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Ukraine strikes Russian aerospace facility and MiG-31 base in overnight attacks

Ukraine said on Saturday that its forces carried out strikes on two Russian military-related targets, including a rocket and space centre in Samara and the Savasleyka military airfield in the Nizhny Novgorod region.

The Times of India · Aug 15

Russian prison intercepts cat used to smuggle drugs into penal colony

In Russia, offenders reportedly used a cat to smuggle illegal drugs into Correctional Colony No. 17 in the city of Nizhny Novgorod.

Euronews · Jul 21

Between ballet and war: Japanese dancers pursue dreams in Russia

Two Japanese dancers, Jotaro Kanazasi and Haruka Takemi, are pursuing their ballet dreams in Nizhny Novgorod, Russia. They focus on their art amidst the war in Ukraine. Kanazasi, 32, chose Russia for its ballet legacy, while Takemi, 20, followed suit due to limited opportunities in Japan. They stay informed through…

The Economic Times · Jun 2

Russian oil refinery erupts in latest mystery fire at key energy installations

Ten fire brigades were sent to tackle the blaze, and there was a call for reinforcements amid a "difficult situation" at a giant Lukoil installation near Nizhny Novgorod, some 300 miles east of Moscow in Russia

Daily Mirror · Feb 7, 2023