In Naro-Fominsk, near Moscow, a striking scene unfolded not with snow removal, but with a tunnel carved through a snowdrift close to a pedestrian crossing, reports the Telegram channel 112. The unusual approach drew attention as a car moved along Naidova-Zhelezova Street, a route lined by private homes and tall piles of snow on both sides. A cave-like opening appeared in one of the snow mounds beside a makeshift pedestrian crossing. The snowbank stretched toward the road signs, narrowing the path for pedestrians and vehicles alike. The entry to the snow cave was from the sidewalk side, while the exit pointed toward the highway or the crossing, leaving the opposite side of the street clear for traffic.
Earlier, there was an incident in Obninsk where pepper spray was sprayed at a minibus driver’s face, captured by onlookers. The same period saw reports of tension in traffic enforcement, with a separate allegation involving a staff member and a broken bottle directed at a colleague. Such episodes underscore how winter conditions can intersect with risky behavior and public safety concerns, prompting ongoing discussion about road maintenance and pedestrian safety in snowy urban environments.