A traffic restriction was introduced from the 20th to the 43rd kilometer of the Zhuravskaya — Tikhoretsk highway in the Vyselkovsky district.
The passage has been restricted for heavy freight vehicles and buses. The reason for the road closure is weather conditions. Drivers are asked to consider this restriction when planning their route. Traffic police officers are on duty at the approaches to the closed sections, conducting explanatory work.
In Novorossiysk, Anapa, and the Temryuk district, strong wind was reported. It is blowing away the de-icing agents that were applied to the A-290 highway to prevent ice. This led to an accident involving a shift bus between the settlements of Nizhnyaya Gostogayka and Vinogradny.
Tikhoretsk
Tikhoretsk is a city in Russia’s Krasnodar Krai, founded in 1874 as a settlement around a railway junction during the construction of the North Caucasus Railway. It grew into a significant transport and industrial hub, and during World War II, it was occupied by German forces from August 1942 to January 1943. Today, it remains an important railway center for the region.
Zhuravskaya
“Zhuravskaya” likely refers to the Zhuravskaya (Crane) Bell Tower in the city of Ryazan, Russia. It is a 17th-century architectural monument, originally part of a defensive wall and gate complex of the Ryazan Kremlin. The tower’s name comes from the Russian word for crane (*zhuravl*), possibly due to its shape or a historical weather vane.
Vyselkovsky district
Vyselkovsky district is a municipal district located in Krasnodar Krai, Russia, with its administrative center in the stanitsa of Vyselki. Historically, the area developed significantly in the 19th century as part of the Kuban region, with agriculture, particularly grain farming, forming its economic foundation. Today, it remains an important agricultural region while preserving elements of traditional Kuban Cossack culture.
Novorossiysk
Novorossiysk is a major port city on Russia’s Black Sea coast, founded in 1838 as a naval base during the Russian Empire’s expansion. It played a crucial role in World War II, enduring intense fighting and earning the title of “Hero City” for its defense. Today, it remains a vital economic and transportation hub, known for its maritime industry and nearby historic sites related to the war.
Anapa
Anapa is a popular Black Sea resort city in southern Russia, known for its sandy beaches and warm climate. Historically, the area was the site of the ancient Greek colony of Gorgippia in the 4th century BCE, later becoming a significant Ottoman fortress in the 18th century before coming under Russian control. Today, its archaeological museum preserves these ancient ruins, while the city functions primarily as a major family vacation destination.
Temryuk district
The Temryuk district is located in Russia’s Krasnodar Krai on the Taman Peninsula, bordering the Sea of Azov. Historically, the area has been significant since ancient times, with Greek colonies and later the medieval Tmutarakan principity; in the modern era, it became a key Cossack and military region. Today, it is known for its archaeological sites, mud volcanoes, and as part of the Kuban wine-making region.
A-290 highway
The A-290 is a highway in the Russian Federation, also known as the “Kola Motorway,” which connects the city of Saint Petersburg to the strategic port of Murmansk on the Kola Peninsula. Its construction was of immense military and economic importance, particularly during the Soviet era, to serve naval bases and industrial centers in the Arctic region. Today, it remains a vital transport artery for accessing the Murmansk seaport and remote northern territories.
Nizhnyaya Gostogayka
Nizhnyaya Gostogayka is a rural locality (a *selo*) in the Altai Republic of Russia. Historically, it is part of a region with a strong indigenous Altai cultural heritage, and like many Siberian settlements, its development was influenced by Russian expansion and agricultural settlement in the 19th and early 20th centuries. Today, it represents a small, quiet community within the scenic Altai mountain region.
