November 19, 2020 Cars, Car Accidents, and Vodka (Unrelated) By Griffin Edwards This week is full of surprises: Moscow schools train future journalists; cars branch out into new materials; and vodka exports decline, which is maybe less surprising than you'd think. Economy Education Food & Drink Geography Law Social Issues Travel Odder News
November 12, 2020 Potholes, Economics, and a Crossbow Murder By Griffin Edwards This week, puddles get the spotlight, weapons become instruments, and the life of a sausage tycoon ends abruptly at the business end of a crossbow. Business Economy Internet Music Pop Culture Social Issues Odder News
October 27, 2020 A Good Reason to Join the Military By Griffin Edwards A young woman in Kursk has been using her feminine wiles to hand over conscription notices. Men Military Social Issues Women Russia File
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 15, 2020 Putin's Birthday, Teachers, and Dirt By Griffin Edwards This week, Putin gets a cool new birthday present; an official broadcasts his workout regimen; and strange sediment puzzles scientists. Education Environment Health Military Social Issues Odder News
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
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 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 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 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
September 03, 2020 Chocolate, Chichikov, and Chivalry By Griffin Edwards This week, Lukashenko turns action hero; chocolate is serious business; and a classic Russian author is proven to be right all along. Business Government Literature Military Politics Social Issues Women Odder News