Russia Tightens Exit Rules for Minors Traveling AbroadNew rules requiring all underage Russian citizens to have their own foreign travel passports are now in effect as of January 20, the country's migration service announced.
Russia to loan Yakutia $102M for 2026 northern supply runThe federal government will loan the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia) 10 billion rubles ($102 million) to support the 2026 northern delivery, a critical annual supply operation to remote Arctic regions. This is more than double the amount provided last year for the same purpose.
Powerful G4 Geomagnetic Storm Expected on January 20A severe solar flare has sent a plasma cloud toward Earth, which could cause health issues for some and make the northern lights visible at unusually low latitudes.
Domodedovo Airport Goes on Sale After NationalizationMoscow's Domodedovo Airport is being sold after being confiscated by the state. The starting price is 132 billion rubles ($1.5 billion at current rates), with an auction scheduled for January 20.
From Tolyatti to Hollywood: Nastya Fedko Meets DiCaprioAnastasia 'Nastya' Fedko, a Russian blogger and aspiring actress from Tolyatti, recently met Leonardo DiCaprio at a BAFTA party after her journey from a rough neighborhood to a prestigious New York acting school.
Carved icon in Chelyabinsk: origin and how to visitAn icon carved into a cliff in Russia's Chelyabinsk region draws newlyweds and pilgrims seeking blessings, with a story tracing back to a local resident's late-life project.
How Chuando Tan Looks 30 at 59Singaporean photographer Chuando Tan, 59, reveals his regimen for maintaining a youthful appearance that makes him look decades younger.
86.RU 2024: Mother's Search, Volleyball, Condemned Homes, Cat CafeAs the year ends, 86.RU looks back at its most compelling reporting: a mother's relentless search for her missing soldier son, a unique volleyball collection, the struggle of living in condemned buildings, and a cat cafe that saved hundreds.
