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In Photos: Wildfires Tear Across Russia's Far East

States of emergency have been declared in the republic of Buryatia and the Zabaikalsky region as wildfires blaze across the regions.

3 Firefighters Killed as Wildfires Rage in Russia’s Far East

The Zabaikalsky region currently accounts for more than 87% of the total area engulfed by wildfires across Russia.

Far East’s Zabaikalsky Region Restricts Travel Amid Widespread Wildfires

Residents must now obtain advance authorization from local officials to travel outside their communities, except when using regional or federal highways...

Japan Accuses Russia of Restricting Sea Navigation Around Kuril Islands

Tokyo said Russia introduced restrictions on sea navigation for foreign military and civilian ships around the southern Kuril Islands from April 16 to...

Far East Court Rules to Keep Anti-Putin Shaman in High-Security Psychiatric Facility

Alexander Gabyshev was arrested in 2019, months after announcing he would travel to Moscow by foot to “exorcize” Vladimir Putin.

Russia Bans Japanese NGO Amid Dispute Over Kuril Islands

The Prosecutor General’s Office claimed Japan’s Northern Territories Issue Association advocates for Tokyo’s claim over the Kuril Islands.

Snowstorm Slams Far East’s Kamchatka, Grounding Flights and Stranding Motorists

Between Sunday and Monday, 60% of the region’s average monthly snowfall blanketed the capital city, Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky.

Rare Siberian Tiger Kills Park Ranger in Far East Russia

The attack is at least the third fatal mauling by a tiger in the Far East this winter, media reported.

Emergency Crews Mobilize as Chinese Cargo Ship Runs Aground in Russia’s Far East

Authorities declared a high alert after the oil and coal carrier An Yang 2 became stranded around 650 feet offshore of Sakhalin.

Weeklong Snowstorm Buries Homes, Disrupts Services in Russia’s Far East

Residents of one village reported being trapped in a four-day “snow blockade” that halted fresh bread deliveries.

Russia to Release Anti-Putin Yakutian Shaman From Psychiatric Facility

Alexander Gabyshev’s lawyer said a court ruled to move his client to a general hospital, describing the transfer as a “step toward freedom.”

Russian Police Search Home of Exiled Media Editor’s Parents

Investigators seized electronics at the home of Alesya Marokhovskaya’s parents and tried to convince her to return to Russia through Telegram.

‘Blizzard of the Century’ Blankets Far East Russia’s Amur Region

“This level of snowfall hasn’t been seen here in 100 years,” city authorities in Blagoveshchensk said.

Russian Journalist Sentenced to 4 Years in Prison for ‘Collaboration’ With Foreign Organization

Nika Novak has worked as a freelance correspondent for Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty since 2022, the U.S.-funded news organization said.

Cargo Ship Capsizes in Russia’s Far East, Killing 2 Crewmen

Authorities said a total of seven crewmen were on board the vessel when it capsized, and rescuers managed to save three of them.

Russian Man Rescued After 2 Months Lost at Sea

Mikhail Pichugin set sail with his brother Sergei and nephew Ilya from Far East Russia’s Khabarovsk region in early August.

Helicopter With 22 Aboard Goes Missing in Far East Russia's Kamchatka

The Soviet-designed Mi-8 military helicopter disappeared from radars after picking up passengers near an ancient volcano.

Magnitude 7.0 Earthquake Strikes off Russian Far East

A magnitude 7.0 earthquake struck off the coast of Russia's Far East Kamchatka Peninsula early Sunday morning.

Major Power Outage Hits Far East Russia

The Far Eastern Distribution Grid Company DRSK said the outages were linked to “equipment failure” at one of the units of the Primorskaya thermal power...

Volcanic Ash Creates ‘Alien’ Landscape at Nature Preserve in Kamchatka

Bezymyanny volcano erupted on Wednesday, with ash spewing up to 12 kilometers into the Earth’s atmosphere.

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