petersburg, walking on frozen rivers is gaining popularity. Despite warnings from rescuers, residents are going out onto the ice of the Fontanka and Neva in large numbers.
Rostov streets closed overnight for snow removalRostov streets closed overnight for snow removal
Rostov streets closed overnight for snow removalOn the night of February 3–4, several streets in Rostov will be temporarily closed for snow removal.
Yekaterinburg's Adel Ravilova in Flight Attendant SemifinalsYekaterinburg's Adel Ravilova in Flight Attendant Semifinals
Yekaterinburg's Adel Ravilova in Flight Attendant SemifinalsUral Airlines flight attendant Adel Ravilova from Yekaterinburg entered aviation by chance but quickly succeeded, becoming a semifinalist in the international Top Flight Attendants contest.
Olga Buzova defends Chelyabinsk as kind, not harshOlga Buzova defends Chelyabinsk as kind, not harsh
Olga Buzova defends Chelyabinsk as kind, not harshOlga Buzova is sure that calling Chelyabinsk a harsh city is a mistake, emphasizing its kind people and strong universities.
Volgograd Schools Go Remote After Student's Ice DeathVolgograd Schools Go Remote After Student's Ice Death
Volgograd Schools Go Remote After Student's Ice DeathEducational institutions in nine districts of the Volgograd region have switched to remote learning due to severe frost and ice, following the death of a schoolboy on a frozen road.
Sochi Introduces High Alert Due to Bad WeatherSochi Introduces High Alert Due to Bad Weather
Sochi Introduces High Alert Due to Bad WeatherSochi has introduced a high alert due to expected adverse weather, closing beaches and setting up observation posts near rivers.
Mariinsky Finds New Language for Mozart's IdomeneoMariinsky Finds New Language for Mozart's Idomeneo
Mariinsky Finds New Language for Mozart's IdomeneoThe Mariinsky Theatre presented the premiere of Mozart's opera 'Idomeneo, King of Crete' directed by Roman Kocherzhevsky. The production stands out for its innovative visual design and use of multimedia.
Rostov closes streets for snow removal, urges detoursRostov closes streets for snow removal, urges detours
Rostov closes streets for snow removal, urges detoursThe Rostov city administration announces phased traffic closures on several streets from 10 p.m. February 3 to 5 a.m. February 4 to clear snow.
Abnormal Frosts Force Volgograd Schools to Remote LearningAbnormal Frosts Force Volgograd Schools to Remote Learning
Abnormal Frosts Force Volgograd Schools to Remote LearningSchools in nine districts of Volgograd Region are switching partially or fully to remote learning due to abnormal frosts and black ice. The decision comes after a 12-year-old boy died in Petrov Val yesterday after slipping on ice.
Missing 10-year-old boy found in ChelyabinskMissing 10-year-old boy found in Chelyabinsk
Missing 10-year-old boy found in ChelyabinskA 10-year-old boy who went missing in Chelyabinsk after leaving home without a mobile phone was found safe near his residence.
Man accused of murdering 9-year-old Pasha in courtMan accused of murdering 9-year-old Pasha in court
Man accused of murdering 9-year-old Pasha in court38-year-old Pyotr Zhilkin was brought to the Oktyabrsky District Court of St. Petersburg for a pre-trial detention hearing. He is accused of murdering a 9-year-old boy.
Yekaterinburg Beauty Makes Stewardess SemifinalYekaterinburg Beauty Makes Stewardess Semifinal
Yekaterinburg Beauty Makes Stewardess SemifinalAdel Ravilova, a flight attendant for Ural Airlines, entered aviation by chance and now competes in the international beauty contest "Top Stewardesses".
Search for missing schoolboy completed in ChelyabinskSearch for missing schoolboy completed in Chelyabinsk
Search for missing schoolboy completed in ChelyabinskA 10-year-old boy who left his home without a phone on February 3 has been found safe in Chelyabinsk.
Lenin Avenue Duplicate First Stage Cost Hits 14.7BLenin Avenue Duplicate First Stage Cost Hits 14.7B
Lenin Avenue Duplicate First Stage Cost Hits 14.7BThe construction of the first stage of the Lenin Avenue duplicate in Nizhny Novgorod is estimated at 14.7 billion rubles ($147 million at current rates). The length of the section will be 4.6 kilometers.
Found Property: Avoid Legal Trouble and Claim RewardFound Property: Avoid Legal Trouble and Claim Reward
Found Property: Avoid Legal Trouble and Claim RewardFinding a lost item in Russia has legal implications. Learn the correct steps to avoid trouble and potentially earn a reward.
Trichologist Answers Common Questions About Hair
Trichologist Answers Common Questions About HairA trichologist explains the common causes of dandruff and hair loss and gives advice on proper hair care.
Irina Slutskaya Held Open Lesson on Ice at Flagpole
Irina Slutskaya Held Open Lesson on Ice at FlagpoleOn February 3, an open figure skating master class featuring famous figure skater Irina Slutskaya took place at the Flagpole rink.
Murmansk Fish Exports Surge, China Becomes Top BuyerMurmansk Fish Exports Surge, China Becomes Top Buyer
Murmansk Fish Exports Surge, China Becomes Top BuyerIn January 2026, Murmansk region shipped over 7,300 tons of fish and seafood, a 23.6% increase year-on-year, with China emerging as the main buyer.