March 24, 2021 Schoolboy Spat “During childhood, when we argued with each other in the yard, we’d say: It takes one to know one!” – Vladimir Putin comments on Joe Biden’s belief that the President of the Russian Federation is a “killer.” Int'l Relations Politics
March 23, 2021 Missing Raccoon, Anyone? In which a raccoon is returned safely back home— but not to the habitat you might expect. Animals Cities & Towns Urban Life
March 23, 2021 Half-Mermaid, Half-Dog, All Cute A Russian nine-year-old is in the spotlight for inspiring a new stuffed animal for Ikea. Business Children Family
March 22, 2021 Protein, Protein, Protein! Heads up, parents! You might not celebrate Russian Orthodox Lent, but who wouldn’t appreciate a tidbit from a nutritionist? Children Family Food & Drink Health Holidays Religion
March 21, 2021 The Sea Buckthorn: Russia's Berry Best This tiny Siberian berry packs a powerful punch – both in flavor and health benefits. Agriculture Food & Drink Health
March 19, 2021 Coming Up Roses After one year of pandemic, Russia's economy is looking dandy while others are on the verge of collapse. Or so says new research. Economy Int'l Relations News
March 18, 2021 Polar Youth Andrey Borodulin made a video to go with the story in our March/April issue on Polar Youth. Film & TV Regions Sports
March 18, 2021 Lukashenko Gets the Putin Treatment The President of Belarus is the subject of a new corruption investigation from Radio Free Europe. Government Journalism Politics
March 18, 2021 Star Wars, Speedos, and Superstars In this week's Odder News: move over Star Wars, make way for Eurovision, and pack your Speedo. Film & TV Music Pop Culture St. Petersburg
March 17, 2021 A Paw-some Recovery Rescuers at the Amur Tiger Center are always happy to lend a helping hand (or paw) to tigers in need. Animals Environment Regions
March 17, 2021 It Happens to All of Us “Well f*** your mother, they positioned it like a monkey!” – Crimean Minister of Culture Arina Novoselskaya, forgetting to turn off her microphone while on a video call with other Crimean leaders. Cities & Towns Government Humor Women
March 16, 2021 Draining the Tanks The Russian Duma is seriously considering putting a slow end to the dolphin and whale display industry. Animals Business Environment
