Latest Country News from Russia

Grab Your Mops: Fines and Eviction for ClutterStoring certain items in Russian apartments is prohibited, and cluttering can lead to fines or even eviction. Here are the details.

Apr 25, 2026

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Mikhail Prokhorov in Epstein Files: PMEF Parties and Buffett AutographNewly released Epstein files mention Russian billionaire Mikhail Prokhorov in connection with PMEF parties and a request for Warren Buffett's autograph.

Apr 25, 2026

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Tame turtles, extreme safari, monotonous food: Yugra resident recounts Sri Lanka tripA couple from Surgut visited Sri Lanka for the first time, enjoying the nature and climate but finding the excursions and food disappointing.

Apr 25, 2026

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Epstein Files Reveal Prokhorov's Links to Buffett, DJ SmashNewly released Epstein files include messages about Russian billionaire Mikhail Prokhorov's interactions with Warren Buffett and DJ Smash, as well as references to escorts.

Apr 25, 2026

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Broker scams Yekaterinburg teacher using British model photoA teacher from Yekaterinburg lost 1.5 million rubles and fell into debt after trusting a fake broker who used a British model's photos to gain her trust.

Apr 24, 2026

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Paracetamol: 'Harmless' Fever Pill Riskier Than IllnessA digest of major events on February 3, including a paracetamol overdose warning, school attacks in Russia, and the first butterfly emergence in space.

Apr 24, 2026

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Saratov Officials Charged in Cyclotron Purchase CaseA criminal case has been opened against Saratov construction management officials for abuse of power in the purchase of a cyclotron complex for cancer diagnosis worth over 140 million rubles ($1.41 million at current rates).

Apr 24, 2026

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SSK Group Presents Development Strategy Until 2030At the Vision-2026 conference in Krasnodar, the SSK group of companies unveiled its development plans for the next five years, emphasizing technology and human capital.

Apr 23, 2026

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Stavropol Emerges in Epstein Files with StudentIn the correspondence of scandalous American financier Jeffrey Epstein, a woman from Stavropol is mentioned, linking the Russian city to the high-profile case.

Apr 23, 2026

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Letter from Rostov resident found in Epstein caseA letter expressing gratitude for a promised trip to Rostov has been discovered in the case files of American financier Jeffrey Epstein, who is accused of sex trafficking.

Apr 23, 2026

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Epstein Case: Letter from Rostov Reveals Travel PlansIn the Jeffrey Epstein case, a letter has emerged from a Rostov resident detailing travel plans that Epstein apparently intended to fund.

Apr 23, 2026

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Collector opens vintage shop, youth buys Soviet crystalAlexander Agafonov opened a vintage tableware shop in central Irkutsk in late December 2025, selling Soviet crystal and porcelain that youth are eagerly buying.

Apr 22, 2026

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Epstein Files: Krasnoyarsk Connections and Vissarion ReferenceDeclassified documents from Jeffrey Epstein's case show communications with a woman from Krasnoyarsk who arranged meetings, and mentions of sect leader Vissarion in FBI briefings.

Apr 22, 2026

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"What is free time?": The story of a volunteer cleaning his native YakutskAnton Vasilyev has been cleaning the streets of Yakutsk free of charge for 23 years, while also caring for his mother and running a charity that has helped dozens of children.

Apr 22, 2026

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St. Petersburg and Leningrad Region Second in Russian Digitalization RankingSt. Petersburg and the Leningrad Region have taken second place in the nationwide rating of business digitalization levels, losing out only to the capital, according to 2025 data from MTS analysts.

Apr 22, 2026

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Saratov Oblast ranks fifth in Russia for rape casesSaratov Oblast has surpassed Moscow and Tatarstan to enter the top five regions by number of reported rapes, based on last year's official statistics.

Apr 22, 2026

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Collector Opens Vintage Shop as Youth Buys Soviet Crystal and PorcelainA collector in Irkutsk has opened a vintage dishware shop, sharing his passion for Soviet-era crystal and porcelain that is now popular with young people.

Apr 21, 2026

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Jeffrey Epstein Discussed Buryat Dumplings in Leaked EmailsThe leaked correspondence of financier Jeffrey Epstein, accused of trafficking and sexually exploiting minors, includes discussions of the Buryat dumplings known as buuz.

Apr 21, 2026

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‘What Is Free Time?’: A Volunteer’s 23-Year Cleanup of His CityAnton Vasiliev has cleaned Yakutsk’s streets without pay for over two decades, while also caring for his mother and running a charity for struggling families.

Apr 21, 2026

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Residents Warned of Loud Bangs in Omsk Region's NorthLoud bangs are expected to be heard today and tomorrow in Bolsherechye, Omsk region.

Apr 21, 2026

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Billionaire Prokhorov Surfaces in New Epstein FilesRussian billionaire Mikhail Prokhorov is referenced in recently released U.S. Justice Department files related to Jeffrey Epstein, detailing alleged interactions at forums and parties.

Apr 20, 2026

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Young Rostov Woman Named in Epstein Case DocumentsA young woman from Rostov is mentioned in the Jeffrey Epstein case documents after an associate shared her photos with him.

Apr 20, 2026

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Rostov appears in newly released Epstein case filesThe U.S. Department of Justice has released millions of documents from the Jeffrey Epstein case, which contain references to Russian cities.

Apr 19, 2026

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Rostov surfaces in Epstein files over sexual content, FIFA videoThe U.S. Department of Justice released millions of pages of documents related to financier Jeffrey Epstein in late January, with repeated mentions of Russian cities including Rostov.

Apr 19, 2026

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Hello Jeffrey!: How a Saratov Girl Refused Epstein's InvitationA woman from Saratov declined an invitation from Jeffrey Epstein, choosing instead to work in the local police, as revealed in newly released correspondence.

Apr 19, 2026

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