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Cold Morning in St. Petersburg with Sunrise at 9:08Cold Morning in St. Petersburg with Sunrise at 9:08
Cold Morning in St. Petersburg with Sunrise at 9:08On February 3, St. Petersburg woke up to clear skies, but meteorologists forecast snow later in the day. Temperatures have fallen below -10°C (14°F).
City Hall Names Omsk Schools to Be Renovated This YearCity Hall Names Omsk Schools to Be Renovated This Year
City Hall Names Omsk Schools to Be Renovated This YearWork will also be carried out in kindergartens.
Drawbar Penetrates Gazelle Cabin in Fatal Krasnoyarsk CrashDrawbar Penetrates Gazelle Cabin in Fatal Krasnoyarsk Crash
Drawbar Penetrates Gazelle Cabin in Fatal Krasnoyarsk CrashFour children and a Federal Penitentiary Service employee died at the scene when a Gazelle minivan collided with a truck trailer near Krasnoyarsk.
Salavat Yulaev Defeats Neftekhimik, Climbs to Fifth in Eastern ConferenceSalavat Yulaev Defeats Neftekhimik, Climbs to Fifth in Eastern Conference
Salavat Yulaev Defeats Neftekhimik, Climbs to Fifth in Eastern ConferenceSalavat Yulaev secured its fifth straight win by defeating Neftekhimik 2:1, moving up to fifth place in the KHL's Eastern Conference ahead of the February break.
Yaroslavl Warned of Early Spring and Hot SummerYaroslavl Warned of Early Spring and Hot Summer
Yaroslavl Warned of Early Spring and Hot SummerMeteorologist Yevgeny Tishkovets warned of an early, turbulent spring with flooding and a scorching summer in his forecast for Central Russia and Yaroslavl Region.
Is Gold Flowing in Our Pipes? Chelyabinsk Residents Fume Over January BillsIs Gold Flowing in Our Pipes? Chelyabinsk Residents Fume Over January Bills
Is Gold Flowing in Our Pipes? Chelyabinsk Residents Fume Over January BillsResidents of Chelyabinsk are outraged by record-high heating charges for January, with energy companies citing an unusually cold month and increased tariffs.
Tomsk Contractor Added to Unscrupulous Suppliers RegisterTomsk Contractor Added to Unscrupulous Suppliers Register
Tomsk Contractor Added to Unscrupulous Suppliers RegisterThe Tomsk office of Russia's Federal Antimonopoly Service has blacklisted 'Bizbrand-Siberia' LLC for failing to fulfill seven contracts totaling over 20 million rubles (approximately $220,000 at current rates).
19-year-old dies in Tyumen fall from ninth floor19-year-old dies in Tyumen fall from ninth floor
19-year-old dies in Tyumen fall from ninth floorA 19-year-old woman died after falling from the ninth floor of a residential building in Tyumen on February 2; she was pronounced dead at the scene.
Snowstorm Hits Don Region on February 2 Amid Key EventsSnowstorm Hits Don Region on February 2 Amid Key Events
Snowstorm Hits Don Region on February 2 Amid Key EventsOn February 2, the region was hit by a snowstorm, and CHPP-2 continues to operate with limitations.
19-Year-Old Girl Dies After Falling from Tyumen High-Rise19-Year-Old Girl Dies After Falling from Tyumen High-Rise
19-Year-Old Girl Dies After Falling from Tyumen High-RiseA 19-year-old girl died after falling from a ninth-floor window in Tyumen on February 2. Death occurred before medical personnel arrived, according to police.
Prince Andrew linked Epstein to Afghan investment dealPrince Andrew linked Epstein to Afghan investment deal
Prince Andrew linked Epstein to Afghan investment dealNew U.S. Justice Department documents reveal how Prince Andrew connected Jeffrey Epstein to an investment project in Afghanistan despite claims of severing ties. This occurred in 2010 while British troops were still fighting in the region.
Pete Hegseth's 'Love of His Life' Remark Draws MockeryPete Hegseth's 'Love of His Life' Remark Draws Mockery
Pete Hegseth's 'Love of His Life' Remark Draws MockeryTV host and politician Pete Hegseth faced ridicule after calling his wife Jennifer Roche 'the love of his life'. Online users reminded him of his two previous marriages.
