Tomsk schools switch to online classes after pipeline rupture

Students from four Tomsk schools have been temporarily moved to remote learning after a utility accident on Sibirskaya Street disrupted water supply to over 600 apartment buildings.
Jan 25, 2026
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Sibirskaya Street was encased in ice after the pipeline rupture disrupted water supply in Tomsk.

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Alexander Oshchepkov / NGS.RU

Students from four Tomsk schools in the area of the utility accident on Sibirskaya have been temporarily switched to remote learning, as reported by the city education department to NGS70.RU journalist.

According to the source, students of the second shift at schools No. 40, 4, 15, 44 will study remotely today, January 21. The first shifts at these schools proceeded as usual.

As for kindergartens in the accident area, water delivery has been organized for children and teachers, but parents can pick up their children earlier if possible.

This morning, a utility accident on Sibirskaya left residents of over 600 apartment buildings without cold water. Specialists from «Tomskvodokanal» promise that water will be restored to homes by 21:00. During this time, water delivery has been organized for residents. Water trucks will be stationed at Sibirskaya, 81, and near the house at Lva Tolstogo 38B (from the Sibirskaya side) from 11:00.

Buses No. 13/14 will temporarily change their route due to a pipeline rupture.

In a photo report, it showed what Sibirskaya Street looks like, which was covered in ice this morning.

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