Kuzbass Allocates Nearly 40 Million for Forest FlightsThe Kemerovo region (Kuzbass) has allocated 38.6 million rubles ($428,900 at current rates) for aerial forest fire surveillance in 2026, over four times the 9.8 million rubles spent in 2025.
Omsk's Black Snow: Ecologist Explains WhyEcologist Sergei Kostarev explains that black snow in Omsk results from emissions from thermal power plants, stove heating, and industrial enterprises, affecting the entire city.
Where Did All Soot Come From? Omsk ParkResidents of Omsk have complained that snow in the 300th Anniversary of Omsk Park has turned gray-black, despite the park being in a residential area far from industrial plants.
Snowdrifts exceed norm, threaten floods in Trans-UralsMeteorologists report that snowdrifts in the Trans-Urals reached 26–40 cm by late January, 1–11 cm above the long-term average, raising concerns about spring flooding.
Yaroslavl Oblast Spring Flood Expected Near NormalScientists have issued a preliminary forecast for spring 2026, predicting that flooding in Yaroslavl Oblast will be near normal levels, though some rivers may rise up to 1.5 meters.
7-Km Ice Field Discovered in Black SeaScientists have discovered a seven-kilometer ice field off the coast of Crimea in the Black Sea, calling it a rare event that serves as an important climatic indicator.
Prosecutors Seek Compensation for Volga River Yacht FireThe Saratov Interdistrict Environmental Prosecutor's Office is seeking over 500,000 rubles ($5,600) in compensation for Volga River damage caused by a yacht fire on August 16.
New Pest Threatens Relict Pines in SochiScientists have found that the Mediterranean bark beetle is damaging conifers along the entire Black Sea coast, putting the relict Pitsunda pine at risk.
Rospotrebnadzor Finds No Emergency EmissionsRospotrebnadzor said it received no reports of industrial emissions in Saratov and Engels in January 2026, but will inspect a feed plant after a resident's complaint.
Ufa Air and Water Testing for Formaldehyde, NoiseThe Development Corporation of Bashkortostan has ordered environmental monitoring for the Ufimsky Industrial Park, focusing on air and water quality.
Scientists Call for Ban on Trawl Fishing in Azov SeaResearchers from the Azov Research Institute of Fisheries (AzNIIRH) recommend an immediate full ban on trawl fishing, which was permitted since 2013 at Ukraine's initiative.
Spring frost probability soars in Rostov regionResearch by climatologist Lyudmila Dashkevich shows that over the past 30 years, the risk of spring frosts in the region has significantly increased. This poses a serious threat to agriculture, especially for wheat.
