Two Karelian Villages Lose Their Only Bus
A bridge collapse cut bus access to clinics and trains. Investigators are examining road maintenance and the loss of service.

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Russia’s Nordic Border · November 10, 2026
Ambulances, postal vehicles and mobile grocery trucks can take the detour around a collapsed bridge in northern Karelia, local media report. The scheduled bus stops short of Yushkozero and Novoye Yushkozero. For residents without a car, that means finding another ride to medical a…
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