November 19, 2021 All Aboard the Hogwarts Express! You no longer need to travel to platform nine and three-quarters to get to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry; Russia now has her very own Hogwarts Express. Literature Pop Culture Transportation
November 19, 2021 Spelling Out the Rules Bad news for Russian language students: it looks like there might soon be some new spelling rules to memorize. Education Language
November 18, 2021 Murmurating, Toothless Sherlock Holmes, and "Own Goal" In this week's Odder News, starling flocks are stunning, Dostoyevsky was a weird guy, and Team Russia bought Team Croatia a ticket to the next World Cup. Animals Literature Sports
November 17, 2021 Neater, Braver, Smarter, Stronger Ever wonder about the ideal police officer every Russian citizen dreams of? Look no further! Holidays Humor Law
November 17, 2021 Belarus, Bigwigs, and Boasting "I knew Hafez Assad, I knew Saddam Hussein, I knew Muammar Gaddafi. We had very good and close relationships with them. We met with them. I'll tell you, the greatest thinkers!” – President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko name drops on November 10. Int'l Relations News Social Issues
November 16, 2021 Late Bloomers An unusually warm fall is leading to some unusually beautiful blossoms in Sochi this year. Environment Regions
November 15, 2021 Crying Wolf, for Good Reason As if COVID hadn't forced enough kids to learn from home, the prospect of wolf attacks are doing the same thing in the Ugra region. Animals Education Environment Rural Life
November 14, 2021 Cats: An Unofficial Symbol of Saint Petersburg St. Petersburg is a magical place, in part thanks to its feline denizens. Animals Art St. Petersburg Travel
November 13, 2021 Russia to Launch Digital Ruble The digital ruble is about to be tested, so here's a crash course in how digital currency works. Economy Government News
November 12, 2021 Something Worse Than Detention An abandoned crypt found on a Russian school's property takes the phrase "bored to death" to a whole new level. Education History
November 11, 2021 Spider-Man, Siberian Tigers, and Sputnik V In this week's Odder News, Spider-Man is on the loose, Russia loves fast food, and protect your dogs. Animals Health Pop Culture Sports
November 10, 2021 Just a Little Horse Play Three young men from St. Petersburg have been detained by police for trying to ensure that the city’s stone horses aren’t left out in the cold. Animals Art St. Petersburg