Pipes Burst in 10 Samara Schools and Kindergartens Amid FrostA series of utility failures struck educational institutions in Russia's Samara region amid extreme cold, with ten facilities affected on the morning of January 26. The regional governor has stated that all repairs will be covered by city and regional funds, not by parents.
Food packages in short supply at Murmansk aid centersCity Mayor Ivan Lebedev says delivery operations are organized but assembly is challenging. Retail chains are gathering the packages, a process that requires time.
Will Tolls Increase on the M-4 Don Highway?Avtodor confirmed the planned annual indexation of tariffs on the federal M-4 Don highway, but the exact timing for the increase has not been determined.
Samara's Social Taxi Provided Over 98,500 Rides in 2025Samara residents have actively used the city's social taxi service, which completed more than 98.5 thousand requests last year to assist veterans and people with disabilities.
Deputy Investigative Committee Head Holds Reception in AdlerSergei Chudakov, deputy head of the regional Investigative Committee, will hold a personal reception for citizens in Sochi's Adler district on January 28, 2026, to consider issues within the committee's competence.
St. Petersburg court convicts group for defrauding pensionersThe Oktyabrsky District Court of St. Petersburg found five members of an organized group guilty of stealing money by depriving elderly people of ownership rights to their apartments. The total damage exceeded 42 million rubles (approximately $442,000 at current rates).
Route 36 shortened again amid snow clearance disputeIn Perm, bus route 36 has been shortened once more after issues that began during the New Year holidays, with the transport department blaming poor road clearance and the developer claiming maintenance is adequate.
Voronezh Students Critique Plan to Ban Homework Answer SitesRussia's Ministry of Education has proposed blocking websites that offer ready-made homework solutions, citing concerns over cheating. Students and a parliament deputy argue the move is ineffective and could drive users to riskier alternatives.
