Yekaterinburg taxi driver names city's most problematic districtsA taxi driver who became popular through his blog has identified Yekaterinburg's most troublesome neighborhoods and, based on his professional experience, revealed where the worst traffic jams occur.
Samara Bloggers Accuse 'Volga Hedonism' Author of ScamSeveral Samara bloggers have accused the author of the 'Volga Hedonism' public page of deception. They shared stories of paying for concert tickets and advertising that never materialized, and we tried to untangle the messy situation.
China bans new car exports to Russia for six monthsA new Chinese export rule has left a large batch of vehicles, including Zeekr, Nissan, and Mazda, stuck at customs, aimed at curbing gray market imports to Russia.
Yekaterinburg's Heroes of Russia Street to be built earlyHeroes of Russia Street, which will connect the station district with Zarechny, will be built by developers significantly earlier than the master plan deadline. A tram line is also planned along it.
Ice Sculpture Festival in Yakutsk to Mark Soyuzmultfilm's 90th YearAn ice sculpture festival honoring the 90th anniversary of the Soyuzmultfilm studio will be held on Lake Saisary in Yakutsk from February 3-7. The winning sculptor will receive a prize of 200,000 rubles (about $2,200 at current rates).
30 Obscure Holidays Every Samaran Should Celebrate in 2026As the country awaits the next long weekend, Samara has its own unique regional celebrations. We've compiled a calendar of at least 32 local holidays, from official commemorations to quirky observances.
Night skiing event draws thousands to Mount UktusOn January 30, thousands of residents in Yekaterinburg gathered at Mount Uktus for a traditional mass skiing and snowboarding event under the cover of darkness.
