Unlicensed teen falls into coma after Krasnokamensk crashA 17-year-old driver without a license is in a coma after a car accident in Krasnokamensk, Zabaykalsky Krai, according to the regional health minister. The crash also injured his mother, who was a passenger.
Kronstadt heating not restored as promisedHeating supply in Kronstadt remains disrupted despite announcements that it would return on January 30, leaving residents in the cold.
Cameras Expose Young Drifter Driving Drunk in BMWA 19-year-old St. Petersburg resident was stopped by traffic police after street cameras recorded his dangerous BMW maneuver. A medical exam confirmed he was driving under the influence of alcohol.
Husband and Wife Killed, Child Injured in Accident on Kola HighwayA fatal head-on collision occurred on January 30 on the Murmansk highway in the Volkhovsky District due to an unsafe overtaking maneuver. Both adult passengers of a Kia died, and their child was hospitalized.
Two fined for protest with balloons in St. PetersburgSmolninsky District Court fined two participants 20,000 rubles (about $222 at current rates) for an unauthorized protest with banners and balloons in central St. Petersburg.
Ex-GIMS Inspector Sentenced to Prison for Bribery in St. PetersburgThe Kuibyshev District Court of St. Petersburg has issued a guilty verdict against a former senior GIMS inspector. He was found guilty of taking bribes for expedited vessel registration and issuing certificates without exams.
Volkhov Crash: Driver Died Before ImpactIn Volkhov, Leningrad Region, a truck crashed into a tree, and the driver died even before the accident. Law enforcement agencies are investigating the circumstances of the incident.
VAZ-2101 Owner Loses Car Over Social Media VideosPolice in St. Petersburg identified a traffic violator through videos on social media. The man lost his rare VAZ-2101 car due to dangerous maneuvers on the road.
Russian-Speaking Tourist Jumps from Plane in UnderwearA digest of major stories for 30 January includes Russia's finance ministry proposing a monthly cash deposit limit, plans for a gold-paved street in Dubai, and a disruptive tourist who jumped from a plane.