October 27, 2021 Don't Bungle Your Bowels, Eat Sauerkraut "Sauerkraut that can almost completely solve the problem with dysbiosis. This is because it contains a fairly large amount of dietary fiber, which is a good nourishment for your microflora, and immunity largely depends on the work of the intestines.” – Nutritionist Andrey Solotarev on what might be good for the gut. Food & Drink Health Quote
October 26, 2021 The Cat's Out of the Suitcase A new statue in Kurgan is decidedly not the cat's pajamas, and after less than a week on display is being taken down due to public outcry. Animals Art Culture Humor Russia File
October 25, 2021 Scoot Safely Russia's ministry of transportation has created a set of rules and regulations for electric scooters. Government Transportation Urban Life Russia File
October 24, 2021 Biopics: Monarchs, Heroes, and Their Fans Eleven recent biopics highlight fascinating histories of Russians of ages past. Biographies Film & TV History Culture Through Film Russia File
October 23, 2021 Defending a Mural to the Death If you don't know short-lived Soviet rock musician Igor Talkov, you should. His St. Petersburg mural is under threat. Art Music St. Petersburg Russia File
October 22, 2021 Valhalla on Lake Baikal For the first time in history, a Viking-style longship sails the waters of the Angara river near Lake Baikal. History Regions Transportation Russia File
October 21, 2021 Message in a Bottle, Moscow Canal Blockage, and Mother of 22 In this week's Odder News, the most amazing cakes you have ever seen, Russia's Suez Canal moment, and how do 100 kids sound? Children Food & Drink Rural Life Transportation Odder News
October 20, 2021 Akhmatova's Cat Goes Missing After a brief scare, the oldest cat at the poet Anna Akhmatova's museum in St. Petersburg has returned safely back home. Animals Literature St. Petersburg Russia File
October 20, 2021 That's Not the Team Spirit "Because of e-sports, we are losing future great athletes who could become Olympic champions.” – Svetlana Zhurova, State Duma Deputy and Olympic Champion, commenting on the recent (sedentary) victory of the Russian cybersports group Team Spirit. Internet Sports Quote
October 19, 2021 A Bare Cat-art-strophe in Kazan An indignant social media user called out an artist for her choice of subject in the heart of Kazan, but there’s another side to the story – a backside, if you will. Art Humor Social Issues Women Russia File
October 18, 2021 Fair Trade One Russian city is taking moonshine off the streets by offering a trade: groceries in exchange for booze. Cities & Towns Food & Drink Government Health Russia File
October 17, 2021 Canning Worth Its Salt What better way to celebrate the shifting seasons than with a review of the delicious things you might find stored away in a Russian pantry for colder days. Recipes included! Customs Food & Drink Rural Life Food Stories Russia File