January 28, 2020 No problem too small “We creatively solve any problems: from opening a bottle to paying taxes.” – Russian musician Sergei Shnurov, on the Russian people. Culture Humor Quote
January 21, 2020 Time to Hit the Slopes! “For now I’m going skiing for a couple days, I’ll return and will work." – Dmitri Medvedev, on his relaxation plans now that he’s no longer prime minister. News Politics Quote
January 14, 2020 On the Limits of Grading “My personal opinion: any child loves running, jumping, drawing, singing, And maybe not everyone can do it ‘perfectly,’ but to give a student a ‘C’ (‘troika’) just because they lack a musical ear is, in my opinion, not right.” – Education Minister Olga Vasilyeva Children Education Quote
January 08, 2020 Statistics are Stubborn “Statistics are a stubborn thing, and even with my diagnosis you have a chance to get better! Just believe in it! I was just unlucky :)" – A beloved and influential Russian oncologist, in his last Facebook post before he died of cancer. Humor Science Quote
January 02, 2020 Fate can be ironic “People discussed whether Nadya and Ippolit had sex.” – One of the FAQ’s about the beloved Soviet New Year’s film Irony of Fate, or Enjoy Your Bath!, according to the daughter of the director. Film & TV Quote
