August 28, 2021 Russia Turns Thirty Thirty years ago this week, Russia became an independent country... again. History Military Moscow News
August 27, 2021 No Such Thing as a Free Pizza Pizza-lovers be warned: a new scam in Russia is targeting those with a craving for cheese and pepperoni. Food & Drink Internet
August 24, 2021 Even Communists Like Rock A very uncharacteristic tweet about a famous Soviet rockstar has many Russians scratching their heads. Apparently, even communist party leader Gennady Zyuganov can't resist a catchy tune. Government Internet Music
August 23, 2021 Biscuithead Sweet-Talks on Safety In Russia, mascots only get better. Imagine a child cracking a smile not JUST for a man bungling in a hot costume, but for a role model who looks like a beloved teatime treat… Culture Food & Drink Government Health
August 22, 2021 Four Russian Treasures in North America Remnants of the Imperial Russian past are all over Alaska – and California, too. Architecture Culture History Russians Abroad Travel
August 21, 2021 Recovering from Covid? Bring on the Russian Ballad A little levity can be good for the Covid blues, and expert Khadizhat Omarova of Russia’s Rospotrebnadzor has given a variety of advice to accelerate recovery. Why not give your lungs a good stretch and practice your folk song, too? Culture Health Music
August 20, 2021 Who Fishes for Fishers? A court has found two men guilty of poaching—men whose job it is to prevent the poaching of fish. Animals Environment Government Law
August 18, 2021 What's in a Name? Yandex.Maps has completed a surprising study of all the places in Russia, and they even figured out how to get from the Moon to Mars. Cities & Towns Geography Language
August 17, 2021 Wild Weather and Wildfires Subarctic summer Siberia is hosting snow and wildfires at the same time. Environment Geography News Regions
August 16, 2021 A Mountain of a Chore The highest mountain in Russia has a bit of a trashy problem. Environment Sports
August 14, 2021 Not-Russia's Final Medal Tally Not-Russia took home more Olympic medals than it thought it would, placing third in the overall medal count race. Int'l Relations News Sports
August 13, 2021 Sinfully Good Burgers A Russian woman is suing McDonald's for producing advertising so effective she gave up on Lent. Food & Drink Holidays Law Religion