Tomsk authorities identify 28 areas at risk of spring floodingTomsk authorities identify 28 areas at risk of spring flooding
Tomsk authorities identify 28 areas at risk of spring floodingAuthorities in Tomsk have started actively preparing for spring floods, with 28 areas identified as potentially at risk from rising river and meltwater.
Toyota Overturns, Crashes into Pole Near NovosibirskToyota Overturns, Crashes into Pole Near Novosibirsk
Toyota Overturns, Crashes into Pole Near NovosibirskA car overturned on Ordynskoye Highway near Novosibirsk, ending up on the sidewalk after colliding with a lamppost.
Wife in South Korea severs husband's genitals, flushes themWife in South Korea severs husband's genitals, flushes them
Wife in South Korea severs husband's genitals, flushes themA woman in South Korea attacked her husband, severed his genitals, and flushed them down a toilet, leading to her imprisonment.
Yakutia Registry Reports Unusual Baby Names Like Uranus and JunoYakutia Registry Reports Unusual Baby Names Like Uranus and Juno
Yakutia Registry Reports Unusual Baby Names Like Uranus and JunoIn Yakutia, names such as Mia and Lev stay in favor, but January also saw uncommon choices like Uranus and Juno for newborns.
Fire on Sofiyskaya Street Turns DeadlyFire on Sofiyskaya Street Turns Deadly
Fire on Sofiyskaya Street Turns DeadlyA major fire broke out overnight in the Frunzensky District of St. Petersburg. As a result of the incident, a man died.
'Driving to Kansk is a gamble': Highway woes after FSI cadets' deaths'Driving to Kansk is a gamble': Highway woes after FSI cadets' deaths
'Driving to Kansk is a gamble': Highway woes after FSI cadets' deathsResidents of Krasnoyarsk Krai have harshly criticized the Krasnoyarsk-Kansk highway after a crash that killed five people, including cadets from the Federal Penitentiary Service (FSIN). The road is notoriously called the 'road of death' by local drivers.
Novosibirsk merchant house ruins sold, restoration requiredNovosibirsk merchant house ruins sold, restoration required
Novosibirsk merchant house ruins sold, restoration requiredIn Novosibirsk, a cultural heritage site at Fabrichnaya Street, 19, will be restored by an investor. The ruins of a merchant house were sold at auction on January 29 for 2.6 million rubles (about $26,000 at current rates).
Climatologist Forecasts Summer Weather After Harsh WinterClimatologist Forecasts Summer Weather After Harsh Winter
Climatologist Forecasts Summer Weather After Harsh WinterVladimir Klimenko provides a detailed forecast for summer 2026 in Russia, predicting temperature anomalies and precipitation trends.
‘What Is Free Time?’: A Volunteer’s 23-Year Cleanup of His City‘What Is Free Time?’: A Volunteer’s 23-Year Cleanup of His City
‘What Is Free Time?’: A Volunteer’s 23-Year Cleanup of His CityAnton Vasiliev has cleaned Yakutsk’s streets without pay for over two decades, while also caring for his mother and running a charity for struggling families.
Rostov mentioned in Epstein files amid regional snowstormRostov mentioned in Epstein files amid regional snowstorm
Rostov mentioned in Epstein files amid regional snowstormThe Rostov region was blanketed by snow on February 2, with authorities warning drivers to stay off the roads. Meanwhile, a power plant damaged in a December incident is still not operating at full capacity.
Chef's First Carbonara Stuns Judges on Cooking ShowChef's First Carbonara Stuns Judges on Cooking Show
Chef's First Carbonara Stuns Judges on Cooking ShowSergey Teplyuk from Irkutsk Region competed on 'Battle of Chefs', amazing chefs Renat Agzamov and Konstantin Ivlev with his debut carbonara and a fantasy roll, but did not win.
Olga Buzova's visit to Yekaterinburg: February event scheduleOlga Buzova's visit to Yekaterinburg: February event schedule
Olga Buzova's visit to Yekaterinburg: February event scheduleFrom Olga Buzova's concert to romantic Valentine's Day shows, discover the key events happening in Yekaterinburg this February.
59.RU Journalists Test Ice Floating in Perm's Winter River59.RU Journalists Test Ice Floating in Perm's Winter River
59.RU Journalists Test Ice Floating in Perm's Winter RiverOur team shares their experience of ice floating in the Kama River near Perm, describing the activity's safety and whether they enjoyed it.