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Novosibirsk residents struggle with dangerous icy bus stopsNovosibirsk residents struggle with dangerous icy bus stops
Novosibirsk residents struggle with dangerous icy bus stopsHere are the week's news stories that Novosibirsk residents read, commented on, and shared the most.
Which pharmacies are open in Murmansk and Severomorsk: exact addressesWhich pharmacies are open in Murmansk and Severomorsk: exact addresses
Which pharmacies are open in Murmansk and Severomorsk: exact addressesThe territorial office of Roszdravnadzor (the Federal Service for Surveillance in Healthcare) in the Murmansk region has provided a list of operational, closed, and disrupted pharmacies in Murmansk and Severomorsk amid power outages.
Ex-mayor's wife asks court to spare children's only homeEx-mayor's wife asks court to spare children's only home
Ex-mayor's wife asks court to spare children's only homeThe defense of Yanina Kopaygorodskaya has filed an appeal to preserve a Moscow apartment for her minor children, as the court orders the confiscation of 1.6 billion rubles in family assets.
New 95-Meter Pedestrian Overpass to Ease Transfers in Eastern MoscowNew 95-Meter Pedestrian Overpass to Ease Transfers in Eastern Moscow
New 95-Meter Pedestrian Overpass to Ease Transfers in Eastern MoscowA 95-meter pedestrian overpass will be built in eastern Moscow to simplify transfers to trams and other transport near the Bulvar Rokossovskogo station.
Meteorologist Kolesov: Frosts in St. Petersburg to last until February
Meteorologist Kolesov: Frosts in St. Petersburg to last until FebruaryFrosts persist in St. Petersburg. Chief meteorologist Alexander Kolesov reported that brief warm-ups are possible, but cold weather will continue until February.
Murmansk lists new addresses without powerMurmansk lists new addresses without power
Murmansk lists new addresses without powerAuthorities in Murmansk have reported additional power outages across multiple city districts and published a list of addresses where electricity is expected to be restored soon.
Water and heating outage in Zapravnoye during freezeWater and heating outage in Zapravnoye during freeze
Water and heating outage in Zapravnoye during freezeOver three thousand residents of Zapravnoye village are forced to buy water in stores and use heaters due to a utility accident.
Deep Freeze Cuts Off Water and Heat in Volgograd VillageDeep Freeze Cuts Off Water and Heat in Volgograd Village
Deep Freeze Cuts Off Water and Heat in Volgograd VillageOver 3,000 residents in Zaplavnoye village near Volgograd are without water and heating after a pump failure during a deep freeze, forcing them to buy water and rely on heaters.
Krasnoyarsk's Triumphal Arch and Peace Square to Be Completely RedesignedKrasnoyarsk's Triumphal Arch and Peace Square to Be Completely Redesigned
Krasnoyarsk's Triumphal Arch and Peace Square to Be Completely RedesignedPlans for a radical transformation of the Triumphal Arch on Strelka and Peace Square in Krasnoyarsk have been announced, featuring a complete redesign and new interactive features.
Leninsky District in Murmansk faces power cuts: address listLeninsky District in Murmansk faces power cuts: address list
Leninsky District in Murmansk faces power cuts: address listThe outages are linked to efforts to reduce load on the grid.
Ulyanovsk news: Mouse fever, internet outages, grid failureUlyanovsk news: Mouse fever, internet outages, grid failure
Ulyanovsk news: Mouse fever, internet outages, grid failureWe look back at the key events from the past week in Ulyanovsk.
Burst pipe floods Volgograd homes with drinking water in -20°C freezeBurst pipe floods Volgograd homes with drinking water in -20°C freeze
Burst pipe floods Volgograd homes with drinking water in -20°C freezeAccording to residents of house No. 8 on Mukachevskaya Street, they had to pump out water all night. But it filled up again.
Volgograd Residents Flooded by Drinking Water in -20°C FrostVolgograd Residents Flooded by Drinking Water in -20°C Frost
Volgograd Residents Flooded by Drinking Water in -20°C FrostResidents of an apartment block on Mukachevskaya Street have spent days pumping water from their cellars after a pipe burst, with no repair in sight.
