Russian regions have begun cutting costs on street lighting.
At least 19 Russian regions have begun to turn off street lighting in order to save money. calculated in The Moscow Times.
Where street lighting is turned off
In 11 regions - Ivanovo, Irkutsk, Vologda, Kaluga, Omsk, Volgograd, Penza и Rostov regions, republics Bashkortostan, Buryatia и Tatarstan — the authorities stated this openly.
In 6 regions, the power was cut off due to accumulated debts: Altai Krai, Bryansk, Murmansk и Sakhalin regions, republics Bashkortostan и Khakassia. Such problems were mainly complained about by village residents and users of social facilities, such as schools.
In two regions, a so-called “special lighting regime” was introduced. Arkhangelsk regions and Karelia This was explained by a special schedule due to the white nights.
Power outages in Bratsk and Ryazan
One of the first to report power outages due to budget shortages was back in mid-June. reported city administration Bratsk in the Irkutsk region.
And on the eve of the grand opening of the national center "Russia" in Ryazan has passed Without street lighting, the forest was cut down to make way for the construction of the national center. The governor attended the opening. Pavel Malkov, however, due to the darkness, no one could really see it.
