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Tolyatti deputies criticize switch to per-person waste paymentTolyatti deputies criticize switch to per-person waste payment
Tolyatti deputies criticize switch to per-person waste paymentTolyatti city council members express skepticism about a proposal to change waste fee calculation from apartment area to number of residents.
Utility bills shock Samara residents with steep increasesUtility bills shock Samara residents with steep increases
Utility bills shock Samara residents with steep increasesThe first utility bills of 2026 in Samara Oblast show steep increases, shocking residents who were already expecting price hikes.
Nearly 70,000 Russian elevators face shutdown by 2030Nearly 70,000 Russian elevators face shutdown by 2030
Nearly 70,000 Russian elevators face shutdown by 2030Russian Minister of Construction, Housing and Utilities Irek Faizullin warned that nearly 70,000 elevators have exceeded their service life and may stop working in 2030 if not replaced.
Poisonous Beauty: Top Houseplants for Horse YearPoisonous Beauty: Top Houseplants for Horse Year
Poisonous Beauty: Top Houseplants for Horse YearSpecialists listed which houseplants to get in the Year of the Horse for success and money: a list from an astrologer and gardener.
Vodokanal Blames Management for La Grande FloodVodokanal Blames Management for La Grande Flood
Vodokanal Blames Management for La Grande FloodA utility accident at the La Grande residential complex in Novosibirsk occurred in late January, flooding dozens of cars.
Lesobaza family leaves dilapidated home for new flatLesobaza family leaves dilapidated home for new flat
Lesobaza family leaves dilapidated home for new flatTatyana Shestakova, a mother of many children, has received a new apartment from the government in the Roshchino district. She and her family previously endured winters in a dilapidated house on Lesobaza without heating.
Lesobaza family moves to new apartmentLesobaza family moves to new apartment
Lesobaza family moves to new apartmentTatyana Shestakova, a mother who raised 13 children, recently moved from a dilapidated house without heating in Lesobaza to a new apartment near Roshchino airport, provided by the state.
Pervomaysky District Heat and Hot Water Cut AgainPervomaysky District Heat and Hot Water Cut Again
Pervomaysky District Heat and Hot Water Cut AgainHeat and hot water will be cut off in Murmansk's Pervomaysky District from 11 p.m. on February 4 to 7 a.m. on February 5, 2026, for emergency repairs at the Southern Boiler House.
Investigators, Housing Inspection Find Samara Dormitory HorrorsInvestigators, Housing Inspection Find Samara Dormitory Horrors
Investigators, Housing Inspection Find Samara Dormitory HorrorsAfter a report by 63.RU, investigators, police, and housing officials inspected a dilapidated Samara dormitory and found severe living conditions.
Inside Zhidkovsky's 60M Ruble Hotel-Style ApartmentInside Zhidkovsky's 60M Ruble Hotel-Style Apartment
Inside Zhidkovsky's 60M Ruble Hotel-Style ApartmentBlogger Alexey Zhidkovsky spent 60 million rubles on a minimalist apartment with a kitchen that cost $70,000, the price of a luxury SUV.
Zhidkovsky's 60 Million Ruble Hotel-Style ApartmentZhidkovsky's 60 Million Ruble Hotel-Style Apartment
Zhidkovsky's 60 Million Ruble Hotel-Style ApartmentBlogger Alexei Zhidkovsky spent 60 million rubles (about $600,000) on a minimalist Moscow apartment inspired by Paris hotels, featuring mirrors, gold fixtures, and a walk-in closet.
Inside Zhidkovsky's 60M Ruble Hotel-Style ApartmentInside Zhidkovsky's 60M Ruble Hotel-Style Apartment
Inside Zhidkovsky's 60M Ruble Hotel-Style ApartmentBlogger Alexei Zhidkovsky, known for his flamboyant style, spent 60 million rubles on a minimalist Moscow apartment that resembles a luxury hotel. He reveals the cost breakdown, including a kitchen worth $70,000.
