September 24, 2020 Cave Bears, Corruption, and Life on Venus 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 10, 2020 Meet the New Minister, Meat in a Sausage, Mete Out a Fine 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 News, quotes, and tidbits from all around Russia. Cities & Towns Culture Economy Internet Travel
August 28, 2020 Kamchatka or Bust 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 News, quotes and tidbits from around Russia. Economy Environment Urban Life
