March 04, 2021 Poisonous Furniture, Rugs, and Rail Carts By Amanda Shirnina In this week's Odder News, report yourself to the police for easy snow removal, watch out for poison in your sofa, and don't forget to wipe your feet on the rug on the way in. Int'l Relations News Transportation Odder News
February 14, 2021 An Ode to the Hovercraft By Griffin Edwards Russia is a land of many mysteries. The greatest of all, of course, is this: What's the deal with Russians and their hovercraft? Geography Government Transportation Travel
February 10, 2021 Thanks, Doc By Alexandra Curtis Moscovites are thanking medical professionals during the Coronavirus pandemic the best way they know how to: colorful Metro trains. Health Moscow Transportation Russia File
January 28, 2021 Whatever Floats Russia's Boats By Haley Bader It’s plain sailing for the Russian Federation along the Northern Sea Route, thanks to melting ice caps. Economy Environment Transportation Russia File
January 20, 2021 Opposition, not Operation Barbarossa By Haley Bader “Don’t feel sorry for us, we’re simply working. We adequately “met” the airplanes from Germany in 1941, and we will meet all aircraft in the year 2021. This year we will be 80 and we have already seen and survived a lot.” – The Twitter account of Moscow's Vnukovo Airport, on the controversy surrounding the detention of opposition leader Alexei Navalny upon his arrival, drawing parallels to the Second World War. History Moscow Politics Transportation Quote
January 19, 2021 Cat's Got Your Train By Alexandra Curtis Felix the cat is on the right track: instead of catching mice, he catches trains to get his daily supper. Animals Transportation Russia File
January 18, 2021 Not-So Smart Crosswalks By Alexandra Curtis When the Russian city of Salekhard tried to upgrade its pedestrian crosswalks, crisscrossed chaos ensued. Transportation Urban Life Russia File
January 15, 2021 The Fast and the Broomiest By Griffin Edwards A bus driver in Kaliningrad has become internet-famous after video surfaced of them changing gears with what looks like a mop. Cities & Towns Internet Transportation Urban Life Russia File
January 11, 2021 Women Can Be Metro Drivers, Too By Griffin Edwards A relaxing of workplace regulations means that Russian women can now drive the Moscow Metro. Law Moscow Transportation Women Russia File
December 31, 2020 Taxis, Guns, and Scams By Griffin Edwards This week, we mark the end of 2020 with transportation stats, social media monitoring, and preparations for wild celebrations. Holidays Internet Law Military Moscow Social Issues Transportation Odder News
December 13, 2020 Pay with your Face By Griffin Edwards The Moscow Metro plans to allow passengers to pay with Face ID. Cities & Towns Moscow Transportation Urban Life Russia File
October 30, 2020 Don't Drive Tanked By Griffin Edwards Cars and alcohol don't mix, especially when your job is driving a military IFV. Cities & Towns Food & Drink Military Transportation Russia File
