Novoshakhtinsk: Water Flows in Streets but Not from TapsResidents of Novoshakhtinsk in Russia's Rostov Region face constant water supply issues, with low pressure and frequent pipe bursts, yet they humorously compare their plight to the worse situation in neighboring Gukovo.
Omsk: vegetable, vodka prices up; sausage downPrices for certain foods in the Omsk region have changed significantly since the start of 2026. Vegetables and vodka have become more expensive, while sausage has dropped in price.
Nizhny Novgorod Universities Detail 2026 Admissions ChangesHigher education institutions in Nizhny Novgorod are preparing for the 2026 admissions campaign with several key alterations to application procedures, entrance exams, and quotas for prospective students.
Heavy Snow to Hit Sverdlovsk OblastUral meteorologists have reported the approach of a cyclone that will cause heavy snowfalls in the region.
Snow to Bury Sverdlovsk Region: Forecast DetailsMeteorologists warn that a cyclone will bring heavy snowfall to Sverdlovsk Region, starting with light precipitation and intensifying by February 4.
Chelyabinsk Residents Angered by Wildberries Pick-Up Point in Closed CourtyardResidents of a Chelyabinsk courtyard are outraged over plans to open a Wildberries delivery point in their enclosed area, fearing privacy breaches. Marketplace representatives, the management company, and a lawyer explain the legal and community implications.
BitRiver founder accused of tax evasionIgor Runets, founder of mining company BitRiver, has been charged with tax evasion and placed under house arrest, according to TASS on February 2.
Boy hit by car while sledding on inflatable tubeA 10-year-old boy was taken to hospital after being struck by a car while sledding down a hill on an inflatable tube in a village in the Tomsk region.
Hyundai will not buy back its former St. Petersburg plantSouth Korean automaker Hyundai Motor has confirmed it will not use its option to repurchase its former enterprise in St. Petersburg. The deadline for this decision expired in January.
Polish Cyclist Dies in Yakutia on Journey to Cold PoleThe body of 52-year-old Polish tourist Adam Borejko was found in a hotel room in the settlement of Khandyga, Yakutia, on February 1. He had been attempting to cycle to Oymyakon, one of the coldest inhabited places on Earth.
Six-Year Boiling Water Flood Damages Omsk House FoundationResidents of a house in Omsk have reported basement flooding with boiling water due to a damaged pipeline, a problem persisting for six years. Authorities have now promised to fix it.
