Frost returns to Kuzbass with -37 degree lowsKuzbass is facing a return of severe frost, with temperatures dropping to -37°C (-35°F) by Wednesday night. The cold spell follows a brief warm-up earlier in the month.
Volgograd officials and police explain truck columns amid travel banVolgograd residents reported numerous heavy trucks on city streets overnight despite a ban on such movement during a major snowstorm, prompting different explanations from the city administration and police.
Samara Man Sentenced for Commanding Dog to Attack PoliceA Samara man has been sentenced to 2.5 years in a strict-regime penal colony for ordering his cane corso dog to attack a man and then police officers. An appeals court has upheld the sentence.
Mizulina Links Ufa School Shooting to Ukraine ManipulatorsYekaterina Mizulina, head of the Safe Internet League, claimed that recent school attacks are interconnected and linked to manipulators from Ukraine recruiting teenagers. Local authorities have denied any fatalities in the shooting at Gymnasium No. 16 in Ufa.
Spring Break Starts in a Few Weeks: Here Are the DatesKeep the schedule handy so you don't miss out. The Ministry of Education has announced the 2026 spring break dates for Russian schools, which will run from 28 March to 5 April.
Electric buses in Voronezh halted by extreme coldVoronezh's electric bus pilot project has ended after the buses could not handle severe winter cold, with batteries losing charge rapidly below -20°C (-4°F).
Prominent Chelyabinsk Lawyer Detained on Bribery ChargesA prominent attorney, Yevgeny Abramovskikh, was detained in Chelyabinsk on Tuesday on suspicion of mediating a bribe transfer, based on testimony from a colleague seeking a plea deal.
Hold On: When Will Snowfall End in Krasnodar?Krasnodar is experiencing a cold week with heavy snowfall, expected to peak on February 3, weaken by February 4, and completely stop by February 5, followed by a temporary warm-up over the weekend.
