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Sochi Prosecutor Ovechkin Seeks Krasnodar Court Deputy ChairSochi Prosecutor Ovechkin Seeks Krasnodar Court Deputy Chair
Sochi Prosecutor Ovechkin Seeks Krasnodar Court Deputy ChairHis candidacy will be considered by the Supreme Court of Russia's Higher Qualification Board of Judges on February 9.
Trump and Musk Named in Epstein Case DocumentsTrump and Musk Named in Epstein Case Documents
Trump and Musk Named in Epstein Case DocumentsThe U.S. Department of Justice has released a vast trove of documents from the Jeffrey Epstein investigation, naming Donald Trump and Elon Musk among other high-profile figures.
Tax reform impact, Turkey alternatives, weight loss: Top 4 articles this weekTax reform impact, Turkey alternatives, weight loss: Top 4 articles this week
Tax reform impact, Turkey alternatives, weight loss: Top 4 articles this weekA selection of materials for thoughtful and engaging reading
Soviet-era mega-bunker in Southern Urals: What remains insideSoviet-era mega-bunker in Southern Urals: What remains inside
Soviet-era mega-bunker in Southern Urals: What remains insideThe structure was designed for 2,000 employees of a defense plant to live and work in case of emergency.
Calligraphy leads Barnaul student to year-long China exchangeCalligraphy leads Barnaul student to year-long China exchange
Calligraphy leads Barnaul student to year-long China exchangeNikita Kazakov, a Barnaul student, spent a year in China on an exchange program, living in Hangzhou and immersing himself in the culture he now hopes to join permanently.
Dutch blogger's video about Yakutia goes viral onlineDutch blogger's video about Yakutia goes viral online
Dutch blogger's video about Yakutia goes viral onlineHis clip gained 1.5 million views in a week.
Home Alone and Beetlejuice Star Catherine O'Hara DiesHome Alone and Beetlejuice Star Catherine O'Hara Dies
Home Alone and Beetlejuice Star Catherine O'Hara DiesCatherine O'Hara, the American actress known for her role in 'Home Alone,' has died at age 71, as reported on January 30.
February 2026: Comet, Planetary Alignment, and Solar EclipseFebruary 2026: Comet, Planetary Alignment, and Solar Eclipse
February 2026: Comet, Planetary Alignment, and Solar EclipseRostov astrophysicist Nikolai Demin listed the key cosmic phenomena for February 2026.
Rostov Astrophysicist Forecasts February 2026 Cosmic EventsRostov Astrophysicist Forecasts February 2026 Cosmic Events
Rostov Astrophysicist Forecasts February 2026 Cosmic EventsNikolai Demin from Gorky Park Observatory in Rostov outlines key astronomical phenomena for February 2026, including a solar eclipse, comet flyby, and planetary alignment, though some will not be visible locally.
Maxim Oreshkin outlines five megatrends for the futureMaxim Oreshkin outlines five megatrends for the future
Maxim Oreshkin outlines five megatrends for the futureAt the January Expert Dialogues forum, Maxim Oreshkin identified five megatrends that will transform the global economy and society in the coming decades.
Moscvich-polar explorer reaches Char sands in epic Russia journeyMoscvich-polar explorer reaches Char sands in epic Russia journey
Moscvich-polar explorer reaches Char sands in epic Russia journeyThe travelers' goal is to show that a prepared jeep is not needed for trips across the country.
State Duma to Ban Blocking of WhatsApp and TelegramState Duma to Ban Blocking of WhatsApp and Telegram
State Duma to Ban Blocking of WhatsApp and TelegramRussian lawmakers are proposing to ban the blocking of social networks and messengers for general users, citing constitutional rights violations.
Chinese Woman Discusses Russian Stereotypes, Plans to Teach DaughterChinese Woman Discusses Russian Stereotypes, Plans to Teach Daughter
Chinese Woman Discusses Russian Stereotypes, Plans to Teach DaughterLi Xue, a Chinese woman who studied in Russia, talks about common Chinese stereotypes of Russians, from fearlessness of bears to acceptance of bribery, and why she wants her daughter to learn Russian.
February 2026 Holidays and Long Weekends in RussiaFebruary 2026 Holidays and Long Weekends in Russia
February 2026 Holidays and Long Weekends in RussiaAfter the New Year holidays, Russians can look forward to another long weekend in late February 2026, thanks to Defender of the Fatherland Day.
Migrants Say Sochi Is for Vacations, Not Permanent LivingMigrants Say Sochi Is for Vacations, Not Permanent Living
Migrants Say Sochi Is for Vacations, Not Permanent LivingNew residents of Sochi have shared what they find lacking in the resort city.
St. Petersburg Opens a Hotel and Seven Aparthotels
St. Petersburg Opens a Hotel and Seven AparthotelsIn 2025, St. Petersburg added one classic hotel and seven aparthotels, leading to a 15% increase in room inventory compared to 2024.
Tourists Drive to Isolated Russkoye Ustye in YakutiaTourists Drive to Isolated Russkoye Ustye in Yakutia
Tourists Drive to Isolated Russkoye Ustye in YakutiaBloggers expressed shock at discovering a life without smartphones and modern conveniences during their trip to the remote village of Russkoye Ustye in Yakutia.
American renounces US, finds home in OmskAmerican renounces US, finds home in Omsk
American renounces US, finds home in OmskIn the early 2000s, American Mikey Seibol arrived in Omsk. Over more than 20 years in Russia, he never learned Russian, but grew so attached to the area that he can't imagine living anywhere else.
Inside the Work of Buryatia's Supreme ShamanInside the Work of Buryatia's Supreme Shaman
Inside the Work of Buryatia's Supreme ShamanDo they take money for exchanging a soul? Our correspondent visits the supreme shaman of Buryatia to explore the rituals and traditions of shamanism.
Weekend getaway: How to dive into an icy kingdom without leaving YakutskWeekend getaway: How to dive into an icy kingdom without leaving Yakutsk
Weekend getaway: How to dive into an icy kingdom without leaving YakutskHow a food storage warehouse became the most popular tourist spot in Yakutsk.
Newcomers Explain Why Sochi is for Vacation, Not LivingNewcomers Explain Why Sochi is for Vacation, Not Living
Newcomers Explain Why Sochi is for Vacation, Not LivingResidents who moved to the Russian resort city of Sochi share what they miss and the downsides of year-round life there.
Leningrad Oblast may become main energy platform for AI data centers
Leningrad Oblast may become main energy platform for AI data centersLeningrad Oblast is being considered as the main region for connecting data centers working with artificial intelligence. According to the Ministry of Energy, a load of up to 1 gigawatt can be provided here.
Sochi bans migrant workers from construction despite patentsSochi bans migrant workers from construction despite patents
Sochi bans migrant workers from construction despite patentsUntil March 1, they can still participate in the construction of social facilities.
Beeline: Internet Activity on New St. Petersburg Metro StationsBeeline: Internet Activity on New St. Petersburg Metro Stations
Beeline: Internet Activity on New St. Petersburg Metro StationsBeeline has summarized the use of mobile internet on the new stations of the St. Petersburg metro, 'Putilovskaya' and 'Yugo-Zapadnaya', during the New Year holidays. The traffic consumed by passengers was comparable to watching 13,000 episodes of TV series.
New energy complex in Yakutia to be completed in August 2026New energy complex in Yakutia to be completed in August 2026
New energy complex in Yakutia to be completed in August 2026The complex will replace an old diesel station.