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Russians Are Incapable of Escaping This Slippery Ice Prison

Russians digging themselves holes and then getting stuck in them.
Weather

Russian Blogger Dives Under Ice in Frozen Lake, Reports Feeling 'Refreshed'

“What can be better than... breathing in the frosty air so that the snot freezes in your nose?” the blogger asks.
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Giant Icicles Threaten and Dazzle Russia, in Photos

Here are some of the most spectacular, terrifying and beautiful ice formations this season.
Weather

Moscow Hit by Freak Snowstorm, in Photos

While some stayed home, many of Moscow's residents came out to play.
Weather

Russian Official Fired for Forcing Teachers to Clear Snow in Freezing Weather

The official reportedly ordered teachers to work outside in temperatures of minus 20 degrees Celsius.
Weather

Powerful Earthquake Strikes off Russia's Far East, No Tsunami Threat

A major earthquake with a magnitude of 7.4 struck off Russia's sparsely populated Far East on Thursday.
Weather

Moscow Winters Are Becoming Warmer Due to Climate Change, Top Meteorologist Says

The month of January in Moscow grew warmer by more than 2 degrees Celsius between 1981 and 2010.
Weather

In Siberia, When it Snows, it Storms

Visibility dropped to zero and buses, planes and ships were canceled as a snowstorm raged, reaching speeds of 25 meters per second.
Weather

First Snow Blankets Moscow, in Photos

Winter is here, bringing with it the first snow of the season. Here's a look at the streets of Moscow.
Weather

Floods Kill 6 People in Southern Russia, Sochi Announces State of Emergency

“Until the heavy rainfall stops, it’s necessary to evacuate people,” the governor said.
Weather

Moscow's Golden Glow and Fall Foliage, in Photos

It's mid-October and Moscow is being treated to an exceptional autumn after an equally delightful summer this year.
Weather

Skirts and Skates in the Park: Moscow Enjoys a Hot October (in Pictures)

The sun is still up, the sky is still blue and temperatures are beating 50-year records.
Weather

In Photos: Moscow's Splendid Summer of 2018

As the temperature creeps down and the layers come on, here's a look back at some of the best moments of summer 2018.
Weather

Muscovites Urged to Work to Fight Seasonal Depression

Moscow's chief visiting psychiatrist warned that less sunlight and “faded foliage” could lead to symptoms of depression.
Weather

Rain Floods Force Locals to Swim Down Streets in Southern Russia

Russian social media was flooded with rain-related posts during this weekend's heavy storms.
Weather

World Cup Stadium Grounds Washed Away by Rain

Photos and videos on social media showed clay soil eroding around the $270-million Volgograd Arena.
Weather

Black Sea Tourists Warned: Water Too Cold, Air Too Hot

Tourists at southern Russia’s Black Sea resorts have been instructed not to swim in water described as abnormally cold for summer, while regional authorities...
Weather

Storm Rages Through Southern Russian City of Barnaul

At least one person died and 15 people were injured.
Weather

Moscow Greets First Summer Night With Sub-Zero Temperatures

The negative 1.7 degrees Celsius recorded in the Moscow region was not seen on the night of June 1 since 1881.
Weather

A Storm Sweeps Through Moscow, In Photos

Over the weekend, a massive storm swept through Moscow and its neighboring regions, resulting in the deaths of at least two people.
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