Huge smoke pillar rises over Yaroslavl residential areaA large fire broke out late on July 19 in Yaroslavl's Frunzensky district, sending up a massive column of smoke. Russia's Emergencies Ministry (MChS) reported no casualties, but a separate blaze claimed a pensioner's life.
Ex-Dom-2 Participant Arrested for Naked Moscow WalkEkaterina Mizulina, head of the League for a Safe Internet, noticed the behavior of a former Dom-2 participant who walked naked through Moscow, leading to her arrest.
Worker dies after falling from KAMAZ roofA 60-year-old worker died after slipping and falling from the roof of a KAMAZ truck at the UralMontazhServis facility in Krasnoturyinsk on July 16, 2025.
Yasachnaya River in Northern Yakutia to Be ProtectedTo protect the water source from contamination, authorities have introduced restrictions on the Yasachnaya River in the Verkhnekolymsky District of Yakutia, including a ban on livestock watering.
Yaroslavl Warned of Abnormal HeatwaveResidents of Yaroslavl have been warned of an abnormal heatwave on 20 July, as temperatures are expected to reach 30°C (86°F), posing risks of emergencies and fires.
EMERCOM Weekly: 16 Fires, 2 Injured in TambovDuring the week of July 13–19, 2026, no emergencies were recorded in the Tambov Region; there were 16 technogenic fires (2 people injured) and two water incidents.
July 20 weather foretells August: folk omensAccording to folk beliefs, the weather on July 20, the day of Avdotya the Hay-Rottener, predicts August. A rainy day signals hay problems and a gloomy month.
EMERCOM Reports 13 Fires, One Death in Ulyanovsk RegionLast week, 13 fires occurred in the Ulyanovsk Region, leaving one person dead and another injured. 130 people were evacuated, and EMERCOM crews responded to 27 traffic accidents.
Drones Attack Rostov Region, Forest Fire EruptsGovernor Yuri Slyusar reported that over 35 drones were shot down over Rostov region on the night of 20 July, sparking a forest fire that was quickly contained, with no casualties.
8th Stage of UrFD Prosecutor Spartakiad: Dragon BoatThe 8th stage of the Ural Federal District Prosecutor's Office Spartakiad — a dragon boat rowing competition — took place in Chelyabinsk. Team No. 1 of the Chelyabinsk Region Prosecutor's Office emerged victorious.
Volgograd launches paid replacement parkingPaying for parking opposite the Tsaritsyn tower is not yet mandatory: drivers will not be fined for non-payment, but refunds for paid time are not available.
Bashkortostan station sets different prices for same gasolineDrivers in Bashkortostan discovered a gas station charging different prices for the same fuel depending on payment method. The practice is illegal, but authorities say they cannot intervene.
31-Degree Heat to Hit Ryazan OblastThe Russian Emergency Ministry has issued an urgent warning as temperatures in Ryazan Oblast, Russia, are expected to reach 31°C (88°F) on July 20 and 21, 2026.
Chelyabinsk Prosecutor's Office Hosts Charity Volleyball TournamentA charity volleyball tournament took place in Chelyabinsk, organized by the prosecutor's office and the Biryuzovy Foundation. Proceeds will go toward a bionic prosthetic for 11-year-old Maxim from Kursk.
13 Drones Shot Down Over Tula Region OvernightRussian air defense forces destroyed 13 Ukrainian drones over the Tula region overnight, and missile danger was declared twice, Governor Dmitry Milyaev reported.
