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Boiler failure at TEC-5 affects Omsk heatingBoiler failure at TEC-5 affects Omsk heating
Boiler failure at TEC-5 affects Omsk heatingOmsk residents have been warned of a temporary reduction in heating parameters due to a boiler malfunction at the city's largest thermal power plant, TEC-5.
7,000 Saratov Residents Without Cold Water for Fourth Day7,000 Saratov Residents Without Cold Water for Fourth Day
7,000 Saratov Residents Without Cold Water for Fourth DayIn Saratov, over 7,000 residents are entering their fourth day without cold water, prompting intervention from local prosecutors.
100-year-old architectural monument in Samara center left without water for a week100-year-old architectural monument in Samara center left without water for a week
100-year-old architectural monument in Samara center left without water for a weekResidents of a historic house in central Samara have been without water for a week, prompting appeals to authorities for assistance.
MTS increases tariff for Netarif plan starting February 2MTS increases tariff for Netarif plan starting February 2
MTS increases tariff for Netarif plan starting February 2Mobile operator MTS is raising the monthly fee for its 'Netarif 122022' plan by 80 rubles from February 2, citing increased expenses and infrastructure costs.
Tolyatti corrects astronomical water bill for serviceman's wifeTolyatti corrects astronomical water bill for serviceman's wife
Tolyatti corrects astronomical water bill for serviceman's wifeThe wife of a serviceman in Tolyatti faced a water bill of 94 thousand rubles (about $940 at current rates), but authorities have adjusted the charge after an inspection revealed a faulty meter.
Roof collapses at Omsk apartment building, but residents won't be relocatedRoof collapses at Omsk apartment building, but residents won't be relocated
Roof collapses at Omsk apartment building, but residents won't be relocatedA ceiling collapsed in an apartment building on Krymskaya Street in Omsk, and the city has declared the building unsafe. However, officials say residents will not be relocated without a court order.
Omsk woman films boiling water bubbling from street sinkholeOmsk woman films boiling water bubbling from street sinkhole
Omsk woman films boiling water bubbling from street sinkholeA week after a heating network accident, an Omsk resident captured video of a sinkhole on Rokossovskogo Street where boiling water is visibly bubbling and steaming.
Levoberezhye Residents Continue Freezing After Heating Pipe BurstLevoberezhye Residents Continue Freezing After Heating Pipe Burst
Levoberezhye Residents Continue Freezing After Heating Pipe BurstResidents of the Levoberezhye district in Omsk say heating has not been fully restored since a pipe burst on January 15, with some apartment temperatures dropping to +18 °C (64 °F).
Steps to demand snow clearance and lower utility billsSteps to demand snow clearance and lower utility bills
Steps to demand snow clearance and lower utility billsDeputies in Tolyatti have outlined a procedure for residents to follow when snow is not cleared, which can lead to reduced utility payments.
Five houseplants can forecast weather, expert saysFive houseplants can forecast weather, expert says
Five houseplants can forecast weather, expert saysA practicing landscape designer has identified several indoor plants that react to atmospheric changes, allowing them to predict upcoming weather conditions.
Heating Outage Hits Plyushchinsky Housing Estate in NovosibirskHeating Outage Hits Plyushchinsky Housing Estate in Novosibirsk
Heating Outage Hits Plyushchinsky Housing Estate in NovosibirskHeating was cut off in apartments in the Oktyabrsky district of Novosibirsk on the morning of January 22 due to repair work at a boiler house.
Three-story mansion in Tyumen for sale for 231 millionThree-story mansion in Tyumen for sale for 231 million
Three-story mansion in Tyumen for sale for 231 millionA 701-square-meter mansion in the Voznesensky residential complex in Tyumen is offered for purchase during construction for 231.4 million rubles.
Three-Story Mansion in Tyumen Priced at 231 Million RublesThree-Story Mansion in Tyumen Priced at 231 Million Rubles
Three-Story Mansion in Tyumen Priced at 231 Million RublesA three-story mansion is under construction in Tyumen's Ascension architectural ensemble, with completion planned for next year and currently listed for sale at 231 million rubles.
