Novosibirsk experienced a diverse day on June 6th, marked by religious celebrations, traffic disruptions, academic updates, transportation enhancements, and weather alerts.

Thousands of Muslims congregated at Novosibirsk mosques on June 6th for morning prayers in observance of Eid al-Adha, a holiday commemorating Prophet Ibrahim’s sacrifice. Celebrations for Eid al-Adha typically span three days or longer.

Traffic was significantly disrupted on the morning of June 6th when an excavator struck a bridge on Shirokaya Street, blocking passage through Truda Square. The incident, which occurred around 7:50 am, caused substantial congestion on Shirokaya and Stantsionnaya streets, impacting exits from Truda Square and traffic flow on Stanislavsky Street.

The initial results from the Unified State Exam, specifically for history, literature, and chemistry, were released in the Novosibirsk region on June 6th. The full release of Unified State Exam results is scheduled to occur between June 6th and June 25th.

A new bus route, number 4, connecting the Ob railway station and Tolmachevo Airport, commenced operations in Novosibirsk on June 9th. This new service aims to provide passengers with a convenient and expedited route from various areas of the region to the airport, circumventing city traffic congestion.

Novosibirsk residents are advised to prepare for inclement weather over the next three days, with the West Siberian UGMS forecasting heavy rains, thunderstorms, and hail from June 7th to June 9th. While Saturday, June 7th, is expected to be cloudy with daytime temperatures reaching up to +28 degrees, rain and fog are possible at night and in the morning.