Whether you think INF stands for Instant New Fear or Internationalism Never Falters, this week’s got you covered with both politics and otherworldly events.

Whether it’s stealing a favorite painting, living your Russian dream, or feeding your supposed enemy, these Russians channel Nike and Just Do It.

Russia's Central Bank believes people's financial illiteracy and economic troubles stem from bad messaging in Russian folk tales. Could it be true?

This week got a little shifty, with trash sent in packages, a possible tax evasion scheme, and a game retelling a contentious moment in recent Russian history.

The post-holiday doldrums must not exist in Russia, where we find stories of hope, change, and a mayor that cares.

Russian Orthodox Christmas has come and gone, leaving us with all sorts of holiday lunacy. 

2018 is out, 2019 is in, and even with the holidays, Russian news didn’t stop.

We look back and some of our, and your, favorite stories from The Weekly Russia File during 2018.

Russian law enforcement had a busy week, from taking on the ~high~ seas to putting rich jerks in their place.

Falling objects, family feuds, and friendly felines dominated our attention this week.

What’s more surprising, fake feminists or fish with bad teeth?

To selfie or not to selfie? That is the question, or at least one of the questions, addressed this week.