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Hundreds of Yekaterinburg Residents Attend Opening of BadenlandHundreds of Yekaterinburg Residents Attend Opening of Badenland
Hundreds of Yekaterinburg Residents Attend Opening of BadenlandIn Yekaterinburg, the thermal complex 'Badenland' has opened, with hundreds of adults and children gathering for the event.
Yekaterinburg Families Flock to New Thermal Spa OpeningYekaterinburg Families Flock to New Thermal Spa Opening
Yekaterinburg Families Flock to New Thermal Spa OpeningResidents of Yekaterinburg are escaping the cold by visiting the newly opened Badenland thermal spa.
Volgograd residents in city center left without heatingVolgograd residents in city center left without heating
Volgograd residents in city center left without heatingThe management company blames the accident on old equipment that residents refused to replace 13 years ago.
Sun Produces Double Explosion, Earth Calms DownSun Produces Double Explosion, Earth Calms Down
Sun Produces Double Explosion, Earth Calms DownThe Solar Astronomy Laboratory of the IKI RAS reported a powerful double explosion on the side of the Sun invisible from Earth. This occurred on the night of January 24, as the magnetosphere of our planet was returning to normal after a severe magnetic storm.
Residents of Central Volgograd House Freeze Without Heating and Hot WaterResidents of Central Volgograd House Freeze Without Heating and Hot Water
Residents of Central Volgograd House Freeze Without Heating and Hot WaterResidents of a building in central Volgograd are enduring freezing conditions without heat or hot water, with the management company blaming an old heat exchanger long in need of replacement.
Siberia lives up to its reputation: cosmonaut shows frosty Irkutsk from orbitSiberia lives up to its reputation: cosmonaut shows frosty Irkutsk from orbit
Siberia lives up to its reputation: cosmonaut shows frosty Irkutsk from orbitCosmonaut Anton Shkaplerov sent greetings to the Irkutsk region, sharing a striking view of the wintry city from space.
Kurgan to Extend One Embankment and Upgrade AnotherKurgan to Extend One Embankment and Upgrade Another
Kurgan to Extend One Embankment and Upgrade AnotherThe city of Kurgan will extend upgrades to two sections of the Tobol River embankment in 2026 and is already building a new waterfront on Black Lake in the Zaozerny district.
Mystery of Block 108: Unidentified Burials in NovosibirskMystery of Block 108: Unidentified Burials in Novosibirsk
Mystery of Block 108: Unidentified Burials in NovosibirskA separate area is designated for the burial of unidentified individuals.
Help points open in Murmansk for charging devices and staying warmHelp points open in Murmansk for charging devices and staying warm
Help points open in Murmansk for charging devices and staying warmSpecial assistance points have been opened across Murmansk where residents can charge devices, heat food, and get water during heating and power outages.
St. Petersburg Among Leaders in Low Road Accident MortalitySt. Petersburg Among Leaders in Low Road Accident Mortality
St. Petersburg Among Leaders in Low Road Accident MortalityAccording to the Ministry of Internal Affairs, St. Petersburg was among the regions with the lowest number of fatalities in road accidents in 2025.
Zhukovsky residents left without heating in -20°C weatherZhukovsky residents left without heating in -20°C weather
Zhukovsky residents left without heating in -20°C weatherA leak in the heating network has left residents of Zhukovsky, Moscow Region, without heating and hot water as temperatures drop to -20°C (-4°F).
Thermal bathhouses planned for Ufa embankment under Salavat Yulayev monumentThermal bathhouses planned for Ufa embankment under Salavat Yulayev monument
Thermal bathhouses planned for Ufa embankment under Salavat Yulayev monumentBashkortostan leader Radii Khabirov has ordered land allocation for a thermal complex on Ufa's Belaya River embankment.
Behind the Fence: Demolition at Irkutsk Monument SiteBehind the Fence: Demolition at Irkutsk Monument Site
Behind the Fence: Demolition at Irkutsk Monument SiteDemolition has begun on the site of a historical building in Irkutsk. Our team investigated whether the protected monument itself is at risk.
