Classes at schools and universities were canceled for a day in Saransk.

Classes in kindergartens, schools and universities have been canceled for a day in Saransk. This was announced on May 7 at the city hall.

"Today, on May 7, classes are held in preschool and educational institutions — kindergartens, schools and vocational schools (secondary specialized education. — Ed.) of the Saransk city district, universities are canceled," the administration wrote in the Telegram channel.

The Mayor's Office asked citizens to remain calm and monitor further information.

Winter returns: school classes canceled in Russian regions due to cold weather

Students are staying at home due to severe cold weather in various parts of the country

Earlier, on January 10, school classes were canceled in several regions of Russia due to frosts. In some villages of the Magadan region, the temperature dropped to -50 °C. In Saransk, school classes have been partially canceled due to severe frosts. Lessons for students in grades 1-9 were conducted remotely. The thermometer dropped to -32 °C in some places.