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Red Wings will launch direct flights from Moscow to Minsk on March 11, 2026.

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Red Wings is launching a new international flight service between Moscow and Minsk. Flights will begin with the May holidays and will depart from Zhukovsky Airport.

Flights from Moscow are scheduled to begin on April 30. Flight times to Minsk will be 1 hour 40 minutes, and the return flight will take 1 hour 30 minutes. Flights will be operated on a Russian-made SSJ-100 aircraft.

Tickets are now available on the airline's official website, so passengers can plan their May holiday travel in advance.

Minsk is a popular short-break destination. The city attracts tourists with its architecture, cozy parks, gastronomy, and vibrant cultural life. Direct flights allow passengers to reach the capital of Belarus faster and without transfers.

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Red Wings will help evacuate Russians from the Middle East on domestically produced Tu-214 aircraft on March 4, 2026.

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Red Wings will help bring home Russians stranded in the Middle East on domestically produced Tu-214 aircraft. The airline has already completed its first flight from Oman. The plane carrying the tourists will land at Domodedovo International Airport today.

Red Wings operates from Muscat International Airport. The airline uses a safe route through the airspace of Oman, Iraq, Turkey, and Russia. The flight takes seven hours, and the aircraft's performance allows for a direct flight. This is convenient and comfortable for passengers.

The core of the Red Wings fleet consists of Russian-made SSJ-100 jets and Tu-204/214 aircraft, which are produced by a broad cooperation of Rostec enterprises. The lead manufacturer of the Tu-204/214 jets is the S.P. Gorbunov Kazan Aviation Plant, part of the United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) of Rostec.

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NordStar Airlines has updated its mobile app.

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NordStar Airlines has updated its mobile app—its most significant change in eight years. The update reflects the company's new approach to digital services and makes the app a fully integrated part of the travel experience: it helps you navigate, plan, and feel more confident at every step of the way.

The core idea behind the update is that the journey begins not at the airport, but the moment passengers open the app. Therefore, the NordStar team created an environment where technology operates seamlessly, the interface remains simple, and every element helps make the journey clear and comfortable.

The homepage has become dynamic and personalized. It adapts to the user's needs, offering stories, recommendations, quick actions, and a universal search. This space helps users quickly navigate and solve current problems. The personal account has become the app's core element: it houses flight documents, contacts, travel companion information, Stars, and loyalty program statuses. The user profile has been transformed into a single control center, simplifying access to all services and making the app experience logical and seamless.

NordStar Airlines has also implemented a notification system, which has become part of its passenger care. The app sends only essential reminders: information about departure times, check-in and boarding times, route changes, and personalized offers. After boarding, passengers receive information about available in-flight entertainment. Notifications have become a support tool, not a source of unnecessary information.

The updated app was created to make the digital part of your travel experience as convenient as the flight itself. It helps you navigate, make decisions, and feel confident throughout the entire journey—from planning to boarding.

The airline continues to develop its digital and offline services, taking into account the needs of different generations of travelers. Some value speed and technology, others simplicity, and still others attention to detail. NordStar Airlines strives to combine these expectations into a unified service standard that remains modern and human-centered.

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The NordStar Aviation Training Center held its first graduation of pilots with the assigned B737NG aircraft type rating.

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NordStar Airlines' Aviation Training Center graduated its first group of pilots. Young professionals who completed the "B737NG Type Rating Pilot Training" program received their pilot licenses with a new rating, allowing them to fly Boeing 737 NG aircraft.

On March 5, a ceremony to award certificates and credentials took place. Over three months of intensive training (305 hours), students mastered a comprehensive curriculum developed by leading ATC specialists and certified in strict compliance with the requirements of Russian government agencies, the standards of the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation, the Ministry of Transport of the Russian Federation, and international IOSA standards.

In addition to the theoretical part, the students also completed a practical part on simulators, reinforcing their acquired knowledge. Now, having been hired by NordStar Airlines, the pilots can begin their induction as first officers on the Boeing 737 NG aircraft under the careful guidance of a flight instructor.

As a reminder, in June 2025, NordStar Airlines significantly expanded the range of educational programs at the Aviation Training Center, including initial flight attendant training for the Boeing 737 NG, initial pilot training in emergency rescue procedures (ERP) for the Boeing 737 NG, and other programs. Currently, the center offers 28 training programs.

"We are truly proud of our graduates. The knowledge and skills they have acquired will help strengthen our position among the country's top air carriers. This success was made possible by the dedicated work of the students themselves and the highly professional approach of our instructors, who have created unique educational materials that fully meet the highest civil aviation standards. Thanks to this, we can confidently train highly qualified personnel for the needs of the domestic aviation industry," noted Leonid Mokhov, CEO of NordStar Airlines.

