Officials Warn Muscovites To Brace For Extreme Cold Spell

Temperatures expected to fall as low as minus 29 degrees Celsius in the Russian capital. (file photo)

Forecasters in Moscow are predicting severe cold weather for the January 6-10 period, with temperatures expected to fall as low as minus 29 degrees Celsius. During this period, temperatures are expected to hover around 15 degrees lower than average for this time of year. Officials are warning residents to remain at home as much as possible. To read the original story by RFE/RL’s Russian Service, click here.