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Mayor of Nizhny Novgorod Orders Evacuation of Obstructive CarsMayor of Nizhny Novgorod Orders Evacuation of Obstructive Cars
Mayor of Nizhny Novgorod Orders Evacuation of Obstructive CarsDuring a road inspection on January 29, Nizhny Novgorod Mayor Yuri Shalabayev identified improperly parked vehicles as 'obstructions' and directed their removal.
Sochi Court Orders Land Provision for SMO VeteranSochi Court Orders Land Provision for SMO Veteran
Sochi Court Orders Land Provision for SMO VeteranThe serviceman received an unjustified refusal, the appellate court ruled.
TMK Develops VR Simulator for Non-Destructive Testing TrainingTMK Develops VR Simulator for Non-Destructive Testing Training
TMK Develops VR Simulator for Non-Destructive Testing TrainingTMK's new VR simulator for non-destructive testing training underwent pilot testing at the Chelyabinsk Tube-Rolling Plant, a branch of the company.
Nizhny Novgorod Mayor Orders Evacuation of Parked CarsNizhny Novgorod Mayor Orders Evacuation of Parked Cars
Nizhny Novgorod Mayor Orders Evacuation of Parked CarsMayor Yuri Shalabayev has called for the towing of vehicles he termed 'obstacles' after they blocked a tram in the city center during heavy snow.
Perspektivy Announces Recruitment for Exclusive Volunteer ProgramPerspektivy Announces Recruitment for Exclusive Volunteer Program
Perspektivy Announces Recruitment for Exclusive Volunteer ProgramThe St. Petersburg charity Perspektivy is inviting volunteers to help people with severe disabilities. Participants will be able to change the lives of their charges and find new meaning in their own.
Muscovites Earn Cash by Digging Out Snowbound CarsMuscovites Earn Cash by Digging Out Snowbound Cars
Muscovites Earn Cash by Digging Out Snowbound CarsAfter heavy snowfall in Moscow, some residents are offering to dig out cars for money, with daily earnings reaching 8,000 rubles ($80).
Kronstadt in Early 2026: January DevelopmentsKronstadt in Early 2026: January Developments
Kronstadt in Early 2026: January DevelopmentsKronstadt continues to actively develop at the start of 2026. Here are the key events that took place in the fortress city from January 1 to 28.
New Base Station Enhances Connectivity in Nizhny Novgorod VillageNew Base Station Enhances Connectivity in Nizhny Novgorod Village
New Base Station Enhances Connectivity in Nizhny Novgorod VillageA new base station has been activated in Kochetovka, providing 4G connectivity to over 600 residents and improving signal on a key regional highway.
25th LUKOIL Social and Cultural Projects Competition Launches in Two Regions25th LUKOIL Social and Cultural Projects Competition Launches in Two Regions
25th LUKOIL Social and Cultural Projects Competition Launches in Two RegionsOil company LUKOIL has launched the 25th edition of its social and cultural projects grant competition in the Perm region (PriKamye) and the Timan-Pechora basin, introducing a special nomination for its 35th anniversary.
Volgograd Accident Leaves Thousands Without Water and HeatVolgograd Accident Leaves Thousands Without Water and Heat
Volgograd Accident Leaves Thousands Without Water and HeatUtility services promise to restore supply by evening, but residents are freezing in their apartments due to an accident on the heating networks.
Vladivostok's Municipal Management Model to Expand Across PrimoryeVladivostok's Municipal Management Model to Expand Across Primorye
Vladivostok's Municipal Management Model to Expand Across PrimoryeGovernor Oleg Kozhemyako has ordered the expansion of municipal management companies across Primorye to address failures in housing utilities.
Magnitogorsk Residents Shocked by Soaring Heating BillsMagnitogorsk Residents Shocked by Soaring Heating Bills
Magnitogorsk Residents Shocked by Soaring Heating BillsIn Magnitogorsk, January heating bills have sparked outrage as some residents saw charges more than double compared to December.
Volgograd South Thousands Without Hot Water and HeatVolgograd South Thousands Without Hot Water and Heat
Volgograd South Thousands Without Hot Water and HeatHot water and heating may not be restored until evening, following a utility accident in the Krasnoarmeysky district of Volgograd.
