Snow heroes: faces of Samara's street cleaners
We may not know their names, but these workers are the real heroes, battling the blizzard to clear Samara's streets.
Apr 23, 2026 0
Four heroic workers stand together with their shovels.
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Not all heroes wear capes. Some wear work overalls. While we sit in the office or at home, they go out into the streets and clear Samara of snow. A powerful snowstorm hit the city on 3 February. We reported on how Samara is coping in our online live feed. Now let’s take a closer look at those who are battling the aftermath of the storm and wielding shovels. Janitors, road workers, and simply concerned citizens — all of them have joined the unequal battle against the snowfall, and we say to them: «Thank you!»
A solitary street cleaner works diligently to clear the snow from the sidewalk.
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Meanwhile, we are monitoring the weather situation in Samara and the region in our online live report.
A worker in a high-vis vest clears snow from an elevated surface.
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A person checks their smartphone while snow piles up around them.
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Small birds sit unperturbed on a branch as snow falls around them.
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A worker clears snow from the steps of a metro station entrance.
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A man appears to be voluntarily shoveling snow on a city street.
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Shoveling snow provides a good cardiovascular workout for this worker.
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A worker uses a tool to knock snow off the store canopy.
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After clearing snow from the porch, a worker takes a break to warm up.
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An unsung hero shovels snow, one of many on the city«s streets.
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A worker is thanked for their hard work in clearing the snow.
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A worker in orange overalls almost disappears against the building«s facade.
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A worker in bright overalls is clearly visible against the snowy background.
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Workers continue clearing snow as pedestrians walk past them.
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Despite the hard work, a worker smiles while shoveling snow.
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A worker uses a mechanical loader to remove snow from the road.
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Cars are almost completely covered by the heavy snowfall.
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A cleared car is seen after snow removal from its surroundings.
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Workers scrape and push snow off the streets with their shovels.
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Snow continues to fall heavily despite the ongoing cleanup efforts.
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A worker takes a brief rest from shoveling snow.
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A worker in a green uniform ensures visibility while clearing snow.
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A pedestrian disappears into the thick snowfall after a few steps.
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Fresh snow quickly covers the area just cleared by workers.
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People of all ages take up shovels to clear the snow.
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Workers get a workout shoveling snow near Sportivnaya metro station.
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A worker operates a large manual snow pusher on the sidewalk.
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A worker pushes a device that acts like a small snow plow.
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A worker sits down for a brief rest during the snow removal.
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A worker gets ready to resume clearing snow after a rest.
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Workers walk together in a group through the heavy snow.
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Ordinary Samara residents join the cleanup effort with their shovels.
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A worker grins, posing for a photo with their shovel.
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