Green Manure: Replanting After Garlic and OnionsGardener Irina Sadi advises on using green manure to improve soil and grow a second harvest after early garlic and onions. She explains her sowing algorithm and crop selection.
Stop Zucchini Rot: Simple Rules for Late JulyWith zucchini harvest time approaching, many gardeners may face fruit and ovary rot. Agronomist Lyudmila Shubina explains the causes and solutions.
Compost for Lazy Gardeners: Two Simple MethodsA gardener with 20 years of experience shares two effortless ways to turn grass clippings and kitchen scraps into rich fertilizer without building bulky compost bins.
Five Best Cover Crops for Your GardenAn agronomist shares the best fall cover crops to sow after garlic, onions, and other vegetables to restore soil fertility and health.
Heavy Rain in Ryazan Causes Traffic JamsA sudden downpour in Ryazan replaced the sweltering heat, flooding streets and sidewalks, and leaving drivers and pedestrians struggling to get around.
Horseflies attack, midges to return: tips for NovosibirskBlood-sucking horseflies are now at the height of their activity in Novosibirsk Region. Biologist Alexei Yanovsky explains the dangers of their bites and how to protect yourself.
Resident of Langepas Harvests First Watermelons and MelonsElena Kondrashina, a resident of Langepas (Khanty-Mansi Autonomous Okrug, Russia), has earned a reputation for her fertile, blooming dacha (a country house) in the North. This season, she harvested the first watermelons and melons from her northern plot.
Oncologist: 25-minute sun limit prevents skin cancerWith the UV index reaching 8–9 in Kuban this week, oncologist Daria Khoreva from Euroonco clinic explains how to protect your skin from cancer and melanoma.
High alert regime introduced in Nizhnetavdinsky DistrictThe water level in the Tavda River has reached the «unfavorable phenomenon» mark, leading to the introduction of a high alert regime in Nizhnetavdinsky District, Tyumen Region.
Hot as Sochi, Green as Swamp: Volga Swim?Temperatures in Samara Region are set to hit +33°C (+91°F), making Volga waters warm—up to +25°C (+77°F) in places—but a cyanobacteria bloom turns the river green. Find out where it's safest to swim and what to watch out for.
Rain and Hail Set for Novosibirsk, Forecasters WarnThe Novosibirsk region will experience heavy rain, large hail, and squally winds over the coming days, forecasters from the West Siberian Hydrometeorological Service (UGMS) said on July 21.
Should You Swim in the Volga near Samara?The Volga has warmed to comfortable swimming temperatures, but an algae bloom is making the water green. Find out where it's safe to swim in Samara Oblast.
Storm warning in Kuzbass: strong winds expectedThe regional MChS issued a storm warning for Kuzbass on Tuesday, forecasting strong winds and heavy precipitation on the night of 22–23 July.
Cloudberry Shortage in Tyumen: Where to Buy?Abnormal heat has sharply reduced the cloudberry harvest in Tyumen forests. Berries ripened early and dried out, but can be bought at 800-1500 rubles ($9-$17 at current rates) per kilogram.
Drought ruins mushroom harvest in Arkhangelsk OblastDrought has ruined the mushroom harvest in Arkhangelsk Oblast, with residents reporting that all mushrooms they find are rotten or wormy, making the trip pointless.
Murmansk Region sees July frostsJuly frosts were recorded in Murmansk Region, with temperatures dropping to -1.3°C in the remote village of Kanevka overnight.
Wind up to 22 m/s moving toward KuzbassKuzbass will experience strong winds up to 22 m/s (49 mph), thunderstorms, and hail on July 22, forecasters warn. Kemerovo may escape the worst, while Novokuznetsk faces rain and clouds.
