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Frosts, snow to hit Rostov Oblast on January 23Frosts, snow to hit Rostov Oblast on January 23
Frosts, snow to hit Rostov Oblast on January 23A brief warm spell will be replaced by snowfall and a temperature drop on January 23, according to the Rostov hydrometeorological center.
Stable Fire Near Yekaterinburg Kills 15 HorsesStable Fire Near Yekaterinburg Kills 15 Horses
Stable Fire Near Yekaterinburg Kills 15 HorsesA stable burned down in a village near Yekaterinburg, killing 15 horses and injuring one person.
City Hall Announces Dismantling Schedule for Barnaul's Snow TownsCity Hall Announces Dismantling Schedule for Barnaul's Snow Towns
City Hall Announces Dismantling Schedule for Barnaul's Snow TownsResidents of Barnaul have until the end of this week to visit the New Year's snow towns, with dismantling set to begin next week starting at Freedom Square, the city administration said.
Yakutia to See 15% Utility Rate Increase from OctoberYakutia to See 15% Utility Rate Increase from October
Yakutia to See 15% Utility Rate Increase from OctoberResidents of Yakutia will face two utility rate hikes in 2026, with a second increase of up to 15% set for October, local officials said.
Siberian anticyclone brings temperatures to -31 °C for Saratov weekendSiberian anticyclone brings temperatures to -31 °C for Saratov weekend
Siberian anticyclone brings temperatures to -31 °C for Saratov weekendA Siberian anticyclone is set to bring frigid conditions to Saratov, with temperatures plummeting to -31 °C (-24 °F) at night, according to local forecasters.
Heating main bursts in Zabaykalsky village, location elusiveHeating main bursts in Zabaykalsky village, location elusive
Heating main bursts in Zabaykalsky village, location elusiveA burst heating main in Yasnaya village, Zabaykalsky Krai, has caused temperatures to drop in apartments, with the exact location of the leak still unknown as of January 23.
Three dead, three critical in tourist bus crash near VladivostokThree dead, three critical in tourist bus crash near Vladivostok
Three dead, three critical in tourist bus crash near VladivostokA bus carrying tourists from Hunchun, China to Vladivostok collided with a trailer on the evening of January 22. Three people were killed, including the driver and two Russian tourists, and three others are in critical condition.
Three Villages in Udmurtia Lose Electricity Due to FrostThree Villages in Udmurtia Lose Electricity Due to Frost
Three Villages in Udmurtia Lose Electricity Due to FrostThree villages in Udmurtia's Igrynsky District are without electricity after power lines snapped in freezing temperatures, with thermometers reading below -30°C (-22°F).
Epiphany Frosts Strengthen Baikal Ice, But Dangers Remain in Some SpotsEpiphany Frosts Strengthen Baikal Ice, But Dangers Remain in Some Spots
Epiphany Frosts Strengthen Baikal Ice, But Dangers Remain in Some SpotsThe average ice thickness on Lake Baikal is 6 centimeters, but the ice near Listvyanka is dangerously thin and covered in snow.
Why Utility Prices Will Rise More in Three Kuzbass CitiesWhy Utility Prices Will Rise More in Three Kuzbass Cities
Why Utility Prices Will Rise More in Three Kuzbass CitiesUtility bills in Belovo and Kemerovo will rise by 26% this autumn, while the rest of Kemerovo Oblast sees a 14.1% increase. In Novokuznetsk, local deputies insisted on the higher rate to support investment programs.
Kurgan Residents Report Freezing Buses on Utyak Route, City RespondsKurgan Residents Report Freezing Buses on Utyak Route, City Responds
Kurgan Residents Report Freezing Buses on Utyak Route, City RespondsComplaints about the bus route to Utyak microdistrict have been pouring in from passengers.
January Blizzard Howls: Weather Forecast for Rostov and RegionJanuary Blizzard Howls: Weather Forecast for Rostov and Region
January Blizzard Howls: Weather Forecast for Rostov and RegionA brief warm spell has ended in Rostov Oblast, with winter weather returning. Heavy snow and dropping temperatures are forecast for January 23.
