July 06, 2025 Waiting 21 Years for Tipples? A new Russian law would raise the drinking age from 18 to 21. Food & Drink Law Social Issues
May 28, 2025 Dry Flights? Russia may ban alcohol on flights and use breathalyzers to prevent drunk passengers from boarding. Food & Drink Government Health Law Transportation Travel
February 05, 2025 Losing Weight on Russia´s "Ozempics" Semaglutides have landed in Russia as the country struggles with an obesity epidemic. Biographies Food & Drink Health Science Social Issues Statistics
December 03, 2024 Herring Without a Fur Coat? A beloved culinary staple is getting more costly. Food & Drink Holidays Int'l Relations
September 15, 2024 Gluten-full An investigation by Russian regulators finds that nearly a quarter of all "gluten-free" foods contain gluten. Food & Drink Government Statistics
June 09, 2024 Good Riddance, McDonald's The head of a Russian consumer protections ministry expressed glee at the exit of McDonald's from Russia. Business Food & Drink Government
May 27, 2024 Change for a Cuppa? The price of coffee in Russia is at a nearly 50-year high. Economy Food & Drink
March 17, 2024 A Pancake a Day... A recommendation on how many pancakes you should eat during Maslenitsa. Food & Drink Holidays Religion
January 07, 2024 Hitting the Spot, Sponsored by Moscow Visitors to many Moscow parks can now enjoy free hot drinks as they enjoy the frosty outdoors. Food & Drink Government Moscow
December 20, 2023 Russia Wines Down Drinking Russia plans to curb alcohol consumption by 12 percent. Food & Drink Government Health
November 05, 2023 A Brewer's Betrayal A Danish brewery opposes asset seizure in Russia. Business Economy Food & Drink Government War
June 07, 2023 War and Beef Sculptures of soldiers and tanks made from ground meat are making waves. Art Dissent Food & Drink Military St. Petersburg War