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Power outage hits several Arkhangelsk districtsPower outage hits several Arkhangelsk districts
Power outage hits several Arkhangelsk districtsA brief power outage hit several districts of Arkhangelsk, including the city center, at 16:17 local time, caused by a fault on a 10 kV cable line, according to grid operator Rosseti Severo-Zapad.
7-Km Ice Field Discovered in Black Sea7-Km Ice Field Discovered in Black Sea
7-Km Ice Field Discovered in Black SeaScientists have discovered a seven-kilometer ice field off the coast of Crimea in the Black Sea, calling it a rare event that serves as an important climatic indicator.
Krasnoyarsk doctors consult Volga peers on school arsonKrasnoyarsk doctors consult Volga peers on school arson
Krasnoyarsk doctors consult Volga peers on school arsonDoctors from Volga Medical University provided remote consultation to Krasnoyarsk colleagues treating children with severe burns from a school arson attack. The victims' condition remains stable but serious.
Yekaterinburg Student Returns from Myanmar CaptivityYekaterinburg Student Returns from Myanmar Captivity
Yekaterinburg Student Returns from Myanmar CaptivityAfter months in a Myanmar scam call center, 21-year-old Madina has returned to Russia, saying she feels fine but wishes she had a time machine.
Man Hit by Car on Salavat AvenueMan Hit by Car on Salavat Avenue
Man Hit by Car on Salavat AvenueWhat was a pedestrian doing on a highway?!
Tula man faces trial over fake army diagnosisTula man faces trial over fake army diagnosis
Tula man faces trial over fake army diagnosisA young man from Tula is accused of evading military conscription by obtaining a fake medical diagnosis. He faces a fine of up to 200,000 rubles ($2,200) or up to two years in prison.
Composite Valley Center Tula Costs 5 Billion RublesComposite Valley Center Tula Costs 5 Billion Rubles
Composite Valley Center Tula Costs 5 Billion RublesThe construction of a scientific center for the Composite Valley cluster in Tula will cost 5 billion rubles, as announced at a higher education council meeting.
Vyacheslav Volodin turns 62: birthplace and projectsVyacheslav Volodin turns 62: birthplace and projects
Vyacheslav Volodin turns 62: birthplace and projectsSpeaker of the State Duma Vyacheslav Volodin turned 62 on 4 February; we revisit the Saratov region sites that shaped his life and his ongoing projects.
Morning commuter train over an hour late angers passengersMorning commuter train over an hour late angers passengers
Morning commuter train over an hour late angers passengersFor five consecutive days, the morning commuter train from Arzamas to Nizhny Novgorod has been arriving at least an hour late, infuriating passengers who are rushing to work.
Yaroslavl and Region Agree to Exchange RoadsYaroslavl and Region Agree to Exchange Roads
Yaroslavl and Region Agree to Exchange RoadsThe authorities of Yaroslavl agreed to take over a number of regional roads in exchange for transferring the problematic Surinsky overpass to regional ownership.
St Petersburg commercial realty investments fall, auctions riseSt Petersburg commercial realty investments fall, auctions rise
St Petersburg commercial realty investments fall, auctions riseTotal investments in commercial real estate of St. Petersburg and Leningrad Region in 2025 amounted to 75.1 billion rubles ($834 million at current rates), which is 8.5% less than in the previous year. Meanwhile, the share of auction deals increased significantly.
Tolyatti Fisherman Rescued After 8-Hour Ordeal on Zhiguli SeaTolyatti Fisherman Rescued After 8-Hour Ordeal on Zhiguli Sea
Tolyatti Fisherman Rescued After 8-Hour Ordeal on Zhiguli SeaA 70-year-old fisherman from Tolyatti got lost in a blizzard while ice fishing on the Zhiguli Sea and wandered for over eight hours before being rescued by a search team.
Yaroslavl Municipality and Region to Swap RoadsYaroslavl Municipality and Region to Swap Roads
Yaroslavl Municipality and Region to Swap RoadsThe Surinsky Overpass in Yaroslavl is set to be transferred to regional ownership as part of a road exchange between the city and the regional government.
