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Trolleybus Wires Fall on Toyota RAV4 in Novosibirsk, Damage AssessedTrolleybus Wires Fall on Toyota RAV4 in Novosibirsk, Damage Assessed
Trolleybus Wires Fall on Toyota RAV4 in Novosibirsk, Damage AssessedFunds are planned to be recovered from the Municipal Unitary Enterprise 'City Electric Transport' (MUP 'GET').
‘Hell to Vtorchermet’: Massive traffic jam hits central Yekaterinburg‘Hell to Vtorchermet’: Massive traffic jam hits central Yekaterinburg
‘Hell to Vtorchermet’: Massive traffic jam hits central YekaterinburgWe explain the cause of a massive traffic jam that stretched for 3.5 kilometers (2.2 miles) in Yekaterinburg on February 3.
Yakutsk Residents Can Fly Cheaply to Moscow with Aeroflot Until 2026Yakutsk Residents Can Fly Cheaply to Moscow with Aeroflot Until 2026
Yakutsk Residents Can Fly Cheaply to Moscow with Aeroflot Until 2026Subsidized tickets from Yakutsk to Moscow are available until October 2026 for residents of the Far East and beneficiaries such as youth, pensioners, and large families.
Trains from Moscow delayed by 10 hours to NovosibirskTrains from Moscow delayed by 10 hours to Novosibirsk
Trains from Moscow delayed by 10 hours to NovosibirskTrain services across Russia are experiencing significant delays, with a train from Moscow to Novosibirsk arriving 10 hours late, due to a freight train derailment in Kirov Oblast.
Bionord Returns to Novosibirsk's Fourth Bridge Despite City BanBionord Returns to Novosibirsk's Fourth Bridge Despite City Ban
Bionord Returns to Novosibirsk's Fourth Bridge Despite City BanThe VIS Group has confirmed using Bionord anti-icing agent on Novosibirsk's fourth bridge, despite the city's earlier decision to abandon it.
Flight from Khabarovsk to Chita Delayed by 3.5 HoursFlight from Khabarovsk to Chita Delayed by 3.5 Hours
Flight from Khabarovsk to Chita Delayed by 3.5 HoursDeparture from Chita is also delayed.
Novosibirsk moves snow to road centers to preserve parkingNovosibirsk moves snow to road centers to preserve parking
Novosibirsk moves snow to road centers to preserve parkingThe city, overwhelmed by record snowfall, is experimenting with new snow removal techniques, planning to pile snow in the center of wide streets to keep parking and pedestrian areas clear.
Volgograd Roads Paralyzed by Evening SnowfallVolgograd Roads Paralyzed by Evening Snowfall
Volgograd Roads Paralyzed by Evening SnowfallThe snowfall predicted by forecasters has caused a transport collapse that city services have been unable to manage.
Overpasses Open at Moscow's MSD and Southern Rockade IntersectionOverpasses Open at Moscow's MSD and Southern Rockade Intersection
Overpasses Open at Moscow's MSD and Southern Rockade IntersectionMoscow Mayor Sergey Sobyanin announced the opening of overpasses at the MSD and Southern Rockade intersection, fully launching multi-level interchanges from Kaspyiskaya Street to 1st Kotlyakovskiy Lane.
Evening snowfall paralyzes Volgograd's main roadsEvening snowfall paralyzes Volgograd's main roads
Evening snowfall paralyzes Volgograd's main roadsForecasters had warned of snow, but it overwhelmed road crews and city services in Volgograd.
Snowfall in Volgograd Region: Ban on Truck and Vehicle MovementSnowfall in Volgograd Region: Ban on Truck and Vehicle Movement
Snowfall in Volgograd Region: Ban on Truck and Vehicle MovementPolice are urging residents to avoid any car trips due to snowfall.
Possible Cause of Platform Collapse at Nizhegorodskaya Station RevealedPossible Cause of Platform Collapse at Nizhegorodskaya Station Revealed
Possible Cause of Platform Collapse at Nizhegorodskaya Station RevealedA platform section at Moscow's Nizhegorodskaya station has collapsed, with MCC trains bypassing the stop as investigators probe a possible beam failure.
