Emergency Contacts for Heat, Power, Water Loss in Voronezh ColdTemperatures in Voronezh have plunged to -32°C (-26°F). Here are the hotlines to call if your heating, electricity, or water fails, and how to seek payment adjustments for prolonged outages.
Rostov Blanketed by Snow: Photos Show Snowfall AftermathResidents of Rostov-on-Don experienced a snowfall on February 2, with some already baking traditional vatrushki (cottage cheese pastries). The city faced serious traffic jams and snowdrifts.
Seven Stalingrad Victory Facts Often OverlookedPolitical analyst Dmitry Fetisov pointed out that the Stalingrad victory and the city's reconstruction formed its unique spirit, listing seven facts that are often forgotten.
St Petersburg's January 2026 had no thawsJanuary 2026 in St Petersburg saw no thaws, the first time in a decade and a half. The average temperature was –8.7°C (–15.7°F), making it the fifth coldest January in the 21st century.
Unusual light pillars appear over ArkhangelskA resident of Arkhangelsk photographed light pillars over the city, an atmospheric optical phenomenon visible during winter cold spells.
Minimum Food Basket Cost Increases in Arkhangelsk RegionThe minimum set of food products in Arkhangelsk Oblast has increased in price by 443 rubles (about $5 at current rates) over the past year, according to updated data from Arkhangelskstat.
Volgograd Marks 83rd Anniversary of Stalingrad VictoryOn February 2, Volgograd celebrated the 83rd anniversary of the defeat of German troops at Stalingrad. The festive events were modest but included a series of commemorative ceremonies.
Cultural Sites in Tula Region to Get Wi-Fi AccessThe Tula Region is expanding free wireless internet access, with new Wi-Fi points to be installed in cultural venues like museums and theaters, as announced by Governor Dmitry Milyaev.
