Stories from Orsk · Russia

Heavy rainfall has caused flooding in over 230 agricultural territories in the Kuban region. The Krasnodar Krai operational headquarters reported that there is currently no direct threat to the population. Most flooded areas have seen water levels recede and roads have reopened. Over 100 personnel are currently engaged in rescue and restoration operations in the Belomorsk area. More than 100 people are currently engaged in rescue and recovery operations following flooding in Belomorsk.

Two-time Olympic champion Sofia Velikaya won a sabre fencing tournament in Magnitogorsk on April 25. The victory occurred during the competition held in Russia. The broadcast also noted results in the men's bracket where Karan Hochanov defeated Australian Adam Walton. In hockey, Akbars Kazan defeated Metallurg 5-2 in the first match of the Gagarin Cup semifinals. Metallurg replaced goalkeeper Alexander Smolin with Ilya Nabokov after conceding a third goal. The second semifinal match is scheduled for April 27 in Magnitogorsk. Velikaya defeated Kazakhim in the final match. Kazakhim secured the runner-up position after defeating Kirill Shapovalov. The victory was reported during a broadcast on Yle Radio 1.

Ak Bars Kazan secured a 5-2 victory over Metallurg Magnitogorsk in the Continental Hockey League playoffs. Ak Bars opened the scoring and went on to win the series 4-0. The next game is scheduled for March 27th. Roman Kantserov scored in the fifth minute on a power play, followed by a goal from Sergey Tolchinsky. By the middle of the match, Metalurg held a 3-0 lead. Ak Bars attempted a comeback in the third period with goals from Artem Galimov and Alexander Khmelevsky, narrowing the score to 3-2.