Latest Country News from Russia

AI to Handle Visitor Reviews at PeterhofThe State Museum-Reserve 'Peterhof' will implement an artificial intelligence-based system for analyzing feedback. The development was announced by St. Petersburg Vice-Governor Boris Piotrovsky.

Mar 9, 2026

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Mass Protests and Company Closures: What's Happening in the USA government shutdown has started in the US, and it is expected to last for several days.

Mar 9, 2026

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Japanese Visa Center in St. Petersburg to Open on February 12The Consulate General of Japan in St. Petersburg announced the launch of a visa center starting February 12. The facility will accept documents at the Olympic Plaza business center.

Mar 8, 2026

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Siberian lawyer moves to Israel, becomes massage therapistOksana Pivovarova abandoned her career as a lawyer in Siberia and relocated to Tel Aviv, where she now works as a massage therapist.

Mar 8, 2026

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Nurse Niels Högel: Germany's worst serial killerMany believe his victim count is in the hundreds, but nothing can now be proven as many bodies were cremated.

Mar 8, 2026

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Siberian Tourist Stunned by Salaries in AbkhaziaPower outages and reckless driving were offset by low prices and the kindness of locals, according to a traveler from Novosibirsk.

Mar 8, 2026

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Why a Belgian family moved to Yaroslavl, buying pickles from babushkasA Belgian family explains what surprised them about Russia after relocating to Yaroslavl Oblast, from family values to affordable living.

Mar 7, 2026

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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.

Mar 7, 2026

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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.

Mar 7, 2026

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Tax reform impact, Turkey alternatives, weight loss: Top 4 articles this weekA selection of materials for thoughtful and engaging reading

Mar 6, 2026

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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.

Mar 6, 2026

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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.

Mar 6, 2026

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Dutch blogger's video about Yakutia goes viral onlineHis clip gained 1.5 million views in a week.

Mar 6, 2026

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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.

Mar 5, 2026

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February 2026: Comet, Planetary Alignment, and Solar EclipseRostov astrophysicist Nikolai Demin listed the key cosmic phenomena for February 2026.

Mar 5, 2026

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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.

Mar 5, 2026

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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.

Mar 4, 2026

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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.

Mar 4, 2026

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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.

Mar 3, 2026

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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.

Mar 2, 2026

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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.

Mar 2, 2026

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Migrants Say Sochi Is for Vacations, Not Permanent LivingNew residents of Sochi have shared what they find lacking in the resort city.

Mar 2, 2026

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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.

Mar 2, 2026

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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.

Mar 2, 2026

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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.

Mar 1, 2026

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