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Ready to pay 110 million: Yaroslavl seeks contractor for road repairsReady to pay 110 million: Yaroslavl seeks contractor for road repairs
Ready to pay 110 million: Yaroslavl seeks contractor for road repairsAuthorities in Yaroslavl are seeking a contractor to repair city roads, with a budget of 110 million rubles (approximately $1.1 million) from municipal funds.
Novosibirsk officials dispute who pays for burial of unidentified personsNovosibirsk officials dispute who pays for burial of unidentified persons
Novosibirsk officials dispute who pays for burial of unidentified personsLast year, the city buried over 70 people whose identities were not established.
Bastrykin Requests Report on Dog Attack in VolgogradBastrykin Requests Report on Dog Attack in Volgograd
Bastrykin Requests Report on Dog Attack in VolgogradAn aggressive pack of stray dogs attacked a man in the Kirovsky district of Volgograd. The chairman of the Investigative Committee, Alexander Bastrykin, has taken the case under personal control.
Bastrykin Demands Report on Volgograd Dog AttackBastrykin Demands Report on Volgograd Dog Attack
Bastrykin Demands Report on Volgograd Dog AttackAn aggressive pack of stray dogs attacked a man in Volgograd's Kirovsky district, prompting an investigation.
Planned Power Outages Hit Dozens of Krasnodar Addresses on February 2Planned Power Outages Hit Dozens of Krasnodar Addresses on February 2
Planned Power Outages Hit Dozens of Krasnodar Addresses on February 2Authorities state that the electricity cuts are scheduled maintenance.
Tulips in the Volgograd Steppe: Admire, but Don't PickTulips in the Volgograd Steppe: Admire, but Don't Pick
Tulips in the Volgograd Steppe: Admire, but Don't PickPhotos of blooming tulips near Volgograd herald the arrival of spring and lift spirits.
Sea of Flowers Covers Spring Steppe Near VolgogradSea of Flowers Covers Spring Steppe Near Volgograd
Sea of Flowers Covers Spring Steppe Near VolgogradPhotographer Andrey Steblev captures blooming steppe flowers near Volgograd, offering a preview of spring to combat winter gloom.
Electricity restoration schedule presented to residents of Blizhnie and Dalnie Gardens in VoronezhElectricity restoration schedule presented to residents of Blizhnie and Dalnie Gardens in Voronezh
Electricity restoration schedule presented to residents of Blizhnie and Dalnie Gardens in VoronezhResidents of Blizhnie and Dalnie Gardens in Voronezh are experiencing power outages during severe frosts. A schedule has been released indicating when electricity will be restored.
Meteorologists Warn of Anomalous Frosts in VolgogradMeteorologists Warn of Anomalous Frosts in Volgograd
Meteorologists Warn of Anomalous Frosts in VolgogradThe Volgograd Center for Hydrometeorology has issued an emergency warning for abnormally cold weather from 2 to 7 February 2026, with temperatures expected to be 10–15°C below average.
Meteorologists in Volgograd Issue Urgent Warning on Abnormal FrostsMeteorologists in Volgograd Issue Urgent Warning on Abnormal Frosts
Meteorologists in Volgograd Issue Urgent Warning on Abnormal FrostsBitter cold will persist in the Volgograd region for five full days, according to an emergency weather warning.
Snowfall Causes Tram to Derail in Nizhny NovgorodSnowfall Causes Tram to Derail in Nizhny Novgorod
Snowfall Causes Tram to Derail in Nizhny NovgorodA tram car got stuck in a snowdrift on uncleared tracks.
Tram derails in Nizhny Novgorod due to snowfallTram derails in Nizhny Novgorod due to snowfall
Tram derails in Nizhny Novgorod due to snowfallA tram derailed in Nizhny Novgorod today after a snowdrift blocked the tracks.