Zhidkovsky's 60-million-ruble hotel-like homeZhidkovsky's 60-million-ruble hotel-like home
Zhidkovsky's 60-million-ruble hotel-like homeThe kitchen in Alexey Zhidkovsky's 60-million-ruble apartment cost as much as a luxury SUV — and that's just one highlight of his hotel-inspired home.
Alexey Zhidkovsky's $666,700 Hotel-Inspired ApartmentAlexey Zhidkovsky's $666,700 Hotel-Inspired Apartment
Alexey Zhidkovsky's $666,700 Hotel-Inspired ApartmentBlogger Alexey Zhidkovsky's Moscow apartment, costing 60 million rubles ($666,700 at current rates), features a kitchen as expensive as a luxury SUV and is designed like a Parisian hotel.
Perm Residents Surprised by January Heating BillsPerm Residents Surprised by January Heating Bills
Perm Residents Surprised by January Heating BillsResidents in Perm were shocked to see heating bills rise by 20-30% in January compared to December. We investigate the reasons behind the surge.
Yekaterinburg residents suffer as management firms owe millionsYekaterinburg residents suffer as management firms owe millions
Yekaterinburg residents suffer as management firms owe millionsManagement companies linked to Viktor Starokozhev have accumulated millions in electricity debts, forcing the supplier to sign direct contracts with consumers.
Two Scandalous Management Companies Leave Residents in DebtTwo Scandalous Management Companies Leave Residents in Debt
Two Scandalous Management Companies Leave Residents in DebtIn Yekaterinburg, two management companies linked to utility baron Viktor Starokozhev have run up millions in debt, forcing the power supplier to make direct contracts with residents.
Bashkiria head flooded with heating bill complaintsBashkiria head flooded with heating bill complaints
Bashkiria head flooded with heating bill complaintsResidents of Bashkiria (Republic of Bashkortostan, Russia) are flooding the social media of regional head Radiy Khabirov with complaints about their January heating bills, questioning the high charges.
Fines and Prison for Icicles on Your BalconyFines and Prison for Icicles on Your Balcony
Fines and Prison for Icicles on Your BalconyLegal experts explain who is liable for clearing ice from balconies and the potential penalties including fines and prison.
"Several Cars Frozen in Ice": Courtyard of Omsk Apartment Building Flooded for Third Day"Several Cars Frozen in Ice": Courtyard of Omsk Apartment Building Flooded for Third Day
"Several Cars Frozen in Ice": Courtyard of Omsk Apartment Building Flooded for Third DayResidents of Omskaya Street have been dealing with a cold water leak since February 1, which flooded a parking lot and froze cars. The water utility has responded and plans repairs on February 5.
Yekaterinburg Increases Waste Removal TariffYekaterinburg Increases Waste Removal Tariff
Yekaterinburg Increases Waste Removal TariffSince the beginning of the year, the service has become more expensive, and in the fall, the cost will increase even more.
Yekaterinburg Waste Removal Tariff Rises, with Further Increase After ElectionsYekaterinburg Waste Removal Tariff Rises, with Further Increase After Elections
Yekaterinburg Waste Removal Tariff Rises, with Further Increase After ElectionsThe waste removal tariff in Yekaterinburg has been raised, and it is set to increase again after the State Duma elections.
Three Ryazan Apartment Blocks Lose Heating in -20°CThree Ryazan Apartment Blocks Lose Heating in -20°C
Three Ryazan Apartment Blocks Lose Heating in -20°CTemperatures are expected to drop further as three apartment buildings in Ryazan remain without heating due to a pipeline failure.
Russia to Modernize Omsk CHP Plant with 2.8 Billion RublesRussia to Modernize Omsk CHP Plant with 2.8 Billion Rubles
Russia to Modernize Omsk CHP Plant with 2.8 Billion RublesThe Russian government has approved the modernization of a turbine unit at Omsk CHP-4, with work expected to take several years.