Volgograd Residents Horrified by Post-New Year Price HikesVolgograd Residents Horrified by Post-New Year Price Hikes
Volgograd Residents Horrified by Post-New Year Price HikesBut some residents say they haven't noticed any changes in price tags.
600,000 Ruble Debt Leaves Large Family in New Moscow Without Power600,000 Ruble Debt Leaves Large Family in New Moscow Without Power
600,000 Ruble Debt Leaves Large Family in New Moscow Without PowerThe Maryin family's home in Shcherbinka was suddenly disconnected from electricity, leaving them without light, heating, and hot water after years of payments led to a surprise half-million-ruble debt.
Samara to widen key bridge and road to four lanesSamara to widen key bridge and road to four lanes
Samara to widen key bridge and road to four lanesA road and bridge in Samara's Kuibyshevsky district will be expanded to four lanes, a project initiated after local residents appealed to the mayor.
Minibus Crashes into Ditch Near Rtishchevo; Two Women InjuredMinibus Crashes into Ditch Near Rtishchevo; Two Women Injured
Minibus Crashes into Ditch Near Rtishchevo; Two Women InjuredA van veered off the road and into a snow-filled ditch near the village of Malinovka. The vehicle resembled a minibus taxi but was not one, according to traffic police.
Primorye Prosecutor's Office Wins Back Part of Yubileiny Beach from Businessman Dmitry DremlyugaPrimorye Prosecutor's Office Wins Back Part of Yubileiny Beach from Businessman Dmitry Dremlyuga
Primorye Prosecutor's Office Wins Back Part of Yubileiny Beach from Businessman Dmitry DremlyugaThe portion of Yubileiny Beach in question includes a pier and a children's sports school.
Tyumen cancels younger students' classes due to severe frostTyumen cancels younger students' classes due to severe frost
Tyumen cancels younger students' classes due to severe frostDue to severe frosts, in-person classes for second-shift students in grades 1-4 have been canceled in Tyumen.
'Nurse is rude,' say mothers about Yaroslavl maternity wards'Nurse is rude,' say mothers about Yaroslavl maternity wards
'Nurse is rude,' say mothers about Yaroslavl maternity wardsFollowing recent scandals, mothers in Yaroslavl have shared their childbirth experiences, rating staff and conditions at local maternity hospitals.
Chelyabinsk Region Bolsters Energy Security in Anomalous FrostChelyabinsk Region Bolsters Energy Security in Anomalous Frost
Chelyabinsk Region Bolsters Energy Security in Anomalous FrostGovernor Alexei Texler prioritized the reliability of housing and utilities during a meeting with municipal heads as severe cold grips the Southern Urals.
Kidnapped boy appeals to father in video message published by prosecutorsKidnapped boy appeals to father in video message published by prosecutors
Kidnapped boy appeals to father in video message published by prosecutorsA 14-year-old boy kidnapped in Krasnoyarsk has sent a video message to his father, and correspondence with alleged kidnappers has been released.
Mobile Internet Restricted as Ulyanovsk Declares Drone AlertMobile Internet Restricted as Ulyanovsk Declares Drone Alert
Mobile Internet Restricted as Ulyanovsk Declares Drone AlertOn January 23, a drone threat alert was declared in Ulyanovsk Oblast, leading to mobile internet restrictions and heightened security across the Volga region.
Fog with smog hangs over Perm, trapping pollutantsFog with smog hangs over Perm, trapping pollutants
Fog with smog hangs over Perm, trapping pollutantsAndrey Shikhov explained how frost and temperature inversion are causing harmful impurities to accumulate in Perm's air.
Omsk woman films boiling water bubbling from street sinkholeOmsk woman films boiling water bubbling from street sinkhole
Omsk woman films boiling water bubbling from street sinkholeA week after a heating network accident, an Omsk resident captured video of a sinkhole on Rokossovskogo Street where boiling water is visibly bubbling and steaming.