September 10, 2020 Meet the New Minister, Meat in a Sausage, Mete Out a Fine By Griffin Edwards This week: education! Tests for hopeful investors, savings for college, and learning what exactly is in sausage. Cities & Towns Culture Economy Education Food & Drink Moscow Social Issues Odder News
September 01, 2020 News Items By The Editors News, quotes, and tidbits from all around Russia. Cities & Towns Culture Economy Internet Travel
August 28, 2020 Kamchatka or Bust By Griffin Edwards Some of Russia's less-traveled regions are hoping to grow a booming ecotourism sector. Business Economy Regions Travel Russia File
August 27, 2020 Camouflage Candles, Cats in Quarantine, and Belarus By Griffin Edwards This week Russians get diet advice, the president of Belarus gets kicked out of a neighboring country, and even cats aren't excused from social distancing. Animals Economy Food & Drink Health Int'l Relations Military Politics Religion Odder News
August 12, 2020 Criminal QR-Codes By Margaret Godwin-Jones Be careful what QR-codes you scan in Russia, you may be opening yourself up to fraud. Economy News Russia File
August 11, 2020 A Win for the Lada By Griffin Edwards Russia's iconic domestic car has been the highest-selling automobile in the last six months. Business Economy Transportation Russia File
August 10, 2020 The Яs Have It By Griffin Edwards Yandex, Russia's Google almost-equivalent, is making moves to expand with products including "YaBank," "YaSafe," and "YaCash." Business Economy Internet Russia File
August 07, 2020 Russia's Median Income By Margaret Godwin-Jones Data from Rosstat indicates that the median Russian monthly salary is R35,000 (approximately $480). Business Economy Russia File
July 24, 2020 Pushups for the Poor By Griffin Edwards Russian lawmakers seek to boost the economy – and citizens' heart rates – by providing vouchers for workout classes. Economy Government Health Social Issues Russia File
July 02, 2020 Kefir-Beer, a Dog Retiree, and a Grave Competition By Griffin Edwards This week: stamps honor highways, grave-diggers let loose, and Russia's cutest cop takes his leave. Animals Cities & Towns Customs Economy Religion Science Odder News
July 01, 2020 Trampolines, Lava and the Constitution By The Editors News, quotes and tidbits from around Russia. Economy Environment Urban Life
June 30, 2020 Lighten Up, Russia By Griffin Edwards Experts report that Russian drinking habits over the last couple of months have gotten a bit lighter. Economy Food & Drink Health Statistics Russia File