Sochi resident loses savings in bank SMS scamSochi resident loses savings in bank SMS scam
Sochi resident loses savings in bank SMS scamOn her birthday, a Sochi resident received a fraudulent SMS from her bank offering a free card with 5,000 rubles. After following instructions, she lost 63,000 rubles from her savings account.
Torpedo Nizhny Novgorod Wins Twice in Far EastTorpedo Nizhny Novgorod Wins Twice in Far East
Torpedo Nizhny Novgorod Wins Twice in Far EastNizhny Novgorod Torpedo defeated Khabarovsk Amur 2:1 and Vladivostok Admiral 3:2, completing their Far East road trip with maximum points.
Svetlana Zhiltsova's son announces funeral detailsSvetlana Zhiltsova's son announces funeral details
Svetlana Zhiltsova's son announces funeral detailsSoviet television legend Svetlana Zhiltsova died at age 89 after a prolonged illness. Her son said the farewell will be on February 6 at Moscow's Rogozhskoye Cemetery.
Krasnoyarsk Krai schools face serious inspection after incidentsKrasnoyarsk Krai schools face serious inspection after incidents
Krasnoyarsk Krai schools face serious inspection after incidentsAfter an attack on a teacher in Kodinsk (Krasnoyarsk Krai) and an arson incident in Krasnoyarsk, the governor and education minister have ordered a comprehensive inspection of all schools in the region.
Actress Olga Chipovskaya Dies at 67Actress Olga Chipovskaya Dies at 67
Actress Olga Chipovskaya Dies at 67The Vakhtangov Theatre announced the death of Honored Artist of Russia Olga Chipovskaya, mother of actress Anna Chipovskaya, at age 67.
Ufa Residents, Time to Grow Up? Take a 10-Question TestUfa Residents, Time to Grow Up? Take a 10-Question Test
Ufa Residents, Time to Grow Up? Take a 10-Question TestAnswer these 10 questions to discover whether your psychological age matches your real age. This test helps you see if you are still young at heart or ready to settle down.
Voronezh Patients Share Dental Clinic ExperiencesVoronezh Patients Share Dental Clinic Experiences
Voronezh Patients Share Dental Clinic ExperiencesFollowing a study that ranked Voronezh among top regions for illegal dentistry, we collected real patient reviews of private clinics.
Volgograd Residents Protest Ivan Zolo ConcertVolgograd Residents Protest Ivan Zolo Concert
Volgograd Residents Protest Ivan Zolo ConcertThe upcoming performance of the scandalous streamer has sparked a wave of discontent among residents. They cite destructive fan behavior and inappropriate song content.
Shelter Indoors! Drone Danger Declared in Krasnodar KraiShelter Indoors! Drone Danger Declared in Krasnodar Krai
Shelter Indoors! Drone Danger Declared in Krasnodar KraiResidents of Krasnodar Krai are urged to remain calm after authorities declared a drone danger on 4 February, warning of falling debris.
Snowfalls Soften Frost for Don CropsSnowfalls Soften Frost for Don Crops
Snowfalls Soften Frost for Don CropsHeavy snowfalls in the Rostov region have provided additional soil moisture and protected winter crops from damaging frosts, according to regional Agriculture Minister Anna Kasyanenko.
Torpedo beats Amur, secures maximum Far East pointsTorpedo beats Amur, secures maximum Far East points
Torpedo beats Amur, secures maximum Far East pointsHC Torpedo Nizhny Novgorod defeated Amur Khabarovsk 2–1 on February 4, securing a maximum points haul on their Far East road trip, following a victory over Admiral Vladivostok two days earlier.
Children's Hospital Issues Blankets Amid Heating RepairsChildren's Hospital Issues Blankets Amid Heating Repairs
Children's Hospital Issues Blankets Amid Heating RepairsHeating was temporarily shut off at the Regional Children's Clinical Hospital on Komsomola Street due to repairs to the heat network. Additional blankets are being distributed to patients and thermal heaters are being used.