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Russian alcohol deaths are down, thanks to a mild January.

In this week's Odder News, cheerleaders and lawmakers band together, croquet culture spreads to Russia, and youthful exuberance leads to a joyride.

“I believe Little Big is the group that will capture Europe's ears. This is the smartest choice. I'm sure they will tear everyone else apart! A lot of respect to Pervyi Kanal.”

- Musical producer Yana Rudkovskaya

A new exhibit dedicated to the history of tattoos is opening in Moscow.

A public opinion survey reveals that Russians are averse to a woman holding Putin's office.

One of Russia’s regions is discussing a tax for dog owners.

If the All-Russian Teachers' Union gets their way, a fine could take the place of detention.

283 years ago today, Vassily Bazhenov was born. Russian architecture would never be the same.

Moscow Photographer Oleg Ershov won the International Landscape Photographer of the Year prize, sponsored by Momento Pro.

Cruising the streets of Moscow is better in a stylish car you made yourself.

In this week's Odder News: Putin's smartphone habits, Russian homophones make a headache for the police, and a coronavirus serenade.

Russian history is interesting. Not always beautiful, not always glorious, but almost always... interesting.