Smoke but no heat: Krasnoyarsk residents endure freezing apartmentsResidents of 29a Svobodny Street in Krasnoyarsk have been suffering in cold apartments for over a week, with temperatures at +11°C (52°F) and ice on floors, while complaints to authorities go unanswered. The management company blames the EVRZ heat supply organization, and the city administration promises fixes but smoke continues to plague the area.
Forecasters warn of severe cold snap in Moscow and regionMoscow and the surrounding region are bracing for a severe cold snap. Forecasters predict temperatures will drop significantly by the end of the week, falling well below seasonal norms.
Russia to Introduce New Driver Training ProgramsStarting March 1, 2026, updated driver training programs will take effect in Russia, allowing online theory study and increasing practical hours.
38-year compensation battle after teen saved childrenYuri, a disabled man from Volgograd, lost his leg at age 14 while saving children from a pit, and still hasn't received the due compensations. His mother continues the fight for justice.
Main News in Rostov Oblast for January 20On January 20, in Rostov Oblast, the head of the Investigative Committee demanded the initiation of a case due to a pipeline accident, and the head of the regional traffic police was replaced.
Don Traffic Police Chief Resigns, Bastrykin Orders Criminal CaseOn January 20, the Don region's traffic police chief resigned, and Alexander Bastrykin ordered a criminal case over a pipeline accident that left residents without water. Here are the day's other key events in the Rostov region.
St. Petersburg braces for sharp cold snapTemperatures in the city will drop by almost 10 degrees Celsius over 24 hours, and by Friday, they will reach -19 degrees Celsius (-2°F) in some areas.
Northern lights color Tomsk Oblast sky in vibrant huesOn January 20, residents of Tomsk Oblast witnessed a rare display of northern lights, triggered by a powerful solar flare. Photos from across the region capture the colorful auroras.
City Hall Considers Fare Hike in BarnaulBarnaul authorities are evaluating a possible fare increase in public transport, with current fares at 40 rubles (under $1 at current rates).
