February 09, 2022 A Not-So Sobering Message “About the dangers of alcohol, volumes have been written on the benefits of more than one brochure! From lack of education, we walk for five days and crawl for two! And, on Saturday morning, Russia from space looks like.” – An unintelligible sign alerting Muscovites to the effects of alcohol. Cities & Towns Customs Food & Drink Moscow Social Issues
February 08, 2022 A Cat Lady with a Cause Hundreds of kitties need homes in Novosibirsk – and this lady bought them one. Animals Environment Social Issues
February 07, 2022 Tipple Tender Trending The minimum price of vodka, set by Russia's Ministry of Finance, has been raised. Barely. Economy Food & Drink Government
February 06, 2022 Biking with Style, with Putin: The Night Wolves Russia has an ultranationalist, pro-Putin motorcycle gang. Because of course it does. Government Int'l Relations Men Military
February 05, 2022 Of Ice and Snowmen The Snow and Ice in Moscow international festival, happening now, brings together artists from across the world to create brilliant works of art. Art Cities & Towns Culture Moscow Regions
February 04, 2022 Six Chances, One Wordle The newly released Wordle game now has a Russian language version! Go try it out! Internet Language News Pop Culture
February 03, 2022 Slip-ups, Icicles, and (Not So) Sneaky Thieves In this week's Odder News: a propaganda failure, fishing robots, and a cross-dressing bandit. Law Politics Science
February 02, 2022 Copperfield? I Hardly Know Her! “Usually, to put money on a card, you need an ATM; with magicians, everything is much simpler: just rub a coin and it becomes invisible.” – Eugene, at Nevyansk prison, as he shows off a magic trick. Journalism Law Men Urban Life
February 01, 2022 Bringing Warmth to the Arctic Russia's Arctic towns are overdue for a makeover and graffiti is just what these chilly outposts need. Architecture Art Cities & Towns Culture Government
January 31, 2022 Valuing Values In an effort to prevent the "cult of selfishness," Russia's Ministry of Culture is implementing a project to preserve traditional values in 2022. Culture Government
January 29, 2022 The Fiasco, by Anton Chekhov In honor of Chekhov's birthday, we present his story, "The Fiasco," translated by Bob Blaisdell. And a video version... Family Literature Men Women
January 28, 2022 Frozen Traditions, The Epiphany Swim Religious or not, January 19th marks the day in which thousands of Russians dunk themselves in freezing waters for the annual Epiphany swim. Culture Holidays Religion