Krasnodar, February 2. A shuttle bus veered off the road near Anapa due to severe weather. The incident occurred this morning on the A-290 highway between the villages of Nizhnyaya Gostagayka and Vinogradny.
According to preliminary information, the driver of the shuttle bus lost control due to strong crosswinds and icy road conditions. As a result, the bus left the roadway and overturned.
One person was injured in the accident and received the necessary medical assistance.
It is noted that strong winds blew away the de-icing agents that had been applied to the highway.
Krasnodar
Krasnodar is a major city in southern Russia, founded in 1793 as a fortress by Catherine the Great and originally named Yekaterinodar (“Catherine’s Gift”). It served as the historical and cultural center of the Kuban Cossacks. Today, it is a vibrant administrative and economic hub for the fertile Kuban region.
Anapa
Anapa is a resort city on Russia’s Black Sea coast, known for its sandy beaches and therapeutic mud baths. Historically, it was founded as a Greek colony in the 6th century BCE and later became a significant Genoese trading post and a fortified Ottoman outpost before coming under Russian control in the early 19th century. Today, it is a popular family vacation destination, often called the “children’s resort capital of Russia.”
A-290 highway
The A-290 highway, also known as the “Tavrida” or “Crimean Highway,” is a major federal motorway in Russia that connects the Kerch Bridge to the city of Sevastopol in Crimea. Its modern construction was completed in stages between 2017 and 2020, designed to be a high-speed transport corridor following Russia’s annexation of the peninsula. The route broadly follows the historical path of the old Simferopol-Kerch road, which has served as a key land artery in the region for centuries.
Nizhnyaya Gostagayka
Based on available information, a specific cultural or historical site named “Nizhnyaya Gostagayka” is not widely recognized in major historical or travel references. It appears to be the name of a rural locality (a *stanitsa* or village) in the Krasnodar Krai region of Russia. Without more specific context, its notable history as a distinct cultural destination is not documented in common sources.
Vinogradny
“Vinogradny” is a common place name in Russian-speaking regions, often meaning “vineyard” or referring to a wine-growing area. Historically, such locations, like the Vinogradny state farm in Crimea, were central to viticulture and winemaking, especially during the Soviet era when they were organized as large agricultural enterprises. Today, these areas continue to be associated with wine production and local cultural traditions.