Rostov Residents Question Need for Cable Car Over Don RiverRostov Residents Question Need for Cable Car Over Don River
Rostov Residents Question Need for Cable Car Over Don RiverA cable car project over the Don River in Rostov-on-Don, debated since 2011, has yet to materialize, and many locals argue it is impractical.
Yacht Club, Warehouse, and 30 Houses to Be Demolished for New ComplexYacht Club, Warehouse, and 30 Houses to Be Demolished for New Complex
Yacht Club, Warehouse, and 30 Houses to Be Demolished for New ComplexThe agreement for developing the area in the 25 Let Oktyabrya backwater was signed in 2012, and the project is now open for public discussion.
Relatives announce farewell date for Perm Vice-Mayor Valery StarikovRelatives announce farewell date for Perm Vice-Mayor Valery Starikov
Relatives announce farewell date for Perm Vice-Mayor Valery StarikovValery Starikov, former vice-mayor of Perm and co-founder of the Ironic Company theater, died on January 22 at age 64.
Aquathermal Complex with Aquapark Planned in MurmanskAquathermal Complex with Aquapark Planned in Murmansk
Aquathermal Complex with Aquapark Planned in MurmanskConstruction of a major aquathermal complex with an aquapark in Murmansk is underway, with state approval expected in 2026 and investment of 2.9 billion rubles (approximately $32 million).
Rostov Residents Question Cable Car Project Over Don RiverRostov Residents Question Cable Car Project Over Don River
Rostov Residents Question Cable Car Project Over Don RiverResidents of Rostov express confusion over the purpose of a proposed cable car crossing the Don River.
Demolition of 32 buildings for Nizhny Novgorod housingDemolition of 32 buildings for Nizhny Novgorod housing
Demolition of 32 buildings for Nizhny Novgorod housingA development agreement for the Zaton 25 Let Oktyabrya area was signed in 2012, leading to plans to demolish over 30 buildings for a new residential complex in Nizhny Novgorod's Leninsky District.
Emergency services warn of fog and frost hazards on Moscow roadsEmergency services warn of fog and frost hazards on Moscow roads
Emergency services warn of fog and frost hazards on Moscow roadsFog and freezing temperatures are expected in Moscow and the Moscow region, prompting safety warnings from emergency services.
Ufa Residents Protest Low Compensation for House Demolitions to Build High-RisesUfa Residents Protest Low Compensation for House Demolitions to Build High-Rises
Ufa Residents Protest Low Compensation for House Demolitions to Build High-RisesResidents of the Yuryuzan microdistrict in Ufa are divided over a redevelopment plan that involves demolishing private homes for high-rise buildings, with some demanding fair compensation.
Three-year-old boy needs urgent proton therapy for brain cancerThree-year-old boy needs urgent proton therapy for brain cancer
Three-year-old boy needs urgent proton therapy for brain cancerFontanka and the Rusfond charity are jointly raising funds for seriously ill children, including toddler Tyoma who has a malignant brain tumor.
Training exercises at Sochi sea port to last all dayTraining exercises at Sochi sea port to last all day
Training exercises at Sochi sea port to last all dayThe Sochi administration has warned residents about training exercises at the sea port today, January 24, with military drills scheduled to continue until 11 PM.
Cold Snap and Snowfall Hit St PetersburgCold Snap and Snowfall Hit St Petersburg
Cold Snap and Snowfall Hit St PetersburgIn St. Petersburg on January 24, cold weather persists with temperatures below -10 degrees Celsius (14°F). Some light snowfall is possible in places.
Ice rink hours reduced in Chelyabinsk due to severe frostIce rink hours reduced in Chelyabinsk due to severe frost
Ice rink hours reduced in Chelyabinsk due to severe frostThe evening session at ice rinks has been canceled due to severe cold.