May 01, 2021 News Notes The latest under the radar news from all across Russia. Animals Architecture Environment Music Politics
April 07, 2021 Trolling Horse People “For those not familiar with the lyrics of this song, I recommend it. It’s some horse people and absolute drivel. I simply don’t understand what it is. What is it about?... Somehow everything is very strange, mildly speaking.” – On March 31, Russia’s Speaker of the Federation Council Valentina Matvienko commented on the lyrics of “Russian Woman,” a song that the Russian-Tajik artist Manizha, who is known for her feminist activism, will soon be performing at Eurovision. Government Media Music Women Quote
March 24, 2021 Who is Manizha? Singer, activist, and Eurovision prospect Manizha uses her art to both mock and baffle her critics. Film & TV Music Pop Culture Social Issues Women Russia File
March 18, 2021 Star Wars, Speedos, and Superstars In this week's Odder News: move over Star Wars, make way for Eurovision, and pack your Speedo. Film & TV Music Pop Culture St. Petersburg Odder News
March 09, 2021 Rapping for Russia With Russian teenagers in mind, plans are being made for "The First All-Russian Festival of Patriotic Rap." Culture Government Music Russia File
February 11, 2021 Sputnik Rap, Dolls, and Animal Skulls In this week's Odder News, how one man spent his pandemic, prisoners teach us how to get out of the pandemic, and a new video game connects you to the Russian police. Law Music Odder News
January 01, 2021 "Не живёте, потому что нельзя это жизнью назвать." Тридцать лет назад, незадолго до своей смерти, Игорь Тальков (1956-1991) написал песню-крик души о своей многострадальной родине — СССР. Эта песня, к сожалению, до сих пор очень актуальна в России и не только... Government History Music
December 08, 2020 Spotify: Popular Music in Russia The world-wide music-playing platform recently ranked the most popular music in Russia. Culture Music Russia File
November 13, 2020 Rocket Man Turns Elton John The director of Roscosmos uses the organization's website to distribute his latest hits. Music Science Space Russia File
November 12, 2020 Potholes, Economics, and a Crossbow Murder This week, puddles get the spotlight, weapons become instruments, and the life of a sausage tycoon ends abruptly at the business end of a crossbow. Business Economy Internet Music Pop Culture Social Issues Odder News
November 11, 2020 Big Little Parody of Little Big's Hit Women in a correctional facility in Russia participated in a competition with a parody of Little Big’s hit “Uno.” Music News Russia File
November 03, 2020 Russia's Pop King Are you familiar with one of Russia’s most well-known musicians? Music Pop Culture Russia File
