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Starovoit’s Apparent Suicide Could Shock the Kremlin’s System

The Transportation Minister was the textbook official of Putin’s Kremlin. However he died, the position of Russia’s elite is less certain.

Who Was Roman Starovoit, the Sacked Transportation Minister Found Dead in Apparent Suicide?

Starovoit was reportedly set to face investigation over the alleged embezzlement of $12.8 million allocated for border defenses in the Kursk region.

Ex-Transportation Minister Found Dead With Gunshot Wound After Being Sacked by Putin

Police investigators said that preliminary findings point to suicide as the likely cause of Roman Starovoit’s death.

St. Petersburg to Open First New Metro Station in 5 Years

The Gorny Institute metro station, located on Vasilievsky Island, will extend the orange line westward.

Novosibirsk Mayor Says China ‘Ready’ to Help Develop Public Transport Network

Representatives from the China Railway Tunnel Group met to discuss extending the city's metro line and the construction of a new highway.

Iran, Russia Ink Deal to Complete Major Transport Network

Russian President Vladimir Putin praised the "obvious economic benefits" for both Moscow and Tehran in finalizing the INSTC.

Amid Sanctions, Aeroflot Forced to Send Aircraft to Iran for Repair

In the face of international sanctions, Russia’s largest airline Aeroflot has been forced to send one of its planes to Iran for repair.

Georgian Authorities Face Backlash Over Russian Purchases

News that Tbilisi is moving forward with the purchase of Russian-made subway cars has been met with outrage in Georgia, where dealings with the northern...

EU Insurance Ban Targets Russian Oil Exports

The EU insurance ban comes as Moscow seeks to ramp up sales to China and India.

Russia-China Highway Bridge Opens to Traffic

The Blagoveshchensk-Heihe bridge spans one kilometer and cost $318 million.

Annexed Crimea Announces End of Ukrainian Blockade

Work has begun on re-starting train services between Crimea and southern Ukraine, according to officials.

Russia Suspends e-Visas Due to Coronavirus

Citizens of 52 countries were supposed to have been able to apply for e-visas from Jan. 1, 2021.

Moscow Metro Eyes Pay-by-Face Tech in Spring 2021

“Sounds a bit fantastic, but this is our immediate future,” Moscow's deputy mayor in charge of transportation said.

In Memoriam: Moscow's Trolleybus System 1933-2020

The vehicles, a staple of city-dwellers' commutes for decades, have taken their final rickety ride into the sunset.

Bike Lanes to Encircle Central Moscow in ‘New Habits’ Campaign

The efforts echo pedestrianization efforts seen in other major world cities as the coronavirus has emptied streets of traffic.

Russia Looks to Resume Flights to EU, China – Reports

The list compiled by Russia’s consumer protection watchdog Rospotrebnadzor includes Britain and Germany.

Russia Plans to Resume International Flights in July – Reports

Flights to and from 15 countries, including China, South Korea, Turkey and European countries, are reportedly on the list.

Helsinki Eyes New 6-Hour Bullet Train to Moscow

Finnish foreign trade minister Ville Skinnari said the high-speed train would boost tourist traffic between the cities.

No Fat Cats in the Plane Cabin, Russia Says

The Transport Ministry made its decision after an overweight cat snuck into a plane’s cabin captured the nation’s heart.

Russian Train Delayed By Oblivious Camel Trotting Down the Tracks

The camel appeared unfazed by the noise of the train's horn.

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