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Chelyabinsk to Launch Chatbot for Heat ComplaintsChelyabinsk to Launch Chatbot for Heat Complaints
Chelyabinsk to Launch Chatbot for Heat ComplaintsChelyabinsk officials promise rapid response to passenger complaints about broken air conditioners in public transport via a new chatbot.
Chelyabinsk Plans Chatbot for Heat ComplaintsChelyabinsk Plans Chatbot for Heat Complaints
Chelyabinsk Plans Chatbot for Heat ComplaintsChelyabinsk authorities plan to launch a chatbot and promise quick response to reports of broken air conditioners on public transport.
Who Earns Billions Selling Gas in Voronezh?Who Earns Billions Selling Gas in Voronezh?
Who Earns Billions Selling Gas in Voronezh?Behind Voronezh's largest fuel companies are federal giants and former city officials. This first part of a series looks at the federal players.
Krasnoyarsk fuel gap reaches 72 rublesKrasnoyarsk fuel gap reaches 72 rubles
Krasnoyarsk fuel gap reaches 72 rublesThe gap between the cheapest and most expensive gasoline stations in Krasnoyarsk has doubled to 72 rubles per liter in two weeks, with prices ranging from 62.89 to 135 rubles for 92-octane.
Only Half of Krasnodar Gas Stations Have AI-95Only Half of Krasnodar Gas Stations Have AI-95
Only Half of Krasnodar Gas Stations Have AI-95On Monday, July 20, Krasnodar officials reported that only 60 of 114 gas stations are operating, with AI-95 available at just half of them.
Gasoline Price in Sverdlovsk Oblast Exceeds 110 RublesGasoline Price in Sverdlovsk Oblast Exceeds 110 Rubles
Gasoline Price in Sverdlovsk Oblast Exceeds 110 RublesRising gasoline prices in Sverdlovsk Oblast have accelerated inflation to 6.9% in June 2026, with prices reaching 110 rubles ($1) per liter at some stations.
Volgograd launches paid replacement parkingVolgograd launches paid replacement parking
Volgograd launches paid replacement parkingPaying for parking opposite the Tsaritsyn tower is not yet mandatory: drivers will not be fined for non-payment, but refunds for paid time are not available.
Bashkortostan station sets different prices for same gasolineBashkortostan station sets different prices for same gasoline
Bashkortostan station sets different prices for same gasolineDrivers in Bashkortostan discovered a gas station charging different prices for the same fuel depending on payment method. The practice is illegal, but authorities say they cannot intervene.
Paid parking replaces station square parking in VolgogradPaid parking replaces station square parking in Volgograd
Paid parking replaces station square parking in VolgogradThe new paid parking lot is located almost half a kilometer from the Volgograd-1 railway station, replacing the former parking area on Privokzalnaya Square.
Gasoline Prices Top 110 Rubles in Sverdlovsk OblastGasoline Prices Top 110 Rubles in Sverdlovsk Oblast
Gasoline Prices Top 110 Rubles in Sverdlovsk OblastRising fuel costs have accelerated inflation in Sverdlovsk Oblast, with gasoline prices at some stations reaching 110 rubles (about $1.20) per liter.
Free bus to Moscow for Krylya Sovetov fansFree bus to Moscow for Krylya Sovetov fans
Free bus to Moscow for Krylya Sovetov fansKrylya Sovetov fans can get free bus transport to Moscow for the season opener against Dynamo, but must apply by July 22 and hold a fan card.
Traffic Jam in Goryachy Klyuch Reaches 5 kmTraffic Jam in Goryachy Klyuch Reaches 5 km
Traffic Jam in Goryachy Klyuch Reaches 5 kmA similar situation occurred yesterday.
Omsk officials declare bus air conditioners optionalOmsk officials declare bus air conditioners optional
Omsk officials declare bus air conditioners optionalPassengers in Omsk noticed stickers in buses stating air conditioning is not mandatory, as officials call it optional equipment.
Electric Car Sales Surge Sixfold in Irkutsk RegionElectric Car Sales Surge Sixfold in Irkutsk Region
Electric Car Sales Surge Sixfold in Irkutsk RegionSales of used electric cars in the Irkutsk region surged sixfold in June, from dozens to hundreds, as fuel shortages drove demand.
Yaroslavl Perekop: What Will Change After Karabulinskaya InterchangeYaroslavl Perekop: What Will Change After Karabulinskaya Interchange
Yaroslavl Perekop: What Will Change After Karabulinskaya InterchangeConstruction of the third bridge across the Volga has begun in Yaroslavl. We publish a visualization of the first stage of the Karabulinskaya interchange in the Krasnoperekopsky district.
Dimitrovsky Bridge cancels reversible traffic for final repairsDimitrovsky Bridge cancels reversible traffic for final repairs
Dimitrovsky Bridge cancels reversible traffic for final repairsOn July 20, workers began blocking central lanes on the Dimitrovsky Bridge in Novosibirsk, canceling reversible traffic as the final repair stage starts, with completion expected by October 1, 2026.
Nizhny Metro Construction Sites: 5 Years in PhotosNizhny Metro Construction Sites: 5 Years in Photos
Nizhny Metro Construction Sites: 5 Years in PhotosA photo timeline shows how construction sites for the Nizhny Novgorod metro extension have evolved over five years, with opening deadlines pushed to 2027.
Yaroslavl's Perekop: Karabulinskaya interchange visualizationYaroslavl's Perekop: Karabulinskaya interchange visualization
Yaroslavl's Perekop: Karabulinskaya interchange visualizationThe plans for the Karabulinskaya interchange, designed in 2022, may significantly alter the Perekop area in Yaroslavl.
Kalina Mega Interchange's Last Bridge Opens September 2026Kalina Mega Interchange's Last Bridge Opens September 2026
Kalina Mega Interchange's Last Bridge Opens September 2026The large-scale construction nears completion: the lower overpass of the mega interchange near Kalina will open in September 2026.
Last Bridge of Kalina Mega Interchange to Open in Fall 2026Last Bridge of Kalina Mega Interchange to Open in Fall 2026
Last Bridge of Kalina Mega Interchange to Open in Fall 2026The final overpass of the mega interchange near Yekaterinburg's Kalina shopping center will open in September 2026, with work currently at an advanced stage.
Mostransavto Debt Crisis: Causes and Impact on PassengersMostransavto Debt Crisis: Causes and Impact on Passengers
Mostransavto Debt Crisis: Causes and Impact on PassengersThe Moscow region's largest carrier, Mostransavto, is drowning in debt. The company has incurred billions in losses and faces lawsuits over unpaid wages.
Perm Gas Workers Lament 'Craftiest Drivers Circle Back'Perm Gas Workers Lament 'Craftiest Drivers Circle Back'
Perm Gas Workers Lament 'Craftiest Drivers Circle Back'We found out how cashiers are working during this difficult time.
Krasnodar Builds Two Overpasses on Volodarskogo by 2028Krasnodar Builds Two Overpasses on Volodarskogo by 2028
Krasnodar Builds Two Overpasses on Volodarskogo by 2028In Krasnodar, a two-level interchange connecting Tikhoretskaya, Volodarskogo, and Shevchenko streets is under construction, with completion expected by 2028.
M-4 Don Highway Traffic Change in Voronezh RegionM-4 Don Highway Traffic Change in Voronezh Region
M-4 Don Highway Traffic Change in Voronezh RegionDrivers are warned about road repairs on the 542nd kilometer of the M-4 Don alternative highway in Voronezh Region starting February 10.