November 18, 2020 Packed Pillows, Drug Decreases, and Teacher's Top Dollars By The Editors “A man caught the pillow. As it later turned out, it was the driver of the Tomskoe Pivo [Beer] enterprise, and he tried to hastily hide it in his car… The driver was detained.” – A source in Tomsk region’s law enforcement on the latest developments in the arrest of the town’s mayor Cities & Towns Government Quote
November 17, 2020 Mayorless Magadan By Griffin Edwards The position of mayor in the Far East town of Magadan is apparently so undesirable that no one wants the job. Cities & Towns Government Politics Russia File
November 10, 2020 Hot Fox Tips By Griffin Edwards Moscow Region's Ecology Ministry tells residents not to smile at foxes. Animals Government Health Humor Regions Russia File
November 09, 2020 What Happened in Khabarovsk? By Griffin Edwards How one sparsely-populated region in Russia's Far East became a hotbed of protests in 2020. Cities & Towns Government Law Politics
November 05, 2020 Maps, Mail Trucks, and Caviar By Griffin Edwards This week, officials make outrageous demands, maps cost a man his job, and science meets geopolitics. Economy Food & Drink Geography Government Health Int'l Relations Science Odder News
October 29, 2020 Insults, Overpriced Benches, and Space Toilets By Griffin Edwards This week, astronauts find some relief, citizens share their shame, and the dangers of sugar may finally be made public. Cities & Towns Food & Drink Government Health Science Space Odder News
October 22, 2020 Sniffer Dogs, Train Cats, and Surprise Tigers By Griffin Edwards This week, Siberian tigers earn someone fame; sniffer dogs combat coronavirus; and cats become savvy – some might say spoiled – train passengers. Animals Government Health Law Science Travel Odder News
October 20, 2020 Upward Mobility By Griffin Edwards A cleaning woman has found herself the newly-elected head of her village. Cities & Towns Government Social Issues Russia File
October 12, 2020 Smile, or Else By Griffin Edwards Who says Russians are cold and inscrutable? Kamchatka's new "Ministry of Happiness" seeks to spread joy and wellbeing. Government Regions Social Issues Russia File
October 05, 2020 Instant Karma on Sakhalin By Griffin Edwards Karma (and alcohol) lead a man in Sakhalin Island to have an eventful 24 hours. Government Law Rural Life Russia File
September 29, 2020 Sore Loser Turns Supervillain By Griffin Edwards A recently defeated incumbent politician has turned off the water supply in part of his district. Out of spite. Cities & Towns Government Law Regions Social Issues Russia File
September 25, 2020 Stumped By Griffin Edwards Russia's election commission performed a "large-scale investigation" into tree stumps used as polling places. Only (?) three cases were found. Cities & Towns Government Humor Internet Rural Life Russia File