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Wires Snap, Passengers Storm Buses as Kazan Endures Heavy SnowfallWires Snap, Passengers Storm Buses as Kazan Endures Heavy Snowfall
Wires Snap, Passengers Storm Buses as Kazan Endures Heavy SnowfallKazan faced severe transportation disruptions and power outages after a night of heavy snowfall, with authorities calling it abnormal.
Pipe burst cuts heating to 60 homes in St. Petersburg
Pipe burst cuts heating to 60 homes in St. PetersburgDue to a heating main burst in the Kirovsky District of St. Petersburg, 60 residential buildings were left without heating. Repair work has already begun, and hot water continues to be supplied.
Meteorologist Predicts Cold Snap and Snow for RostovMeteorologist Predicts Cold Snap and Snow for Rostov
Meteorologist Predicts Cold Snap and Snow for RostovA meteorologist says frost and snow will return to Rostov at the end of this week due to an invasion of Arctic air.
Traktor's White Bear named best KHL mascotTraktor's White Bear named best KHL mascot
Traktor's White Bear named best KHL mascotWhite Bear, the mascot of Chelyabinsk's Traktor, has been named the best mascot in the KHL. He faced competition from Fire Horse, Avtik, and Piratytsch.
A 13-year-old girl missing for three days in Nizhny NovgorodA 13-year-old girl missing for three days in Nizhny Novgorod
A 13-year-old girl missing for three days in Nizhny NovgorodA 13-year-old schoolgirl in Nizhny Novgorod has been missing since Wednesday, with no information on her location for three days.
Thick Fog Envelops Arkhangelsk, Creating an Eerie VoidThick Fog Envelops Arkhangelsk, Creating an Eerie Void
Thick Fog Envelops Arkhangelsk, Creating an Eerie VoidMeteorologists predicted fog in Arkhangelsk for days, and residents witnessed it again overnight and this morning. Photographer Ivan Mityushev captured atmospheric images showing the city seemingly absorbed by emptiness.
Court closes Samara kebab shop over rat infestationCourt closes Samara kebab shop over rat infestation
Court closes Samara kebab shop over rat infestationA controversial food outlet in Samara's Industrial District has been shut down after police filmed a rat on meat intended for shashlik.
Krasnodar-Yakutsk flights to resume this springKrasnodar-Yakutsk flights to resume this spring
Krasnodar-Yakutsk flights to resume this springFlights from Krasnodar to Yakutsk will resume in spring, operated by Yakutia Airlines, with tickets starting from 32,500 rubles (approximately $325).
Irkutsk's Leonid Gaidai Museum May Not Open by 2027Irkutsk's Leonid Gaidai Museum May Not Open by 2027
Irkutsk's Leonid Gaidai Museum May Not Open by 2027The first Russian museum dedicated to film director Leonid Gaidai, planned for Irkutsk's Uritsky Street, faces delays as its building needs major renovation before a potential 2027 opening.
Tyumen Parents Report on Children's Health After Intestinal InfectionTyumen Parents Report on Children's Health After Intestinal Infection
Tyumen Parents Report on Children's Health After Intestinal InfectionFollowing a mass intestinal infection at Onokhino School, parents report that the children are now feeling better after a night of rest.
Polina Eremenko, the Photographer Who Won Oleg Sheps' HeartPolina Eremenko, the Photographer Who Won Oleg Sheps' Heart
Polina Eremenko, the Photographer Who Won Oleg Sheps' HeartWe introduce Polina Eremenko, a photographer from Tyumen who is in a relationship with medium Oleg Sheps from the TV show 'Battle of Psychics'.
Court seizes shares and assets of Novorossiysk cement plantsCourt seizes shares and assets of Novorossiysk cement plants
Court seizes shares and assets of Novorossiysk cement plantsA court in Krasnodar Krai has seized the shares and assets of Novoroscement and the Verkhnebakansky Cement Plant, following a lawsuit by the Deputy Prosecutor General over allegedly illegal transactions.
Food Blogger Finds Starch Sausage, Urges Orenburg to Check FridgesFood Blogger Finds Starch Sausage, Urges Orenburg to Check Fridges
Food Blogger Finds Starch Sausage, Urges Orenburg to Check FridgesLearn simple methods to check the quality of food products at home.
Chelyabinsk Erudite Test: Can You Score 10/10?Chelyabinsk Erudite Test: Can You Score 10/10?
Chelyabinsk Erudite Test: Can You Score 10/10?How many of these tasks will you be able to handle?
Frosts and snow forecast for Nizhny Novgorod weekendFrosts and snow forecast for Nizhny Novgorod weekend
Frosts and snow forecast for Nizhny Novgorod weekendMeteorologists warn of the return of frosts and snowfalls at the end of January.
Trans-Ural Traffic Police Devise New Ways to Combat Drunk DriversTrans-Ural Traffic Police Devise New Ways to Combat Drunk Drivers
Trans-Ural Traffic Police Devise New Ways to Combat Drunk DriversDrunk drivers caused 98 accidents in the Trans-Ural region in 2025, resulting in 30 deaths and 115 injuries, traffic police reported.
Provoking and Beating: Parents Complain of Bullying in Volgograd SchoolProvoking and Beating: Parents Complain of Bullying in Volgograd School
Provoking and Beating: Parents Complain of Bullying in Volgograd SchoolParents allege that bullying has been rampant for years and cannot be stopped in a Volgograd school.
Volgograd Resident Gets 18 Years for Filming Military WarehousesVolgograd Resident Gets 18 Years for Filming Military Warehouses
Volgograd Resident Gets 18 Years for Filming Military WarehousesA 51-year-old man was found guilty of attempting to transfer secret information to Ukraine. The sentence was handed down by the Volgograd Regional Court.
Anomalous Frosts Rage in Leningrad Region
Anomalous Frosts Rage in Leningrad RegionAbnormally cold weather persists in the Leningrad Region. Temperatures in some areas dropped below -25 degrees Celsius (-13°F), and in the east reached -29°C (-20°F).
Novosibirsk Weather: Frost Expected to Drop to -24°CNovosibirsk Weather: Frost Expected to Drop to -24°C
Novosibirsk Weather: Frost Expected to Drop to -24°CTemperatures are set to rise over the weekend in Novosibirsk, but a cold snap is expected early next week.
School closures announced for second shift in Khanty-Mansi districtsSchool closures announced for second shift in Khanty-Mansi districts
School closures announced for second shift in Khanty-Mansi districtsIn several districts of Khanty-Mansi Autonomous Okrug, school closures for the second shift have been declared on January 30 due to freezing temperatures, enabling students to study from home.