Minister and Deputies Arrested in Krasnodar Over Road ScandalOn January 22, Transport Minister Alexei Pereverzev and two deputies were detained in Krasnodar and sent to a pre-trial detention center, accused of involvement in a large-scale corruption scheme in road construction, while authorities remain silent.
LADA Dealer in Ryazan Offers Free Winter TiresThe official LADA dealer Autoimport Center in Ryazan is offering a free set of winter tires to its first customers, allowing savings of up to 40,000 rubles (approx. $440 at current rates).
Six-month search for missing Perm student after stranger uses her accountThe search for 24-year-old Elvira Khalilova, who vanished in Perm six months ago, continues after her mother received a message from a stranger using her daughter's WhatsApp account. Her distinctive tattoo is a lightbulb on her shoulder.
Court Orders Bashavtotrans to Pay for Historic Mansion RepairsA court in Bashkortostan has ruled that the state-owned carrier Bashavtotrans must pay for repairs to a historic mansion in Ufa damaged in a bus crash, even though the accident was caused by a competitor's vehicle.
Foreign Language Hours to Be Cut in Russian SchoolsStarting in 2026, the weekly hours for foreign language classes in Russian schools will be reduced for some grades, but not all students will be affected.
Clearings and snow expected in St. Petersburg on January 23On Friday, January 23, the weather in St. Petersburg will be influenced by the western periphery of an anticyclone. Forecasters predict cloudy weather with temporary clearings and occasional light snow.
Could Missing Krasnoyarsk Teen Be Scam Victim?A 14-year-old boy who went missing in Serebryany Bor may have fallen under the influence of scammers, law enforcement says. A ransom of 30 million rubles (about $333,300 at current rates) has been demanded for his return.
