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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.
Yellow Cloud Spotted in the Sky Over Novoye DevyatkinoYellow Cloud Spotted in the Sky Over Novoye Devyatkino
Yellow Cloud Spotted in the Sky Over Novoye DevyatkinoA strange yellow formation in the sky was observed on the morning of January 29 in the Novoye Devyatkino area. Meteorologists have proposed several versions of its origin.
Millions Allocated for Delivery of Utility Bills in VolgogradMillions Allocated for Delivery of Utility Bills in Volgograd
Millions Allocated for Delivery of Utility Bills in VolgogradDelivery of utility bills is planned for Volgograd and the districts of the region.
Governor Kozhemyako blames Delta company for Partizansk water outageGovernor Kozhemyako blames Delta company for Partizansk water outage
Governor Kozhemyako blames Delta company for Partizansk water outageSeveral thousand residents of Partizansk were left without running water for almost a week, prompting regional authorities to plan a takeover of the homes from the management company.
St. Petersburg Investigator Accused of Falsifying Evidence
St. Petersburg Investigator Accused of Falsifying EvidenceA St. Petersburg investigator has been charged with falsifying evidence, exceeding authority, and official forgery. He was investigating a bribery case involving a relative of a former vice-governor.
Volgograd to spend millions on utility bill deliveryVolgograd to spend millions on utility bill delivery
Volgograd to spend millions on utility bill deliveryAuthorities plan to deliver utility bills not only in Volgograd city but also across Volgograd Oblast.
ZSD Fontanka Fest Adds 'Earlier Than Everyone' RaceZSD Fontanka Fest Adds 'Earlier Than Everyone' Race
ZSD Fontanka Fest Adds 'Earlier Than Everyone' RaceThe eighth international ZSD Fontanka Fest in St. Petersburg, scheduled for 30 May 2026, will for the first time feature three races, including a new 'Earlier Than Everyone' start.
Don't Be Alarmed! Explosions Scheduled in Murmansk Oblast on FridayDon't Be Alarmed! Explosions Scheduled in Murmansk Oblast on Friday
Don't Be Alarmed! Explosions Scheduled in Murmansk Oblast on FridayRescuers in Murmansk Oblast have informed residents of planned explosive works near Belokamenka on Friday, January 30, for terminal construction preparations.
As if in the Stone Age: Klepikovsky District grapples with electricity and heating crisesAs if in the Stone Age: Klepikovsky District grapples with electricity and heating crises
As if in the Stone Age: Klepikovsky District grapples with electricity and heating crisesResidents of Klepikovsky District report ongoing electricity and heating disruptions that began on January 10, blaming severe weather and repair delays.
Beeline: Internet Activity on New St. Petersburg Metro StationsBeeline: Internet Activity on New St. Petersburg Metro Stations
Beeline: Internet Activity on New St. Petersburg Metro StationsBeeline has summarized the use of mobile internet on the new stations of the St. Petersburg metro, 'Putilovskaya' and 'Yugo-Zapadnaya', during the New Year holidays. The traffic consumed by passengers was comparable to watching 13,000 episodes of TV series.
Neglected Commercial Spaces Disrupt Life in Nyagan Apartment BuildingNeglected Commercial Spaces Disrupt Life in Nyagan Apartment Building
Neglected Commercial Spaces Disrupt Life in Nyagan Apartment BuildingNyagan authorities have filed complaints with the regional housing construction oversight body and the prosecutor's office regarding derelict commercial spaces abandoned by a negligent owner, causing damage and cold for residents.
Moscow City Court sets date for appeal in ecologist's caseMoscow City Court sets date for appeal in ecologist's case
Moscow City Court sets date for appeal in ecologist's caseThe complaint against the arrest of the head of the Volgograd region's environment committee, Alexei Sivokoz, was transferred to an appeals court within 24 hours.