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.
VTB predicts 25% mortgage market growth by 2026VTB Bank has reduced market mortgage rates since January 28 and expects the housing loan market to have overcome the downturn and show growth.
Mikhailovsky Theatre musician spends night in police custodyThe principal percussionist of the Mikhailovsky Theatre's symphony orchestra was detained after a conflict at the Cristal restaurant on Sinopskaya Embankment. This marks the second time in eight years he has spent a night in a police station.
St. Petersburg Deputies Criticize Abolition of Land Purchase BenefitsThe St. Petersburg Legislative Assembly approved in first reading the abolition of the preferential mechanism for land plot purchase by tenants. Speaker Alexander Belsky and other deputies sharply criticized the officials' initiative.
