July 30, 2020 Robberies, Vodka, and Cat-astrophic Crimes This week, we're warned once again to be careful on the internet; priests use their powers for good; and criminals have never been so dang cute. Animals Cities & Towns Food & Drink Government Health Internet Religion Social Issues Travel Odder News
July 24, 2020 Pushups for the Poor Russian lawmakers seek to boost the economy – and citizens' heart rates – by providing vouchers for workout classes. Economy Government Health Social Issues Russia File
July 23, 2020 Corruption, Crimea, and Coronavirus This week, Spotify comes to Russia, Crimea is a hot tourist destination (like always), and three cases of corruption: one big, one small, and one straight out of a spy movie. Cities & Towns Government Health Internet Moscow Music Politics Social Issues Travel Odder News
July 09, 2020 (Almost) Jet Ski Season, (Almost) Presidents, and Online (Almost) Learning This week, Russia's government grapples with the ins-and-outs of distance learning, the Ministry of Economic Development is nonplussed by the effects of coronavirus, and we know what side of the bread a shipbuilder's head's butter is on. Education Internet Politics Regions Social Issues Sports Odder News
July 06, 2020 Grandpa Lenin and General Lee A considering of differing Russian and American views on monuments, history, racism, and coming to terms with history History Social Issues War Russia File
July 05, 2020 Racism Here and There A Russian moves his family to America to avoid racism. Their experience is telling. Russians Abroad Social Issues Russia File
June 22, 2020 Why Invading Russia was Hitler's Downfall June 22, 2020, marks the 79th anniversary of Operation Barbarossa, the Nazi invasion of Russia that changed the course of WWII and, perhaps, history itself. History Social Issues War Russia File
June 15, 2020 Peace Out! The newly-released 2020 Global Peace Index has some surprising findings. Government Int'l Relations Politics Social Issues Russia File
June 11, 2020 New Trams, Old Memes, and New Monuments for Old Villages This week's Odder News features monuments for dead villages, ancient memes, and a mirror for Putin. Cities & Towns Environment Health Internet Pop Culture Social Issues St. Petersburg Transportation Odder News
June 04, 2020 Lost Tombstones, Shootouts, and Social Support for Reindeer Herders This week's Odder News reads like a bad movie, full of forgotten headstones, zombies, and a disagreement settled with firearms. Environment History Moscow Science Social Issues Space Transportation Urban Life Odder News
June 02, 2020 Come On In, the Bombshelter's Fine A swimming pool for the disabled is set to be built in an unorthodox location. History Social Issues Sports Russia File
May 26, 2020 Weight, Weight, Don't Tell Me Quarantine is hard on the mind, soul, and waistline. Economy Health Internet Social Issues Russia File