May 10, 2022 Harmonious Humanitarianism European rockers come together to help Ukraine. Internet Media Music Pop Culture War Russia File
March 17, 2022 Rapping for Peace Two of Russia's biggest rappers are taking a stance against the war in Ukraine. Music Politics Russians Abroad War Russia File
March 08, 2022 A Prayer for Ukraine In 2014, Ukrainian composer Valentin Silvestrov wrote this beautiful short orchestral work, "Prayer for Ukraine." A German orchestra is sharing it as a symphonic symbol of solidarity and hope. Music War Russia File
March 01, 2022 The Bottlephonist The life of a street musician is not an easy one. But it is one thing to busk with a guitar or pan flute, quite another to have to set up a complex vertical xylophone made of bottles. Music St. Petersburg
February 24, 2022 Bass Guitar, Baby Goats, and a Break for Guys In this week's Odder News: a rocker's dream, a holiday for men, and goat saviors. Animals Gifts Holidays Men Music Odder News
January 20, 2022 Good Deeds, Gas, and Gasless Cars In this week's Odder News: Kanye comes to town, free gas for eternity, and a young language prodigy. Children Music Pop Culture Transportation Odder News
January 15, 2022 (NOT) Morgenshtern A burgeoning new (joke) media company is founded by none other than Russia's top rapper, Morgenshtern. Internet Media Music Russia File
December 12, 2021 Russia Wrapped: A Year of Music in Review 2021 is drawing to a close, which means that we have fascinating data on popular streaming trends in Russian-language music. Internet Media Music Pop Culture Russia File
November 20, 2021 Birchpunk, an Internet Gift Despite how weird it looks, birchpunk is a fun and talented hip hop group asking important moral questions. Art Music Rural Life Science Russia File
October 23, 2021 Defending a Mural to the Death If you don't know short-lived Soviet rock musician Igor Talkov, you should. His St. Petersburg mural is under threat. Art Music St. Petersburg Russia File
September 30, 2021 Mysterious Mice, Marketing Cats, and Fake Scorpions In this week's Odder News, blind dueting, cats at work, and the mice who love COVID. Animals Music Pop Culture Travel Odder News
September 03, 2021 Grace, Poise, and Firepower Belarus opens Russia's eight annual tank biathlon with tutus and Swan Lake. Culture Military Music War Russia File
