January 26, 2021 Buffalo is the New Bovine By Alexandra Curtis A new and unusual dairy industry has entered the Moscow region. Agriculture Animals Food & Drink Moscow Russia File
January 20, 2021 Like Uber for Booze By Griffin Edwards Russia's Ministry of Industry and Trade has thrown its support behind a measure for distance-selling alcohol. Business Food & Drink Government Law Russia File
January 17, 2021 From the Urals to San Francisco By Anna Kharzeeva Olga was born one year after the collapse of the USSR, but she witnessed both scarcity and communal living. Optimism and creativity have served her well. Food & Drink History St. Petersburg Food Stories
January 03, 2021 Herring Under a What? By Margaret Godwin-Jones A popular New Year’s dish in Russia, Herring under a Fur Coat is a bit baffling. Food & Drink Holidays
January 01, 2021 Tenders of the Vine By Nadezhda Grebennikova Where we explore Russia’s oenophilic intentions and vine-driven tourism, rooted in the hills of Krasnodar Krai. Economy Food & Drink Regions
January 01, 2021 A Time for Pirogi By Marina Pustilnik January – and the winter months in general – are a great time to master the hearty Russian recipes for all kinds of pirogi. Customs Food & Drink
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
December 11, 2020 Yes, Dumplings are Still Bribes By Griffin Edwards A police chief in Novosibirsk has been convicted of corruption charges after accepting Caucasian dumplings as brides. Food & Drink Government Law Social Issues Russia File
December 01, 2020 Deadly Drinks By Margaret Godwin-Jones A group of people in Sakha died from drinking hand sanitizer. Cities & Towns Food & Drink Health Russia File
November 25, 2020 An Immigrant's Story, with Cake By Anna Kharzeeva Polina Chesnakova's family moved from Russia to Georgia, then from Georgia to Ukraine, and to the US. A cookbook author and cooking instructor, Chesnakova keeps her family traditions alive through cooking and baking, and inspiring others. Food & Drink Regions Russians Abroad Food Stories
November 24, 2020 No Ketchup Here By Margaret Godwin-Jones A Russian agency has banned some foods from school cafeterias in Russia, including ketchup. Culture Education Food & Drink Russia File
November 23, 2020 Takeout Trends of 2020 By Griffin Edwards Yandex.Food releases fascinating data on the most popular foods for takeout this year. Business Economy Food & Drink Internet Russia File