A Russian scientist steps over into the realm of the ludicrous.

A man arrested for disorderly conduct escaped when his guard dozed off.

Over the years, Sergei Elkin has created hundreds of cartoons satirizing Russia's politicians and elites. 

After the atrocities committed by Russia's military in towns surrounding Kyiv first came to light this month, Moscow labeled the extensive evidence a "fake." The blatant attempt to hide the obvious inspired... a viral cat meme.

In recent months the Russian press corps has been honing its euphemistic language skills, wondering how to talk crap.

The Novosibirsk Zoo in Siberia announced that, for 2022, its new mascot would be chosen by a public vote. It turned into a scandal.

In this week's Odder News, Russians are not happy with their gifts, an underwater winter wedding, and cooking for President Putin.

How much would you pay for a feline once caressed by the hands of Russian President Vladimir Putin?

"Dear residents! My deepest apologies. I confess I went too far with the alcohol. I am ready to financially compensate for the damage for the toys."

– A note from an anonymous Christmas tree thief from Krasnoyarsk, published January 10.

"Since I am also a lawyer, I can act as an attorney for Father Christmas, and remind the plaintiff that Father Christmas fulfills wishes and gives gifts only to good girls and boys. Let him analyze his behavior and, perhaps, find something that has prevented Father Christmas from presenting him with gifts for the New Year holidays. This will be the main line of defense."

–  On December 23, Russian President Vladimir Putin offered to defend Father Christmas after a St. Petersburg lawyer sued the gift-bringer.

In an unusual turn of events, students in Chelyabinsk protest for more snow in the upcoming year.

Ever wonder about the ideal police officer every Russian citizen dreams of? Look no further!