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Reckless Drift on Snowy Road Near Volgograd Caught on VideoReckless Drift on Snowy Road Near Volgograd Caught on Video
Reckless Drift on Snowy Road Near Volgograd Caught on VideoThe car did not hesitate to veer into oncoming traffic right in front of other vehicles.
Flight delay strands Kazan passengers overnight at airportFlight delay strands Kazan passengers overnight at airport
Flight delay strands Kazan passengers overnight at airportPassengers in Kazan were forced to spend the night at the airport after their flight to Phuket, Thailand, was delayed due to a bird strike and other issues.
Tula Plans Third Phase of Eastern Bypass for 2026Tula Plans Third Phase of Eastern Bypass for 2026
Tula Plans Third Phase of Eastern Bypass for 2026Tula authorities plan to start construction on the third phase of the Eastern Bypass in 2026, a project designed to reduce transit traffic in the city.
Traffic ban imposed on Kaluga Highway under Orlovsky Overpass in TulaTraffic ban imposed on Kaluga Highway under Orlovsky Overpass in Tula
Traffic ban imposed on Kaluga Highway under Orlovsky Overpass in TulaThe city administration in Tula will close all traffic under the Orlovsky Overpass from January 23 to 26, from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. daily, for reconstruction work.
Surgut to Build New Highways and Roads in 2026Surgut to Build New Highways and Roads in 2026
Surgut to Build New Highways and Roads in 2026In 2026, Surgut authorities intend to continue construction of several roads in the city and begin building new ones. Some projects are large-scale requiring significant investment, while others are smaller but no less important for the municipality.
Toll road travel from Moscow may become more expensiveToll road travel from Moscow may become more expensive
Toll road travel from Moscow may become more expensiveThe state-owned Avtodor company cites inflation and rising costs as reasons for considering an increase in tolls on its road network.
Ice Pedestrian Crossing Over Oka River Opens in Shilovsky DistrictIce Pedestrian Crossing Over Oka River Opens in Shilovsky District
Ice Pedestrian Crossing Over Oka River Opens in Shilovsky DistrictBut safety measures must also be followed on the crossing.
New Rail Problems Spotted at Deadly Tula Crash SiteNew Rail Problems Spotted at Deadly Tula Crash Site
New Rail Problems Spotted at Deadly Tula Crash SiteResidents of Tula have reported seeing new issues with the tram tracks and people in special work clothing, presumed to be repair crews, at the site of the fatal October 31 crash near the Maksi shopping center.
Moscow gridlocked by kilometer-long traffic jams due to road closuresMoscow gridlocked by kilometer-long traffic jams due to road closures
Moscow gridlocked by kilometer-long traffic jams due to road closuresMoscow experienced severe traffic congestion on Thursday, January 22, with kilometer-long jams in the city center due to road closures for a motorcade and security patrols.
M-4 'Don' Toll Road Fares to Increase AgainM-4 'Don' Toll Road Fares to Increase Again
M-4 'Don' Toll Road Fares to Increase AgainThe head of the state-owned company Avtodor announced plans to raise tolls on Russian highways this year.
New Dedicated Lanes for Public Transport to Appear in YekaterinburgNew Dedicated Lanes for Public Transport to Appear in Yekaterinburg
New Dedicated Lanes for Public Transport to Appear in YekaterinburgThis year, Yekaterinburg will expand its network of dedicated public transport lanes on several busy thoroughfares. The work is planned on several sections of city roads.
Yekaterinburg to Add New Dedicated Lanes on Busy StreetsYekaterinburg to Add New Dedicated Lanes on Busy Streets
Yekaterinburg to Add New Dedicated Lanes on Busy StreetsA map shows where new dedicated lanes for public transport will be installed this year in Yekaterinburg, highlighting areas where drivers could face fines.
