Why do Russians pour asphalt over snowed roads instead of plowing them?

Why do Russians pour asphalt over snowed roads instead of plowing them?

When I saw the headline "Snow has fallen? Time to lay asphalt!" in English Russia today I though it some translation problem. But it was literal. It may appear that Russians make new roads on top of snowed roads instead of cleaning them. Just look at the crazy pictures.

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