The Department of Hydrometeorology and Environmental Monitoring of the Republic of Tatarstan informs:

Keeping up to date with operational reports, important warnings and useful recommendations from professionals means making your life safer. The agency's official pages on popular platforms regularly publish verified information, practical tips on how to deal with various situations, and news about the work of rescuers and firefighters.

On January 12, 2026, Valentin Borisovich Shkurkin, former head of the Training and Methodological Center for Civil Defense and Emergency Situations of the Republic of Tatarstan, retired Colonel of the Internal Service, passed away at the age of 73.

Snowdrifts and ice can become a serious obstacle to help if trouble happens somewhere. To ensure that every minute counts in an emergency, we are already joining forces with the heads of settlements, management companies and volunteers.

On December 30, a briefing was held with the personnel of the MD of the Ministry on ensuring security on weekends and holidays (via videoconference. The Ministry's employees were informed about the safety rules, explained measures to prevent accidents and ensure readiness to respond promptly to possible emergencies.