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This week got a little shifty, with trash sent in packages, a possible tax evasion scheme, and a game retelling a contentious moment in recent Russian history.

We begin a new project, in which readers meet regular St. Petersburgers, to learn about their lives and their favorite places in the Northern Palmyra. First up: coffee!

The post-holiday doldrums must not exist in Russia, where we find stories of hope, change, and a mayor that cares.

Winter break is known to be a difficult time for Russia: to cope with all that time off, many flock to the cinema. This holiday season's most popular movie? It's about tanks.

The Battle of Molodi, while not a well-remembered battle, was a rather important one in Russia’s history. Yet for some reason it is little-known.

Russian Orthodox Christmas has come and gone, leaving us with all sorts of holiday lunacy. 

The Australian edition of 60 Minutes traveled to Oymakon last winter and brought back this story. 

Most people will associate Russia and Russians with tea, yet coffee is not some sort of Ivan-Come-Lately to Mother Russia.

2018 is out, 2019 is in, and even with the holidays, Russian news didn’t stop.

Welcome to our four-million-word website. We got here with your help.

We look back and some of our, and your, favorite stories from The Weekly Russia File during 2018.

If you want to see the majestic, historic side of St. Petersburg, yet experience an area where people actually live, you should head to Kolomna.