This week, we mark the end of 2020 with transportation stats, social media monitoring, and preparations for wild celebrations.

A Russian military aircraft designed to withstand nuclear war has met its match: burglars.

This week, politicians are caught red-handed; surrogate motherhood and gambling are (apparently) the same; and Putin isn't as hip with the youth as you'd think.

A birthday party turned deadly when a man was run over by a tank.

This week, the Russian army gets new toys; a university administrator doesn't quit while he's ahead; and Lukashenko keeps doing his thing, much to our chagrin.

Cars and alcohol don't mix, especially when your job is driving a military IFV.

A young woman in Kursk has been using her feminine wiles to hand over conscription notices.

This week, Putin gets a cool new birthday present; an official broadcasts his workout regimen; and strange sediment puzzles scientists.

A Russian arms company is working towards a sniper rifle with a range of nearly five miles.

This week, we're abandoning all pretense of mature adulthood. We've got cool shotguns, exploding caves, and a teacher who just couldn't wait. Gosh, mom, get out of my room!

This week, Lukashenko turns action hero; chocolate is serious business; and a classic Russian author is proven to be right all along.

This week Russians get diet advice, the president of Belarus gets kicked out of a neighboring country, and even cats aren't excused from social distancing.