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.
Rybnisk Mayor Vows End to Persistent Odor IssueThe mayor of Rybnisk in Yaroslavl Oblast has responded to weeks of resident complaints about a pervasive odor, which locals suspect stems from burning poultry at a local farm.
Rarest red-breasted goose spotted in Sochi's Imeretinskaya lowlandA rare red-breasted goose was spotted and photographed in the Imeretinskaya lowland ornithological park in Sochi. This vulnerable species typically nests only on the Taimyr Peninsula in northern Russia.
