Ryazan Snow Plows Idle, Children Struggle Through Drifts
The area around School No. 76 in Kalnoye has been buried in snow, forcing children to trudge through drifts to get to class. Meanwhile, snow removal efforts in the district have puzzled local residents.
Apr 18, 2026 0
Snow plows in Ryazan are frequently observed standing still instead of clearing accumulated snow from streets and sidewalks.
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The area around School No. 76 in Kalnoye has been covered with snow, and children have to walk to school through snowdrifts. Meanwhile, snow removal in this district has puzzled local readers.
A tractor sat idle for 40 minutes, purportedly warming up, as snowdrifts blocked the way to school.
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In a video sent to the YA62.RU editorial office, snow removal equipment can be seen simply standing in place, creating the illusion of work.
‘This is how they spend 5 million rubles (approximately $50,000 at current rates), allocated for snow removal. It stood like that for 40 minutes until I asked him what kind of snow removal technology this is. In response, I heard that it«s warming up the equipment. And then the children go to school through snowdrifts,’ the reader said.
According to insurers« databases, the Hidromek tractor belongs to Samara-based JSC »SK Astro-Volga«. No contracts won for snow removal in Ryazan could be found for the company.
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