Sochi Authorities Address Another Landslide Near Ministerial LakesSochi Authorities Address Another Landslide Near Ministerial Lakes
Sochi Authorities Address Another Landslide Near Ministerial LakesThe city hall assured that there is no threat to residents and utility infrastructure, and electricity and water are operating normally.
Benefit Cancellation Sparks Price Surge in Private ClinicsBenefit Cancellation Sparks Price Surge in Private Clinics
Benefit Cancellation Sparks Price Surge in Private ClinicsThe exclusion of private clinics from the socially significant business registry has led to a 15-30% increase in medical service costs. The main cause is the rise in insurance premiums from 15% to 30% for small and medium-sized enterprises.
178 Homes Sentenced for Demolition in Yekaterinburg178 Homes Sentenced for Demolition in Yekaterinburg
178 Homes Sentenced for Demolition in YekaterinburgThe list comprises dilapidated and structurally unsafe buildings marked for removal under an extended municipal program that now runs until 2030.
Behavior Grades to Return to Russian Schools in 2026Behavior Grades to Return to Russian Schools in 2026
Behavior Grades to Return to Russian Schools in 2026From fighting with rulers to refusing trips to Artek, readers share their memories of school conduct marks as Russia prepares to reintroduce behavior grades nationwide.
Surgut to Eliminate Ghost Town, Develop Low-Rise Housing in YunostSurgut to Eliminate Ghost Town, Develop Low-Rise Housing in Yunost
Surgut to Eliminate Ghost Town, Develop Low-Rise Housing in YunostCity authorities in Surgut have outlined plans for residential development, including clearing a ghost town and constructing low-rise buildings in Yunost.
Roar of engines and ice chips: Vladivostok hosts winter speedway — photosRoar of engines and ice chips: Vladivostok hosts winter speedway — photos
Roar of engines and ice chips: Vladivostok hosts winter speedway — photosThe stands were packed with fans of this tough and spectacular sport.
Rat runs into Zayeltsovskaya metro station vestibuleRat runs into Zayeltsovskaya metro station vestibule
Rat runs into Zayeltsovskaya metro station vestibuleA video shows a rodent scurrying through the vestibule of Zayeltsovskaya metro station in Novosibirsk, with metro officials calling it an isolated incident.
Weather in St. Petersburg on Sunday
Weather in St. Petersburg on SundayOn Sunday, January 25, St. Petersburg will continue to have cloudy weather with light snow amid high atmospheric pressure.
January in Yaroslavl: Forecast for the Final WeekJanuary in Yaroslavl: Forecast for the Final Week
January in Yaroslavl: Forecast for the Final WeekMeteorologists from the 'Fobos' center report severe frosts in Central Russia and provide a detailed forecast for Yaroslavl Oblast until the end of the month.
Knives, Lemons, and PAZ Buses: Pavlovo's 19th-Century History in PhotosKnives, Lemons, and PAZ Buses: Pavlovo's 19th-Century History in Photos
Knives, Lemons, and PAZ Buses: Pavlovo's 19th-Century History in PhotosPavlovo, a historic town in Nizhny Novgorod Region famous for knives, lemons, and PAZ buses, has a rich history documented in archival photographs from the 19th century.
The Coldest Month: Weather in Yaroslavl Through End of JanuaryThe Coldest Month: Weather in Yaroslavl Through End of January
The Coldest Month: Weather in Yaroslavl Through End of JanuaryMeteorologists have issued a weather forecast for Yaroslavl through the end of January.
Vysotsky Museum Draws Crowd on Artist's 88th BirthdayVysotsky Museum Draws Crowd on Artist's 88th Birthday
Vysotsky Museum Draws Crowd on Artist's 88th BirthdayOn January 25, a long queue formed at the entrance to the Vladimir Vysotsky Museum in Yekaterinburg as people sought to visit the exhibition for free.