Meteor Hydrofoils Restored in Perm at One-Third CostAuthorities in Perm have started restoring two Meteor hydrofoils, with the project costing three times less than purchasing new ships. Another vessel, a Voshod-50, is also being refurbished in Leningrad Oblast.
Massive Taxi Inspections Underway in SochiThe State Traffic Inspectorate has launched a major inspection drive in Sochi to ensure passenger safety, with a focus on child transport.
Direct Samara–Kazan train not launched over passenger demand fearsA direct train from Samara to Kazan has not been launched due to concerns about insufficient passenger demand. The head of the Kuibyshev Railway said they will monitor the traffic of a new transit service.
Traffic Jam Stretches 14km on M-4 Don HighwayA severe traffic jam has extended to 14 kilometers on the M-4 Don highway near Rostov, caused by icy conditions and strong crosswinds. Drivers report hazardous driving conditions, and authorities have suggested a detour.
'Snowdrop' cars on Novosibirsk roads to be disposed ofAuthorities in Novosibirsk plan to go to court to have abandoned, snow-covered vehicles declared ownerless, after which they will be scrapped. The process will give owners three months to claim their vehicles before legal action begins.
