October 23, 2020 Something Big is Brewing, Illegally By Griffin Edwards A businessman in Chita had his fizzy, hoppy side hustle busted this week. Business Cities & Towns Food & Drink Law Russia File
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 08, 2020 Nuclear Power, Permafrost, and Olympiads By Griffin Edwards This week, we've got math olympiads, economic data, and exploding permafrost. Economy Int'l Relations Law Science Odder News
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
October 01, 2020 Polygraphs, Plots, and Pivo By Griffin Edwards This week, we learn that drinking when working from home isn't so bad; it rains birds in Saratov Oblast; and Ramzan Kadyrov is saved from a sinister plot. Animals Espionage Law Moscow Science Odder News
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 24, 2020 Cave Bears, Corruption, and Life on Venus By Griffin Edwards This week, education is worth fighting for; corrupt officials go for all-or-nothing; and Lenin's mausoleum makeover is cancelled. Animals Cities & Towns Economy Education Government History Law Moscow Regions Science Social Issues Urban Life Odder News
September 21, 2020 What Are You, Blind? By Griffin Edwards Somehow, a blind man in Orenburg has been sporting a drivers' license for the last two years. Cities & Towns Government Health Law Transportation Russia File
September 17, 2020 Odder News for Radical Dudes By Griffin Edwards This week, we're abandoning all pretense of mature adulthood. We've got cool shotguns, exploding caves, and a teacher who just couldn't wait. Gosh, mom, get out of my room! Cities & Towns Education Government Internet Law Military Pop Culture Regions Social Issues Urban Life Odder News
September 04, 2020 Good Deed Punished By Griffin Edwards A pensioner was fined for highlighting voter fraud in Russia's recent round of constitutional amendments. Cities & Towns Government Law Social Issues Russia File
August 24, 2020 Little Big's Big Lawsuit By Margaret Godwin-Jones The musical group is facing a 12 million ruble lawsuit for plagiarism. Law Music Pop Culture Russia File
July 16, 2020 Pirates, Pooches, and Another Putin By Griffin Edwards This week, drivers' licenses get a much-overdue update, utility bills make headlines, and we learn that pirates abound in Russia. Animals Cities & Towns Government Internet Law Politics Space Transportation Travel Odder News