December 20, 2021 A Different Kind of Train Schedule Second-class travelers on Russian trains may soon be required to take turns with their neighbors to use their compartment's table. Government Travel Russia File
December 19, 2021 Lenin Claus Is Coming to Town A delightful Soviet winter tale about children, a big holiday tree, and the true meaning of Christmas: communism. Children History Holidays Russia File
December 19, 2021 Spirit of Altai This is our Video of the Week. Gorgeous drone footage from across Altai. Environment Film & TV Travel Video of the Week
December 18, 2021 What a Gap Year The world's youngest female pilot to circumnavigate the globe recently stopped in Russia's Far East. Geography Int'l Relations Transportation Travel Russia File
December 17, 2021 A Cone-petition A challenge to collect the most pinecones turns out to be about more than just the competition itself. Environment Rural Life Russia File
December 16, 2021 Yappy, Gigolos, and Timofei Chalamov In this week's Odder News, gigolos must be stopped in Russia, Yappy might take over TikTok, and "Timothée Chalamet" promotes Russian pastries. Environment Int'l Relations Internet Odder News
December 15, 2021 We're in Your Camp! Just Kidding A deputy from Russia’s Rostov Region, who lives in a home with décor that rivals a tsar’s, is suspected of making some of his money stealing from poor kids. Oh my. Family Government Social Issues Russia File
December 15, 2021 Barking Up the Right Tree "Yes, we growl and bite. Yes, we have sharp teeth and strong grip. But we are the prerequisite for progress. We are the antidote against tyranny." – Nobel Peace Prize Laureate and editor-in-chief of Novaya Gazeta Dmitriy Muratov, celebrating the work of journalists on December 10. Journalism Media News Quote
December 14, 2021 Magic in St. Petersburg King's Cross station has nothing on the city of St. Petersburg, which is now complete with its own Platform 9 3/4, too. Literature Pop Culture St. Petersburg Transportation Russia File
December 13, 2021 Of Players and Puppies St. Petersburg's Zenit soccer team had some adorable company on the field in a recent match. Animals Cities & Towns Sports Russia File
December 12, 2021 Russia Wrapped: A Year of Music in Review 2021 is drawing to a close, which means that we have fascinating data on popular streaming trends in Russian-language music. Internet Media Music Pop Culture Russia File
December 11, 2021 Great Cats! Should She Be Canned? One brave Russian journalist has done great service for the world’s population of domestic cats by taste-testing their vittles. Animals Food & Drink Journalism Russia File