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Ulyanovsk news: Mouse fever, internet outages, grid failureUlyanovsk news: Mouse fever, internet outages, grid failure
Ulyanovsk news: Mouse fever, internet outages, grid failureWe look back at the key events from the past week in Ulyanovsk.
Burst pipe floods Volgograd homes with drinking water in -20°C freezeBurst pipe floods Volgograd homes with drinking water in -20°C freeze
Burst pipe floods Volgograd homes with drinking water in -20°C freezeAccording to residents of house No. 8 on Mukachevskaya Street, they had to pump out water all night. But it filled up again.
Volgograd Residents Flooded by Drinking Water in -20°C FrostVolgograd Residents Flooded by Drinking Water in -20°C Frost
Volgograd Residents Flooded by Drinking Water in -20°C FrostResidents of an apartment block on Mukachevskaya Street have spent days pumping water from their cellars after a pipe burst, with no repair in sight.
Sochi Authorities Address Another Landslide Near Ministerial LakesSochi Authorities Address Another Landslide Near Ministerial Lakes
Sochi Authorities Address Another Landslide Near Ministerial LakesThe city hall assured that there is no threat to residents and utility infrastructure, and electricity and water are operating normally.
Benefit Cancellation Sparks Price Surge in Private ClinicsBenefit Cancellation Sparks Price Surge in Private Clinics
Benefit Cancellation Sparks Price Surge in Private ClinicsThe exclusion of private clinics from the socially significant business registry has led to a 15-30% increase in medical service costs. The main cause is the rise in insurance premiums from 15% to 30% for small and medium-sized enterprises.
178 Homes Sentenced for Demolition in Yekaterinburg178 Homes Sentenced for Demolition in Yekaterinburg
178 Homes Sentenced for Demolition in YekaterinburgThe list comprises dilapidated and structurally unsafe buildings marked for removal under an extended municipal program that now runs until 2030.
Behavior Grades to Return to Russian Schools in 2026Behavior Grades to Return to Russian Schools in 2026
Behavior Grades to Return to Russian Schools in 2026From fighting with rulers to refusing trips to Artek, readers share their memories of school conduct marks as Russia prepares to reintroduce behavior grades nationwide.
Surgut to Eliminate Ghost Town, Develop Low-Rise Housing in YunostSurgut to Eliminate Ghost Town, Develop Low-Rise Housing in Yunost
Surgut to Eliminate Ghost Town, Develop Low-Rise Housing in YunostCity authorities in Surgut have outlined plans for residential development, including clearing a ghost town and constructing low-rise buildings in Yunost.
Roar of engines and ice chips: Vladivostok hosts winter speedway — photosRoar of engines and ice chips: Vladivostok hosts winter speedway — photos
Roar of engines and ice chips: Vladivostok hosts winter speedway — photosThe stands were packed with fans of this tough and spectacular sport.
Rat runs into Zayeltsovskaya metro station vestibuleRat runs into Zayeltsovskaya metro station vestibule
Rat runs into Zayeltsovskaya metro station vestibuleA video shows a rodent scurrying through the vestibule of Zayeltsovskaya metro station in Novosibirsk, with metro officials calling it an isolated incident.
Weather in St. Petersburg on Sunday
Weather in St. Petersburg on SundayOn Sunday, January 25, St. Petersburg will continue to have cloudy weather with light snow amid high atmospheric pressure.
January in Yaroslavl: Forecast for the Final WeekJanuary in Yaroslavl: Forecast for the Final Week
January in Yaroslavl: Forecast for the Final WeekMeteorologists from the 'Fobos' center report severe frosts in Central Russia and provide a detailed forecast for Yaroslavl Oblast until the end of the month.
Knives, Lemons, and PAZ Buses: Pavlovo's 19th-Century History in PhotosKnives, Lemons, and PAZ Buses: Pavlovo's 19th-Century History in Photos
Knives, Lemons, and PAZ Buses: Pavlovo's 19th-Century History in PhotosPavlovo, a historic town in Nizhny Novgorod Region famous for knives, lemons, and PAZ buses, has a rich history documented in archival photographs from the 19th century.
