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Novosibirsk expert shares cheapest way to descale a kettleNovosibirsk expert shares cheapest way to descale a kettle
Novosibirsk expert shares cheapest way to descale a kettleWhite flakes in tea and a strange taste may indicate limescale buildup. A Novosibirsk cleaning company manager explains how to remove it using citric acid.
Siberian man cultivates passion fruit and 300-gram mandarinsSiberian man cultivates passion fruit and 300-gram mandarins
Siberian man cultivates passion fruit and 300-gram mandarinsHe gives tropical fruits to children, and neighbors joke about having their own Thailand at home.
"We Pay for Cold": Omsk Residents Outraged by Accident at CHPP-5"We Pay for Cold": Omsk Residents Outraged by Accident at CHPP-5
"We Pay for Cold": Omsk Residents Outraged by Accident at CHPP-5A technological process failure at CHPP-5 in Omsk has disrupted heating services, sparking widespread resident anger over paid but inadequate heating.
Power to be cut in hundreds of homes in Rostov this weekPower to be cut in hundreds of homes in Rostov this week
Power to be cut in hundreds of homes in Rostov this weekDonenergo will carry out technical work, leading to temporary power outages in the city. We are publishing a detailed schedule of outages by address.
Power outages to hit hundreds of Rostov homes this weekPower outages to hit hundreds of Rostov homes this week
Power outages to hit hundreds of Rostov homes this weekMass power outages are scheduled for Rostov this week due to technical work by Donenergo, with a list of addresses published for affected areas.
Severodvinsk Woman Revives Family Home with French FlairSeverodvinsk Woman Revives Family Home with French Flair
Severodvinsk Woman Revives Family Home with French FlairIrina Kopylova from Severodvinsk transformed her abandoned family house in Belaya Sluda village into a Provence-style retreat using old furnishings and DIY skills.
Omsk Residents Complain of Mass Heating OutagesOmsk Residents Complain of Mass Heating Outages
Omsk Residents Complain of Mass Heating OutagesResidents of Omsk report heating problems across the city, with many apartments left cold. Dozens of messages have been posted on the governor's official social media page, asking for heat to be restored.
TGC-11 Failed to Heat Water to Standard During FrostsTGC-11 Failed to Heat Water to Standard During Frosts
TGC-11 Failed to Heat Water to Standard During FrostsThe Siberian branch of Rostekhnadzor issued a warning to JSC TGC-11 after three city combined heat and power plants in Omsk failed to heat water to the required temperature during a cold snap.
Mass power outages in Murmansk: prosecutors launch inspectionMass power outages in Murmansk: prosecutors launch inspection
Mass power outages in Murmansk: prosecutors launch inspectionFollowing mass power outages in Murmansk, prosecutors have launched an inspection to determine the causes of frequent electricity cuts in towns across the region.
Rostovvodokanal advises installing water meters to save moneyRostovvodokanal advises installing water meters to save money
Rostovvodokanal advises installing water meters to save moneyThe coefficient for water bill calculations based on consumption norms has been increased from 1.5 to 3 starting January 2025.
5,000 for water?! Don residents urged to install meters to avoid astronomical bills5,000 for water?! Don residents urged to install meters to avoid astronomical bills
5,000 for water?! Don residents urged to install meters to avoid astronomical billsRostovvodokanal has called on residents to install water meters after the multiplying factor for standard-rate water charges was raised from 1.5 to 3.
Murmansk to Form State Company for Housing Utilities ControlMurmansk to Form State Company for Housing Utilities Control
Murmansk to Form State Company for Housing Utilities ControlGovernor Andrei Chibis announced on January 22 that a state-managed company will be created to oversee private housing management firms and ensure reliable services.
Village without water for weeks after utility refuses to work in coldVillage without water for weeks after utility refuses to work in cold
Village without water for weeks after utility refuses to work in coldAuthorities promise to solve the problem, but over a hundred residents of Chumlyak village have been without water since a pipe burst on New Year's Eve during abnormal frosts.
Novosibirsk Apartment Drops to 5°C, Resident Cooks Porridge for WarmthNovosibirsk Apartment Drops to 5°C, Resident Cooks Porridge for Warmth
Novosibirsk Apartment Drops to 5°C, Resident Cooks Porridge for WarmthA resident of a central Novosibirsk building reports persistent heating failures, with indoor temperatures as low as 5°C (41°F) and stairwells even colder.
Ice in apartments, radiators burst as Karabash heating outage continuesIce in apartments, radiators burst as Karabash heating outage continues
Ice in apartments, radiators burst as Karabash heating outage continuesResidents of Karabash have endured four days without heating and hot water after a heating main failure, with ice forming on walls and radiators bursting. Utility crews from other cities have arrived to assist with repairs.
Woman demands neighbor stop looking into her windows in Omsk disputeWoman demands neighbor stop looking into her windows in Omsk dispute
Woman demands neighbor stop looking into her windows in Omsk disputeA woman from the Omsk Region filed a lawsuit demanding her neighbor stop looking into her windows. The Lubinsky District Court settled the unusual neighbor dispute, which also involved a fence, beehives, and a refund.
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.