Sukhumi Highway repair promised for summer seasonAuthorities in Sochi plan to spend around 265 million rubles ($2.9 million at current rates) on reconstructing a section of Sukhumi Highway, with completion promised before the summer season.
Tram Service Temporarily Suspended on Lenin Avenue in TulaTram service on Lenin Avenue in Tula will be temporarily halted starting February 7, 2026, due to preparatory work for the second stage of the Orlovsky overpass reconstruction. A free shuttle service will operate on a section of the route.
Akademichesky District to Get Second Tram Route by 2026The launch of a second tram route in Yekaterinburg's Akademichesky residential district is planned for 2026, according to acting First Deputy Mayor Rustam Gallyamov.
Three-day closure of Turgenev Bridge in KrasnodarThe Turgenev Bridge in Krasnodar will be fully closed from January 30 to February 1 for repair work, with each closure lasting up to 10 minutes for safety.
Galiamov: Work on Second Metro Line Has BegunWork on creating a second metro line in Yekaterinburg has entered the practical phase. Acting First Deputy Mayor Rustam Galiamov announced the allocation of budget funds for a feasibility study.
Yekaterinburg May Cancel Metro Fares for ChildrenDeputy Head of the City Administration Rustam Galyamov announced that the possibility of canceling metro fares for students is being considered. Currently, they pay 200 rubles per month (about $2 at current rates).
Novosibirsk metro cuts boarding time on green lineOn the evening of January 28, boarding time on the Novosibirsk metro's green line was reduced for technical reasons. Normal service is expected to be restored soon.
Yekaterinburg Mulls Free Metro Rides for ChildrenThe deputy mayor of Yekaterinburg says the city is exploring ways to make metro travel free for children, citing technical hurdles. Students currently pay 200 rubles (about $3) monthly, but even that fee could be waived.
