October 21, 2020 Russia's Pop Queen By Margaret Godwin-Jones How well do you know this classic Russian and Soviet musical icon? Music Pop Culture
September 28, 2020 Russian Music Making a Comeback By Margaret Godwin-Jones Over the past ten years, music made in Russia has become more popular. Music Pop Culture Russia File
September 23, 2020 Pop Star Politics By The Editors “Just know that you don’t give away your loved one… Belarusians, we are a force.” – a group of Belarusian and Russian pop singers, singing in a patriotic music video to support President Lukashenko Music Pop Culture Quote
September 02, 2020 Happiness, Ants, and a Cold Winter By The Editors “Alla Borisovna [Pugacheva] drank not the elixir of youth, but the elixir of happiness.” – A fan’s post on Maxim Galkin's Instagram account, in reaction to a new photo of the couple Internet Music Quote
August 24, 2020 Little Big's Big Lawsuit By Margaret Godwin-Jones The musical group is facing a 12 million ruble lawsuit for plagiarism. Law Music Pop Culture Russia File
August 14, 2020 Tsoy's Last Concert By Margaret Godwin-Jones A recording of Viktor Tsoy’s last concert with his group Kino has recently been rediscovered. Film & TV Music Russia File
August 13, 2020 Strange Celebrations, Cereal, and Wildlife Sneakiness By Griffin Edwards This week: cereal jingles go viral, animal crossings save critters, and paratroopers take a swim in a fountain in celebration. Sounds pretty run-of-the-mill. Animals Culture Health Internet Media Moscow Music Social Issues Transportation Odder News
August 10, 2020 From Poetry to Song: A Russian Poet's Work Makes a Debut By Griffin Edwards How the work of one of Soviet Russia's greatest poets found new life through modern music. Culture Literature Media Music Women
July 23, 2020 Corruption, Crimea, and Coronavirus By Griffin Edwards This week, Spotify comes to Russia, Crimea is a hot tourist destination (like always), and three cases of corruption: one big, one small, and one straight out of a spy movie. Cities & Towns Government Health Internet Moscow Music Politics Social Issues Travel Odder News
June 28, 2020 The Nose Knows By The Editors Dancing noses, we have dancing noses, people! This week's video of the week is courtesy of Gogol, Shostakovich, and The Royal Opera. Art Literature Music The Weekly Russia File Video of the Week Russia File
June 24, 2020 Eurovision Revisited By The Editors “It's nice to receive such news from Europe!” - Ukrainian singer Ani Lorak on winning the revote for Eurovision 2008 Culture Music Quote
June 18, 2020 Help for Grooms, Swimmers are Doomed, and a Prisoner's Rooms By The Editors This week we have grants for bride-stealing, anthropomorphic cakes, prisoners (and guards) walking on glass, and important advice for your next trip to Chelyabinsk. Customs Environment Food & Drink Health Law Moscow Music Transportation Odder News
