Stories from Tolyatti · Russia

A Tolyatti-based football club is scheduled to host Rostov.

AvtoVAZ will spend 500 million for production modernization from May 1 to May 13. The investment is intended for the modernization of a conveyor complex. The production modernization at the large RAB complex is scheduled to take place from May 1 to May 13.

Belarusian specialists are reportedly on the shortlist to lead the Russian football Premier League club Akron. Artem Buloychik may take a leadership position at the club if the current management departs, according to RB-Sport.

AvtoVAZ has successfully localized 181 contractors to replace non-localized products previously sourced from abroad. AvtoVAZ has established a base of contractors through a strict certification system over the last several years.

A director of quality control at AvtoVAZ provided statistics regarding the company's operations following the departure of major shareholders. The primary shareholders were Renault, which reportedly hindered the development of the automaker.

Belarusian specialist Shinni Kartem Buloychik is on a shortlist to lead the Russian football Premier League club Akron. The move is being considered if current manager Zaur TDF departs the Tolyatti-based team.

In the 18th century, the number of Kalmyk refugees became so extensive that Russian authorities decided to build a city for them. This city was named Stavropol on the Volga, now known as Tolyatti. Approximately 100,000 Kalmyks remained, but it is unclear if any are still residents of the city.