One Russian economic official provides a grim forecast of Russia's economy in the near term.

As the ruble continues to inflate and goods disappear, the Kremlin urges citizens not to panic buy.

Russian bank VTB is set to begin offering customers loans to cover parking spaces and closets, which seem like sound financial decisions.

In this week's Odder News: kitty subscriptions, sketchy sledding, and spiteful Valentines.

In the face of anxiety and uncertainty, sales of books about tarot cards, karma, and other esoteric, spiritual practices are skyrocketing in Russia.

In this week's Odder News: cartoons, a tiny apartment, and an alpaca using the metro.

This tire shop has some fluffy new residents! But are they earning their keep?

In which we visit a rather unique store in the Karelian village of Vedlozero. Which of course is far more than a store.

Two books reviewed: one on the origin of two perfumeries, another that is a memoir of an archpriest.

Russia's “Promobot” is more efficient than the teacher with eyes in the back of her head.

Russian air travel has changed radically over the past two decades. While there are still grave security concerns, there has been a boom in aircraft and airport construction, with positive impacts for travelers into and within the country.

“I think we're close to establishing Tesla's presence in Russia, and that would be great. And more broadly, also in Kazakhstan and neighboring regions.”

– On May 21, entrepreneur Elon Musk announced that the Tesla line would soon make it to markets in Russia, Kazakhstan and other CIS countries.