Kurgan resident freezes in apartment with barely warm radiatorsKurgan resident freezes in apartment with barely warm radiators
Kurgan resident freezes in apartment with barely warm radiatorsA resident of Kurgan says her apartment is freezing cold and the radiators are barely warm, with cold water running in the mornings.
Samara Heating Emergency Near Government Building: Who's AffectedSamara Heating Emergency Near Government Building: Who's Affected
Samara Heating Emergency Near Government Building: Who's AffectedWork has already begun, and a preliminary deadline for its completion is known.
Utility Emergency Near Samara's 'White House' Cuts Heat to Three BuildingsUtility Emergency Near Samara's 'White House' Cuts Heat to Three Buildings
Utility Emergency Near Samara's 'White House' Cuts Heat to Three BuildingsA pipeline damage on Yarmarochnaya Street in Samara's Leninsky District has suspended heating and hot water supply to three residential buildings, with repairs expected to be finished today.
Tolyatti residents advised to demand fee cuts for uncleared snowTolyatti residents advised to demand fee cuts for uncleared snow
Tolyatti residents advised to demand fee cuts for uncleared snowResidents of Tolyatti have filed numerous complaints about inadequate snow clearing, prompting deputies to outline steps for seeking redress and fee reductions.
Chelyabinsk Management Company Faces Fine for Flood That Killed ParrotsChelyabinsk Management Company Faces Fine for Flood That Killed Parrots
Chelyabinsk Management Company Faces Fine for Flood That Killed ParrotsHot water from a burst radiator flooded apartments for over three hours, leading to the death of pet birds.
Chelyabinsk Firm Faces Fine Over Parrot Deaths in FloodChelyabinsk Firm Faces Fine Over Parrot Deaths in Flood
Chelyabinsk Firm Faces Fine Over Parrot Deaths in FloodA management company in Chelyabinsk could be fined up to 300,000 rubles ($3,300 at current rates) for a boiling water flood that lasted over three hours and killed two parrots.
Residents appeal to Bastrykin as gas and heating remain cut offResidents appeal to Bastrykin as gas and heating remain cut off
Residents appeal to Bastrykin as gas and heating remain cut offResidents of a dilapidated house on Lermontov Street in Saratov have appealed to Alexander Bastrykin, head of Russia's Investigative Committee, as their relocation has been repeatedly delayed.
"They just want to rake in money": Omsk heating pipe bursts outrage residents"They just want to rake in money": Omsk heating pipe bursts outrage residents
"They just want to rake in money": Omsk heating pipe bursts outrage residentsResidents of Omsk have voiced their anger after a local news report revealed the reasons behind numerous heating pipe bursts in the city, criticizing the utility company's maintenance failures.
Samara Soldier's Wife Charged 94,000 Rubles for Water DebtSamara Soldier's Wife Charged 94,000 Rubles for Water Debt
Samara Soldier's Wife Charged 94,000 Rubles for Water DebtThe wife of a soldier deployed in the special military operation in Samara region is completely bewildered. She has been charged 94,000 rubles (approximately $1,000 at current rates) for water services over six months, leaving her in shock.
Omsk residents lose power after heating cutoffsOmsk residents lose power after heating cutoffs
Omsk residents lose power after heating cutoffsFollowing heating disruptions, electricity was cut off in numerous homes across Omsk's Leninsky District on January 21, with most complaints originating from that area.
Omsk schedules cold water outages in late JanuaryOmsk schedules cold water outages in late January
Omsk schedules cold water outages in late JanuaryOmsk residents will face cold water shutdowns from January 25 to 29 due to pipeline repairs, affecting areas including Amursky Posadok and the Moskovka district.
Pipe bursts and cold apartments: what is known about utility failures in OmskPipe bursts and cold apartments: what is known about utility failures in Omsk
Pipe bursts and cold apartments: what is known about utility failures in OmskOmsk residents report cold temperatures in their homes due to multiple heating failures across the city, including ruptured pipes and a major district outage.