The Boeing 737 NG pilot training program is designed for current civil aviation pilots who wish to improve their skills and master the new Boeing 737 NG aircraft type. Upon completion of the program, a certificate of advanced training and a certificate with a new rating are issued. Detailed information about the program, terms, and start dates are available on the website. www.nordstar.ruin the section "Aviation Training Center".

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Ticket sales are now open for Nordwind Airlines' new Nizhnekamsk-Makhachkala flight.

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Starting May 2, Nordwind Airlines, in partnership with Ikar Airlines, will launch direct scheduled flights between Nizhnekamsk and Makhachkala. Travel options are expanding!

Flights will be operated up to twice a week on a comfortable Embraer 190 aircraft with a 110-seat configuration.

The travel time will be 2 hours 35 minutes.

Nordwind passengers currently have access to flights to the capital of the Republic of Dagestan from Kazan and Ufa. The carrier's spring/summer flight schedule will be expanded with flights from Makhachkala to St. Petersburg, Samara, Saratov, Yekaterinburg, Tyumen, Surgut, Chelyabinsk, Izhevsk, Kirov, and Ivanovo.

The current schedule and ticket booking are available on website airlines and at the ticket offices of your city.

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The gates are wide open: China imports railcars into Russia with a 5% duty, while Russia imports them into China with a 15% duty.

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The Union of Railcar Manufacturers is sounding the alarm: loopholes in EAEU legislation are allowing Chinese railcars to gain entry into Russia without unnecessary barriers, while domestic manufacturers are paying three times more to enter the Chinese market.

Russian railcar manufacturers are facing a massive expansion of Chinese products, which are freely entering the domestic market through certification in the EAEU countries. Meanwhile, customs duties on imports to Russia are three times lower than those on Russian equipment imported to China. As Yevgeny Semenov, Executive Director of the Association of Railcar Builders, stated at the conference "Rolling Stock: Production, Operation, Repair," organized by RZD-Partner, current legislation prevents this dumping from being combated using standard customs methods, and attempts to initiate anti-dumping investigations are inherently unsuccessful due to the stance of other Eurasian Union countries.

According to Semenov, approximately 50 certificates for Chinese railway equipment and components are already valid within the EAEU. According to the EAEU Treaty, any products certified in Belarus or Kazakhstan can circulate freely throughout the union, including Russia. "Chinese products are certified by our neighbors and can freely enter our country, and we can do nothing within the framework of this legislation," the head of the industry union stated.

The railcar manufacturers are particularly concerned about the disparity in customs regulations. As Semenov explained, import duties on Chinese products entering Russia are only 5%, while they reach 15% on Russian goods entering China. The railcar manufacturers' association appealed to the Ministry of Economic Development to equalize these rates, but was refused. "We are WTO members, and customs regulations for Russia are limited to a 5% threshold. That's the maximum," Semenov stated the ministry's position.

As an alternative measure, the Ministry of Economic Development recommended that industrialists initiate an anti-dumping investigation. However, the union assesses this option as also a dead end due to the need for coordination with its EAEU partners. "Considering Kazakhstan and Belarus' interest in purchasing Chinese products, this is a sure-fire way to go," Semenov stated, emphasizing that the union's neighbors will not support restrictions on imports that are beneficial to them.

The revised government decree on production localization is considered the only effective barrier to Chinese expansion in the industry. Semenov reported that the document has already undergone a regulatory impact assessment (RIA), and the Ministry of Industry and Trade's comments have been largely addressed. The decree will oblige railcar manufacturing plants to use only Russian components in production, which will automatically close the market to imported products, even those imported under EAEU schemes.

According to Semenov, the principle for establishing a localization system is broken down into key blocks. The mandatory list includes bogie castings, solid-rolled wheels, trailer chain components, brake equipment, bodywork, and even paints and varnishes. Specific manufacturing operations have been established for individual items, which must be performed in Russia. "This regulation applies only to railcar manufacturing plants, but it will allow us to impose a barrier to imports on freight cars, with a focus on castings," the union's head explained.

At the same time, Semenov acknowledged that localization doesn't solve all the problems of the industry, which is experiencing a deep decline in demand. He noted that by the end of 2025, the decline was 28%, and 2026 could be even worse. In addition to Chinese imports, low decommissioning volumes (no more than 30,000 railcars per year until 2031, compared to a demand of 40,000-45,000), a surplus of fleet on the Russian Railways network, and the outflow of freight capacity, which has exceeded 118 million tons over four years, are also weighing on the industry.

As a reminder, acquiring a new car through a trade-in program in the current market conditions is guaranteed to result in a loss for the operator. Even the best-case scenario of operating one new car to replace two decommissioned ones leads to a loss of over 1 million rubles per year, which calls into question the effectiveness of government support measures aimed at fleet renewal. This was stated by Igor Sankovsky, Executive Director of the Union of Railway Operators, at the conference "Rolling Stock: Production, Operation, and Repair," organized by RZD-Partner. LR

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Publication date: 03/05/2026

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KMZ Cargo is a reliable partner in the international delivery of charitable aid.

