Partial reopening of roads: where you can already drive and where restrictions in the Republic of Tatarstan are still in effect.

As of 19:00, temporary restrictions on the movement of freight vehicles and buses carrying passengers on sections of federal public roads have been lifted. 04.01.2026. TV and Radio Company "Tatarstan‑New Century". Republic of Tatarstan. Kazan.

Temperatures in Tatarstan are expected to be as low as −7°C today.

There will be light snow, with localized snowdrifts and wind gusts up to 20 m/s Photo: Mikhail Zakharov Adverse weather is forecast across Tatarstan. 05.01.2026. Real Time. Republic of Tatarstan. Kazan.

A drone threat alert was in effect in Tatarstan for four hours.

The drone threat alert in Tatarstan was lifted; it had been in effect for four hours. 05.01.2026. Tatar-Inform news agency. Republic of Tatarstan. Kazan.

Ak Bars defeated Avtomobilist 5-0.

"Ak Bars" routed "Avtomobilist" on home ice by a score of 5-0. The goals for the Kazan team were scored by: 04.01.2026. GTRK Tatarstan. Republic of Tatarstan. Kazan.

The Interior Ministry explained which data should not be shared with outsiders.

The Directorate for Organizing the Fight against the Illegal Use of Information and Communication Technologies of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia reminded citizens of the need to protect their personal data. 04.01.2026. Tatar-Inform News Agency. Republic of Tatarstan. Kazan.

Two elderly women in Kazan were poisoned by gas.

Two women from Kazan suffered gas poisoning. This was reported by the press service of the Housing Inspectorate of Tatarstan. 04.01.2026. GTRK Tatarstan. Republic of Tatarstan. Kazan.

From the manager to the florists: Zainsk-Inform presents the heroes of the year through their faces and fates.

At the end of the year Zainsk-Inform remembers those whose stories touched readers' hearts One of them is about Nazhie Imamutdinova, whose selfless work in the owners' association was recognized at the republican level. 04.01.2026. Zainsk-Inform. Republic of Tatarstan. Zainsk.

A police Santa Claus gave gifts to young residents of Yelabuga.

Acting as the main winter wizards were personnel specialist Artur Mirzoyanov and juvenile affairs inspector Darya Mokina. 04.01.2026. Novaya Kama newspaper. Republic of Tatarstan. Yelabuga.

In the Alkeyevsky District, the Ministry of Emergency Situations set up an aid station for drivers stranded in a blizzard.

At the border with Ulyanovsk Oblast, rescuers provided heating and meals for long-haul truck drivers temporarily stopped due to bad weather. 04.01.2026. Novaya Zhizn newspaper. Republic of Tatarstan. Bolgar.

The head of the Almetyevsk District, Guzel Khabutdinova, ordered the delivery of hot meals for truck drivers on closed roads.

Due to adverse weather conditions in Tatarstan, the "Buran" plan has been declared. January 4, 2026. Almetyevsky District. Republic of Tatarstan. Almetyevsk.

Tyrone Brewer is a newcomer to UNICS.

BC UNICS has signed a deal through the end of the 2025/26 season with American forward Tyron Bruer (201 cm, 93 kg). 04.01.2026. BC Unics Kazan. Republic of Tatarstan. Kazan.

Preparations for the celebration of the Nativity of Christ continue.

For centuries there existed a pious tradition of singing spiritual songs during the Nativity Fast and preparing oneself for the feast. 04.01.2026. Almetyevsk Diocese. Republic of Tatarstan. Almetyevsk.

Bus and truck traffic was restricted on two federal highways in Tatarstan due to the weather.

Temporary traffic restrictions for buses and trucks have been imposed in the Republic of Tatarstan on two key federal highways — the M5 "Ural" and the M7 "Volga". January 4, 2026. Mendeleyevsk News. Republic of Tatarstan. Mendeleyevsk.

Due to bad weather, temporary traffic restrictions were imposed on the M-5 in three regions.

Today, January 4, 2026, due to severe weather, temporary restrictions on movement for passenger buses and route taxis will be in effect from 13:00 to 21:00. TRK Tatarstan–New Century. Republic of Tatarstan. Kazan.