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Overpass Opens at Kalina Interchange in YekaterinburgOverpass Opens at Kalina Interchange in Yekaterinburg
Overpass Opens at Kalina Interchange in YekaterinburgA new overpass near the Kalina complex in Yekaterinburg opened on January 29, with drivers sharing videos of their first rides.
New owner of Domodedovo Airport is a competitorNew owner of Domodedovo Airport is a competitor
New owner of Domodedovo Airport is a competitorDomodedovo Airport has been sold to a structure affiliated with Sheremetyevo Airport for 66 billion rubles ($940 million at current rates), half the initial price, as reported by RBC and Vedomosti.
Snowfalls cause 25% rise in Moscow taxi ride timesSnowfalls cause 25% rise in Moscow taxi ride times
Snowfalls cause 25% rise in Moscow taxi ride timesHeavy snowfall in Moscow has increased taxi ride durations by an average of 25%, with some areas seeing delays of up to 1.5–2 times longer.
Ryazan paralyzed by maximum 10-point traffic jamsRyazan paralyzed by maximum 10-point traffic jams
Ryazan paralyzed by maximum 10-point traffic jamsSevere traffic congestion formed in Ryazan on the evening of Thursday, January 29, as snowfall that started in the morning continued.
Parking Ban on Four Ryazan Streets: Affected AreasParking Ban on Four Ryazan Streets: Affected Areas
Parking Ban on Four Ryazan Streets: Affected AreasParking restrictions will take effect on four streets in Ryazan from February 23.
Perm hit by 10-point traffic jams amid multiple accidentsPerm hit by 10-point traffic jams amid multiple accidents
Perm hit by 10-point traffic jams amid multiple accidentsPublic transport in Perm is experiencing heavy delays due to severe traffic congestion and accidents, with more snow expected.
Ufa Trolleybus Fall: Video Disputes Door Crushing IncidentUfa Trolleybus Fall: Video Disputes Door Crushing Incident
Ufa Trolleybus Fall: Video Disputes Door Crushing IncidentNew video footage from a trolleybus in Ufa reveals that an injured pensioner fell after letting go of a handrail, countering earlier accounts that she was trapped by the doors.
Volgograd: Bus from Rodnikovaya Dolina to the Railway StationVolgograd: Bus from Rodnikovaya Dolina to the Railway Station
Volgograd: Bus from Rodnikovaya Dolina to the Railway StationThe new route connects the microdistrict with the city center and operates along the First Longitudinal Road until late evening. High-capacity buses run on this line.
Volgograd Launches Bus Route from Rodnikovaya Dolina to Railway StationVolgograd Launches Bus Route from Rodnikovaya Dolina to Railway Station
Volgograd Launches Bus Route from Rodnikovaya Dolina to Railway StationA new bus route has been launched in Volgograd, connecting the Rodnikovaya Dolina neighborhood with the city center and operating along Pervaya Prodolnaya until late evening.
Sochi Evacuates 30 Cars in City Center Over Parking ViolationsSochi Evacuates 30 Cars in City Center Over Parking Violations
Sochi Evacuates 30 Cars in City Center Over Parking ViolationsAuthorities in Sochi's center evacuated 30 cars for parking violations, focusing on disabled spots where seven vehicles were towed.
Bus drivers' salaries in Vladivostok to be raised to 135,000 rublesBus drivers' salaries in Vladivostok to be raised to 135,000 rubles
Bus drivers' salaries in Vladivostok to be raised to 135,000 rublesDrivers for the municipal enterprise will also receive branded uniforms, announced the Primorsky Krai governor.
Ufa Residents: 'Pool Money for Bus' Amid Packed MinibusUfa Residents: 'Pool Money for Bus' Amid Packed Minibus
Ufa Residents: 'Pool Money for Bus' Amid Packed MinibusIs it a joy to live in new neighborhoods?
Samara Oblast Appears on Moscow Transport CardsSamara Oblast Appears on Moscow Transport Cards
Samara Oblast Appears on Moscow Transport CardsSamara Oblast has been featured on Moscow's transport cards in a new tourism campaign, bringing the region closer to the capital, according to the regional Ministry of Tourism.
