October 21, 2020 Dancing Less and School Issues “Let's dance and hug a little less, and give less work to our healthcare system.” – Yevgeny Yelin, vice-governor of St. Petersburg, on a recent proposal to close restaurants in the city at 11 PM. Education Health Quote
October 21, 2020 Russia's Pop Queen How well do you know this classic Russian and Soviet musical icon? Music Pop Culture Russia File
October 21, 2020 Life on Mars A Russian astronaut said he believes there is already life on Mars. News Space Russia File
October 20, 2020 Upward Mobility A cleaning woman has found herself the newly-elected head of her village. Cities & Towns Government Social Issues Russia File
October 19, 2020 How Much Money Do Russians Need to Be Happy? A recent survey among Russians seeks to answer this question. News Statistics Russia File
October 16, 2020 Netflix Buys Russian Show Netflix spent a record amount for Russia on acquiring this TV show. Film & TV News Russia File
October 16, 2020 Baba Yaga: Russian Folktales' Classic Witch Slavic folklore sports a spooky old crone that just might give you a costume idea this Halloween. Art Culture Customs Russia File
October 15, 2020 Putin's Birthday, Teachers, and Dirt This week, Putin gets a cool new birthday present; an official broadcasts his workout regimen; and strange sediment puzzles scientists. Education Environment Health Military Social Issues Odder News
October 14, 2020 Savings and Plateaus “Compared to the crisis period, the share of people adhering to a savings policy in economic behavior has decreased: 68% of Russians believe that it is better to spend as little as possible, saving as much as possible for the future.” – Results of a poll conducted by the Russian Public Opinion Center, on how Russians are saving and spending money Health News Statistics Quote
October 13, 2020 Cheburashka to Hit the Big Screen One of the Soviet Union's most iconic characters is set to make his movie debut. Children Culture Film & TV Russia File
October 12, 2020 Smile, or Else Who says Russians are cold and inscrutable? Kamchatka's new "Ministry of Happiness" seeks to spread joy and wellbeing. Government Regions Social Issues Russia File
October 09, 2020 Ancient Animal Remains Recovered Paleontologists have discovered the remains of a rabbit-like animal previously unknown to scientists. Animals Science Russia File