Pyatiletka Station in Samara to Get Covered PavilionAuthorities have announced the first concrete deadlines for building a heated, covered pavilion at the Pyatiletka railway station in Samara, a project that has been planned for several years.
Cyclone brings frost and snow to Petersburg and MoscowOn February 2, a cyclone is dictating the weather in St. Petersburg and Moscow, causing a severe cold snap. Snow and temperatures significantly below the climate norm are expected in both regions.
Novoshakhtinsk: Water Flows in Streets but Not from TapsResidents of Novoshakhtinsk in Russia's Rostov Region face constant water supply issues, with low pressure and frequent pipe bursts, yet they humorously compare their plight to the worse situation in neighboring Gukovo.
Severe Frosts End in St. PetersburgOn the morning of February 2, the air temperature in the city was -9.9 °C (14 °F). The length of daylight exceeded 8 hours.
Same nine Orenburg high-rises lose heating againNine apartment buildings in Orenburg's Stepnoy district are without heating for the second time after a new pipeline defect was discovered during repairs. Heating engineers are addressing the issue before cold weather arrives.
Cars still skid at Chita intersection despite sign and road treatmentDespite a temporary speed limit sign and road treatment, vehicles continue to skid at the intersection of Butina and Balyabina Streets in Chita. A minibus driver spent five minutes trying to ascend the hill.
