September 16, 2020 McDonald's, Mayor Measures, Pets on Planes "McDonald's is expanding its geographic presence and plans to open the first factories in the Far Eastern Federal District in December 2020." – Press announcement by McDonald’s, which plans to open its first restaurants in Russia’s Far East Animals Geography Moscow Quote
September 15, 2020 Archaeologists Make a Home Run A baseball dating back to the 12th century has been unearthed in one of Russia's oldest cities. Cities & Towns Culture History Science Sports Russia File
September 14, 2020 The Latest RosCosmos Launch: A TV Channel A TV channel for Russia's space agency will be blasting off in the coming months. Culture Media Science Space Russia File
September 14, 2020 The Hunt for Movie Russian "Kakov nipudt pakaru!" The classic 1990 movie Hunt for Red October had a $30 million budget. Apparently none of that went towards Russian language coaches. Film & TV Humor Language Media Pop Culture Russia File
September 12, 2020 Russian Museums Join TikTok Viewers can take a virtual tour of several Russian museums via TikTok. Art Internet Russia File
September 11, 2020 Musician's Poetic Response to Sentencing A well-known musician posted a poem in response to the sentencing of his friend, the actor Mikhail Yefremov. Internet Literature Pop Culture Russia File
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 09, 2020 Space Shoes, Putin's Proposal, and Tanks Take First “This is a special lightweight shoe, which is currently the lightest possible in the world, so that there is no additional load (when it is delivered to orbit).” – Press release from Faradei shoe company, which recently developed a special shoe for astronauts Cities & Towns News Space Quote
September 09, 2020 For the Love of Dill Dill on pizza? Sure, why not! Customs Food & Drink Russia File
September 08, 2020 Pay with Your Face A new video surveillance system in Moscow’s metro will enable passengers to pay with a scan of their face. Moscow News Russia File
September 07, 2020 Murder, He Meowed A library's famous cat now resides with the big yarn ball in the sky, thanks to foul play. Animals Cities & Towns Education Rural Life Russia File
September 04, 2020 Good Deed Punished A pensioner was fined for highlighting voter fraud in Russia's recent round of constitutional amendments. Cities & Towns Government Law Social Issues Russia File