Planned gas and electricity outages in Voronezh region for February 2-8Planned gas and electricity outages in Voronezh region for February 2-8
Planned gas and electricity outages in Voronezh region for February 2-8Voronezh is set for planned gas outages from February 2 to 8 due to repair works on gas pipelines, with temporary electricity cuts also scheduled in the region.
Rostov pensioner under observation after icicle fallRostov pensioner under observation after icicle fall
Rostov pensioner under observation after icicle fallThe pensioner remains under medical supervision, while Rostov residents criticize management companies for unremoved icicles.
Runner films sunken tugboat Captain Ushakov in the ice of the Neva
Runner films sunken tugboat Captain Ushakov in the ice of the NevaThe Arctic tugboat Captain Ushakov, which sank near the Baltic Plant pier, has become frozen in the ice of the Neva. Footage of its condition in severe frost was published by a runner named Timur.
Cold Front Covers Kuban, Snow Expected SoonCold Front Covers Kuban, Snow Expected Soon
Cold Front Covers Kuban, Snow Expected SoonA cold front is moving across the Kuban region, causing temperatures to drop and raising the likelihood of snowfall in the coming days.
Rostov official visits woman struck by icicleRostov official visits woman struck by icicle
Rostov official visits woman struck by icicleRostov residents are complaining about icicles and uncleared sidewalks.
NGS readers propose ways to tackle Novosibirsk traffic congestionNGS readers propose ways to tackle Novosibirsk traffic congestion
NGS readers propose ways to tackle Novosibirsk traffic congestionThe most read, commented on, and shared news of the week in Novosibirsk involved readers' suggestions for fighting traffic jams.
‘What Will Patients Do Tomorrow?’ Voronezh Residents Surprised by Snow-Buried Hospital Parking‘What Will Patients Do Tomorrow?’ Voronezh Residents Surprised by Snow-Buried Hospital Parking
‘What Will Patients Do Tomorrow?’ Voronezh Residents Surprised by Snow-Buried Hospital ParkingCleanup efforts are ongoing after a two-day snowstorm, but parking lots, including one at Regional Hospital No. 1, remain buried in snow.
Inspections uncover nutrition violations at Prokopyevsk boarding homeInspections uncover nutrition violations at Prokopyevsk boarding home
Inspections uncover nutrition violations at Prokopyevsk boarding homeInspections at a Prokopyevsk boarding home found violations in patient nutrition. The checks were carried out twice last fall.
Kurgan without light and heat, new bus, and a dream turned to fraud: digest from 45.RUKurgan without light and heat, new bus, and a dream turned to fraud: digest from 45.RU
Kurgan without light and heat, new bus, and a dream turned to fraud: digest from 45.RUWe look back at the events of the past week in Kurgan, where residents faced utility outages, tested a new bus, and saw a major fraud case unfold.
Boiler Slagging Named Cause of Chita CHPP-2 FailureBoiler Slagging Named Cause of Chita CHPP-2 Failure
Boiler Slagging Named Cause of Chita CHPP-2 FailureA slagged boiler at CHPP-2 in Chita, which left residents in several districts without heat, was shut down for cleaning just as severe frosts hit, a regional official said.
St Petersburg Freezes: Record Cold and City Life
St Petersburg Freezes: Record Cold and City LifeFebruary brought abnormal cold to the Northern Capital, but residents are carrying on, with some even swimming in the Neva.
Chita Company to Maintain Storm Drains for Fourth YearChita Company to Maintain Storm Drains for Fourth Year
Chita Company to Maintain Storm Drains for Fourth YearA Chita-based firm has secured a contract to handle stormwater drainage maintenance throughout 2026.
Pulkovo-Pushkin run restricts traffic in St. PetersburgPulkovo-Pushkin run restricts traffic in St. Petersburg
Pulkovo-Pushkin run restricts traffic in St. PetersburgAn athletic run dedicated to the complete liberation of Leningrad from the blockade has led to temporary traffic restrictions in the southern part of the city. Participants have already started, and drivers are expressing dissatisfaction.