The Coldest Month: Weather in Yaroslavl Through End of JanuaryThe Coldest Month: Weather in Yaroslavl Through End of January
The Coldest Month: Weather in Yaroslavl Through End of JanuaryMeteorologists have issued a weather forecast for Yaroslavl through the end of January.
Vysotsky Museum Draws Crowd on Artist's 88th BirthdayVysotsky Museum Draws Crowd on Artist's 88th Birthday
Vysotsky Museum Draws Crowd on Artist's 88th BirthdayOn January 25, a long queue formed at the entrance to the Vladimir Vysotsky Museum in Yekaterinburg as people sought to visit the exhibition for free.
Huge Crowd at Vysotsky: Where Is Everyone Going?Huge Crowd at Vysotsky: Where Is Everyone Going?
Huge Crowd at Vysotsky: Where Is Everyone Going?This kind of crowd is an annual occurrence at the Vysotsky business center in Yekaterinburg, where the Vladimir Vysotsky Museum offers free admission on what would have been the singer's birthday.
Snowboarders Compete on Eight-Meter High Ramp on Perm EsplanadeSnowboarders Compete on Eight-Meter High Ramp on Perm Esplanade
Snowboarders Compete on Eight-Meter High Ramp on Perm EsplanadeOn January 24, athletes performed spectacular tricks on an eight-meter high ramp during the All-Russian snowboarding competitions on the Perm esplanade.
Frosts in Nizhny Novgorod to last until end of JanuaryFrosts in Nizhny Novgorod to last until end of January
Frosts in Nizhny Novgorod to last until end of JanuaryThe Upper Volga Department for Hydrometeorology forecasts cold weather for the last week of January.
Nizhny Novgorod weather: cold forecast for late JanuaryNizhny Novgorod weather: cold forecast for late January
Nizhny Novgorod weather: cold forecast for late JanuaryCold temperatures are expected to continue in Nizhny Novgorod next week, with a brief respite before returning to frosty conditions.
Expert: Kazan Families Prefer Land Over Cash CompensationExpert: Kazan Families Prefer Land Over Cash Compensation
Expert: Kazan Families Prefer Land Over Cash CompensationLast year, only one large family in Kazan opted for a cash payment instead of a land plot, unlike 28 families in Naberezhnye Chelny. An expert explains why this support measure is unpopular in the capital.
State may seize property from former Voronezh traffic police deputyState may seize property from former Voronezh traffic police deputy
State may seize property from former Voronezh traffic police deputyA court had previously confiscated 18 properties from the family of a former deputy traffic police chief in Voronezh.
A Look at January in Krasnodar's Soviet Past Through PhotosA Look at January in Krasnodar's Soviet Past Through Photos
A Look at January in Krasnodar's Soviet Past Through PhotosHistorical photos show January in Krasnodar ranging from green grass to snow-covered streets.
Novosibirsk in 2016: Flashbacks, a Different Mayor, and Unchanged SnowNovosibirsk in 2016: Flashbacks, a Different Mayor, and Unchanged Snow
Novosibirsk in 2016: Flashbacks, a Different Mayor, and Unchanged SnowAn NGS observer joins a global social media trend by revisiting Novosibirsk in 2016, highlighting unexpected events and enduring elements of city life.
2026 is the new 2016: Remembering Irkutsk a Decade Ago2026 is the new 2016: Remembering Irkutsk a Decade Ago
2026 is the new 2016: Remembering Irkutsk a Decade AgoWe revisit 2016 in Irkutsk through 14 nostalgic photos that evoke a gentle, bright sadness, recalling the city's events from ten years past.
Rostov circus history: from booths to a tankRostov circus history: from booths to a tank
Rostov circus history: from booths to a tankAfter 60 years, the building on Budennovsky Avenue has finally begun to be renovated. The Rostov Circus, a landmark with a columned facade, is undergoing its first major renovation since it opened in 1957.