June 17, 2021 Apparitions, Animals, and Cannabis In this week's Odder News, moose loose, ghost spotted, and hemp growing under the government's nose. Agriculture Animals Music Pop Culture St. Petersburg Odder News
June 16, 2021 When Well-Oiled, Skip the Fat If you enjoy a hefty pour (or three!), you might think twice about what you consume to offset the effects of a night of drinking. Food & Drink Health Russia File
June 16, 2021 Get Them Vacs A-Rollin' “The main condition is that the first shot of the vaccine must be administered between the 15th and 25th of June 2021 at the vaccination points of the Ministry of Health of the Moscow Region. For this purpose, you can choose any drug: ‘Sputnik V,’ ‘EpiVacCorona,’ and ‘KoviVak.’” – On June 13, Governor of Moscow Oblast Andrei Vorobyov announced a lottery to win a new apartment. Government Health Moscow Quote
June 14, 2021 A Furry Fugitive In America, people go to country clubs to escape from the drudgery they bear. In Russia, bears escape from country clubs. Animals Cities & Towns Moscow Sports Russia File
June 13, 2021 Vladimir Pozner: Soviet Soldier-Journalist Vladimir Pozner Jr., Russian-American journalist and television host, describes his path to disillusionment. Biographies History Journalism Media Russia File
June 11, 2021 Kicking It to Katyusha At the end of May, a lucky Muscovite heard a ruckus outside his window… Moscow Music Russia File
June 10, 2021 Inbreeding Animals, Escaping Arrestees, and Zhiguli Is Back In this week's Odder News, we have mutant dolphins, wild rappers, and (of course) vintage Zhigulis. Animals Humor Music Pop Culture Odder News
June 09, 2021 Looking for Elon “I think he has already been born. I think he is already in school studying or in kindergarten. And of course, he is not alone. A great country will certainly appear.” – On June 5, Dmitry Rogozin, head of Roscosmos, on where the Russian Elon Musk is. Science Space St. Petersburg Quote
June 08, 2021 Stubborn as a Swan Honk honk! There's a swan in the middle of the road. Animals Humor Internet Russia File
June 07, 2021 Flooded with Fun Citizens of Krasnoyarsk are figuring out how to make the best out of a pretty water-logged situation. Cities & Towns Sports Russia File
June 06, 2021 My First Ivan Kupala Ivan Kupala is a traditional Slavic celebration of the summer solstice, with many pagan and deeply symbolic rituals. How are these ancient customs celebrated and recreated today in modern Russia? Customs Holidays Rural Life Russia File
June 04, 2021 Russia Goes Running Russia hosted the world's largest synchronized footrace at the end of May. Cities & Towns Health Sports St. Petersburg Russia File