June 25, 2021 Too Many Cat Videos More than 40% of Russians say they're addicted to the internet, meaning that as many as 60% of Russians are probably liars. Health Internet Statistics Russia File
June 24, 2021 Aeroflot, Achilles, and Alushta In this week's Odder News, a noble Hermitage cat predicts the UEFA tournament in St. Petersburg, new rules for flying with pets, and Russia's three biggest problems. Animals Children Sports St. Petersburg Odder News
June 23, 2021 Crossing the Line With a bucket of paint and a dream, this Russian pensioner did what city officials wouldn't, but she may have had to cross a line to do it. Cities & Towns Transportation Urban Life Russia File
June 23, 2021 Putin's Pretty Pensive “Everything in the world displeases me, but, above all, my displeasure in everything displeases me.” – “Darth Putin” on Twitter parodies Russian President Vladimir Putin’s comments after his meeting with Joe Biden on Wednesday, June 16 Government Humor Int'l Relations Internet Quote
June 22, 2021 The Mai Tais Are Worth It Ever been so desperate for a vacation that you're willing to go into debt? According to a new study, more and more Russians are. Economy Travel Russia File
June 21, 2021 You've Gotta Be Kitten Me A viral video shows some sleepy and very rare kittens in the Altai region. Animals Environment Regions Russia File
June 21, 2021 Drinking Not En-Cur-Aged If you’re craving hair of the dog, Russia’s State Duma might recommend leaving the dog—or any pet, for that matter—behind. Animals Government Law Russia File
June 17, 2021 Moscow Metro Goes Big Moscow opens a new Metro Square and a new, massive circle line. Moscow Transportation Urban Life Russia File
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