Tula Drivers Warned of Fines for Stopping on Tram TracksTula Drivers Warned of Fines for Stopping on Tram Tracks
Tula Drivers Warned of Fines for Stopping on Tram TracksTula officials report increasing incidents where cars halt tram traffic by parking on or getting stuck on rails.
Multiple tow trucks haul away illegally parked cars in Novosibirsk raidMultiple tow trucks haul away illegally parked cars in Novosibirsk raid
Multiple tow trucks haul away illegally parked cars in Novosibirsk raidTraffic police and NGS journalists conducted a parking enforcement raid in central Novosibirsk, using several tow trucks to remove vehicles parked in prohibited areas.
Closure of Trolleybus Routes Postponed in YaroslavlClosure of Trolleybus Routes Postponed in Yaroslavl
Closure of Trolleybus Routes Postponed in YaroslavlAuthorities have delayed the suspension of trolleybus routes No. 4 and No. 8, now it will happen in spring.
Truck Collision Causes Major Traffic Jam on M-4 Don HighwayTruck Collision Causes Major Traffic Jam on M-4 Don Highway
Truck Collision Causes Major Traffic Jam on M-4 Don HighwayA crash between a truck and a passenger car on the M-4 Don highway has created a 10-kilometer traffic jam. Some drivers have been stuck in it for over an hour.
Traffic police did not fine microbus with 'VOR' plateTraffic police did not fine microbus with 'VOR' plate
Traffic police did not fine microbus with 'VOR' plateThe Chelyabinsk traffic police explained why the driver of a microbus with the license plate 'VOR' was not fined for parking on the sidewalk. The reason was unloading operations near the Arbitration Court.
Deadlines Shifted: When Two Trolleybus Routes in Yaroslavl Will CloseDeadlines Shifted: When Two Trolleybus Routes in Yaroslavl Will Close
Deadlines Shifted: When Two Trolleybus Routes in Yaroslavl Will CloseAuthorities have announced new dates for the suspension of two trolleybus routes in Yaroslavl.
Truck Collision Sparks Huge Traffic Jam on M-4 Don HighwayTruck Collision Sparks Huge Traffic Jam on M-4 Don Highway
Truck Collision Sparks Huge Traffic Jam on M-4 Don HighwayA ten-kilometer traffic jam on the M-4 Don highway near Ayutinsky, Rostov Oblast, has left some drivers stranded for over an hour after a crash involving a truck and a car.
Bypass road on Neftevetka in Vladivostok may be completed by start of school yearBypass road on Neftevetka in Vladivostok may be completed by start of school year
Bypass road on Neftevetka in Vladivostok may be completed by start of school yearConstruction workers have started removing the old pavement on Neftevetka, with the bypass road potentially ready by the start of the 2026 school year.
Traffic Police Explain Why 'THIEF' Van Wasn't FinedTraffic Police Explain Why 'THIEF' Van Wasn't Fined
Traffic Police Explain Why 'THIEF' Van Wasn't FinedOn Thursday, January 29, traffic police in Chelyabinsk explained why a van with the license plate 'THIEF' avoided a fine for parking on a sidewalk near the Arbitration Court.
Kuybyshev Railway to launch themed weekend tours from TolyattiKuybyshev Railway to launch themed weekend tours from Tolyatti
Kuybyshev Railway to launch themed weekend tours from TolyattiThe Kuybyshev Railway will launch a series of themed weekend tours from Tolyatti in 2026, providing all-inclusive travel packages with excursions, meals, and transfers.
Snowfall causes dozens of bus delays in Moscow regionSnowfall causes dozens of bus delays in Moscow region
Snowfall causes dozens of bus delays in Moscow regionDelays range from 20 minutes to over an hour on various routes.
Aptekarskaya Street in Vtorchermet to close for two monthsAptekarskaya Street in Vtorchermet to close for two months
Aptekarskaya Street in Vtorchermet to close for two monthsTraffic on Aptekarskaya Street in Yekaterinburg will be completely closed from February 16 to April 7 due to major sewer repairs.