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Omsk transport quiz: ghost stops and record trolleybusesOmsk transport quiz: ghost stops and record trolleybuses
Omsk transport quiz: ghost stops and record trolleybusesSee how well you know Omsk's city routes. This quiz covers changes like ghost stops and record trolleybuses.
Volgograd to Slightly Extend Zero Longitudinal HighwayVolgograd to Slightly Extend Zero Longitudinal Highway
Volgograd to Slightly Extend Zero Longitudinal HighwayPublic hearings are being prepared for a project to extend the Zero Longitudinal highway northward in Volgograd.
Residents: 'Akhtuba Bridge Won't Survive Winter' Without RepairsResidents: 'Akhtuba Bridge Won't Survive Winter' Without Repairs
Residents: 'Akhtuba Bridge Won't Survive Winter' Without RepairsResidents of Kolobovka village in Volgograd Oblast have been seeking major repairs for years for a pontoon bridge that is in emergency condition.
Villagers near Volgograd plead to save deteriorating Akhtuba bridgeVillagers near Volgograd plead to save deteriorating Akhtuba bridge
Villagers near Volgograd plead to save deteriorating Akhtuba bridgeLocal authorities promise to fix it, but residents of a village in Volgograd Region fear a critical pontoon bridge over the Akhtuba River may not last the winter.
Construction of Two Interchanges in Tyumen PostponedConstruction of Two Interchanges in Tyumen Postponed
Construction of Two Interchanges in Tyumen PostponedThe implementation of projects to turn Melnikayte Street into a continuous-flow highway has encountered financial difficulties.
Test Your Patience in Ryazan Traffic JamsTest Your Patience in Ryazan Traffic Jams
Test Your Patience in Ryazan Traffic JamsWhy is everything like this?
Tyumen struggles to build two major interchanges on arterial roadTyumen struggles to build two major interchanges on arterial road
Tyumen struggles to build two major interchanges on arterial roadTyumen officials cite funding issues as the reason why Melnikayte Street has not yet been upgraded to a continuous-flow arterial with planned interchanges.
Where in Voronezh the most dangerous roads are — map of accident-prone sectionsWhere in Voronezh the most dangerous roads are — map of accident-prone sections
Where in Voronezh the most dangerous roads are — map of accident-prone sectionsEight sections have been marked where the most traffic accidents with injuries occurred. They account for nearly 20% of all such incidents in the city.
Mayor's Office on Metro Extension to Novosibirsk AcademgorodokMayor's Office on Metro Extension to Novosibirsk Academgorodok
Mayor's Office on Metro Extension to Novosibirsk AcademgorodokNovosibirsk officials say an updated metro development plan will be finalized next month, addressing the possibility of an extension to Academgorodok.
Samara Region Transport Ministry Announces Changes to Rozhdestveno FerrySamara Region Transport Ministry Announces Changes to Rozhdestveno Ferry
Samara Region Transport Ministry Announces Changes to Rozhdestveno FerryThe waiting area for the winter ferry to Rozhdestveno will change starting January 24, the regional Ministry of Transport and Highways announced. Tickets will be sold inside the River Station building to improve passenger comfort in cold weather.
Russia's Industry Minister urges super-active talks on Tu-214 productionRussia's Industry Minister urges super-active talks on Tu-214 production
Russia's Industry Minister urges super-active talks on Tu-214 productionRussian Industry Minister Anton Alikhanov visited the Kazan Aviation Plant and called for intensified contract talks to boost Tu-214 output to 20 planes per year.
Gagarin Avenue duplicate construction advances in Nizhny NovgorodGagarin Avenue duplicate construction advances in Nizhny Novgorod
Gagarin Avenue duplicate construction advances in Nizhny NovgorodProgress is being made on Nizhny Novgorod's first toll road, the Gagarin Avenue duplicate, with construction phases nearing completion.
Construction of Gagarin Avenue Duplicate: Project StagesConstruction of Gagarin Avenue Duplicate: Project Stages
Construction of Gagarin Avenue Duplicate: Project StagesWork is actively underway in Nizhny Novgorod on the first toll road, a duplicate of Gagarin Avenue. Individual stages of the project are already more than halfway complete.
