Russia’s Emergencies Ministry

Chechnya hit by 3.1 magnitude quake

Chechnya hit by 3.1 magnitude quake

An earthquake measuring 3.1 points on the Richter scale was recorded in the Gudermes district of Chechnya, the press service of the Russian Emergency Ministry's office in the republic said. The earthquake occurred at 08:20 local …

State of emergency extended in Sochi

State of emergency extended in Sochi

The state of emergency imposed on the city of Sochi after the recent flood has been extended until 6 July. "This decision was taken due to the fact that some Sochi residents are still in temporary accommodation in hotels and sanatoriums of the resort. And the city can finance their living there only during the period of the state of emergency," the press service of the city administration said.

Russia to send 31st humanitarian aid convoy to Donbass

Russia to send 31st humanitarian aid convoy to Donbass

Russia’s Emergencies Ministry is preparing the 31st humanitarian aid convoy to the Donbass region, a ministry spokesman said. "The convoy will soon deliver foodstuffs, medicines, essential supplies and other items required