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Dagestan Was Already Facing an Infrastructure Crisis. Then Came the Floods.

Known globally for its tough-guy wrestler memes, the North Caucasus republic is struggling with its worst flooding in over a century.

At Least 2 Killed in Blast at Fireworks Warehouse in North Ossetia-Alania

Local authorities said a “powerful bang” was heard in the center of Vladikavkaz earlier in the day, followed by a trickle of reports that an increasing...

Missing Tourists Found Dead in Kamchatka

Regional authorities also reported locating and rescuing five survivors with signs of severe frostbite.

Republic of Altai Introduces Fines for Refusing to Hire War Veterans

In November, lawmakers in Altai passed a law requiring companies with more than 100 employees to ensure that at least 1.2% of their workforce consists...

Krasnodar Vice Governor Arrested on Fraud Charges

Investigators claim Andrei Korobka accepted $190,600 from a developer to illegally authorize residential construction on land designated for industrial...

Student Kills Teacher in Knife Attack at Perm Region School

The deadly incident took place at School No. 5 in Dobryanka, a town of around 30,000 people located not far from the city of Perm.

Flashfloods Triggered by Heavy Rain in Dagestan Kill At Least 5 People

Thousands of people were forced to evacuate their homes after a dam breach at the Gedzhukh reservoir, authorities said.

Ukrainian Strike Damages Central Russian Oil Refinery, Baltic Port Oil Facility

A total of 87 drones were shut down over Russia and annexed Crimea overnight on Saturday, the Defense Ministry said.

Train Derails in Ulyanovsk Region, Injuring Dozens

Seven coaches of a train traveling from the city of Chelyabinsk to Moscow went off the rails near the village of Bryandino.

Regions Calling: Spring Floods Catch Russian Officials Off Guard

The North Caucasus republics of Chechnya and Dagestan are grappling with catastrophic floods after experiencing their heaviest rainfall in decades.

Ryazan Governor Orders Businesses to Set Military Recruitment Quotas

Military analysts said it was the first known case of an official document publicly outlining recruitment quotas for companies.

Explosion at Tatarstan Petrochemical Plant Kills 3, Injures Dozens

Sibur, the petrochemical company that owns the plant, said the explosion was likely caused by an “equipment malfunction.”

Regions Calling: Siberian Farmers Abandon Livestock Standoff

The Novosibirsk region has culled thousands of cows and other livestock, putting livelihoods at risk. Farmers in other regions worry they may be next.

He Researched Public Health in the Arctic. Russia Says It Was Treason.

What really led to the imprisonment of a respected scientist?

Krasnodar Brings Back Analog Air Raid Sirens Amid Worsening Internet Disruptions

Krasnodar is among dozens of regions across Russia that have faced increasingly frequent and prolonged internet outages in recent weeks.

What We Know About Karabash, the Town From Oscar-Winning ‘Mr. Nobody Against Putin’

A mining hub for over 200 years, Karabash is perhaps best-known today as one of the most polluted places on the planet.

In Photos: Russia's Muslim Community Marks Eid al-Fitr

Muslims nationwide began celebrating Eid al-Fitr — the end of the holy month of Ramadan — on Thursday.

Regions Calling: In Russia, All Eyes Are on Siberia’s Farmers

Small farmers across Siberia are fiercely defending their livestock in defiance of government orders to cull thousands of animals.

FSB Arrests Krasnodar Region Health Minister for Alleged Fraud

Yevgeny Filippov, who has served as Krasnodar’s health minister since 2013, is allegedly accused of using his post to illegally enrich himself and his...

Brace for Mobile Internet Outages, St. Petersburg Government Warns

Complaints about mobile internet disruptions in St. Petersburg began around 5 a.m. local time on Tuesday.

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