In which cats prove to be dangerous creatures (as if we didn't know that).

This week we have a little bit of everything: new cars, freshly-paved streets, and, of course, plenty of coronavirus.

Everyone's favorite yearly tundra jubilee has been postponed, perhaps until April.

Would Putin really release lions into Russia’s streets?

In this week's Odder News, the Moscow Zoo tries a new marketing tactic; a consumer protection agency gives its condom recommendations; and high winds call for desperate measures.

One of Russia’s regions is discussing a tax for dog owners.

In this week's Odder News: Putin's smartphone habits, Russian homophones make a headache for the police, and a coronavirus serenade.

Sakhalin Island deputies introduce legislation to revive a shrinking livestock trade: reindeer herding.

Russia is taking on violence against pets.

Bear with us: this week's Odder News lacks a theme. Instead, we have tomato paste, emotion workshops, and Russian pandas.

A woman was held hostage by her pet. For two days.

In this week's Odder News: a forgetful traveler, spaceman transport, and the seal of approval.