Russian kids are caught up in a toy craze, and the government is worried about how it might be influencing them.

A Yakut school's graduating class consisted of only one student, which means he receives all of our congratulations.

In this week's Odder News, a military band delights a kindergarten class with songs from cartoons, Russian food might be able to make it in New York, and a Moscow nurse has had enough of this pandemic.

A Russian nine-year-old is in the spotlight for inspiring a new stuffed animal for Ikea. 

Heads up, parents! You might not celebrate Russian Orthodox Lent, but who wouldn’t appreciate a tidbit from a nutritionist?

Sorry, nerds: Russia has banned certain Japanese cartoons due to concerns of violence.

"I will transfer the amounts collected from the slanderers to an orphanage, I will publish a copy of the payment here."

– Head of Roscosmos Dmitry Rogozin, writing on his Facebook page that he would donate any proceeds from his suit against three news portals for slander

A Russian non-profit prepares to open a mock prison camp as a place to make fun memories with your family.

One of the Soviet Union's most iconic characters is set to make his movie debut.

September 1 is not only the start of the school year in Russia, but also a time to celebrate knowledge and wisdom.

A touching, short, CGI animated film looks at 20 years in the life of a Russian orphan.

This week's we feature a smattering of things that are somewhere they shouldn't be, including drugs, tanks, mammoths, kids, and (of course) Lenin.