Volgograd Blogger Shocked by Taxi PricesAnya Pokrov spent over 5,000 rubles (approximately $50 at current rates) on a trip to Sheremetyevo Airport due to snowfall in Moscow.
Three trams paralyze traffic on Ordzhonikidze — videoThree trams created a major traffic jam on Ordzhonikidze Street in Novosibirsk after a possible track failure. A reader provided video showing the stationary trams blocking the intersection.
Why Yaroslavl Is Using Sand on Its RoadsThe Yaroslavl city hall has commented on the use of a sand-salt mixture to combat ice. Residents noticed sand on the roads on the morning of January 27.
Parking Meters Vanish from Rostov Streets Over EU SanctionsRostov city authorities have filed a lawsuit against the investor operating the paid parking system. They allege the removal of some parking meters due to EU sanctions violates their contract.
Major Seven-Car Accident on M-4 Don HighwayThree accidents involving seven vehicles, including a bus, occurred on the M-4 Don highway near Rostov, causing a six-kilometer traffic jam.
Bus Accident Causes M-4 Traffic Jam Near RostovA bus collided with several cars on the M-4 Don highway in the Aksaysky District near Rostov-on-Don. Preliminary reports indicate no injuries.
Demand for paid car jump-start services spikes in VolgogradThe cost of jump-starting cars in freezing weather in Volgograd ranges from 500 to 5000 rubles (approx. $6 to $56 at current rates). Specialists are ready to reach clients within half an hour at any time of day.
