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In Photos: Deep Freeze Descends on Siberia

Residents of northern Siberia and the Russian Far East are enduring a major cold snap this week as thermostats fall far below 0 degrees Celsius.

But despite...

'snow armageddon'

Moscow Pummeled By Historic Snowfall

Heavy snowfall blanketed Moscow on Sunday, disrupting traffic, delaying flights and leaving pavements buried with snow across the Russian capital. ...

extreme weather

In Photos: Moscow Sets 60-Year Precipitation Record

The Russian capital on Monday recorded its highest level of precipitation in a 24-hour period since 1960.

Heavy snowfalls over the weekend turned into...

Snowy Cyclone Pummels Russian Cities, Sparking Ire Toward Local Authorities

Residents of several Russian cities complain of dangerously snowy and icy conditions as snow plows have failed to keep the roads clear.

Freak Russian Snowstorm Traps 100 in Cinema Overnight

Photos showed people relaxing in cinema seats and watching movies on the big screen for free.

'profound' shift

Arctic Could See More Rain Than Snow By 2060 as Region Warms – Study

“What happens in the Arctic doesn’t stay there,” the study’s lead author said.

St. Petersburg Winter Temps Could Rise 4 Degrees by 2050 – Scientist

Scientists also predict increasingly intense rain and snow that will strain the city's drainage and flood mitigation systems.

Haunting Fog Descends Upon Moscow

The thick white mist that descended upon overnight gave the Russian capital an atmospheric, eerie feel.

Russia Marks Second-Hottest June in History With More Record Heat to Come – Weather Chief

“Due to climate change, the current records will be broken again in the next 10 years.”

state of emergency

Floods Kill 8 in Southern Russia Resorts

Some areas of the Krasnodar region saw more than two months' worth of rainfall in mere hours.

hundred-year heat

Russia’s Record-Breaking Heatwave to Continue Into July – Weather Service

Heat records are being broken on a daily basis as European and Far Eastern Russia suffer from extreme summer temperatures.

Moscow’s Sweltering Summer Breaks Heat Records

The temperature is likely to climb to 36 degrees Celsius in the next few days, beating the all-time record of 34.7 C set in 1901.

in the deep end

Heavy Rains in Crimea Trigger Floods, State of Emergency

Images on social media showed water rushing through Yalta's streets, sweeping aside cars and reaching up to the second story of buildings.

Russia Records Second Straight Year of Historic May Heat

Average temperatures from the Volga River to the Pacific Ocean were 4-6 degrees Celsius higher than historic norms.

'mind-boggling' heat

Russian Arctic Temps Now Hotter Than in Mediterranean

Temperatures in the region are currently 20-24 degrees Celsius higher than normal.

too hot to handle

In Photos: Muscovites Battle Record-Breaking Heatwave

The mercury in the Russian capital rose to 29.2 degrees Celsius this week, beating the previous record set in 1897.

summer scorcher

Moscow Breaks 100-Year May Heat Records

Tuesday's temperature of 29.2 degrees Celsius, beats the previous record set in 1897.

Here comes the sun

In Photos: Long-Awaited Spring Arrives in Moscow

After record-setting snowfalls and cold temperatures, meteorological spring is finally here.

In Photos: Russia’s Imperial Capital Embraces ‘Snowpocalypse’

St. Petersburg has been buried under mountains of snow following a days-long blizzard.

‘Snow Apocalypse’ Coming to Moscow Amid Decade-Low February Temps

Forecasters predicted some of the tallest snowdrifts since February 2018, when snow cover neared 50 centimeters.

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