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Chibis: Work on Installing Main Power Line Supports ContinuesChibis: Work on Installing Main Power Line Supports Continues
Chibis: Work on Installing Main Power Line Supports ContinuesWork continues in the Murmansk region to assemble and install the main power supply supports. The region's governor, Andrei Chibis, said the last of the five supports has been delivered to the site.
Ryazan Kindergarten Freezes, Mayor's Office Says 19 Degrees NormalRyazan Kindergarten Freezes, Mayor's Office Says 19 Degrees Normal
Ryazan Kindergarten Freezes, Mayor's Office Says 19 Degrees NormalA mother in a village near Ryazan complains that her child's kindergarten is only 11 degrees Celsius (52°F), but local authorities say 19 degrees (66°F) is normal and cite a recently replaced heating system.
Pipeline failure leaves nearly 100 apartment buildings without heat in VolgodonskPipeline failure leaves nearly 100 apartment buildings without heat in Volgodonsk
Pipeline failure leaves nearly 100 apartment buildings without heat in VolgodonskA major heating pipeline rupture in Volgodonsk has left 80 apartment buildings without heating, with the restoration deadline pushed back to 8 PM.
Historic Kazan mansion seized from director Bekmambetov up for auctionHistoric Kazan mansion seized from director Bekmambetov up for auction
Historic Kazan mansion seized from director Bekmambetov up for auctionA historic mansion in Kazan, confiscated from director Timur Bekmambetov and his wife, is now listed for auction, with bids starting at 9.3 million rubles ($93,200 at current rates).
MegaFon Launches Network at Takman Ski Resort in Perm KraiMegaFon Launches Network at Takman Ski Resort in Perm Krai
MegaFon Launches Network at Takman Ski Resort in Perm KraiMegaFon has introduced voice and mobile internet at the Takman ski resort in Perm Krai, a destination popular with visitors from Moscow, St. Petersburg, Tatarstan, Bashkortostan, and Samara Oblast.
Rainy and Near-Spring Weather Forecast for Stavropol and Caucasian Mineral Waters This WeekendRainy and Near-Spring Weather Forecast for Stavropol and Caucasian Mineral Waters This Weekend
Rainy and Near-Spring Weather Forecast for Stavropol and Caucasian Mineral Waters This WeekendUnseasonably warm temperatures and rain are forecast for Stavropol and the Caucasian Mineral Waters region over the weekend of January 31 to February 1.
Saint Petersburg greeted with pink sunrise and rare atmospheric phenomena
Saint Petersburg greeted with pink sunrise and rare atmospheric phenomenaClear skies and a beautiful pink dawn were visible in Saint Petersburg on the morning of January 29, with weather conditions also giving rise to rare atmospheric effects in the region.
Deputies Unanimously Approve Governor's 2025 Report for Novosibirsk RegionDeputies Unanimously Approve Governor's 2025 Report for Novosibirsk Region
Deputies Unanimously Approve Governor's 2025 Report for Novosibirsk RegionGovernor Andrey Travnikov presented the 2025 report on the regional government's work, which was unanimously endorsed by deputies, highlighting key outcomes for Novosibirsk Oblast.
Stolby National Park Changes Access Rules, Limits ClimbingStolby National Park Changes Access Rules, Limits Climbing
Stolby National Park Changes Access Rules, Limits ClimbingVisitors to Stolby National Park can now only use a few certified routes, and free rock climbing is banned for all but registered athletes, with fines for violations.
Heating Restored to 64 Apartment Blocks After Pipeline Repair
Heating Restored to 64 Apartment Blocks After Pipeline RepairUtility workers finished repairs early on Bassennaya Street, beginning to restore heat to 64 apartment buildings in Moscow District.
Power outage planned for Stavropol Krai on January 29, affecting 20 settlementsPower outage planned for Stavropol Krai on January 29, affecting 20 settlements
Power outage planned for Stavropol Krai on January 29, affecting 20 settlementsPlanned maintenance on power grids will cause temporary blackouts in multiple towns and villages across Stavropol Krai on Thursday, January 29.
Anticyclone from Finland Affects Weather in St. PetersburgAnticyclone from Finland Affects Weather in St. Petersburg
Anticyclone from Finland Affects Weather in St. PetersburgAn anticyclone moving from the Scandinavian Peninsula will bring clearer skies and reduced precipitation to St. Petersburg and the region on January 29.
