Freight Car Derailment Delays Arkhangelsk TrainA train from Kislovodsk to Arkhangelsk is delayed after a freight car derailment in Tambov Region caused a fire, closing Kochetkovo-2 station.
Soviet Union Quiz: Remember Khrushchev's Nickname?This quiz tests knowledge of Soviet Union history, including the nicknames of Khrushchev and memories of Brezhnev. Only those who lived through the era will answer all questions.
Bus driver sentenced to 12 years for fatal crashOn May 19, 2025, a 42-year-old bus driver from Volgograd Region, driving under the influence of narcotics, veered into oncoming traffic on a federal highway in Kalmykia, killing seven passengers.
Most common childhood cancer in Russia revealedA roundup of February 4 news includes proposals to exempt new mothers from tax, new developer penalties, adaptive sick leave, internet on trains, anti-bullying measures, and the most common childhood cancer in Russia.
Derailment Fire in Tambov Region Delays Moscow-Bound TrainsOn Wednesday, February 4, multiple trains to Moscow are delayed after a derailment of gasoline tank cars caused a fire in the Tambov region. Traffic through Kochetkovo-2 station is suspended.
Driver Sentenced to 12 Years for Crash Killing SevenA 42-year-old bus driver from Volgograd Region was sentenced to 12 years in prison for a fatal crash while under the influence of narcotics, which killed seven people.
Samolyot Seeks 50 Billion Ruble State LoanDeveloper Samolyot asked the government for a subsidized loan, offering a blocking stake as collateral. The company's shares fell nearly 6% on the news.
Railway Derailment Causes Fire in Tambov RegionAt Kohetovka-3 station, freight cars carrying fuel and lubricants derailed, causing a fire. Fire brigades and equipment have been dispatched to the scene.
Major Bridge Overhaul Begins in Staroyuryevsky DistrictOn the 40th kilometer of the Caspian–Staroyuryevo road in the Staroyuryevsky district of the Tambov region, work has begun on the major restoration of a bridge crossing over the Lesnoy Voronezh river.
Several intercity bus routes cancelled in Nizhny NovgorodSeveral suburban and intercity bus routes from Chkalovsk, Nizhny Novgorod region, have been canceled due to a driver shortage, which authorities describe as temporary difficulties.
Lesobaza family leaves dilapidated home for new flatTatyana Shestakova, a mother of many children, has received a new apartment from the government in the Roshchino district. She and her family previously endured winters in a dilapidated house on Lesobaza without heating.
Osipov Holds Emergency Meeting After TETs-1 AccidentGovernor Alexander Osipov held an emergency meeting after a night accident at Chita Thermal Power Plant-1 and dispatched his deputy and vice-chairman to the site.
Jeland at the Start: New Car Brand InfoAGR Holding announced the launch of a new automotive brand Jeland in partnership with Chinese Defetoo. Production at the former GM plant in Shushary will begin in the first half of 2026.
Porcelain-Tiled Loggias: Renovated Apartments on SaleFederal developer Talan offers move-in ready units in the Siberia complex in Novosibirsk, with savings up to 1.2 million rubles ($13,300) during a February promotion.
Pervomaisky District stalled project becomes modern office with retail galleryA long-unfinished construction project in the Pervomaisky District of Novosibirsk is being transformed into a five-story multifunctional complex with offices and a retail gallery, designed to integrate into the existing rhythm of the area.
