Barnaul Student Recounts Year in China: Prices, Food, and Russian RelationsNikita Kazakov, a student from Barnaul, Siberia, spent a year in Hangzhou, one of China's largest megacities, on an exchange program. He immersed himself in local life, made friends, and now plans to move back after graduation.
Polish Cyclist Dies in Yakutia on Journey to Cold PoleThe body of 52-year-old Polish tourist Adam Borejko was found in a hotel room in the settlement of Khandyga, Yakutia, on February 1. He had been attempting to cycle to Oymyakon, one of the coldest inhabited places on Earth.
Chelyabinsk Addresses Surface in Epstein Case DocumentsLetters mentioning the Russian city of Chelyabinsk and the surrounding region have been found in the newly released documents from the investigation into financier Jeffrey Epstein.
Russia Proposes 2 Million Ruble Payment in February 1 NewsOn February 1, key news included a proposal for a 2 million ruble father capital payment in Russia, the introduction of direct trains to Belarus, and various other incidents and announcements.
Weekly News Digest: Asteroid, Snowstorm, and Russian ReformsThis week's top stories include a 60-meter asteroid that could hit the Moon in 2032, a deadly winter storm in the US that killed over 80 people, and new Russian laws affecting internet, payments, and social benefits.
Historian Identifies True Authors of Sochi Winter Theater SculpturesSochi local historian Vladimir Kostinikov studied newspapers from the era when the resort's Winter Theater was built, clarifying the long-debated authorship of its pediment sculptures, which were not by Vera Mukhina.
Mortgage rules tighten, savings possible in February lawsNew Russian laws effective February 2026 introduce stricter mortgage requirements, increased social payments, pension supplements, and updates to taxes, consumer rights, and healthcare standards.
Barnaul Tourist Shares Beijing Impressions and Travel TipsPolina Svechkar from Barnaul embarked on a three-week journey across China, starting in Beijing, and shares her experiences with the country's contrasts, cuisine, and culture.
UK PM Urges Prince Andrew to Testify in Epstein CaseBritish Prime Minister Keir Starmer has called for Prince Andrew to provide testimony to the U.S. Congress over the Jeffrey Epstein sex trafficking scandal.
