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«Смеша́рики» отправля́ются на Марс в но́вом фи́льме
The first live-action Smeshariki film opened in Russian cinemas on August 6, 2026. Krosh and Yozhik become two boys on a spaceship travelling to Mars.
В Москве́ откры́лась вы́ставка «Пу́шкин в Миха́йловском»
A Moscow exhibition brings more than 100 works from the Mikhailovskoye Pushkin Reserve to Arbat Street. It explores the landscapes and cultural setting of the place where Pushkin spent two years in exile.
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Пробле́мы с то́пливом в Росси́и сохраня́ются, осо́бенно в Сиби́ри
Fuel shortages and sales limits have continued in parts of Russia, with Siberian regions facing particular difficulties. Lower refinery output after Ukrainian strikes has contributed to the problem, while Russia has extended an export ban and is considering supplies from Kazakhstan.
Росси́я уда́рила по Ки́еву: поги́бли де́вять люде́й
A Russian missile and drone attack on Kyiv overnight on August 1 killed at least nine civilians and injured 33 others. Rescuers searched damaged residential areas as officials warned that the casualty figures could change.
В Нью-Йо́рке ООН обсужда́ет ка́рты и геопростра́нственные да́нные
UN experts are meeting in New York from August 5 to 7 to discuss geospatial information, common standards and data-sharing. The data can support city planning, public services, environmental protection and disaster preparation.
Ступе́нь ракéты SpaceX упа́ла на Луну́
A used SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket stage struck the Moon on August 5, 2026. South Korea’s Danuri probe photographed the impact site and showed a small new crater.
СК предложи́л счита́ть ИИ отягча́ющим обстоя́тельством
Russia’s Investigative Committee says it has prepared a bill to treat the use of AI and other information technologies as an aggravating circumstance in some criminal cases. The proposal has not yet become law.
Поли́тик Бо́рис Наде́ждин уе́хал из Росси́и
Russian opposition politician Boris Nadezhdin said he had left Russia and posted a video from Paris. His departure followed legal measures that prevented him from standing in Russia’s September parliamentary election.
В Росси́и заверша́ется осно́вной эта́п зачисле́ния в ву́зы
Applicants in Russia’s main university admissions competition must submit consent for state-funded places by noon Moscow time on August 5. Universities are due to issue their main admission orders on August 7.
В Астане́ прохо́дит олимпиáда по иску́сственному интелле́кту
More than 400 school students from over 100 countries are taking part in the International Olympiad in Artificial Intelligence in Astana. The competition includes individual and team tasks in machine learning, data analysis, and programming.
Фестива́ль Outline отмени́ли в день откры́тия
The Outline electronic music and arts festival was canceled in the Moscow region on its opening day. Organizers said local authorities had cited a drone threat, while the planned program included nine stages and international artists.
ЮНЕ́СКО помога́ет Оде́сскому археологи́ческому музе́ю
UNESCO has begun a project to protect the Odesa Archaeological Museum’s collection after its building was damaged by missile strikes. The work includes safer storage, inventories, photographs and training for museum staff and students.
На Сахали́не нашли́ рыбака́ по́сле де́вяти су́ток в лесу́
A 79-year-old fisherman was found alive on Sakhalin after nine days lost in the forest. Two neighbours joined the search as volunteers and located him near the Pilevka River.
По́сле освобожде́ния Са́ша Скочи́ленко начала́ но́вую жизнь в Герма́нии
After her release in the August 2024 prisoner exchange, Russian artist Sasha Skochilenko reunited with her partner in Germany. She is enjoying ordinary freedoms and hopes to return to art and music.
В Красноя́рске пройдёт эта́п Кубка Росси́и по триатло́ну-кро́ссу
Krasnoyarsk will host the second stage of the Russian Cross Triathlon Cup on August 2. The programme includes races for young athletes, adults, and amateurs in swimming, mountain biking, and off-road running.
Па́вел Грау́дынь стал чемпио́ном ми́ра по фехтова́нию
Russian sabre fencer Pavel Graudyn won the men’s individual world title in Hong Kong on July 27. He beat South Korea’s Do Gyeongdong 15–7 in the final.