“Surrender is not an option.”

–  Ilya Samoilenko, a 27-year-old officer defending Azov.

“This offensive may end on the eve of May 9, because the [Russian] forces are running out, as are the existing reserves. As our Commander-in-Chief said, the occupiers have already brought the entire reserve into the territory of Ukraine, and then an operational pause will be required.”

– Ukrainian military expert Oleg Zhdanov on the Russian offensive

Locals near Belarus's border with Ukraine have complaints about ill-mannered interlopers: Russian troops.

In this week's Odder News: a rocker's dream, a holiday for men, and goat saviors.

“If you had a fight with your wife, then you should ask for forgiveness like this: 'Darling, please forgive me for asking you to marry me….' There is a real chance that suddenly your wife will smile and forgive you. True, wives are unpredictable in their grievances—you can die from violence.”

– A Russian priest's "life hack" for marital struggles.

Russia has an ultranationalist, pro-Putin motorcycle gang. Because of course it does.

“Usually, to put money on a card, you need an ATM; with magicians, everything is much simpler: just rub a coin and it becomes invisible.”

– Eugene, at Nevyansk prison, as he shows off a magic trick.

In honor of Chekhov's birthday, we present his story, "The Fiasco," translated by Bob Blaisdell. And a video version...

When a general retires, a village can be in real danger. Because a general cannot ever really retire, and he may or may not have the sort of useful skills that the local folk require.

The St. Petersburg city government has threatened to prevent traditional celebrations of VDV Day by turning off its fountains. Such grinches.

As residents of Arhangelsk were unable to use the tap, one city worker made the best of a bad situation.

If you think Putin is the only Hottest Man in Russia, think again.