Puppies, Mummies, and Jet Engines

In this week's Odder News: jet engines, dogs, and new apartment trends are all impacted by the virus outbreak. Or maybe it's the mummy's fault?

• Russian ingenuity has come to the fore during the coronavirus outbreak. Take, for instance, the city of Chelyabinsk, which has repurposed a jet engine to disinfect city streets.
• Other localities have found different methods for protecting themselves from the pandemic. For instance, the Altai Region is being protected by a 1500-year-old mummy. Whatever works!
• Men, if your wives aren't feeding you enough red meat, show them this article, in which a Russian medical specialist discusses important components of the male diet that one's wife should be sure to include.
• It's almost impossible to keep isolation requirements when you have a furry friend who needs to piddle outside. Fortunately, the Russian Kennel Federation has posted some guidelines for keeping yourself and your friendly beast safe in the midst of the pandemic. Don't worry, Fido doesn't need to wear a mask.
• With Russians stuck inside, even buying a new apartment has gone remote. According to a recent report, 45% of transactions have been for one-bedrooms; our guess is that these are from people whose roommates are proving especially grating these days.
• We've been keeping an eye on Russian Victory Day celebrations for this year, the 75th anniversary of the war's end. Russia originally seemed poised to celebrate, regardless of the coronavirus, even practice-marching troops in masks. The parade prep spread the infection, and now the pomp has been canceled due to the circumstances.