Passenger Buses Between Yugra and Yamalo-Nenets Canceled Due to Extreme ColdPassenger Buses Between Yugra and Yamalo-Nenets Canceled Due to Extreme Cold
Passenger Buses Between Yugra and Yamalo-Nenets Canceled Due to Extreme ColdDue to extreme cold, authorities in Khanty-Mansi (Yugra) and Yamalo-Nenets have canceled passenger buses between the regions. The restrictions are for safety reasons, with full suspension planned for January 24 and 25.
Rostov-on-Don Hit by 10-Point Traffic Jams After SnowfallRostov-on-Don Hit by 10-Point Traffic Jams After Snowfall
Rostov-on-Don Hit by 10-Point Traffic Jams After SnowfallDue to snowfall on the evening of January 23, traffic in Rostov-on-Don is significantly hampered.
Traffic Pattern Changes on M-4 Don HighwayTraffic Pattern Changes on M-4 Don Highway
Traffic Pattern Changes on M-4 Don HighwayA temporary traffic pattern will be in effect on the M-4 Don federal highway near the city of Shakhry starting February 10, 2026. The changes are due to the reconstruction of an overpass.
Snow causes 10-point traffic jams in Rostov againSnow causes 10-point traffic jams in Rostov again
Snow causes 10-point traffic jams in Rostov againIn Rostov, roads have been lightly covered with snow, leading to severe evening traffic congestion rated at 10 points.
M-4 Don Traffic Pattern to Change Near ShakhtyM-4 Don Traffic Pattern to Change Near Shakhty
M-4 Don Traffic Pattern to Change Near ShakhtyTraffic patterns on the M-4 'Don' highway near Shakhty will change from February 10, 2026, due to reconstruction work, according to the road operator 'Avtodor'.
Yekaterinburg station updates business lounge with 1 ruble entry for veteransYekaterinburg station updates business lounge with 1 ruble entry for veterans
Yekaterinburg station updates business lounge with 1 ruble entry for veteransIn the updated business lounge at Yekaterinburg station, passengers can relax or work comfortably. World War II veterans are offered symbolic entry for 1 ruble (about $0.01 at current rates).
Putin's Visit to Dolgoprudny Paralyzes Moscow RoadsPutin's Visit to Dolgoprudny Paralyzes Moscow Roads
Putin's Visit to Dolgoprudny Paralyzes Moscow RoadsOn Friday, January 23, President Putin's visit to a university in Dolgoprudny caused massive road closures, paralyzing traffic from central Moscow to the northern suburbs.
Yekaterinburg Station VIP Lounge Updated with 1 Ruble AccessYekaterinburg Station VIP Lounge Updated with 1 Ruble Access
Yekaterinburg Station VIP Lounge Updated with 1 Ruble AccessThe business lounge at Yekaterinburg station has been renovated, offering a comfortable waiting area. Veterans of the Great Patriotic War (World War II) and two companions can access it for 1 ruble (about $0.01 at current rates).
First Three-Axle 'Hyperbus' Arrives in PermFirst Three-Axle 'Hyperbus' Arrives in Perm
First Three-Axle 'Hyperbus' Arrives in PermA three-axle bus has arrived in Perm for the first time in six years, decorated to celebrate the centennial of the city's bus system and capable of carrying 130 passengers.
Tyumen Residents Complain About Buses Leaving EarlyTyumen Residents Complain About Buses Leaving Early
Tyumen Residents Complain About Buses Leaving EarlyResidents of Tyumen report regular cases where public transport departs from stops earlier than scheduled. Because of this, passengers have to wait for a long time in the cold.
Tyumen Residents Complain About Buses Leaving EarlyTyumen Residents Complain About Buses Leaving Early
Tyumen Residents Complain About Buses Leaving EarlyResidents of Tyumen report frequent issues with public transport, including buses and minibuses departing before scheduled times, leaving commuters waiting in the cold.
M-8 Highway in Yaroslavl Gets New Spider CamerasM-8 Highway in Yaroslavl Gets New Spider Cameras
M-8 Highway in Yaroslavl Gets New Spider CamerasNine new Spider photo-video recording complexes have begun operating on the federal M-8 highway in Danilovsky District. They are capable of recording several types of traffic violations simultaneously.