Kushva residents without heating after boiler failureIn the Ural city of Kushva, during freezing temperatures, a utility accident occurred, cutting off heating in 12 apartment buildings. Authorities have introduced a state of heightened readiness for emergency services.
Kushva Residents Left Without Heat in Bitter ColdLocal authorities in Kushva have declared a state of emergency after a boiler failure cut off heating to multiple apartment buildings during extreme frosts.
Half of Myshkin Left Without Cold WaterA technological failure on the central water main left half of Myshkin in the Yaroslavl Region without cold water on 23 January. The prosecutor's office has launched an inspection.
Self-Service Ramen Shop in Kemerovo Premises Listed for RentThe premises of Kemerovo's only self-service ramen shop, which opened just three months ago, are being advertised for lease, though its social media pages make no mention of closing.
St. Petersburg's Deicing Agents Harm PetsDeputy Alexei Tsivilev has proposed developing recommendations to protect animals from chemical burns and poisoning due to deicing agents.
Five Nearly Froze in Stuck Car on Volga IceIn the Dubovsky district of Volgograd region, rescuers evacuated five young people at night who could have frozen in a stalled car on the ice of the Volga.
Samara Circus to Stage Unique Girl and Elephant Friendship ShowThe Samara Circus will host an elephant show by honored Russian artist Andrey Dementyev-Kornilov from January 24 to February 23, 2026. The performance, titled 'The Girl and the Elephant', is based on a story by Alexander Kuprin.
Five Youths Rescued from Stalled Car on Volga IceRescue services were dispatched overnight on January 23 to save five young people stuck in a stalled car on the Volga ice near Dubovka, Volgograd Oblast.
Half of Foreign Students in Tomsk Are From KazakhstanKazakh students account for nearly half of all foreign enrollees in Tomsk, with Chinese students forming the second largest contingent, according to regional statistics.
Another Historic Building in Kazan May Lose Protected StatusA negative expert opinion has put the 1881 Gurevich House at risk of losing its protected status. The same expert had previously drawn criticism from heritage defenders for a similar case.
