70 Orenburg homes, gymnasium, kindergarten, clinic lose heatingUtility workers in Orenburg are addressing heating outages that have expanded to 70 more homes and several institutions. Repairs are promised by 5:00 PM in one location and 8:00 PM in another.
Makarskys Give Concert in Icy Cultural Palace While Wearing Valenki and HatsThe performance by the married musical duo Anton and Victoria Makarsky was nearly canceled due to a utilities emergency in Rybinsk. They went ahead with the concert in a freezing cultural palace, wearing traditional felt boots and hats to stay warm.
'Vandals' Cut Down Healthy Trees in Krasnodar Without AuthorizationAt the end of January, workers in Krasnodar's Yubileiny district cut down several healthy trees on Shkolny Boulevard, leaving only trunks and stumps, in an operation residents say lacked proper permits.
St. Petersburg School's Unusual PurchasesThe prosecutor's office has launched an inspection of the purchases of School No. 127 in St. Petersburg, which among other things bought 100 toilet brushes, four guitars, and seven industrial vacuum cleaners.
Nizhny Novgorod State Art Museum Increases Ticket PricesThe Nizhny Novgorod State Art Museum (NGKhM) has raised admission fees, effective from 1 February, with full tickets now costing 500 rubles (about $7 at current rates).
Holiday over: Novosibirsk begins taking down New Year decorationsThe dismantling of festive lights and decorations has begun in Novosibirsk, with Lenin Street being the first area targeted. The city's mayor's office announced the start of the post-holiday cleanup on February 2.
Parents of Athletes Outraged by Cash Fees for CampIn Volgograd, parents whose children are supposed to go to the 'Zelenaya Volna' camp are asked to pay part of the amount in cash, which is not reflected in official documents.
Volgograd to forgo fireworks on Stalingrad victory dayOn February 2, Volgograd will mark the 83rd anniversary of victory in the Battle of Stalingrad. The celebrations will proceed without traditional fireworks, featuring only a volley of Memory.
Bennifer 3.0: Why the Ex-Spouses Can't Let GoAfter their divorce, Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez have maintained a friendly relationship, and their frequent meetings have reignited rumors of a reconciliation.
Hugh Jackman and Sutton Foster Eager to Start FamilyInsiders report that Hugh Jackman and Sutton Foster, now a public couple, are rushing to have a child. They are discussing adoption right after the wedding.