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The KMZ Cargo company (part of the military-industrial holding Kinigsepp Machine-Building Plant) actively participates in various charitable projects as a logistics operator. In 2025, the company's specialists completed several successful shipments, demonstrating their ability to effectively solve complex logistics problems. Thanks to their professionalism, many people in need around the world received the assistance they needed.

This year, KMZ Cargo once again joined its partners' large-scale charitable initiative, which aims to organize and deliver humanitarian aid to Belarus, Uzbekistan, Mongolia, Armenia, and other countries. The company's specialists are already conducting preliminary work: analyzing logistics routes, studying each country's legal requirements, selecting the necessary documents—in short, doing everything to ensure smooth and timely delivery.

Delivering charitable cargo isn't just logistics; it's also a significant responsibility. KMZ Cargo thanks its partners for their trust and is proud to use its cargo transportation expertise as a significant contribution to international charitable initiatives that help change lives for the better.

Together we make the world a little kinder and fairer!

Publication date: 03/04/2026

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March 3, 2026. 2027 Navigation: Ob, Irtysh, and Tom River Cruises. Discover Siberia on the Severnaya Skazka (Northern Fairy Tale) cruise ship. Explore new and favorite routes with early booking savings of up to 12%.

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Dear friends,

The mighty Ob, Tom, and Irtysh rivers form Russia's longest river system. Taking a cruise on the comfortable ship "Northern Fairytale," you'll sail through the pristine Siberian expanses and experience the true grandeur of this mysterious region. Sales for the 2027 navigation season are now open!

3 sides of one journey:

History. Places that preserve the memory of the times when Tobolsk was the capital of the entire Siberian province. It was from here that vast territories stretching from the Ural Mountains to the Pacific Ocean were once governed.

Modern times. Novosibirsk, Russia's scientific capital, and the cities where "black gold" is mined. In less than a century, small settlements have transformed into major industrial and research centers renowned far beyond the country's borders.

People. Mesmerizing nature, places of power, and the way of life of indigenous peoples. Siberia is amazing: there is more untouched space here than developed land, and the locals have preserved their distinctive traditions.

Navigation routes 2027:

New for 2027! The "Immersion in Yamal" ethnographic cruise is a journey to where the land ends and the Arctic begins. Yamal, translated from the Nenets language, means "End of the Earth"; beyond that, there's only the Arctic Ocean.

"Immersion in Yamal" is a unique, one-of-a-kind ethnographic cruise expedition beyond the Arctic Circle to the Gulf of Ob. No glitz, no traditional tourist infrastructure, and no experience hosting large groups. Just real tundra, real people, and real life at the edge of the earth.

CRUISE PROGRAM "DIVING IN YAMAL"

Dates: August 26 – September 2, 2027

The ethnographic journey can be complemented by a "Siberian Express" cruise, either before or after. This will allow you to get a complete impression of Siberia and see Surgut, Khanty-Mansiysk, and Tobolsk.

Dates: August 19–26, 2027 along the route Tobolsk – Uvat – Khanty-Mansiysk – Berezovo – Muzhi (Khanty-Muzhi) – Salekhard.

September 2–9, 2027 along the route Salekhard – Muzhi (Khanty–Muzhi) – Berezovo – Oktyabrskoye – Khanty–Mansiysk – Surgut.

"Course to Omsk!" is a route for true explorers! This cruise will take you past famous cities and hidden gems of the Siberian region: Khanty-Mansiysk, the capital of Yugra; unique Uvat; Tobolsk, the first capital of Siberia; and rare stops like Tevriz, Tara, Bolsherechye, and Omsk.

Dates: May 12–19, 2027

The Siberian Arc – during a 16-day journey from Omsk to Novosibirsk, you'll see a variety of Siberian corners: bustling Omsk, the heart of Yugra – Khanty-Mansiysk, one of the main places of political exile – Narym, the student city of Tomsk, and 10 more vibrant stops on the Ob, Tom, and Irtysh rivers.

Dates: May 20 – June 4, 2027

The "Great Siberian Journey" is a 17-day journey covering over 3,000 kilometers along the Ob and Irtysh rivers, exploring the landscapes of the Siberian hinterland and the iconic landmarks of the region's major cities. You'll visit the Komi-Zyryan people in Muzhi, assemble a genuine reindeer herder's tent in Salekhard, learn about the Romanov family's connection to Tobolsk, experience the everyday life of the professors in Tomsk, and make many more amazing discoveries.

Dates: June 4–20, 2027

"From the Taiga to the Arctic Circle" is a classic route between Surgut and Tobolsk, allowing you to see all the iconic sites of Western Siberia in 11 days: the ancient Siberian capital of Tobolsk, the fortress city of Salekhard, cozy Khanty-Mansiysk, the ancient village of Berezovo, and other interesting places on the Ob and Irtysh rivers.

