Pipe bursts leave Volgograd residents without water, heatResidents of a building in Volgograd's Krasnoarmeysky district have been without cold water and heating for a week. The management company says it is fixing the consequences of dilapidated pipes inherited from the previous company.
Abandoned Apartment Causes Week-Long Water Outage in VolgogradA burst pipe in an abandoned apartment left a building in Volgograd's Dzerzhinsky District without water for nearly a week, as authorities debated the legality of breaking in. The owner had not been seen for seven years.
Volgograd Apartments Lack Water, Heating for a WeekResidents of a multi-apartment building in Volgograd’s Krasnoarmeysky District have been without cold water and heating for over a week following pipe bursts, while the management company says it is working to repair the severely neglected system.
Light pillars appear in Yaroslavl regionResidents of Yaroslavl region spotted rare light pillars on the evening of February 3. We share bright photos of the phenomenon.
Seven-kilogram baby born in VolzhskyA boy weighing 7 kilograms 60 grams (15 lb 9 oz) was born at the perinatal center in Volzhsky. Doctors assess the condition of the mother and newborn as satisfactory.
Shanghai Dragons hockey players train on FontankaOn February 4, defenseman Vladislav Leontyev and forward Kirill Rasskazov of the Shanghai Dragons club held a training session on the frozen Fontanka in St. Petersburg. The athletes demonstrated stick handling under the Lomonosov Bridge.
St. Petersburg Metro Station Renaming ProposalsCommunists in Leningrad Oblast proposed restoring the historical name Komsomolskaya to Devyatkino station, reigniting debate over which other St. Petersburg metro stations have been targeted for renaming.
SVO Veteran on Frontline Service and Life AfterDespite being classified as 'limitedly fit', Pyotr Ryabov volunteered for the SVO in April 2023 and spent several months on the front line before being wounded and returning home.
Auchan Hypermarket Urgently Closed in Volgograd MallAccording to visitors, the Auchan hypermarket in Volgograd's Akvarel shopping mall has been closed for over an hour, with staff and security offering no explanation.
Planned Power Outage to Affect Dozens in KrasnodarThe Krasnodar Unified Duty Dispatch Service has announced a planned power outage on 5 February, with electricity cut from 9:00 to 17:00 across dozens of addresses.
St. Petersburg to Extend Slavyanka Tram LineSmolny began preparing a planning project for extending the tram line from Slavyanka to Detskoselsky. The work is expected to be completed by November 2026.
Strong G1 Magnetic Storm Approaches StavropolA G1 geomagnetic storm is approaching Stavropol, peaking at midnight on February 5-6, according to the Solar Astronomy Laboratory of IKI and ISTP.
Yessentuki Center Closed for 12 Hours, Parking BannedOn February 5, from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM, traffic and parking will be restricted on several key streets in Yessentuki, Russia, including Internatsionalnaya Street and parking areas near Druzhba cinema and the Prosecutor General's Office.
Blizzard in Ufa: Snow Covers Yards and RoadsA photo report from the snowstorm in Ufa, where February brought heavy snowfall and strong winds, turning streets into a winter wonderland.
Legendary store closes on Lenin Avenue in SamaraThe legendary Sportmaster hypermarket on Lenin Avenue in Samara has closed, reportedly due to the poor condition of the building. The store, a landmark since 2006, now stands empty.
Volgograd Residents Protest Ivan Zolo ConcertThe upcoming performance of the scandalous streamer has sparked a wave of discontent among residents. They cite destructive fan behavior and inappropriate song content.
Children's Hospital Issues Blankets Amid Heating RepairsHeating was temporarily shut off at the Regional Children's Clinical Hospital on Komsomola Street due to repairs to the heat network. Additional blankets are being distributed to patients and thermal heaters are being used.
How State Supported Slain Boy Pasha's FamilyIn early February, 9-year-old Pasha, who washed cars for money, was killed in St. Petersburg. Fontanka estimated the amount of financial assistance his large family received.
Average and maximum pensions in Tyumen OblastIn Tyumen Oblast, the average old-age insurance pension rose by 2,000 rubles to 28,300 rubles ($298), impacting over 365,000 pensioners.
