A Russian agency has banned some foods from school cafeterias in Russia, including ketchup.

This week is full of surprises: Moscow schools train future journalists; cars branch out into new materials; and vodka exports decline, which is maybe less surprising than you'd think.

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

"Today, this absurdity is the rule. Who told you that [a graduate] has not forgotten 95 percent of what he actually studied there?"

– Dmitry Peskov, suggesting the idea of instituting an expiration date for university diplomas

A program centered out of Tomsk is connecting high schoolers with astronauts aboard the International Space Station (ISS).

“Let's dance and hug a little less, and give less work to our healthcare system.”

– Yevgeny Yelin, vice-governor of St. Petersburg, on a recent proposal to close restaurants in the city at 11 PM.

This week, Putin gets a cool new birthday present; an official broadcasts his workout regimen; and strange sediment puzzles scientists.

This week, education is worth fighting for; corrupt officials go for all-or-nothing; and Lenin's mausoleum makeover is cancelled.

This week, we're abandoning all pretense of mature adulthood. We've got cool shotguns, exploding caves, and a teacher who just couldn't wait. Gosh, mom, get out of my room!

This week: education! Tests for hopeful investors, savings for college, and learning what exactly is in sausage. 

A library's famous cat now resides with the big yarn ball in the sky, thanks to foul play.

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