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Parking and traffic prohibited in Voronezh center January 25Parking and traffic prohibited in Voronezh center January 25
Parking and traffic prohibited in Voronezh center January 25Parking and traffic will be banned in central Voronezh on Sunday, January 25, during a historical battle reenactment commemorating the 83rd anniversary.
Boyarsky: No Plans to Disconnect WhatsApp and TelegramBoyarsky: No Plans to Disconnect WhatsApp and Telegram
Boyarsky: No Plans to Disconnect WhatsApp and TelegramSergei Boyarsky, head of the State Duma Committee on Information Policy, reported that slowing down or disconnecting the messengers WhatsApp and Telegram in Russia is not planned, but they must comply with Russian legislation.
Volgograd Students Study in Jackets Due to Lack of HeatingVolgograd Students Study in Jackets Due to Lack of Heating
Volgograd Students Study in Jackets Due to Lack of HeatingStudents at a railway technical school are forced to wear winter clothing in class and have had personal heaters confiscated. The administration says some issues are fixed and others are being resolved.
Volgograd Students Endure Freezing Conditions in College FacilitiesVolgograd Students Endure Freezing Conditions in College Facilities
Volgograd Students Endure Freezing Conditions in College FacilitiesThe institution's management assures that some problems have already been solved, while others are being addressed.
Sochi plans 49-year lease of Spartak complex land for 400 million rublesSochi plans 49-year lease of Spartak complex land for 400 million rubles
Sochi plans 49-year lease of Spartak complex land for 400 million rublesAuthorities in Sochi intend to lease the land under the destroyed Spartak sports complex for 49 years at a cost of 400 million rubles (approximately $4 million at current rates), with no restoration planned.
Heat main on Veterans Avenue repaired ahead of scheduleHeat main on Veterans Avenue repaired ahead of schedule
Heat main on Veterans Avenue repaired ahead of scheduleSpecialists completed the replacement of a section of the heat main two hours early. Residents will soon have heating and hot water restored.
Former Anesthesiology Department Head Gennady Belyanin DiesFormer Anesthesiology Department Head Gennady Belyanin Dies
Former Anesthesiology Department Head Gennady Belyanin DiesGennady Belyanin, the former head of the anesthesiology and resuscitation department at Seredavin Hospital, has passed away at the age of 85.
Murmansk Opens Field Kitchens with Phone Charging StationsMurmansk Opens Field Kitchens with Phone Charging Stations
Murmansk Opens Field Kitchens with Phone Charging StationsNew field kitchens offering free meals and phone charging have opened in Murmansk. The points are located on several streets across the city.
Dozens of Murmansk Grocery Stores Closed After Power OutageDozens of Murmansk Grocery Stores Closed After Power Outage
Dozens of Murmansk Grocery Stores Closed After Power OutageAfter a widespread power outage on January 23, many grocery stores in Murmansk are experiencing disruptions, with cash registers and terminals down in some locations.
Murmansk hotels open doors to residents during utility outagesMurmansk hotels open doors to residents during utility outages
Murmansk hotels open doors to residents during utility outagesIn response to widespread heating and power outages, Murmansk's largest hotels are providing warm spaces, device charging, and discounted meals for affected citizens.
Training Brig 'Phoenix' Laid Down in St. PetersburgTraining Brig 'Phoenix' Laid Down in St. Petersburg
Training Brig 'Phoenix' Laid Down in St. PetersburgAt the shipyard in Gorskaya, a 20-gun sailing brig was laid down, which will become a training vessel for cadets.
ZhBI District to Get Pedestrian Bridge to Komosoll Mall: Who and When?ZhBI District to Get Pedestrian Bridge to Komosoll Mall: Who and When?
ZhBI District to Get Pedestrian Bridge to Komosoll Mall: Who and When?A pedestrian bridge will connect the ZhBI district with the Komosoll shopping mall. The design is being handled by the Baden-Baden company, with construction funding potentially coming from the Accessible Environment program.
Nizhny Novgorod Gorky Literary Museum renovation to finish in summer 2026Nizhny Novgorod Gorky Literary Museum renovation to finish in summer 2026
Nizhny Novgorod Gorky Literary Museum renovation to finish in summer 2026The restoration of the Gorky Literary Museum in Nizhny Novgorod began in 2019. Completion is planned for summer 2026.
Power grid accident: extra snowmobiles and ATVs deployedPower grid accident: extra snowmobiles and ATVs deployed
Power grid accident: extra snowmobiles and ATVs deployedRosseti North-West has mobilized additional snowmobiles and all-terrain vehicles to swiftly transport workers and materials to damaged power lines in the Murmansk region.
Renovation of Nizhny Novgorod Literary Museum to finish by summer 2026Renovation of Nizhny Novgorod Literary Museum to finish by summer 2026
Renovation of Nizhny Novgorod Literary Museum to finish by summer 2026The Gorky Literary Museum in Nizhny Novgorod, undergoing major renovation since 2019, is set to be restored by summer 2026, with interior work currently underway.
Murmansk cafes offer discounts during power outagesMurmansk cafes offer discounts during power outages
Murmansk cafes offer discounts during power outagesWith power outages affecting Murmansk, several cafes are offering discounts to help residents. Here is a list of establishments running promotions.
Equipment Failure Leaves Villages Without Power Near YaroslavlEquipment Failure Leaves Villages Without Power Near Yaroslavl
Equipment Failure Leaves Villages Without Power Near YaroslavlAfter a power line failure, homes in Yaroslavl villages were switched to backup power. Authorities are working to restore the main electricity supply.
Villages Near Yaroslavl Lose Power Due to Technical FailureVillages Near Yaroslavl Lose Power Due to Technical Failure
Villages Near Yaroslavl Lose Power Due to Technical FailureHomes in villages near Yaroslavl are being connected to backup power sources after a widespread outage on January 24, caused by a technical fault.
Murmansk Trolleybuses Rerouted Due to Power ProblemsMurmansk Trolleybuses Rerouted Due to Power Problems
Murmansk Trolleybuses Rerouted Due to Power ProblemsDue to a power supply failure, trolleybus routes in Murmansk have been temporarily changed, the city's electric transport company said. Here is how they are running now.
Heating Cut Off Again in St. Petersburg's Kirovsky DistrictHeating Cut Off Again in St. Petersburg's Kirovsky District
Heating Cut Off Again in St. Petersburg's Kirovsky DistrictResidents of St. Petersburg's Kirovsky District are again without heating and hot water due to a pipeline defect. Repair work is underway on Veterans Avenue.
Frosts to End Soon in VolgogradFrosts to End Soon in Volgograd
Frosts to End Soon in VolgogradMeteorologists are forecasting a rapid warming to begin next week. The change is linked to a shift in atmospheric processes over European Russia.
Forecasters announce end of bitter cold in VolgogradForecasters announce end of bitter cold in Volgograd
Forecasters announce end of bitter cold in VolgogradMeteorologists forecast that the severe cold snap in Volgograd will end soon, with temperatures rising rapidly next week.
Nizhny Novgorod Region Sends Special Equipment to KamchatkaNizhny Novgorod Region Sends Special Equipment to Kamchatka
Nizhny Novgorod Region Sends Special Equipment to KamchatkaTracked vehicles were airlifted to the Far East by two Il-76 military transport aircraft.
Voronezh Oblast power outages scheduled for January 26-31Voronezh Oblast power outages scheduled for January 26-31
Voronezh Oblast power outages scheduled for January 26-31Planned power outages are scheduled in Voronezh Oblast from January 26 to February 1 due to repair work, with electricity cut off daily from 8:00 to 17:00.