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Watch as daring alpinist cleans 320m-high Russky Bridge after freak storm glazes it with ice (VIDEO)

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A Russian alpinist has been tasked with clearing ice from Vladivostok’s Russky Bridge, the first cable-stayed bridge in the world to ice over. At 1,104 meters, it’s the longest of its type in the world, making cleaning a challenge … Read More >Watch as daring alpinist cleans 320m-high Russky Bridge after freak storm glazes it with ice (VIDEO)

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5 days without electricity or heat: Vladivostok locals resort to food kitchens after extreme weather cripples city infrastructure

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Some residents of Vladivostok are now on their fifth day without power, after devastating freezing rain fell last week. Many have been moved to temporary accommodation, while others complain of no water or heat. … Read More >5 days without electricity or heat: Vladivostok locals resort to food kitchens after extreme weather cripples city infrastructure

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Freak weather triggers state of emergency in Russia’s Far East, with freezing ice rain & plummeting temperatures

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Strong winds and ice cold downpours have struck the city of Vladivostok in the Far East of Russia, leaving thousands without power, electricity and running water. The local government has officially declared a natural disaster. … Read More >Freak weather triggers state of emergency in Russia’s Far East, with freezing ice rain & plummeting temperatures