Recycling Fee Drives Car Price Hikes, Even for LadasIn January 2026, a sharp rise in the recycling fee has led all car brands to increase prices or cut discounts, with even domestically produced Ladas affected.
Film-star 1974 Nissan Cedric for sale in VladivostokA 1974 Nissan Cedric, a business-class car featured in 'Moscow Does Not Believe in Tears' and Japanese dramas, is being sold in Vladivostok in excellent condition.
Ring Road and Murmansk Highway to be closed on January 27On January 27, restrictions for freight transport will be introduced in St. Petersburg and Leningrad Oblast, and traffic will be temporarily completely closed on several sections of the Ring Road and the Kola Highway.
Parking Drops in Central St. Petersburg After New TariffsThe total number of parking payments in St. Petersburg increased in 2025, but transactions in central districts decreased by 20-30% after the introduction of differentiated tariffs.
Up to 24,000 cars per day on M-11 near St. PetersburgIn 2025, trips on Avtodor's high-speed roads increased by 5%, exceeding 397 million. The main growth was driven by the M-12 'Vostok' highway, which was extended to Yekaterinburg.
Find a Reliable Car for Harsh Ural WintersThe AVTOVEK dealer center in Yekaterinburg invites customers for test drives on LADA models, with special winter offers valid until February 2026.
Help a Friend Buy a Used Car and Avoid ScamsBased on real events, this scenario tests your ability to spot dishonest sellers and assist a novice driver in purchasing a small, affordable used car.
Used Car Prices Fall in YekaterinburgThe luxury Porsche Cayenne SUV has fallen in price by almost a quarter on the region's secondary market, experts report.
Fuel Prices Dip in Vladivostok But Remain ElevatedFuel prices at Vladivostok gas stations have edged down this week but show significant year-on-year growth, with a current price spread of up to 17 rubles (approx. $0.23 at current rates) per liter.
Experts: Owning Lada Iskra as costly as taxi ridesA study by Autostat agency found that the cost of owning the cheapest Lada Iskra can exceed the car's purchase price over five years, with fuel and depreciation as key factors.
Winter marathon to close Road of Life for a dayOn January 25, an international winter marathon will take place in the Vsevolozhsky District, leading to the closure of a section of the Road of Life highway. Traffic will be halted for 11 hours.
Masla-NSK Adds Fresh Japanese and Original Motor OilsThe Masla-NSK network has expanded its assortment with over 700 types of high-quality motor oils, including exclusive Japanese products, all at affordable prices.
