Marathon «Russia — Family of Families» Opens in MoscowOn 5 February, the federal marathon «Russia — Family of Families» opened in Moscow, bringing together about 4,000 participants representing over 190 peoples. Visitors can enjoy exhibitions, film screenings, master classes, and national cuisine.
Paddle-wheeler Gogol Marks 115th NavigationThe paddle-wheel steamer Gogol, which once sailed between Arkhangelsk and Vologda, now only offers two-hour cruises in Arkhangelsk. Long-distance trips to Veliky Ustyug are not planned due to river shallowing and high costs.
Work or organs: inside Myanmar's slave campsA 21-year-old Russian student escaped a camp in Myanmar where hundreds of thousands are held in slavery, subjected to forced labor and threats of organ harvesting.
T-Bank app outage: thousands unable to log inThousands of T-Bank users are unable to log into the mobile app following a massive outage, with over 12,000 complaints reported within half an hour.
Passenger Flow from Middle East to Sochi Could Double by 2030Aerodinamika holding forecasts a doubling of passenger traffic from the Middle East to Sochi by 2030, adding 223,000 tourists annually, driven by new direct flights and visa-free travel.
We Miss Bashkortostan, Won't Return: A Couple's US LifeA couple from Bashkortostan who moved to the US nearly 10 years ago reveal the pros and cons of life in America, from preserving Tatar culture to adapting to a new climate.
Epstein's Primorye ties: visa help and EEF meetingNewly released 'Epstein files' reveal links between the convicted sex trafficker and Russia's Primorye region, including a Vladivostok woman seeking visa help and a businessman attending the Eastern Economic Forum.
300,000 Rubles Lost: Travel Agency NightmareClients of Samara travel agencies Tour-ne and P-Sam say they lost payments for trips to Vietnam and elsewhere after the agencies canceled without refund and then threatened legal action for negative reviews.
Budget February Getaways from Altai KraiAltai Krai residents can choose from budget February trips from Barnaul and Novosibirsk, with domestic tours starting at 32,000 RUB (about $356) and international options from 105,000 RUB ($1,167).
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.
Abby and Brittany Hensel Marry and Have BabyAbby and Brittany Hensel from Minnesota, the most talked-about conjoined twins, have become parents, surprising even doctors, and now avoid publicity.
Student Lured as Model Rescued from Myanmar ScamA 21-year-old student from Yekaterinburg, lured to Myanmar with promises of modeling work, recounted how she was held captive in a scam call center and escaped with a soldier's help.
Honored Artist Olga Chipovskaya dies at 67Olga Chipovskaya, an Honored Artist of Russia and Vakhtangov Theatre actress, has died in Moscow at the age of 67. The theatre announced her passing.
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.
St. Petersburg Develops Aviation Biofuel From WasteThe first Russian aviation biofuel, developed in St. Petersburg, has successfully passed tests. It is produced from waste oils and fats and can reduce the ecological footprint of aviation.
Yekaterinburg student endures Myanmar captivityVolunteer Svetlana Sherstoboyeva revealed details of the captivity of a student from Yekaterinburg in Myanmar, describing forced labor in a scam call center.
