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Residents Shocked by Soaring Utility Bills in YekaterinburgResidents Shocked by Soaring Utility Bills in Yekaterinburg
Residents Shocked by Soaring Utility Bills in YekaterinburgWe explain why the amounts on bills have increased so sharply and whether to expect similar figures next month.
Big Brother is watching: Russia to mandate cameras in all liftsBig Brother is watching: Russia to mandate cameras in all lifts
Big Brother is watching: Russia to mandate cameras in all liftsA Russian lawmaker has proposed making surveillance cameras mandatory in all lifts, aiming to improve safety and prevent vandalism.
Novosibirsk City Hall Sends Demolition Demand to Residents – Analysis in CardsNovosibirsk City Hall Sends Demolition Demand to Residents – Analysis in Cards
Novosibirsk City Hall Sends Demolition Demand to Residents – Analysis in CardsThe comprehensive redevelopment territory (CRT) will be within the boundaries of Koshurnikova, Dobrolyubova, and Stofato streets.
Omsk to Spend 11 Million Rubles on Studying Heat Losses in Heating MainsOmsk to Spend 11 Million Rubles on Studying Heat Losses in Heating Mains
Omsk to Spend 11 Million Rubles on Studying Heat Losses in Heating MainsThe heating utility JSC 'Omsk RTS' in Omsk is hiring a contractor for an 11 million ruble study to identify where its heating mains lose the most heat, following resident complaints about cold apartments.
Hassle-Free Renovation: Where to Buy Materials and Get a Design ProjectHassle-Free Renovation: Where to Buy Materials and Get a Design Project
Hassle-Free Renovation: Where to Buy Materials and Get a Design ProjectThe well-planned service of the salon makes it easy to refresh your interior.
Six-Year Boiling Water Flood Damages Omsk House FoundationSix-Year Boiling Water Flood Damages Omsk House Foundation
Six-Year Boiling Water Flood Damages Omsk House FoundationResidents of a house in Omsk have reported basement flooding with boiling water due to a damaged pipeline, a problem persisting for six years. Authorities have now promised to fix it.
Utility Tariffs to Rise Twice in Yekaterinburg in 2026Utility Tariffs to Rise Twice in Yekaterinburg in 2026
Utility Tariffs to Rise Twice in Yekaterinburg in 2026Residents of Yekaterinburg will see two increases in utility bills in 2026, with calculations based on a two-bedroom apartment's expenses.
Flooding at Novosibirsk luxury complex leaves cars encased in iceFlooding at Novosibirsk luxury complex leaves cars encased in ice
Flooding at Novosibirsk luxury complex leaves cars encased in iceA parking garage flood at a business-class residential complex in Novosibirsk left more than ten cars submerged and later frozen in ice.
Kemerovo's Rublyovka: What's Inside the Most Expensive Homes in the Regional CapitalKemerovo's Rublyovka: What's Inside the Most Expensive Homes in the Regional Capital
Kemerovo's Rublyovka: What's Inside the Most Expensive Homes in the Regional CapitalHousing for those who have a few dozen (or hundreds) of millions lying around. The editorial staff of NGS42.RU looked at the most expensive property listings on Sunday, February 1.
Authorities Cite Overloaded Networks for Omsk Heating OutagesAuthorities Cite Overloaded Networks for Omsk Heating Outages
Authorities Cite Overloaded Networks for Omsk Heating OutagesOmsk Region had been certified ready for the heating season, yet residents faced widespread heat and hot water outages during recent frosts.
Kuzbass produced vacuum cleaners, plates, and toys for the Soviet UnionKuzbass produced vacuum cleaners, plates, and toys for the Soviet Union
Kuzbass produced vacuum cleaners, plates, and toys for the Soviet UnionItems like the 'Buran' vacuum cleaner and painted trays were ubiquitous in the USSR, yet their origin in Kuzbass is often forgotten.
Heat main accident cuts heating in Kurgan's Severny districtHeat main accident cuts heating in Kurgan's Severny district
Heat main accident cuts heating in Kurgan's Severny districtHeating has been temporarily suspended in the Severny district of Kurgan due to a leak on a heat main, with energy workers addressing the issue.
