[Summary translation prepared by Business & Human Rights Resource Centre]

Black snow covers another city in Siberia, 18 December 2024

The city of Achinsk (Krasnoyarsk Krai) was in the spotlight after local residents reported black snow in the city. According to the regional police department, the police have begun an investigation into the incident and are interviewing the authors of social media posts.

Locals are discussing the phenomenon in the comments under the posts, linking it to the activities of the alumina refinery (AGK), which is part of the Rusal group of companies, as well as its thermal power plant. The work of the local oil refinery (ANPZ), which is part of Rosneft, is also not ignored.