Black snow fell on the streets of three towns in the region, Prokopyevsk, Kiselevsk and Leninsk-Kuznetsky.
Many citizens have shared the images of dirty snow on social networks, reports many Russian media.
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According to regional media reports, the snow has turned black due to coal dust emissions at two local factories.
Prokopievskaya's general manager Anatoly Volkov told Vesti-Kuzbass TV that filtering curtains protect the streets from coal.
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Deputy Governor of the Kemerovo Region, Andrei Panov, said that "coal boilers, vehicle exhaust fumes and other polluting industries contribute to this pollution".
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The authorities intend to use dust cannons, protective barriers and other methods to fight dust.
Social network users in the region criticize local coal companies.
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