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Russian Regions Move Schools Online Amid Drone Attack Fears

Officials in at least four regions announced temporary closures or online classes on Monday and Tuesday, citing security concerns linked to the threat...

Teen Arrested After Krasnodar Region School Shooting Leaves 2 Children Injured

The 16-year-old ninth-grader is accused of firing multiple non-lethal shots at students at School No. 1 in the town of Gulkevichi.

Acting Head of Dagestan Disbands Regional Government, Appoints New Prime Minister

Fyodor Shchukin tapped President Vladimir Putin’s deputy envoy to the North Caucasus region to serve as the acting prime minister.

This Mysterious Occult Healer Is Behind Some of Russia’s Biggest Wartime Protests

Svetlana Lada-Rus defies conventional expectations of who a worthy Putin opponent should be. What's the secret to her popularity?

Dagestan Leader Steps Down, Putin Names High Court Judge as Successor

The major reshuffle, surprising in its speed, comes weeks after deadly floods ravaged the North Caucasus region.

All 8 Miners Confirmed Dead After Coal Mine Collapse in Russia’s Far East

The CEO of the mining company that operates the site said the collapse was likely caused by melting permafrost.

Ukraine Hits Russian Oil Sites as 8 Killed in Both Countries

Ukraine said Sunday it had hit several Russian ships as both sides fired hundreds of drones.

8 Trapped After Permafrost Thaw Triggers Coal Mine Collapse in Russia’s Far East

The CEO of the mining company that operates the site said the accident was likely caused by the thawing of a “lens” — a localized underground pocket...

Police Detain Man After He Rushes at Sverdlovsk Governor

Video of the incident showed a man in a blue tracksuit rushing at Governor Denis Pasler while he was taking photos with people.

Dagestan Head Sergei Melikov Will Step Down in September, Putin Says

The announcement comes just weeks after deadly floods ravaged the North Caucasus region.

opinion Vladimir Slivyak

The Kremlin Fiddles While Tuapse Burns

As oil fires rage and toxic slicks spread in the Black Sea, officials are downplaying what could become one of Russia’s worst environmental crises.

Russian May Holiday Hotel Bookings Slump as Drone Attacks Hit Black Sea Tourism

Hotel reservations in the Krasnodar region, home to some of Russia’s most popular seaside resorts, have dropped 20.7% year-on-year for the May holidays...

Regions Calling: Who Is Indigenous in Russia, Anyway?

Most of Russia's over 180 ethnic groups are denied indigeneity under Russian law. We spoke to researcher Dr. Ekaterina Zibrova to understand why.

Russian Deputy PM Questions $4 Apples in Far East Despite Arctic Affordability Law

“To be honest, that kind of price is striking,” Deputy Prime Minister Yury Trutnev said.

Hundreds of Dogs Perish in Nizhny Novgorod Fire

Russia’s Emergency Situations Ministry said the fire broke out in an outbuilding where the animals were presumably kept.

Novosibirsk Veterinary Official Involved in Mass Cattle Cull Found Dead

Sergei Tur, who headed the regional veterinary agency’s department for animal disease control, was reportedly responsible for organizing the quarantines...

Russia’s Regional Budget Deficit to Widen to $25.3Bln in 2026, Finance Minister Warns

Alowing economic growth, weaker corporate profits and heavy spending obligations are straining local finances.

Ufa Mayor Arrested on Corruption Charges

Federal investigators arrested Mayor Ratmir Mavliyev as part of a corruption probe involving the illegal transfer of land at a local health spa.

Travel Agency Staff Arrested After 3 Tourists Die on Siberian Peak

The tourists died during an expedition on Mount Munku-Sardyk, the highest peak in the Eastern Sayan range along the Russian-Mongolian border.

Circus Tiger Jumps Into Crowd After Safety Barrier Collapses in Rostov-on-Don

The incident occurred while three tigers and two trainers were inside a performance ring, local media reported.

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