Man injured by tourist gas canister explosion — top stories in Novosibirsk for February 1

In the Novosibirsk region, events occur daily that make the news. Some cause widespread public resonance, while others remain in the shadows. This digest compiles five news stories that attracted the attention of NGS readers on February 1.

‘Sky-high price’: Toilet at railway station ticket office in Novosibirsk becomes paid — how they explained it

The toilet in the ticket pavilion at Novosibirsk«s main railway station has become paid — 55 rubles (about $1 at current rates). Free access has been closed even for passengers with tickets.

NGS found out why this happened.

Records are over: Weather forecasters say if February will bury Novosibirsk in snow

According to the West Siberian Hydrometeorological Service (West Siberian UGMS), heavy snowfalls are not forecast for Novosibirsk in February.

As reported to an NGS correspondent, the city has already received a record amount of snow over the past three months, the highest in a century.

‘No link found between death and traffic accident’: Siberian woman died after crash — her relatives seek driver«s punishment for two years

In Novosibirsk in 2024, a motorist hit an 85-year-old woman, who died after surgeries. For two years now, the deceased«s relatives have been seeking punishment for the driver and progress in the case.

An NGS journalist found out the reasons for the delays in the investigation and expert examinations.

Group of teenagers in Novosibirsk district mass-punctures tires and draws prohibited symbols

Vandalism in the ‘Geometry’ residential complex: on the night of January 31, a group of teenagers punctured tires and drew prohibited symbols on cars.

‘Total cost for flights came to 1.5 million’: Paralyzed Novosibirsk man to be brought home from Thailand

Novosibirsk resident Yevgeny was left completely paralyzed due to a rare Guillain–Barré syndrome.

Thanks to the help of caring people, the man will be transported to his hometown.