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
August 11, 2020 A Win for the Lada Russia's iconic domestic car has been the highest-selling automobile in the last six months. Business Economy Transportation Russia File
August 10, 2020 The Яs Have It Yandex, Russia's Google almost-equivalent, is making moves to expand with products including "YaBank," "YaSafe," and "YaCash." Business Economy Internet Russia File
August 10, 2020 From Poetry to Song: A Russian Poet's Work Makes a Debut How the work of one of Soviet Russia's greatest poets found new life through modern music. Culture Literature Media Music Women Russia File
August 09, 2020 Criminal Camels A herd of camels, released by an 83-year-old pensioner, is wreaking havoc in Astrakhan region. Animals Cities & Towns Humor Regions Rural Life Russia File
August 09, 2020 Short Film: Anya A touching, short, CGI animated film looks at 20 years in the life of a Russian orphan. Children Family Film & TV Video of the Week
August 07, 2020 Russia's Median Income Data from Rosstat indicates that the median Russian monthly salary is R35,000 (approximately $480). Business Economy Russia File
