July 27, 2020 Danger: Explosive Pizza! Traffic was stopped in Moscow to investigate a suspicious bag, but what was inside wasn’t quite what authorities expected. Food & Drink News Russia File
July 24, 2020 Printing Nuggets A Russian company is partnering with KFC to produce a new type of nugget. Food & Drink News Russia File
July 22, 2020 On the Benefits of Coffee “Coffee is good. I don’t know where we got coffee from – it’s like a sin, like drinking champagne in the morning... Coffee is good, remember that. You can love it or not love it, but you cannot blame it and say that it is harmful. ” – Dr. Alexander Myasnikov, dispelling misconceptions on the dangers of coffee Food & Drink Health Quote
July 15, 2020 Unusual Russian Dishes and VR Films “This dish is eaten in almost every home. I don’t understand Russian people’s tastes at all.” - Chinese blogger on herring under a fur coat, one of six items he listed as unusual Russian dishes Film & TV Food & Drink Quote
July 10, 2020 Ice Cream to the Rescue A well-known Russian doctor used ice cream as a clue for a tricky diagnosis. Food & Drink Health Russia File
July 03, 2020 The Soviet Diet Cook Book Food-writer Anna Kharzeeva brings best Soviet recipes, spiced with hints and memories from her Jewish Grandmother. Food & Drink Interview Women Russia File
July 01, 2020 A Cold Soup to Beet Summer A beet-based cold soup to spice up your summer soirees... Food & Drink Language
June 30, 2020 Lighten Up, Russia Experts report that Russian drinking habits over the last couple of months have gotten a bit lighter. Economy Food & Drink Health Statistics Russia File
June 18, 2020 Help for Grooms, Swimmers are Doomed, and a Prisoner's Rooms 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
May 21, 2020 Soccer, Victory Day, and Virtual Culture This week: soccer games return, cultural events go online, and an 11-year-old girl makes us all look like pansies. Children Culture Food & Drink Government Health Holidays Military Science Theater Odder News
May 20, 2020 A Historic Drinking Development A new report finds that, for the first time, Russians are drinking more coffee than tea. Economy Food & Drink Russia File
May 07, 2020 Coliving, Bill Gates, and Grechka This week we explore Soviet throwbacks, social media trends, and coronavirus fugitives. Cities & Towns Economy Food & Drink Government Health History Urban Life Odder News