For what it's worth, here's a webcam from Rostov-na-Donu Russia. All seems quiet at 4:15 A.M. It updates every few seconds. Watching for an emergency vehicle, possibly...
http://www.camcentral.com/camviewer.asp?script=location&item=Russia&page=1&id=5804
A Webcam for Rostov-na-Donu Russia? Of all places.
That is just so cool! Webcams and fax machines...I'm always in awe.