January 15, 2021 The Fast and the Broomiest By Griffin Edwards A bus driver in Kaliningrad has become internet-famous after video surfaced of them changing gears with what looks like a mop. Cities & Towns Internet Transportation Urban Life Russia File
January 14, 2021 Statues, Smartphones, and Stalin Shawarma By Griffin Edwards This week, we've got some nice, alliterative shawarma shutdowns, approved apps, and coughing Kadyrov. Food & Drink Government Moscow Social Issues St. Petersburg Urban Life Odder News
January 13, 2021 Why Didn't We Think Of That? By The Editors “If you don't like the current president, only elections can solve the issue.” – President Alexander Lukashenko, of the former Soviet state Belarus, known for having rigged elections last year to continue his run since 1995, among other things. Government Politics Quote
January 13, 2021 Meet the Editors By Paul E. Richardson This week we welcome three new editors to the Russian Life Online team, while one has opted to extend his tour another year. We thought you'd like to get to know them. Journalism
January 12, 2021 A Quiet Christmas for Putin By Griffin Edwards Instead of reveling in the bright lights of a Moscow Christmas celebration, Putin decided to take in the holiday at a small church in a small town. Culture Customs Holidays Religion Russia File
January 11, 2021 Women Can Be Metro Drivers, Too By Griffin Edwards A relaxing of workplace regulations means that Russian women can now drive the Moscow Metro. Law Moscow Transportation Women Russia File
January 10, 2021 The Best (and Worst) Facial Hair in Russian History By Griffin Edwards Which Russian tsars, stars, and commissars sported the most macho mustaches, grimy goatees, and bombastic beards? Let's make a listicle! Biographies History Humor Men
January 08, 2021 Death of a Snowman By Griffin Edwards Hooligans struck a collection of over 200 snowmen in the town of Kaluga, an act of gruesome vandalism. Art Cities & Towns Law Urban Life Russia File
January 07, 2021 Russia's Still Odd in 2021 By Griffin Edwards This week, stealing a ridiculous amount of butter leads to punishment; Chechen nepotism knows no bounds; and Russians hope for an end of the pandemic (don't we all?). Cities & Towns Government Law Moscow Social Issues Urban Life Odder News
January 06, 2021 Party Like It's Belarus By Griffin Edwards The president of Russia's neighbor Belarus ended 2020 the same way he started it: in denial over the coronavirus pandemic. Government Health Politics Social Issues Russia File
January 06, 2021 Russian Medics Recognized By The Editors “In the Russian Federation, we have witnessed the heroic dedication, professionalism, and selflessness of all medical workers in the fight against COVID-19. From the first days of the pandemic, they worked on the front line and risked their health and lives every minute.” – From a report by Hans Kluge, Director of the Regional Office for Europe of the World Health Organization (WHO), and Melita Vujnovich, representative of the organization in Russia, on Russian medical workers’ stellar performance throughout the pandemic Health News Quote
January 06, 2021 Lady Macbeth of Mtsensk By Robert Blaisdell A review of a new collection of Leskov's stories. Literature Reviews
