March 01, 2021 Chernobyl Disaster By Tamara Eidelman In an odd way, it was only after watching the HBO miniseries Chernobyl that I fully appreciated just how great a catastrophe threatened mankind on that April day in 1986. History Science
February 15, 2021 You Think You Know Russia? Perhaps Russia Knows You... By Haley Bader Get out your aluminum foil hats, folks. It seems the Soviets got ESP down decades ago. Espionage History Science Russia File
February 03, 2021 Russia's Cup of Tea By Alexandra Curtis Russian scientists are attempting to bring tea cultivation to more Northern regions of the country. Agriculture Food & Drink Regions Science Russia File
December 17, 2020 Oksana and Her "Jewish" Zakuska By Anna Kharzeeva In which we meet Oksana, Russian millennial and cook. She shares childhood memories of a surprisingly abundant 90s, and her favorite snack: the "Jewish" zakuska. Food & Drink History Science Food Stories
November 13, 2020 Rocket Man Turns Elton John By Griffin Edwards The director of Roscosmos uses the organization's website to distribute his latest hits. Music Science Space Russia File
November 06, 2020 Humans Descended from Alien Mushrooms By Margaret Godwin-Jones A leading Russian journalist has put together research from foreign institutions to make an interesting claim. News Science Russia File
November 05, 2020 Maps, Mail Trucks, and Caviar By Griffin Edwards This week, officials make outrageous demands, maps cost a man his job, and science meets geopolitics. Economy Food & Drink Geography Government Health Int'l Relations Science Odder News
November 01, 2020 A Surgeon is Born By Tamara Eidelman The extraordinary life and times of one of Russia's most important doctors. Science War
October 29, 2020 Insults, Overpriced Benches, and Space Toilets By Griffin Edwards This week, astronauts find some relief, citizens share their shame, and the dangers of sugar may finally be made public. Cities & Towns Food & Drink Government Health Science Space Odder News
October 22, 2020 Sniffer Dogs, Train Cats, and Surprise Tigers By Griffin Edwards This week, Siberian tigers earn someone fame; sniffer dogs combat coronavirus; and cats become savvy – some might say spoiled – train passengers. Animals Government Health Law Science Travel Odder News
October 09, 2020 Ancient Animal Remains Recovered By Margaret Godwin-Jones Paleontologists have discovered the remains of a rabbit-like animal previously unknown to scientists. Animals Science Russia File
October 08, 2020 Nuclear Power, Permafrost, and Olympiads By Griffin Edwards This week, we've got math olympiads, economic data, and exploding permafrost. Economy Int'l Relations Law Science Odder News