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Snowstorm to Blanket Central Russia, Targeting YaroslavlSnowstorm to Blanket Central Russia, Targeting Yaroslavl
Snowstorm to Blanket Central Russia, Targeting YaroslavlMeteorologists predict heavy snowfall across Central Russia in the coming week, with Yaroslavl expected to be hit hardest. The peak of bad weather is anticipated on Tuesday.
Budget Details Yakutsk Mayor's 2026 Maintenance CostsBudget Details Yakutsk Mayor's 2026 Maintenance Costs
Budget Details Yakutsk Mayor's 2026 Maintenance CostsIn 2026, the city budget will spend 7.1 million rubles (approximately $71,000) on maintaining Mayor Evgeny Grigoriev. This is slightly higher than the 6.7 million rubles (about $67,000) allocated in 2025.
New outdoor pool in Yekaterinburg to be open year-roundNew outdoor pool in Yekaterinburg to be open year-round
New outdoor pool in Yekaterinburg to be open year-roundInformation on where and when a new outdoor pool in Yekaterinburg will open.
St. Petersburg highways closed second day; 4-hour traffic jams reported
St. Petersburg highways closed second day; 4-hour traffic jams reportedOn January 26, key highway closures continued in St. Petersburg, which began the day before. On Primorskoye Highway, a traffic jam stretched for 4.6 km, where drivers could lose almost four hours.
Cold Snap Forecast for Saratov Region Until FebruaryCold Snap Forecast for Saratov Region Until February
Cold Snap Forecast for Saratov Region Until FebruaryIn the Saratov region, sharp temperature fluctuations are expected this week.
Novosibirsk Region temperature swings forecast: -36°C to -11°CNovosibirsk Region temperature swings forecast: -36°C to -11°C
Novosibirsk Region temperature swings forecast: -36°C to -11°CNovosibirsk Region is set to experience significant temperature swings over the next three days, with overnight lows dropping to -36°C (-33°F) and daytime highs reaching -11°C (12°F).
Two killed in head-on crash on Amur highwayTwo killed in head-on crash on Amur highway
Two killed in head-on crash on Amur highwayTwo people were killed and two others injured in a head-on collision between a minivan and a truck on the Amur federal highway in Zabaykalsky Krai.
Dogs harass Ryazan residents with aggressive behavior — Bastrykin takes noteDogs harass Ryazan residents with aggressive behavior — Bastrykin takes note
Dogs harass Ryazan residents with aggressive behavior — Bastrykin takes noteResidents of Vysokovskoye rural settlement in the Ryazan region have complained about aggressive stray dogs.
Gogol Library, Unsold for 1 Ruble, to Be Returned to PrimoryeGogol Library, Unsold for 1 Ruble, to Be Returned to Primorye
Gogol Library, Unsold for 1 Ruble, to Be Returned to PrimoryeAuthorities in Primorye Krai plan to remove the former Gogol Library building from the privatization list and restore the decaying architectural monument, which previously could not be sold for one ruble.
Drivers in Krasnodar decry dangerous ice after near-crashesDrivers in Krasnodar decry dangerous ice after near-crashes
Drivers in Krasnodar decry dangerous ice after near-crashesOn January 26, drivers in Krasnodar reported perilous ice on roads, with city hall asserting that anti-icing measures were taken overnight, yet the regional traffic police reported 130 accidents due to the slick surfaces.
School closure declared for some Yugra students on January 26School closure declared for some Yugra students on January 26
School closure declared for some Yugra students on January 26Due to freezing weather, students in grades 1-8 on the second shift will not attend school on January 26.
Volgograd Gasoline Price Nears 100 Ruble Psychological MarkVolgograd Gasoline Price Nears 100 Ruble Psychological Mark
Volgograd Gasoline Price Nears 100 Ruble Psychological MarkThe cost per liter of gasoline in Volgograd is approaching 100 rubles, a psychological threshold many drivers fear.
Residents terrified by stray dog packs in KhMAO settlementResidents terrified by stray dog packs in KhMAO settlement
Residents terrified by stray dog packs in KhMAO settlementThe animals have repeatedly displayed aggression towards people and domestic pets.
Voronezh Internet Provider Faces Mass Outage AgainVoronezh Internet Provider Faces Mass Outage Again
Voronezh Internet Provider Faces Mass Outage AgainThe freedom internet provider in Voronezh experienced a service disruption, with Wi-Fi outages lasting around 30 minutes for many residents.
Cold Air Ridge Brings Chilly, Windy Weather to Krasnodar Krai AgainCold Air Ridge Brings Chilly, Windy Weather to Krasnodar Krai Again
Cold Air Ridge Brings Chilly, Windy Weather to Krasnodar Krai AgainA thin layer of ice has coated Krasnodar's streets after overnight frosts, but temperatures are expected to rise in the coming days.
Tolyatti Park and Embankment Transformation Hinges on Public VoteTolyatti Park and Embankment Transformation Hinges on Public Vote
Tolyatti Park and Embankment Transformation Hinges on Public VoteLocal officials in Tolyatti are considering a major upgrade for a park and embankment, but only if residents approve in an upcoming vote.
Legendary Perm nightclub Rhythm put up for sale after 27 yearsLegendary Perm nightclub Rhythm put up for sale after 27 years
Legendary Perm nightclub Rhythm put up for sale after 27 yearsThe owner is selling the established nightclub to pursue other business ventures, as revealed by the seller.
Trade Company Employee Dies at Workplace in IzhevskTrade Company Employee Dies at Workplace in Izhevsk
Trade Company Employee Dies at Workplace in IzhevskOn January 22, 2026, a stowage worker at a trade company in Izhevsk died after falling ill during a car loading task.
Sber Launches Third Digital Marathon CompetitionSber Launches Third Digital Marathon Competition
Sber Launches Third Digital Marathon CompetitionFor the first time, a virtual space has been created where participants can communicate, acquire digital skills, and earn points.
‘Noise All Around’: Rare Three-Toed Woodpecker Spotted in Novosibirsk‘Noise All Around’: Rare Three-Toed Woodpecker Spotted in Novosibirsk
‘Noise All Around’: Rare Three-Toed Woodpecker Spotted in NovosibirskA three-toed woodpecker was sighted on the grounds of the Novosibirsk Zoo.
Yarar, Ayda, Uftanma: A Bashkir Language QuizYarar, Ayda, Uftanma: A Bashkir Language Quiz
Yarar, Ayda, Uftanma: A Bashkir Language QuizThink you can easily translate these words? Test your knowledge of Bashkir vocabulary.
Chibis: Full Power Restoration in Murmansk Region to Take At Least a WeekChibis: Full Power Restoration in Murmansk Region to Take At Least a Week
Chibis: Full Power Restoration in Murmansk Region to Take At Least a WeekThree power transmission lines have been knocked out, and the governor said it will take at least a week to fully restore electricity to the Murmansk Region after an accident.
Flowers at Yesenin's Tombstone and Modest Graves at Vagankovo CemeteryFlowers at Yesenin's Tombstone and Modest Graves at Vagankovo Cemetery
Flowers at Yesenin's Tombstone and Modest Graves at Vagankovo CemeteryThis article highlights three prominent poets—Sergei Gorodetsky, Alexei Fatyanov, and Sergei Yesenin—who are buried at Moscow's historic Vagankovo Cemetery.