Drivers in Krasnodar Warned About Black IceMotorists in Krasnodar have been advised to use winter tires as black ice is expected to form on roads due to sub-zero temperatures, rain, and snow. The local traffic police reported the warning on 3 February.
Novosibirsk School Spring Break Dates AnnouncedThe Novosibirsk city administration has announced recommended dates for the spring holidays. Individual schools will set the final dates themselves.
Million per carriage: Volgograd decides on museum for train at patriotic clubDeveloping a museum concept and exhibition design for an electric train set installed at a patriotic club in Volgograd will cost almost 10 million rubles (about $100,000 at current rates). The contract for the project was awarded to a single supplier.
Krasnoslobodsk Goes Third Day Without Water After Pipe BurstResidents of Krasnoslobodsk, located across from Volgograd, have been partially without water for three days due to a pipe burst. Repair work has been delayed, and there is no exact timeframe for restoring supply.
Mother of accused kidnapper made witness, visitation deniedThe mother of an 18-year-old woman accused of kidnapping a businessman's son has been made a witness in the case, leading to an official denial of a visit with her daughter, her lawyer reports.
