In Bugulma, children from a social shelter were visited by benefactors and United Russia members.

Charitable events are taking place across the country, in which deputies of all levels from the United Russia party are participating As part of the Ded Moroz–Yedinoross charitable campaign, on behalf of a deputy of the State Council of Tatarstan. January 8, 2026. United Russia. Republic of Tatarstan. Kazan.

The first newborn of 2026, a baby girl, was discharged from the maternity hospital in Bugulma.

Today little Kira was sent home from the Bugulma maternity hospital — she became the first resident of the city to be born in the new year. 08.01.2026. Tatar-inform News Agency. Republic of Tatarstan. Kazan.

Residents of Almetyevsk clogged the sewage system with New Year's salads and tangerines.

Since the beginning of the winter holidays, 48 incidents have been recorded The townspeople could think of nothing better than to take everything and flush it down the toilet. January 8, 2026. Komsomolskaya Pravda Kazan. Republic of Tatarstan. Kazan.

Russia introduced a higher tax rate for foreign agents.

Tax conditions for foreign agents have been tightened in Russia As of January 1, 2026, a new tax rate came into effect in Russia for persons recognized as foreign agents. January 8, 2026. Real Time. Republic of Tatarstan. Kazan.

Futurists predict the 2026 trend: an information retreat

In an era when life is increasingly flowing into the digital space, predictions of an impending "digital diet" are becoming ever more common. 08.01.2026. Zainsk-Inform. Republic of Tatarstan. Zainsk.

The snow and ice sculpture festival is held at the Raifa Monastery.

A festival of snow and ice sculptures dedicated to the holiday is taking place these days at the Raifa Bogoroditsky Men's Monastery. January 8, 2026. GTRK Tatarstan. Republic of Tatarstan. Kazan.

In Tatarstan, 388 units of special equipment have been deployed to clear the roads of snow.

In Tatarstan, 388 units of specialized equipment were deployed today to clear snow from the roads. 08.01.2026. GTRK Tatarstan. Republic of Tatarstan. Kazan.

A female home-front worker from Nurlat was congratulated on her 95th birthday.

In Nurlat, continuing a cherished tradition, the honoring of elderly residents celebrating milestone birthdays is ongoing. January 8, 2026. Nurlat-Inform. Republic of Tatarstan. Nurlat.

Fog and black ice are expected in Tatarstan on Friday.

Patchy fog is forecast in parts of Tatarstan and Kazan on January 9, the republic's Hydrometeorological Center reports. 08.01.2026. Tatar-inform News Agency. Republic of Tatarstan. Kazan.

There were flight delays at Kazan Airport.

This concerns both the departure and arrival of aircraft. One of the planes was even canceled. January 8, 2026. Komsomolskaya Pravda Kazan. Republic of Tatarstan. Kazan.

In Russia, honey, olive oil, and cheese are most often counterfeited.

Based on the results of studies for 2025, the most quality violations were found in honey, pizza cheese, olive oil and dietary supplements. 08.01.2026. GTRK Tatarstan. Republic of Tatarstan. Kazan.

Russians were told how sick leave issued during holidays is paid.

Public holidays are included in the sick-leave certificate and are paid on par with regular working days. January 8, 2026. Tatar-Inform News Agency. Republic of Tatarstan. Kazan.

Temperatures in Tatarstan are expected to be as low as -5°C today.

In some areas there will be snow, wet snow and drizzle Photo: Realnoe Vremya On Thursday, January 8, cloudy weather with mixed precipitation is expected in Tatarstan. 08.01.2026. Realnoe Vremya. Republic of Tatarstan. Kazan.

A suspect in a series of thefts was detained in Kazan.

Kazan police officers detained a man suspected of a series of thefts from retail outlets. 08.01.2026. GTRK Tatarstan. Republic of Tatarstan. Kazan.