Alexander Ovsyannikov
Alexander Ovsyannikov is the mayor of Severokurilsk, a city in the Kuril Islands, Russia. He recently made headlines following a powerful earthquake off the coast of Kamchatka that triggered a tsunami, impacting the local infrastructure and prompting evacuations. Ovsyannikov reported that while the port suffered damage, there were no casualties among social and residential buildings, and he took immediate action to ensure the safety of residents by gathering them on higher ground.
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Alexander Ovsyannikov is the mayor of Severo-Kurilsk who met with residents to discuss the aftermath of the earthquake.
как Курилы пережили рекордное землетрясение — РБК
Russia· 2025-08-03
Alexander Ovsyannikov is the mayor of Severo-Kurilsk who met with residents after the earthquake.
как Курилы пережили рекордное землетрясение — РБКRussia· 2025-08-03
Mayor Alexander Ovsyannikov reported the worst damage in Russia due to the tsunami that crashed through the port of Severo-Kurilsk.
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United Kingdom· 2025-07-31
Alexander Ovsyannikov, the town’s mayor, urged residents to assess damage to their homes.
Huge quake rocks Russia's Far East, triggering tsunami warnings around Pacific
Guyana· 2025-07-30
Severo-Kurilsk Mayor Alexander Ovsyannikov said the waves reached as far as the town’s World War II monument.
Huge quake sparks Pacific tsunamis
Taiwan· 2025-07-30
Alexander Ovsyannikov, the town’s mayor, urged residents to assess damage to their homes.
Powerful 8.8-magnitude earthquake shakes Russia’s Far East, triggering tsunami waves as far as Hawaii
Canada· 2025-07-30
Alexander Ovsyannikov, the town's mayor, reported on the tsunami waves and urged residents to assess damage.
Tsunami waves reach Hawaii after huge quake rattles Russia's Far East
Tanzania· 2025-07-30Mayor Kuril Islands district Alexander Ovsyannikov said at a crisis meeting with officials that everyone was evacuated.
Tsunami waves reach Hawaii, Japan after huge 8.8-magnitude quake rattles Russia’s Far East - World
Pakistan· 2025-07-30
Alexander Ovsyannikov is the Mayor who confirmed that everyone was evacuated to safe zones.
Gelombang akibat Gempa di Rusia sampai di Indonesia
Indonesia· 2025-07-30
Mayor of Severo-Kurilsk Alexander Ovsyannikov stated that they managed to evacuate all residents to a safe area.
Землетрясение у берегов Камчатки. Главное — РБКRussia· 2025-07-30
Head of the North Kuril District Alexander Ovsyannikov mentioned that a fourth tsunami wave approached North Kurilsk.
Сахалинский губернатор рассказал о последствиях трех волн цунами — РБКRussia· 2025-07-30
Mayor Kuril Islands district Alexander Ovsyannikov said at a crisis meeting with officials.
8.8-magnitude quake in Russia’s Far East causes tsunami; Japan and Hawaii order evacuations - WorldPakistan· 2025-07-30Mayor Alexander Ovsyannikov said everyone had evacuated to safety following the tsunami.
Tsunami warnings across Pacific Ocean after 8.8 magnitude earthquake – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2025-07-30Alexander Ovsyannikov, the mayor of Severo-Kurilsk, stated that the port in the city was damaged.
Мощное землетрясение у берегов Камчатки привело к цунами, в Японии и на Гавайях объявлена эвакуация
Belarus· 2025-07-30