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Yekaterinburg building flooded with steam after pipe burstsYekaterinburg building flooded with steam after pipe bursts
Yekaterinburg building flooded with steam after pipe burstsA burst heating pipe flooded a building's basement in Yekaterinburg, causing electrical disruptions for residents.
Astronomical Water Bill for SVO Soldier's Wife Sparks Samara ScandalAstronomical Water Bill for SVO Soldier's Wife Sparks Samara Scandal
Astronomical Water Bill for SVO Soldier's Wife Sparks Samara ScandalInitially, the woman was asked to pay 94,000 rubles (approximately $940 at current rates).
Pipe Burst Turns Yekaterinburg High-Rise into SaunaPipe Burst Turns Yekaterinburg High-Rise into Sauna
Pipe Burst Turns Yekaterinburg High-Rise into SaunaElectrical problems have occurred in the building.
Stench burns eyes in Omsk apartment building sewage floodStench burns eyes in Omsk apartment building sewage flood
Stench burns eyes in Omsk apartment building sewage floodResidents in Omsk are enduring an unbearable sewage smell for weeks after their building's basement flooded, with the problem unresolved since mid-January.
SGC and Management Companies Clash Over Cold Radiator CausesSGC and Management Companies Clash Over Cold Radiator Causes
SGC and Management Companies Clash Over Cold Radiator CausesSiberian Generating Company (SGC) insists it meets heating parameters, but management companies blame frequent network defects for cold apartments in Novosibirsk.
Omsk Residents Baffled by Widespread Heating Pipe BurstsOmsk Residents Baffled by Widespread Heating Pipe Bursts
Omsk Residents Baffled by Widespread Heating Pipe BurstsResidents of Omsk are expressing frustration over frequent heating pipe bursts that leave apartments cold, blaming utility companies for chronic under-repair.
Accident Leaves Chelyabinsk's 'German Quarter' Without WaterAccident Leaves Chelyabinsk's 'German Quarter' Without Water
Accident Leaves Chelyabinsk's 'German Quarter' Without WaterOn Sunday, January 25, Chelyabinsk Water Utility reported a water main break that cut off water supply on Socialist Street, affecting the area known as the 'German quarter'.
Street with 'German Quarter' in Chelyabinsk Left Without WaterStreet with 'German Quarter' in Chelyabinsk Left Without Water
Street with 'German Quarter' in Chelyabinsk Left Without WaterA pipeline accident has left 19 houses on a street in Chelyabinsk's Metallurgichesky district without cold and hot water, affecting the area known as the 'German quarter,' the city's water utility said on Sunday, January 25.
TPP-5 in Omsk Resumes Operation After Boiler RepairTPP-5 in Omsk Resumes Operation After Boiler Repair
TPP-5 in Omsk Resumes Operation After Boiler RepairIn Omsk, the repair of a boiler at TPP-5 has been finished, restoring normal operation after a breakdown on January 23. TGC-11 reported that reserve capacities are being used to maintain heat supply during cold weather.
Yekaterinburg residents freeze without heating for third dayYekaterinburg residents freeze without heating for third day
Yekaterinburg residents freeze without heating for third dayTemperatures in apartments have fallen below +10°C (50°F), and the breakdown has not been fixed for three days.
Yekaterinburg residents endure +8°C apartments without heatingYekaterinburg residents endure +8°C apartments without heating
Yekaterinburg residents endure +8°C apartments without heatingResidents of a three-story building in Yekaterinburg have been without heating for three days, with temperatures inside dropping to +8°C (46°F).
Expert: Boiler Shutdown at Omsk CHPP-5 Is NormalExpert: Boiler Shutdown at Omsk CHPP-5 Is Normal
Expert: Boiler Shutdown at Omsk CHPP-5 Is NormalA former head of the TGC-11 utility says the shutdown of one boiler during severe frosts is standard practice and explains why the system's water is underheated.
Novosibirsk Apartment Flooding Causes Mold and Wall DamageNovosibirsk Apartment Flooding Causes Mold and Wall Damage
Novosibirsk Apartment Flooding Causes Mold and Wall DamageA developer explained the cause of flooding in a new Novosibirsk apartment complex and how they are helping the resident.
Major water pipeline burst in Omsk floods basement, risks supply cutsMajor water pipeline burst in Omsk floods basement, risks supply cuts
Major water pipeline burst in Omsk floods basement, risks supply cutsA water pipeline burst on Timurovsky Proezd in Omsk, leading to a flooded basement and ice formation on the embankment.
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.