November 24, 2020 No Ketchup Here A Russian agency has banned some foods from school cafeterias in Russia, including ketchup. Culture Education Food & Drink Russia File
November 23, 2020 Takeout Trends of 2020 Yandex.Food releases fascinating data on the most popular foods for takeout this year. Business Economy Food & Drink Internet Russia File
November 23, 2020 Best Film on Russia this Year It is just over six minutes long, but "In Russia" is the finest film on Russia we have seen all year. It will have you itching for travel again. Film & TV Geography Regions Travel Russia File
November 20, 2020 Moscow's Merry Measures As the New Year approaches, Moscow’s mayor has announced new restrictions on holiday events, while the government considers extending the New Year’s holidays. Customs Holidays Russia File
November 19, 2020 Cars, Car Accidents, and Vodka (Unrelated) 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 18, 2020 Putting the "Fun" in "Prison Camp" A Russian non-profit prepares to open a mock prison camp as a place to make fun memories with your family. Children Education Family History Russia File
November 18, 2020 Packed Pillows, Drug Decreases, and Teacher's Top Dollars “A man caught the pillow. As it later turned out, it was the driver of the Tomskoe Pivo [Beer] enterprise, and he tried to hastily hide it in his car… The driver was detained.” – A source in Tomsk region’s law enforcement on the latest developments in the arrest of the town’s mayor Cities & Towns Government Quote
November 17, 2020 Mayorless Magadan The position of mayor in the Far East town of Magadan is apparently so undesirable that no one wants the job. Cities & Towns Government Politics Russia File
November 16, 2020 For the Sake of Russia, You're Fired! A Russian non-profit economic organization recently forecasted a way for Russia to achieve better GDP growth: fire ineffective workers. Economy News Russia File
November 15, 2020 Dumplings Fit for a Surgeon Tuyana loves being a doctor. But she has a passion for pozy – steamed dumplings rooted in Buryatia that are shaped like a yurt. Food & Drink Regions Food Stories Russia File
November 13, 2020 Rocket Man Turns Elton John The director of Roscosmos uses the organization's website to distribute his latest hits. Music Science Space Russia File
November 12, 2020 Potholes, Economics, and a Crossbow Murder 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