Dates: June – August 2027

Direct flights from several major Russian cities operate daily to the ports of departure, and there is also a rail connection for those who prefer a vacation without flights.

About the ship "Northern Fairy Tale":

Your journey will take place on one of the most modernized and comfortable three-deck ships cruising Russia's rivers. This intimate, mid-sized vessel accommodates up to 145 guests. The crew-to-guest ratio is just 1:2, ensuring exceptional attention to each guest and a truly warm, homely atmosphere on board.

The geography of the cruises is conveyed in the exterior design and public spaces.

Cozy cabins of various categories, including those with private balconies; two restaurants and a menu featuring Siberian cuisine, specially designed for cruises on the Ob and Irtysh; the "Heart of Siberia" lounge bar, offering guests a specially curated selection of drinks, northern berry jams, and herbal liqueurs; a panoramic "Forest Lounge," where you can enjoy the river views in an intimate setting; and a spacious master salon with a children's corner.

Our general partner, the cruise company "Sozvezdie," has ensured that every day is filled with vibrant experiences: a variety of entertainment programs awaits you, from sports activities, master classes, and thematic lectures to evenings of live music and performances.

The cruise price includes: accommodation in a cabin of your choice, three meals a day, excursions along the route, an entertainment program, and travel information on board.

Advantageous conditions for early booking:

A maximum seasonal discount of 10% applies when booking a cruise from March 3 to May 1, 2026. Cruise prices on our website include our current early booking offer; an additional 2% discount applies when paying in full at once; cruises are available in installments! Advance payment of 35% retains the seasonally discounted price, with the remaining amount paid 60 days prior to the cruise departure.

Other discounts and promotions are also valid in conjunction with the seasonal discount:

When purchasing two main berths, children aged 14 and under (inclusive) travel free on an extra berth; a 15% discount is available for children aged 14 and under (inclusive) when occupying main berths; a 5% discount is available for birthday celebrants, newlyweds, and couples celebrating a wedding anniversary in 2027 that is a multiple of 5 years; and a 3% discount is available for pensioners.

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Time is running out: winter roads are closing soon.

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Why is winter peak transportation time in Chukotka?

Few people know that the busiest time for transportation in Chukotka is the winter season. It's during this time that winter roads—unique routes through the snow—open, enabling the delivery of important cargo to remote areas.

The winter road carries everything—food, fuel, construction materials, spare parts, and equipment for the mines. This is vital logistics for supporting work and life on the farthest frontiers.

The operation of winter trails depends on weather conditions:

– Pevek – Bilibino – operates from approximately February to March.– Yakutsk – Bilibino – operates from December to April.

Once winter roads close, cargo transportation becomes possible only by air. This is expensive and not always convenient, especially for large volumes, weights, or dimensions of cargo. In this case, you'll need to book a charter flight—an expensive proposition. Don't wait for the winter roads to close! Now is the time to ship your cargo while the roads are open. Prompt planning will save you money and avoid delays.

Contact us today and ensure your logistics in Chukotka are stress-free and cost-effective.

Publication date: 03/03/2026

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March 1, 2026. Special offers for cruises on the Ural and Bashkortostan ships. Travel with savings of up to 21% or receive an additional 3% discount on select cruises from Moscow, Kazan, or Nizhny Novgorod.

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Dear friends,

From March 1 to 31, 2026, take advantage of favorable conditions on select cruises on the Ural and Bashkortostan ships.

Interesting routes along the Volga and Oka rivers from Moscow, Kazan, or Nizhny Novgorod await you, along with an intimate atmosphere on board.

The prices of cruises on our website do not include any current promotional offers.

Spring Exclusive Promotion:

21% discount on standard berths on select cruises on the Bashkortostan motor ship. Seats are limited; offer cannot be combined with other discounts or promotions listed on the sailings. Only for new bookings and full payment from March 1 to March 31, 2026.

"Cruise in Plus" promotion

An additional 3% discount applies when purchasing two or more cabins on select cruises on the Ural motor ship in a single booking. Cabins are limited. The 5% seasonal discount and 5% senior citizen discount also apply. This discount is only applicable for new bookings and when paid in full between March 1 and March 31, 2026.

The Ural is a modernized three-deck ship, capable of accommodating up to 296 guests. Most of the cabins on the middle deck have been renovated for the 2024 season.

"Bashkortostan" is a two-deck motor ship built in Hungary, which can accommodate up to 152 guests.

At your service on board: restaurants, a bar, a conference room, a music room and a reading room.

The cruise price includes: accommodation in a cabin of your choice, three meals a day, an entertainment program, and travel information on board.

City tours along the route can be purchased additionally on board, allowing you to choose what interests you.

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