July 06, 2025 Waiting 21 Years for Tipples? A new Russian law would raise the drinking age from 18 to 21. Food & Drink Law Social Issues Russia File
May 28, 2025 Dry Flights? Russia may ban alcohol on flights and use breathalyzers to prevent drunk passengers from boarding. Food & Drink Government Health Law Transportation Travel Russia File
February 05, 2025 Losing Weight on Russia´s "Ozempics" Semaglutides have landed in Russia as the country struggles with an obesity epidemic. Biographies Food & Drink Health Science Social Issues Statistics Russia File
December 03, 2024 Herring Without a Fur Coat? A beloved culinary staple is getting more costly. Food & Drink Holidays Int'l Relations Russia File
September 15, 2024 Gluten-full An investigation by Russian regulators finds that nearly a quarter of all "gluten-free" foods contain gluten. Food & Drink Government Statistics Russia File
June 09, 2024 Good Riddance, McDonald's The head of a Russian consumer protections ministry expressed glee at the exit of McDonald's from Russia. Business Food & Drink Government Russia File
May 27, 2024 Change for a Cuppa? The price of coffee in Russia is at a nearly 50-year high. Economy Food & Drink Russia File
March 17, 2024 A Pancake a Day... A recommendation on how many pancakes you should eat during Maslenitsa. Food & Drink Holidays Religion Russia File
January 07, 2024 Hitting the Spot, Sponsored by Moscow Visitors to many Moscow parks can now enjoy free hot drinks as they enjoy the frosty outdoors. Food & Drink Government Moscow Russia File
December 20, 2023 Russia Wines Down Drinking Russia plans to curb alcohol consumption by 12 percent. Food & Drink Government Health Russia File
November 05, 2023 A Brewer's Betrayal A Danish brewery opposes asset seizure in Russia. Business Economy Food & Drink Government War Russia File
June 07, 2023 War and Beef Sculptures of soldiers and tanks made from ground meat are making waves. Art Dissent Food & Drink Military St. Petersburg War Russia File
