Power Grid Accident Fixed in Arkhangelsk Region

Electricity is being gradually restored to homes and institutions in two districts of Arkhangelsk region after a power grid accident was fixed.

Apr 18, 2026

Residents of Pinezhye and Kholmogorsky district spent the first half of the day without electricity.
Source:
Ivan Mityushev / 29.RU

In the Arkhangelsk region, an accident that left two districts without electricity has been fixed. This was reported by the authorities of Pinezhye.

«A phased reconnection of residents in Pinezhsky district is beginning. Simultaneous switching on is impossible, as it could cause a new accident,» the administration warned.

Up-to-date information in Pinezhsky district can be obtained by phone: +7-818-562-28-01. In Kholmogorsky district, the Unified Duty and Dispatch Service is operational at number +7-818-303-3008.

In the areas where electricity was lost, today schools and kindergartens did not open, but heating continues to work in the districts. Also hospitals continue to operate, while FAPs (feldsher-midwife points) are closed. They plan to restore electricity to homes by 14:00.

All details related to the blackout in the Arkhangelsk region are being gathered in our online broadcast.