Northern Woman Restores Century-Old House with DIY TouchNorthern Woman Restores Century-Old House with DIY Touch
Northern Woman Restores Century-Old House with DIY TouchIrina Kopylova from Severodvinsk spent years restoring her family's 100-year-old wooden house in the Arkhangelsk region, using only old materials to preserve its history.
Omsk authorities comment on ceiling collapse in emergency houseOmsk authorities comment on ceiling collapse in emergency house
Omsk authorities comment on ceiling collapse in emergency houseOmsk authorities have responded to a ceiling collapse that occurred yesterday in a condemned two-story house on 6-ya Zapadnaya Street, with damage estimated at one square meter.
Ryazan Residents Earn Money by Clearing Snow ThemselvesRyazan Residents Earn Money by Clearing Snow Themselves
Ryazan Residents Earn Money by Clearing Snow ThemselvesAs municipal services in Ryazan struggle with snow removal, residents are taking matters into their own hands and making money from it.
Coca-Cola from the Tap: Tyumen District Residents Complain About WaterCoca-Cola from the Tap: Tyumen District Residents Complain About Water
Coca-Cola from the Tap: Tyumen District Residents Complain About WaterIn 2019, a private operator replaced municipal utilities companies in the Tyumen District. Did things get better?
712 Million Rubles: Novosibirsk Residents Overpaid for Heating712 Million Rubles: Novosibirsk Residents Overpaid for Heating
712 Million Rubles: Novosibirsk Residents Overpaid for HeatingNovosibirsk residents will have their heating bills adjusted by March 31, with most receiving credits due to overpayment totaling 712 million rubles city-wide.
Heating and power outages hit Ryazan amid frostHeating and power outages hit Ryazan amid frost
Heating and power outages hit Ryazan amid frostOn Friday, January 30, widespread power and heating outages affected multiple districts in Ryazan, with the city administration citing pipeline replacement and technical faults.
Elderly Woman Forced to Sleep in Stairwell Amid Apartment ClutterElderly Woman Forced to Sleep in Stairwell Amid Apartment Clutter
Elderly Woman Forced to Sleep in Stairwell Amid Apartment ClutterAn elderly woman in Yekaterinburg has been unable to enter her apartment, which is piled with garbage, for the third day in a row and is forced to stay on the stairwell. Neighbors complain about unsanitary conditions and insects.
Elderly hoarder turns apartment into trash heap, sleeps in hallwayElderly hoarder turns apartment into trash heap, sleeps in hallway
Elderly hoarder turns apartment into trash heap, sleeps in hallwayResidents of a building in Yekaterinburg are raising the alarm over a pensioner who has been sleeping and eating in the stairwell for three days, unable to enter her apartment due to clutter.
PPU and Polyurea Reduce Winter Roof Collapse RiskPPU and Polyurea Reduce Winter Roof Collapse Risk
PPU and Polyurea Reduce Winter Roof Collapse RiskExperts in thermal and waterproofing reveal that winter roof failures are often caused by heat loss and moisture, not just snow load, and how spray polyurethane foam (PPU) and polyurea can prevent these disasters.
15 Years of Making Cozy Home Dreams Come True at Affordable Prices15 Years of Making Cozy Home Dreams Come True at Affordable Prices
15 Years of Making Cozy Home Dreams Come True at Affordable PricesWooden houses for comfortable living are now a conscious choice for many families. The market offers various solutions, and in Yaroslavl, one company has been specializing in affordable timber house projects for 15 years.
Omsk Residents Complain of Persistent Cold in ApartmentsOmsk Residents Complain of Persistent Cold in Apartments
Omsk Residents Complain of Persistent Cold in ApartmentsHeating outages continue in Omsk's Left Bank and Neftyaniki areas, with residents reporting cold apartments.
How Do They Imagine This? City Hall Demands Residents Demolish Their Own BuildingHow Do They Imagine This? City Hall Demands Residents Demolish Their Own Building
How Do They Imagine This? City Hall Demands Residents Demolish Their Own BuildingResidents of dozens of buildings in Oktyabrsky District received demands from the Novosibirsk mayor's office to tear down their homes, which are now part of a Comprehensive Development Territory (CDT).
Three key errors that kill indoor plants, even cactiThree key errors that kill indoor plants, even cacti
Three key errors that kill indoor plants, even cactiA landscape designer explains why some plant owners fail to keep anything alive, citing common errors like improper watering and pot selection.