Family Pays Credit for Chinese Car in Repair LimboA family from Ufa has been paying credit for a Chinese SWM G05 Pro that has been sitting at an official dealer for months without repair due to a parts shortage, prompting the owners to blame the dealer, who in turn blames the factory supplier.
Soviet VIP car listed for $51,000 in YekaterinburgA 70-year-old Soviet-era VIP sedan, the GAZ-12 ZIM from 1955, has been listed for sale in Yekaterinburg at 5.1 million rubles ($51,000 at current rates).
Family Pays Loan for Chinese Car Without PartsA family in Ufa bought a Chinese SUV on credit, but after an accident the dealer lacks parts; the owners blame the dealer, who blames the factory supplier.
Rare 1933 Mercedes for sale in NovosibirskA rare 1933 Mercedes-Benz is being sold in Novosibirsk for 330,000 rubles ($3,300 at current rates). The vehicle shows significant wear but reportedly runs and drives.
Year and 10 rubles: Vladivostok gas pricesFuel prices at Vladivostok gas stations have jumped significantly over the past year, with increases of up to 17.5 rubles ($0 at current rates) per liter at some stations.
Owner sought for abandoned BMW in NovosibirskAuthorities in Novosibirsk are searching for the owner of a silver BMW with dents and a broken window, found abandoned on Borodina Street. The owner has 10 days to move it before it is impounded.
WHSD Night Closures in St. Petersburg, February 4–7Night road works on St. Petersburg's Western High-Speed Diameter (WHSD) from 4 to 7 February will require temporary closures of several exits and entrances.
Legendary Batmobile Spotted in Vladivostok Parking LotA custom Batmobile replica, valued at up to 144 million rubles ($1.8 million), was spotted in a parking lot in Vladivostok. The vehicle was purchased in the US in 2018 and brought to Russia.
Ufa Drivers React to Penny Gas Price HikeUfa residents share their opinions on a recent 7-kopeck increase in gasoline prices, with reactions ranging from indifference to calls for higher prices and complaints about fuel quality.
NWFD Auto Loans Rise; Russian, Chinese Brands PopularResidents of the Northwestern Federal District are taking more auto loans in 2025, with men over 50 as the primary borrowers. Both domestic and Chinese brands are popular.
Film Shoot to Block St. Petersburg City CenterIn the first week of February, traffic restrictions will be imposed in central St. Petersburg for film shoots. The crew of the historical drama «On the Edge of Childhood» about the Siege of Leningrad will be working there.
Bashkiria Roads Closed, Ufa Gridlocked After SnowfallHeavy snowfall turned Bashkiria's highways into a nightmare of slush and chemicals, prompting authorities to close several roads until morning, while Ufa saw gridlock and numerous accidents Tuesday evening.
Rozamira Awards First Lada Niva LegendAndrei Mikhalev, a Samara taxi driver, won the first Lada Niva Legend in a monthly giveaway by Rozamira on 30 January 2026. The promotion runs through 2026, awarding 12 SUVs and 25 cash prizes worth 100,000 rubles total ($1,100).
New Car Brand Jeland Introduced in RussiaJeland brand cars will be assembled at a St. Petersburg plant purchased from Hyundai. The first batch is scheduled for production in the first half of 2026.
Kuzbass has among Russia's cheapest gasoline pricesA study by RIA Rating experts, published on Tuesday, 3 February, reveals that while gasoline prices in Kuzbass are low, they are less affordable due to wage differences compared to neighboring regions.
St. Petersburg Gridlocked in Evening Traffic JamsOn the evening of February 2, road congestion in St. Petersburg reached a maximum of 9 points. Experts note abnormally dense traffic, especially on the Ring Road and Western High-Speed Diameter.
