Classes canceled in Magnitogorsk schools due to frostFirst to fourth graders are learning remotely today after the temperature in the city dropped to 25 degrees below zero Celsius (13 degrees below zero Fahrenheit).
Volunteers Sought in Darasun to Help Restore Apartment HeatVolunteers are being called to the village of Darasun in Zabaykalsky Krai to conduct door-to-door visits and bleed air from radiators, aiming to restore heating after a pipeline failure.
New Teacher Pay System Could Be Introduced in 2027A pilot project for a new teacher pay system, with 70% as a guaranteed salary, has been launched in three regions. If successful, it will be rolled out nationwide starting in 2027.
Lurie changes locks in former Dolina apartmentPolina Lurie, the new owner of an apartment once belonging to singer Larisa Dolina, has started settling in, with her lawyer confirming the locks have been replaced.
Putin Demands Report on Utility Accidents in Rostov RegionIn Gukovo and other settlements in the region, residents were left without water supply for several days. President Vladimir Putin instructed the minister to report on the situation.
Yaroslavl allocates less to Strelka Park than Youth Square50 million rubles (approximately $500,000 at current rates) will be directed for the improvement of Strelka Park, while Youth Square will receive 167 million rubles (about $1.67 million). These figures were announced at the meeting of the urban planning committee on January 20, 2026.
Severe frosts to hit Nizhny NovgorodAn abnormal cold snap, with temperatures dropping 14 degrees below normal, is expected in the region from the end of the week.
Children Ordered iPhones, Dogs, and Tangerines from Father FrostThe artificial intelligence from T-Bank processed over 522,000 calls from children wishing to receive toys, electronics, and pets for the New Year. The number of appeals increased sevenfold compared to the previous season.