Sewage floods yard in central Chita, freezes a carSewage floods yard in central Chita, freezes a car
Sewage floods yard in central Chita, freezes a carA garage was also encased in ice after a sewage clog caused flooding in a Chita neighborhood.
Pipeline Breaks Cut Water Supply in RostovPipeline Breaks Cut Water Supply in Rostov
Pipeline Breaks Cut Water Supply in RostovBreaks in the water supply networks have left four districts of Rostov-on-Don without water. This was reported by the regional utilities minister.
St. Petersburg's Winter Fairy Tale: Frost and SunSt. Petersburg's Winter Fairy Tale: Frost and Sun
St. Petersburg's Winter Fairy Tale: Frost and SunIn St. Petersburg, winter weather with frosts and sunny days persists. The forecast for the near future does not promise warming.
Explained: Why Krasnoyarsk residents' cold apartment complaints went unansweredExplained: Why Krasnoyarsk residents' cold apartment complaints went unanswered
Explained: Why Krasnoyarsk residents' cold apartment complaints went unansweredKrasnoyarsk residents facing cold apartments have experienced long delays in complaint responses, with a local journalist documenting the bureaucratic hurdles. Officials cite increased applications and administrative burdens as causes.
Water supply cut off in four districts of RostovWater supply cut off in four districts of Rostov
Water supply cut off in four districts of RostovWater has been cut off in four districts of Rostov due to ruptures in the water supply networks, according to the region's housing and utilities minister.
Expert challenged over devaluation of Vahitov's Kazan houseExpert challenged over devaluation of Vahitov's Kazan house
Expert challenged over devaluation of Vahitov's Kazan housePublic hearings have concluded in Kazan on the state expert assessment of the birthplace of revolutionary Leninist Mullanur Vahitov. Participants disagreed with the conclusion to remove the house from the cultural heritage register, and a document of disagreement was sent to the expert.
Largest Nakhodka boiler houses transitioning to gas by 2029Largest Nakhodka boiler houses transitioning to gas by 2029
Largest Nakhodka boiler houses transitioning to gas by 2029Construction of a gas distribution station is underway in Nakhodka as part of a plan to convert the city's largest heating plants from oil and coal to gas by the 2028/2029 heating season.
Over 8,000 Samara Region Villagers Get Access to Megafon NetworkOver 8,000 Samara Region Villagers Get Access to Megafon Network
Over 8,000 Samara Region Villagers Get Access to Megafon NetworkTwenty-six small settlements in the Samara Region have been included in the 'Eliminating the Digital Divide' program, bringing mobile connectivity to more than 8,000 residents.
Over 80 homes lose heat in Novosibirsk's Iron Railway DistrictOver 80 homes lose heat in Novosibirsk's Iron Railway District
Over 80 homes lose heat in Novosibirsk's Iron Railway DistrictOn January 29, over 80 multi-apartment buildings in Novosibirsk's Iron Railway District were left without heating due to a pipeline defect.
Rector of GITIS: Bogomolov's Appointment Didn't Bother AnyoneRector of GITIS: Bogomolov's Appointment Didn't Bother Anyone
Rector of GITIS: Bogomolov's Appointment Didn't Bother AnyoneGrigory Zaslavsky called Konstantin Bogomolov a 'Moscow Art Theatre person' and reminded that for most of its history, the Moscow Art Theatre School-Studio was not run by its graduates.
Prosecutors Drop Criminal Case Over Soil Collapse on Kharchenko Street
Prosecutors Drop Criminal Case Over Soil Collapse on Kharchenko StreetThe prosecutor's office of the Vyborgsky District in St. Petersburg has canceled a criminal negligence case related to ground subsidence on Kharchenko Street. The Investigative Committee is appealing this decision.
Samara Allocates Land Plots to 64 SVO Veterans for Subsistence FarmingSamara Allocates Land Plots to 64 SVO Veterans for Subsistence Farming
Samara Allocates Land Plots to 64 SVO Veterans for Subsistence FarmingIn Samara, 64 veterans of the special military operation have received free land plots, with over a hundred more applications pending.