Driver Tears Car Door, Saves Unconscious ManIn Nizhny Tagil (Sverdlovsk Oblast, Urals), a driver tore off a car door to rescue an unconscious man from a burning vehicle after a collision on 4 February, eyewitnesses say.
Vologda woman, 24, held for aid point attackA Vologda resident was detained after throwing Molotov cocktails at a humanitarian aid point on Kantemirovskaya Street. A terrorism case has been opened.
Police Raid Bars on Nekrasova StreetLaw enforcement conducted an inspection of drinking establishments on Nekrasova Street in St. Petersburg on February 4, during which they confiscated alcoholic tinctures.
Arson at Humanitarian Aid Collection PointA fire at a charity foundation on Kantemirovskaya Street destroyed humanitarian supplies, medicines, and uniforms. A woman suspected of arson was detained at the scene.
Freight Car Derailment Delays Arkhangelsk TrainA train from Kislovodsk to Arkhangelsk is delayed after a freight car derailment in Tambov Region caused a fire, closing Kochetkovo-2 station.
Soviet Union Quiz: Remember Khrushchev's Nickname?This quiz tests knowledge of Soviet Union history, including the nicknames of Khrushchev and memories of Brezhnev. Only those who lived through the era will answer all questions.
Bus driver sentenced to 12 years for fatal crashOn May 19, 2025, a 42-year-old bus driver from Volgograd Region, driving under the influence of narcotics, veered into oncoming traffic on a federal highway in Kalmykia, killing seven passengers.
Most common childhood cancer in Russia revealedA roundup of February 4 news includes proposals to exempt new mothers from tax, new developer penalties, adaptive sick leave, internet on trains, anti-bullying measures, and the most common childhood cancer in Russia.
Derailment Fire in Tambov Region Delays Moscow-Bound TrainsOn Wednesday, February 4, multiple trains to Moscow are delayed after a derailment of gasoline tank cars caused a fire in the Tambov region. Traffic through Kochetkovo-2 station is suspended.
Driver Sentenced to 12 Years for Crash Killing SevenA 42-year-old bus driver from Volgograd Region was sentenced to 12 years in prison for a fatal crash while under the influence of narcotics, which killed seven people.
Samolyot Seeks 50 Billion Ruble State LoanDeveloper Samolyot asked the government for a subsidized loan, offering a blocking stake as collateral. The company's shares fell nearly 6% on the news.
Railway Derailment Causes Fire in Tambov RegionAt Kohetovka-3 station, freight cars carrying fuel and lubricants derailed, causing a fire. Fire brigades and equipment have been dispatched to the scene.
Major Bridge Overhaul Begins in Staroyuryevsky DistrictOn the 40th kilometer of the Caspian–Staroyuryevo road in the Staroyuryevsky district of the Tambov region, work has begun on the major restoration of a bridge crossing over the Lesnoy Voronezh river.
