"The world is absolutely clear to me :) CHEERS.”

– Elena, wine-bearing marathon runner in September’s Galaxy Vladivostok Marathon.

A new ranking shows that 4% of the world's best chefs come from Russia. 

Residents of Voronezh have made us all proud (and a little bit jealous) by setting the Russian record for eating the most sweet cottage cheese-based desserts in one day. 

In May, the Russian Federation temporarily banned the export of grechka, also known as buckwheat, from June 5 to August 31.

“Lids are very relevant seasonal paraphernalia for many. Everyone accepted the gifts, even adherents of other political views.”

– Local news from gorbatka.ru, on United Russia’s election campaign strategy.

A crumble cake in Russia is something like banana bread in the US – the varieties are endless, and every avid baker has her “grandmother’s recipe” in their repertoire.

A shawarma shop accidentally delves into urban agriculture, much to the delight of city residents. 

Pizza-lovers be warned: a new scam in Russia is targeting those with a craving for cheese and pepperoni. 

In Russia, mascots only get better. Imagine a child cracking a smile not JUST for a man bungling in a hot costume, but for a role model who looks like a beloved teatime treat…

A Russian woman is suing McDonald's for producing advertising so effective she gave up on Lent.

In this week's Odder News, the biggest pot of borscht you'll ever see, a new birthday gift idea, and piranhas hit Sakhalin.

Trash-panda no more, this raccoon has developed a hankering for fine wine.