August 25, 2020 Nothing Suspicious Here... In disappointing-but-not-altogether-unexpected news, a prominent Kremlin critic gets hit with tea-borne poisoning. Espionage Government News Politics Russia File
August 24, 2020 Little Big's Big Lawsuit The musical group is facing a 12 million ruble lawsuit for plagiarism. Law Music Pop Culture Russia File
August 22, 2020 Sad Smiles and Kremlin Corruption Recounting a 2008 meeting with activist Alexei Navalny, before he rose to prominence. Government Politics Russia File
August 21, 2020 I'm Not Dead Yet A hospital in Kursk is under investigation after a woman awoke post-surgery in the morgue. Cities & Towns Health Social Issues Women Russia File
August 20, 2020 Hovercraft, Cannibals, and a Man on Mars This week: Soviet-relic bunkers burst forth with new life; Soviet-relic vehicles get new life; and Soviet-relic apartments crack under the pressures of life. Animals Family Food & Drink History Internet Science Odder News
August 19, 2020 Leaders Say the Darndest Things “Thank you, I have said everything. You can shout 'Leave'.” – Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko in response to workers at the Minsk Wheel Tractor Plant Health News Quote
August 17, 2020 Russia's Smallest Ethnic Group The smallest ethnos in the Russian Federation is an Avar sub-culture in the Caucasus. Culture Geography Social Issues Russia File
August 14, 2020 Tsoy's Last Concert A recording of Viktor Tsoy’s last concert with his group Kino has recently been rediscovered. Film & TV Music Russia File
August 13, 2020 Strange Celebrations, Cereal, and Wildlife Sneakiness This week: cereal jingles go viral, animal crossings save critters, and paratroopers take a swim in a fountain in celebration. Sounds pretty run-of-the-mill. Animals Culture Health Internet Media Moscow Music Social Issues Transportation Odder News
August 12, 2020 'Sup? St. Petersburg saw over 2,000 attendees at its stand-up-paddleboard (SUP) festival this year, many in costume and with pets in tow. Animals Cities & Towns Sports St. Petersburg Russia File
August 12, 2020 On Melons and Vacationers “You risk getting an upset stomach, but there is no scientific evidence for this fact.” - An announcement from Russia’s Federal Service for Surveillance on Consumer Rights Protection and Human Wellbeing, on the incorrect way to eat melons Food & Drink Travel Quote
August 12, 2020 Criminal QR-Codes Be careful what QR-codes you scan in Russia, you may be opening yourself up to fraud. Economy News Russia File
