Man in Izhevsk gets 8 years for attempting to sell mephedroneA 30-year-old man in Izhevsk has been sentenced to eight years in a strict regime colony for attempting to sell a large batch of drugs. Operatives found over a kilogram of illegal substances in his garage.
Stavropol Court Frees Convicted Deputy Police Chief of Fraud ChargesA court in Stavropol has freed a former deputy police chief from a suspended sentence for embezzling a state subsidy intended for business missions abroad. The appellate decision was announced on January 28.
Giant traffic jam near Krasnoyarsk strands cars for hoursA truck accident on the R-255 highway near Krasnoyarsk has caused a severe traffic congestion, with vehicles stuck for over two hours, highlighting a recurring issue in the area.
Rostov region to spend 40 billion rubles on new traffic camerasThe authorities of the Rostov region will spend over 40 billion rubles (approx. $444 million at current rates) on a concession agreement with the company Urbantech-SZ to install 1,000 new traffic enforcement cameras. The costs are planned to be recouped through fines issued to motorists.
Dzerzhinsk City Council Deputy Yevgeny Monakhov DetainedCity council deputy Yevgeny Monakhov was detained in Dzerzhinsk in late January, with sources suggesting a connection to a commercial bribery case; he is currently held in pre-trial detention.
Omsk Heat Company Details Current Repair WorksOmsk is experiencing increased heat network failures, causing outages in some homes. The Heat Company has released details on current repair locations via its VKontakte page.
Young driver burned alive in own car in KuzbassA young driver was found dead in a burned car in Kuzbass after a fire that witnesses captured on video, with neighbors reporting no response from his apartment.
Tenet to Add Two Models in 2026, Replacing Chery VehiclesRussian automaker Tenet will expand its lineup with a flagship crossover and sedan in 2026, models mirroring Chery vehicles, likely marking the Chinese brand's exit from the market.
