November 27, 2020 Good English Russia came in 41st in an annual ranking of countries by English proficiency. Education Language Statistics Russia File
November 24, 2020 No Ketchup Here A Russian agency has banned some foods from school cafeterias in Russia, including ketchup. Culture Education Food & Drink Russia File
November 19, 2020 Cars, Car Accidents, and Vodka (Unrelated) This week is full of surprises: Moscow schools train future journalists; cars branch out into new materials; and vodka exports decline, which is maybe less surprising than you'd think. Economy Education Food & Drink Geography Law Social Issues Travel Odder News
November 18, 2020 Putting the "Fun" in "Prison Camp" A Russian non-profit prepares to open a mock prison camp as a place to make fun memories with your family. Children Education Family History Russia File
November 11, 2020 Expiring Diplomas "Today, this absurdity is the rule. Who told you that [a graduate] has not forgotten 95 percent of what he actually studied there?" – Dmitry Peskov, suggesting the idea of instituting an expiration date for university diplomas Education News Quote
November 06, 2020 High Schoolers to Make Space Ships for ISS A program centered out of Tomsk is connecting high schoolers with astronauts aboard the International Space Station (ISS). Education Space Russia File
October 21, 2020 Dancing Less and School Issues “Let's dance and hug a little less, and give less work to our healthcare system.” – Yevgeny Yelin, vice-governor of St. Petersburg, on a recent proposal to close restaurants in the city at 11 PM. Education Health Quote
October 15, 2020 Putin's Birthday, Teachers, and Dirt This week, Putin gets a cool new birthday present; an official broadcasts his workout regimen; and strange sediment puzzles scientists. Education Environment Health Military Social Issues Odder News
September 24, 2020 Cave Bears, Corruption, and Life on Venus This week, education is worth fighting for; corrupt officials go for all-or-nothing; and Lenin's mausoleum makeover is cancelled. Animals Cities & Towns Economy Education Government History Law Moscow Regions Science Social Issues Urban Life Odder News
September 17, 2020 Odder News for Radical Dudes This week, we're abandoning all pretense of mature adulthood. We've got cool shotguns, exploding caves, and a teacher who just couldn't wait. Gosh, mom, get out of my room! Cities & Towns Education Government Internet Law Military Pop Culture Regions Social Issues Urban Life Odder News
September 10, 2020 Meet the New Minister, Meat in a Sausage, Mete Out a Fine This week: education! Tests for hopeful investors, savings for college, and learning what exactly is in sausage. Cities & Towns Culture Economy Education Food & Drink Moscow Social Issues Odder News
September 07, 2020 Murder, He Meowed A library's famous cat now resides with the big yarn ball in the sky, thanks to foul play. Animals Cities & Towns Education Rural Life Russia File