Novosibirsk Residents Raise Money for Grader to Clear RoadNovosibirsk Residents Raise Money for Grader to Clear Road
Novosibirsk Residents Raise Money for Grader to Clear RoadResidents of Oktyabrsky District in Novosibirsk are struggling with heavy snow on Obskaya Street, causing daily traffic jams of up to an hour and a half. They are now collecting money to hire a grader themselves after the management company said the road is not its responsibility.
Passenger Traffic of Lastochka Trains from Sirius to Sochi Mountains Grows 3.5 TimesPassenger Traffic of Lastochka Trains from Sirius to Sochi Mountains Grows 3.5 Times
Passenger Traffic of Lastochka Trains from Sirius to Sochi Mountains Grows 3.5 TimesSince December 20, more than 43,000 people have used the route to the Rosa Khutor resort, a nearly 3.5-fold increase over the same period last year.
Major road construction near Moscow City to start in four districtsMajor road construction near Moscow City to start in four districts
Major road construction near Moscow City to start in four districtsMajor road construction and embankment renovations are planned around Moscow City, affecting four central districts. The project involves building and reconstructing 25 kilometers of roads.
Chita minibus route 51 vanishes after comebackChita minibus route 51 vanishes after comeback
Chita minibus route 51 vanishes after comebackMinibus route 51 in Chita resumed service on January 12 after a two-year hiatus but quickly stopped due to a lack of drivers, city hall reported.
Transport department addresses Omsk's new bus purchasesTransport department addresses Omsk's new bus purchases
Transport department addresses Omsk's new bus purchasesOmsk city council's transport committee discussed accessibility equipment for public transit, but the transport department head said no new buses are planned without federal support.
Fines Proposed for Unpaid Parking in OmskFines Proposed for Unpaid Parking in Omsk
Fines Proposed for Unpaid Parking in OmskPenalties also planned for parking on lawns.
Cameras installed on dangerous railroad crossing in Nizhny Novgorod regionCameras installed on dangerous railroad crossing in Nizhny Novgorod region
Cameras installed on dangerous railroad crossing in Nizhny Novgorod regionVideo recording complexes have been installed near the village of Trestyany.
Tyumen to launch new traffic violation camerasTyumen to launch new traffic violation cameras
Tyumen to launch new traffic violation camerasFrom January 23, additional photo and video recording systems will begin operating on Tyumen's roads. They will detect a number of traffic violations.
Cameras installed at dangerous railway crossing after series of accidentsCameras installed at dangerous railway crossing after series of accidents
Cameras installed at dangerous railway crossing after series of accidentsVideo surveillance systems have been set up near the village of Trestyany at a railway crossing near Balakhna, where several train accidents have been recorded in recent years.
Chelyabinsk Traffic Police Threaten Fines Over Yard UseChelyabinsk Traffic Police Threaten Fines Over Yard Use
Chelyabinsk Traffic Police Threaten Fines Over Yard UseResidents in Chelyabinsk have blocked a street passage with hemispheres to reduce traffic, prompting traffic police to warn of fines for drivers using residential yards as detours around the metro tram construction site.
New Traffic Cameras to Fine Drivers in TyumenNew Traffic Cameras to Fine Drivers in Tyumen
New Traffic Cameras to Fine Drivers in TyumenStarting January 23, new photo and video enforcement systems will be activated on the roads of Tyumen, the regional State Traffic Inspectorate reported.
Traffic police promise fines for drivers cutting through yardsTraffic police promise fines for drivers cutting through yards
Traffic police promise fines for drivers cutting through yardsDrivers who cut through residential yards near a metro tram construction site in Chelyabinsk will face fines. One passageway there was blocked by residents themselves.
Novosibirsk's Oktyabrsky District to Ban Parking on Several StreetsNovosibirsk's Oktyabrsky District to Ban Parking on Several Streets
Novosibirsk's Oktyabrsky District to Ban Parking on Several StreetsStarting in February, parking will be prohibited on multiple streets in Novosibirsk's Oktyabrsky District to improve road safety and cleaning operations.