Telegram founder Durov calls WhatsApp users 'complete fools'Pavel Durov, co-founder of Telegram, has criticized WhatsApp, claiming it is insecure and only used by 'foolish' people. He cited numerous security vulnerabilities in the competing messenger.
Temporary snow ridges planned for Novosibirsk roadsNovosibirsk authorities plan to leave compacted ridges of snow along the center of wide streets. The new method is a response to parked cars obstructing normal snow removal.
Utility sold heat cheaper than it bought, debts top billion rublesAn arbitration court in Novosibirsk has begun considering a bankruptcy petition against municipal utility MUP 'Energia', whose total debts exceed 1 billion rubles (approximately $11.1 million at current rates). Experts discuss the causes of the crisis and potential outcomes for the heating supplier.
Frost Cancels Classes in Magnitogorsk SchoolsStudents in grades 1-9 in Magnitogorsk are staying home on Tuesday as classes are canceled due to extreme cold for a second consecutive day.
Kurgan Cancels In-Person School Classes Due to Extreme ColdIn-person classes for first through fourth graders in Kurgan's morning shift have been canceled on January 27 due to severe frost, with lessons moving to remote learning for some students.
Recycling Fee Drives Car Price Hikes, Even for LadasIn January 2026, a sharp rise in the recycling fee has led all car brands to increase prices or cut discounts, with even domestically produced Ladas affected.
Barnaul Student Shares Experience of Year-Long Exchange in ChinaNikita Kazakov, a student from Barnaul, spent a year on an exchange program in Hangzhou, China, immersing himself in local culture and planning to move after graduation. He shares insights on making friends, living costs, and adapting to Chinese food and customs.
