This week, Russia's government grapples with the ins-and-outs of distance learning, the Ministry of Economic Development is nonplussed by the effects of coronavirus, and we know what side of the bread a shipbuilder's head's butter is on.

The Kremlin said that the president's dirty laundry is not for sale on the internet.

A Russian astronaut became the first person in the world to participate in voting from orbit.

A Russian theater takes to an unusual medium to perform its adaptation of Chekhov's "Cherry Orchard."

Russian pop experimentalist Kate NV had her video voted the #1 best music video of May by Pitchfork.

This week's Odder News features monuments for dead villages, ancient memes, and a mirror for Putin.

A Russian colorist of historical photos has been banned from social media for her work.

Quarantine is hard on the mind, soul, and waistline.

Scammers are trying to take advantage of the current coronavirus situation.

A deep dive into the history and philosophy behind Tetris, and the reasons why it has managed to stay relevant for so long and will probably still be in the future.

This week: Putin cracks down on smartphones, some things go online that probably shouldn't, and new coronavirus advice seeks to preserve the peace (and health).

One of Russia's top universities goes online, via Minecraft.