In this week's Odder News, marked up sandwiches, magic suitcases, and Chadian soldiers as alarm clocks.

Russian air travel has changed radically over the past two decades. While there are still grave security concerns, there has been a boom in aircraft and airport construction, with positive impacts for travelers into and within the country.

Ever been so desperate for a vacation that you're willing to go into debt? According to a new study, more and more Russians are.

The world's luckiest ferret is set to go on the vacation of a lifetime in the Altai mountains. 

Are you a Moscow Maniac or a Petersburg Patrician? It's time to take a side!

Something you probably did not know about the last Romanov: before he ascended the throne, he got a huge dragon tattoo in Japan.

Online photos of Moscow tourists on Petersburg landmarks have residents stewing.

In this week's Odder News, visit Dracula's castle, Moscow's hidden subway stations, and the Russian cosmos.

St. Petersburg's Grand Maket Rossiya presents a droll and humorous self-reflection of Russian life.

Brought to Russia in the seventeenth century, eggplant caviar became wildly popular after a Soviet comedy movie. A Russian blogger shares her story.

Aeroflot is offering a short excursion flight for those interested in getting a quick taste of air travel— and wine. 

A carjacking museum, Soviet statues, and Hollywood letters: let's take a closer look at one of Russia's best-hidden gems, the city of Barnaul.