Latest Winter News from Russia

Omsk Warned of Severe Cold with -40°C FrostsOmsk Warned of Severe Cold with -40°C Frosts
Omsk Warned of Severe Cold with -40°C FrostsA severe cold snap is expected to begin in the Omsk Region on January 21, with temperatures potentially falling to -40°C (-40°F).
Wet Snow and Black Ice Expected in Murmansk RegionWet Snow and Black Ice Expected in Murmansk Region
Wet Snow and Black Ice Expected in Murmansk RegionThe Murmansk region will experience wet snow and black ice on 20 January. The local weather service issued a warning for slippery conditions.
Rostov Oblast to see warming on January 20Rostov Oblast to see warming on January 20
Rostov Oblast to see warming on January 20On January 20, Rostov Oblast is expected to see warming, but temperatures will remain below freezing. Some areas may experience snow.
-36°C Frosts May Shut Schools in Kurgan Oblast-36°C Frosts May Shut Schools in Kurgan Oblast
-36°C Frosts May Shut Schools in Kurgan OblastWith frosts expected to reach -36°C (-33°F) in Kurgan Oblast, authorities are prepared to cancel school sessions according to temperature thresholds.
Rostov Weather Forecast: Warming on January 20Rostov Weather Forecast: Warming on January 20
Rostov Weather Forecast: Warming on January 20Temperatures in the Rostov region are forecast to rise on January 20, with snow expected in some areas.
Emergency Warning Issued in Zabaykalsky Krai Over Severe FrostsEmergency Warning Issued in Zabaykalsky Krai Over Severe Frosts
Emergency Warning Issued in Zabaykalsky Krai Over Severe FrostsAn emergency warning has been declared in Zabaykalsky Krai due to a cold snap expected on 21–23 January in its western districts. Temperatures are forecast to plunge to minus 45°C (minus 49°F) and below.
After Snow Melt, Cold Snap Expected in Arkhangelsk OblastAfter Snow Melt, Cold Snap Expected in Arkhangelsk Oblast
After Snow Melt, Cold Snap Expected in Arkhangelsk OblastTemperatures in Arkhangelsk Oblast will range from -4 to -9°C (25 to 16°F) on January 20, according to the Northern UGMS, with some areas seeing -14°C (7°F).
How to Use Peat Pellets for Seedlings: Pros and ConsHow to Use Peat Pellets for Seedlings: Pros and Cons
How to Use Peat Pellets for Seedlings: Pros and ConsAn agronomist explains how to use peat pellets for seedlings, outlining the advantages and potential drawbacks of this popular gardening method.
Forensic Expert Praises Chelyabinsk Over Viral Intercom Licking VideoForensic Expert Praises Chelyabinsk Over Viral Intercom Licking Video
Forensic Expert Praises Chelyabinsk Over Viral Intercom Licking VideoA Moscow forensic pathologist and writer expressed affection for the city after a clip of a child sticking his tongue to a frozen intercom gained tens of thousands of views online.
Planting Petunia, Eustoma, and Lobelia Seedlings in JanuaryPlanting Petunia, Eustoma, and Lobelia Seedlings in January
Planting Petunia, Eustoma, and Lobelia Seedlings in JanuaryAgronomist Nuranaya Sharigina advises starting flower seedlings in January, including petunias, eustomas, and lobelias, for optimal growth.
Krasnoyarsk woman shares 65-day Christmas tree care recipeKrasnoyarsk woman shares 65-day Christmas tree care recipe
Krasnoyarsk woman shares 65-day Christmas tree care recipeA Krasnoyarsk woman reveals her secret to keeping a Christmas tree fresh for up to 65 days: a simple aspirin tablet in the water.
Cook Tyumen Merchant's Christmas Cheese Balls: A Historical RecipeCook Tyumen Merchant's Christmas Cheese Balls: A Historical Recipe
Cook Tyumen Merchant's Christmas Cheese Balls: A Historical RecipeThis simple frozen cottage cheese dessert, known as cheese balls, was a Christmas favorite in Tyumen a century ago and remains easy to prepare at home.
Siberian amputee with diabetes shares wintering tips for SochiSiberian amputee with diabetes shares wintering tips for Sochi
Siberian amputee with diabetes shares wintering tips for SochiAngry Legless GALA travels, meets people, and advises not to despair. Her story is about how boundaries are in our minds, and a warm winter is closer than it seems.
Hardworking Street Cleaner from Orenburg Becomes Social Media StarHardworking Street Cleaner from Orenburg Becomes Social Media Star
Hardworking Street Cleaner from Orenburg Becomes Social Media StarResidents of Orenburg purchased New Year's gifts for a pensioner, something the man never expected.
Evening with a 'real' Father Frost in KemerovoEvening with a 'real' Father Frost in Kemerovo
Evening with a 'real' Father Frost in KemerovoA journalist's faith in Christmas magic was shaken while reporting on a 'real' Father Frost in Kemerovo, where the experience revealed a less magical reality.
Yakutsk's Ded Moroz on sauna invites, corpses, and children's wishesYakutsk's Ded Moroz on sauna invites, corpses, and children's wishes
Yakutsk's Ded Moroz on sauna invites, corpses, and children's wishesLadies invite him to the sauna, but he prefers going to the banya with the guys. Vladimir Gonoshenko, the city's main Santa Claus figure, shares his most candid stories in an interview with 14.RU.
Key on the Tree, Underwear on the Chandelier: Yugra Residents Reveal Unusual New Year RitualsKey on the Tree, Underwear on the Chandelier: Yugra Residents Reveal Unusual New Year Rituals
Key on the Tree, Underwear on the Chandelier: Yugra Residents Reveal Unusual New Year RitualsAs 2026 approaches, marking the Year of the Red Fire Horse, people in Yugra disclose their unusual traditions to attract luck, love, and wealth.
Irina Pegova Shares Her New Year's TraditionsIrina Pegova Shares Her New Year's Traditions
Irina Pegova Shares Her New Year's TraditionsThe actress said she loves New Year very much and follows one informal 'tradition'.
Volgograd's winter dawn lights sky crimsonVolgograd's winter dawn lights sky crimson
Volgograd's winter dawn lights sky crimsonThe photos were taken by residents this morning. We have selected the best shots from those submitted and are sharing them here.
Secrets of Siberia's only glass Christmas ornament factorySecrets of Siberia's only glass Christmas ornament factory
Secrets of Siberia's only glass Christmas ornament factoryIn Krasnoyarsk, the Biryusinka factory, the only one east of the Urals making glass Christmas ornaments, has a hit this year: a caviar sandwich ornament.
Krasnoyarsk Factory Sells Affordable 'Caviar Sandwich' OrnamentsKrasnoyarsk Factory Sells Affordable 'Caviar Sandwich' Ornaments
Krasnoyarsk Factory Sells Affordable 'Caviar Sandwich' OrnamentsNGS24.RU visited the only glass Christmas ornament factory east of the Urals to see how they create appetizing 'caviar sandwiches' that everyone can afford.