Indian Student Wore Sari Even in Russian FreezeIndian medical student Sulekha Padalkar, who wore saris even in freezing temperatures, recounts her first snowfall in Arkhangelsk and cultural differences.
Wife of Kazan Shooter Details Relationship and Prison LifeAt 16, Diana moved from Rostov Oblast to Tatarstan to be closer to her chosen one, Ilnaz Galyaviev, whom she later married in the maximum-security Black Dolphin prison in June 2026.
Omsk woman: medical care in Russia, home in TexasYulia Dandelion moved from Omsk, Russia to Houston, Texas four years ago and now compares the cost of living, healthcare, and cultural differences between the two countries.
Couple completes 300 km bike trip across SiberiaVyacheslav and Alyona met at a cycling club and five days later completed a 300 km bike trip across Siberia, sharing one sleeping bag and avoiding bears.
Moscow Region Drone Danger: What to DoOvernight, the Moscow region faced a mass drone attack, injuring 10 and damaging infrastructure; authorities declared a drone danger and advised residents on safety measures.
Apple App Store and Music down in RussiaApple services, including the App Store and Apple Music, are down in Russia, preventing users from downloading or updating apps. Several Russian services were recently removed from the store.
Second Batch of Russian Starlink Counterpart Satellites LaunchedThe second batch of satellites for the Russian counterpart of Starlink has been successfully launched into orbit. The spacecraft separated from the launch vehicle and established communication.
Bureau 1440's Second Satellite Batch Reaches OrbitCompany Bureau 1440 reported successful orbit insertion of its second group of satellites. The spacecraft established contact with the Mission Control Center.
Shark Attacks in Primorye: How to Stay SafeThis summer, sharks in Primorye have become more active than ever, stealing fishermen's catches and frightening swimmers at beaches.
Man-Eating Sharks in Primorye: How to Stay SafeIn summer 2026, unprecedented shark encounters off Primorye coast see predators stealing fishermen's catch and approaching beaches. We identify truly dangerous species and how to avoid attacks.
Traveling from Ufa to Saratov on a New TrainA photographer from Ufa chooses an unconventional weekend destination, taking an 18-hour train to Saratov for RUB 4,000 (approx. $44 at current rates) — exploring the Volga city's charm and decay.
'Thai Means Die': Volunteer on Thailand DangersA volunteer from Omsk who has lived in Thailand for over 13 years helps find missing Russians and warns of dangers like drug abuse and lack of insurance.
Esoteric shops boom with fortune-telling, mental mapsEsoteric shops in Perm are seeing a surge in demand, with customers seeking Tarot readings, coffee ground fortune-telling, and mental map creation. A psychologist explains the psychological appeal behind the trend.
Thai Means Die: Volunteer Warns of DangersSvetlana Sherstoboeva, a volunteer who rescues hundreds of Russians in Thailand each year, warns about the country's dangers and why so many go missing.
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.
