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Russia’s fabled war ally ‘General Frost’ turns on Moscow
A favorite Russian military myth is that winter is always on their side but thousands are freezing at home.
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Corruption strikes again:
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Russia maps show 25% of Moscow without power amid winter freeze "emergency"
Muscovites have described the situation as "some kind of struggle for survival."
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