Mayor Orders Additional Discussion of Cathedral Project at StrelkaMayor Orders Additional Discussion of Cathedral Project at Strelka
Mayor Orders Additional Discussion of Cathedral Project at StrelkaKrasnoyarsk's mayor has signed a decree requiring further expert review of a planned cathedral's design. The diocese has not yet applied for the main construction permit.
Training shootings at Sochi seaport scheduled for January 29Training shootings at Sochi seaport scheduled for January 29
Training shootings at Sochi seaport scheduled for January 29Sochi authorities are asking residents and tourists to remain calm as naval training exercises take place at the seaport throughout the day.
Big Children's Festival Brings Performances and Workshops to Southern UralsBig Children's Festival Brings Performances and Workshops to Southern Urals
Big Children's Festival Brings Performances and Workshops to Southern UralsSergei Bezrukov will present the best projects. The special program of the Big Children's Festival will take place in Chelyabinsk and Ozersk from February 9 to 15, 2026.
Bekmambetov's Kazan mansion to be sold at auction
Bekmambetov's Kazan mansion to be sold at auctionThe mansion confiscated from director Timur Bekmambetov will be sold at auction on March 3. The starting price exceeds 9.3 million rubles (approximately $93,000 at current rates).
Saratov District Faces Day-Long Hot Water and Heating OutageSaratov District Faces Day-Long Hot Water and Heating Outage
Saratov District Faces Day-Long Hot Water and Heating OutageUtility company T Plus announced repair work on heating networks in Saratov on January 29, causing temporary heat and hot water outages in several residential buildings.
Apartment near Volgograd priced at two iPhonesApartment near Volgograd priced at two iPhones
Apartment near Volgograd priced at two iPhonesA three-room apartment in the Nariman settlement, Volgograd Region, is listed for 350,000 rubles (approximately $3,500 at current rates), comparable to two latest iPhone models, and requires major renovation.
FAS Investigates Two Independent Fuel Station Networks in Surgut for CollusionFAS Investigates Two Independent Fuel Station Networks in Surgut for Collusion
FAS Investigates Two Independent Fuel Station Networks in Surgut for CollusionThe Khanty-Mansi Autonomous Okrug — Yugra Antimonopoly Service suspects two independent fuel station networks of price-fixing on gasoline. The investigation targets 'Sibtransperevozki' and 'Petrolstart' stations in Surgut.
Three-room apartment near Volgograd sells for price of two iPhonesThree-room apartment near Volgograd sells for price of two iPhones
Three-room apartment near Volgograd sells for price of two iPhonesThe apartment is located an hour and a half drive from the city center and needs major repairs.
Center, GMR, and Cheremushki: Power Outages in Krasnodar — Address ListCenter, GMR, and Cheremushki: Power Outages in Krasnodar — Address List
Center, GMR, and Cheremushki: Power Outages in Krasnodar — Address ListOn Thursday, January 29, 48 streets in Krasnodar will be without electricity due to scheduled maintenance on the power grid.
The People Making Boxes in Perm: A Photo ProjectThe People Making Boxes in Perm: A Photo Project
The People Making Boxes in Perm: A Photo ProjectA new photo series offers a look inside the massive Perm Pulp and Paper Mill (PCPC), guided by the employees who understand every nut, bolt, and formula.
Tomsk Duma resumes sessions in renovated hallTomsk Duma resumes sessions in renovated hall
Tomsk Duma resumes sessions in renovated hallThe renovation of the historic Golovanov House, home to Tomsk's city duma, is nearly finished, allowing deputies to return to their hall for the first time since April 2025.
Residents of Zavolzhsky District in Ulyanovsk spent the night without heating due to a utility accidentResidents of Zavolzhsky District in Ulyanovsk spent the night without heating due to a utility accident
Residents of Zavolzhsky District in Ulyanovsk spent the night without heating due to a utility accidentA utility pipe burst on Krasnoproletarskaya Street in Ulyanovsk, leaving residents without heating overnight as temperatures dropped to -14°C (7°F).
Yekaterinburg Covered in Snow: Photos from the StreetsYekaterinburg Covered in Snow: Photos from the Streets
Yekaterinburg Covered in Snow: Photos from the StreetsDespite heavy snowfall, the city maintains relatively warm temperatures. Residents are sharing photos of snow-covered streets, although traffic is hampered by congestion.