Volgograd Region Bans Truck and Car Traffic Over SnowfallVolgograd Region Bans Truck and Car Traffic Over Snowfall
Volgograd Region Bans Truck and Car Traffic Over SnowfallPolice in the Volgograd region are urging residents to avoid vehicle travel due to heavy snowfall that has led to traffic restrictions.
Volgograd to Restrict Truck Movement Due to SnowfallVolgograd to Restrict Truck Movement Due to Snowfall
Volgograd to Restrict Truck Movement Due to SnowfallHeavy precipitation has caused serious traffic jams on the city's main highways — the Second and Third Longitudinal routes.
Volgograd Governor Restricts Truck Movement Amid SnowstormVolgograd Governor Restricts Truck Movement Amid Snowstorm
Volgograd Governor Restricts Truck Movement Amid SnowstormGovernor Andrey Bocharov has ordered restrictions on heavy vehicle movement on the city's key roads as a snowstorm hits the region. The fallen snow has already caused massive traffic jams on the Second and Third Longitudinal roads.
Snowfall Paralyzes M-4 Highway: 15-Kilometer Traffic JamSnowfall Paralyzes M-4 Highway: 15-Kilometer Traffic Jam
Snowfall Paralyzes M-4 Highway: 15-Kilometer Traffic JamA heavy snowfall has caused a multi-kilometer traffic jam on the federal M-4 Don highway. Authorities are urging drivers to seek alternate routes.
Snow buries road, 15-km traffic jam on M-4Snow buries road, 15-km traffic jam on M-4
Snow buries road, 15-km traffic jam on M-4A heavy snowfall has caused a 15-kilometer traffic jam on the M-4 highway towards Kamensk-Shakhtinsky, with authorities advising drivers to seek alternative routes.
Chaos at Nizhegorodskaya as commuters storm trains after platform closureChaos at Nizhegorodskaya as commuters storm trains after platform closure
Chaos at Nizhegorodskaya as commuters storm trains after platform closureMSK1.RU visited Nizhegorodskaya station during evening rush hour on the first weekday after a platform section collapsed, observing disruptions to train services and passenger flows.
Snowfall Paralyzes Traffic on Volgograd's Longitudinal HighwaysSnowfall Paralyzes Traffic on Volgograd's Longitudinal Highways
Snowfall Paralyzes Traffic on Volgograd's Longitudinal HighwaysUniversity Avenue between the Akvarel shopping center and the administration building of the Sovetsky District came to a complete standstill due to snowdrifts and skidding vehicles.
Snowfall paralyzes traffic on Volgograd's Second LongitudinalSnowfall paralyzes traffic on Volgograd's Second Longitudinal
Snowfall paralyzes traffic on Volgograd's Second LongitudinalUniversity Avenue is 'red' from the Aquarel shopping center to the administration of the Soviet District.
New Metro Security Measures May Include Phone ChecksNew Metro Security Measures May Include Phone Checks
New Metro Security Measures May Include Phone ChecksWe explain what passengers can expect when entering metro stations, as new regulations may allow inspections of electronic devices.
MCD-4 trains delayed to Zheleznodorozhny and AprelevkaMCD-4 trains delayed to Zheleznodorozhny and Aprelevka
MCD-4 trains delayed to Zheleznodorozhny and AprelevkaPassengers report delays on the central section of MCD-4, affecting trains in both directions.
Tram hits pedestrian in Moscow, routes temporarily changedTram hits pedestrian in Moscow, routes temporarily changed
Tram hits pedestrian in Moscow, routes temporarily changedA tram hit a pedestrian near Universitet metro station in southwestern Moscow, causing delays on routes T1, 14, 26, and 39.
Balakhna bypass road project costs rise by billionsBalakhna bypass road project costs rise by billions
Balakhna bypass road project costs rise by billionsThe estimated cost for constructing the Balakhna bypass has increased to 30.3 billion rubles, with plans to build it as a toll road under a public-private concession model.
Rosmorport Seeks Contractor for Sochi Port ReconstructionRosmorport Seeks Contractor for Sochi Port Reconstruction
Rosmorport Seeks Contractor for Sochi Port ReconstructionRosmorport has published a tender for reconstructing federal infrastructure at the Sochi sea port, with a contract value of over 737 million rubles (approximately $8 million). The tender was announced on January 30 and bids are due by February 19.