Stories from Kostroma · Russia

The Ministry of Emergency Situations issued warnings for wind gusts of 12-17 m/s across the Kostroma, Yaroslavl, Kaluga, and Vladimir regions. The weather may cause power line failures and damage to energy supply facilities.

Sportak club president Yuri Filakov stated the club will not pursue promotion to the Russian football premier league following the current season. The club reportedly experienced difficulties during the stadium construction process. Filakov confirmed this decision to the publication Championat.

Residents in Kostroma were forced to keep deceased relatives in their homes over the weekend because the local morgue refused to accept the bodies. Municipal authorities recommended that residents stay in their homes and refrain from traveling during the weekend. The source did not specify the exact number of deceased individuals or the specific reason for the morgue's refusal. Local mortuary services in Kostroma are refusing to accept deceased individuals, forcing residents and relatives to store bodies in their homes until Monday. Municipal authorities have recommended that residents remain indoors and avoid sudden movements during the weekend. The government is investigating the situation and plans to punish those responsible.