Affordable Housing Construction Drops in Novosibirsk: January 27 Digest

Five events that caught the attention of NGS readers on January 27, covering housing, weather, and more.
Feb 20, 2026
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This compilation features five notable news items from January 27, focusing on real estate, weather, infrastructure, and a personal relocation tale.
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Alexander Oshchepkov / NGS.RU

Every day, events occur in Novosibirsk Oblast that make the news. Some spark widespread public resonance, while others remain in the shadows. In this digest, we«ve compiled five news stories that caught the attention of NGS readers on January 27.

The end of «economy class». Novosibirsk stops building affordable housing: what it«s becoming and what to do for buyers without millions

Developers are launching new projects less frequently, and unsold apartments remain in completed buildings. At the same time, affordable housing construction is declining: the share of economy class is falling, while comfort class is rising.

What an entire property class, which was still accessible to people with average incomes, is turning into — in the article by NGS.

Powerful cyclone that buried Moscow in snow moves toward Novosibirsk — when to expect precipitation

The cyclone that dumped snow on Moscow will reach Novosibirsk already weakened. On the night of January 27, up to 9 mm of precipitation fell in the capital.

Temporary measure: snow ridges to be left on Novosibirsk roads — what«s behind it

In Novosibirsk, snow ridges are planned to be left on roads — NGS was informed of this by the mayor«s office.

The Department of Road and Amenities Complex explained that due to the large number of parked cars, a new cleaning method will be used during street cleaning.

Skyscrapers up to 34 floors: Novosibirsk authorities approve continuation of «European Coast» residential complex construction — details

The Novosibirsk mayor«s office approved the Brusnika group of companies to proceed with the construction of the »European Coast« residential complex as part of the integrated development of the territory.

«Natal chart screams about moving»: Novosibirsk lawyer at 51 leaves Siberia and becomes a masseuse in Tel Aviv

Oksana Pivovarova from Novosibirsk burned out at work for three years until an astrologer«s words about moving became a turning point for her.

She shared her story with NGS.

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