April 13, 2021 Computer-Judge Finds You Guilty Russian authorities are planning to make laws that computers can understand and, by extension, adjudicate. Government Law Science Social Issues
March 01, 2021 Chernobyl Disaster In an odd way, it was only after watching the HBO miniseries Chernobyl that I fully appreciated just how great a catastrophe threatened mankind on that April day in 1986. History Science
February 15, 2021 You Think You Know Russia? Perhaps Russia Knows You... Get out your aluminum foil hats, folks. It seems the Soviets got ESP down decades ago. Espionage History Science
February 03, 2021 Russia's Cup of Tea Russian scientists are attempting to bring tea cultivation to more Northern regions of the country. Agriculture Food & Drink Regions Science
December 17, 2020 Oksana and Her "Jewish" Zakuska In which we meet Oksana, Russian millennial and cook. She shares childhood memories of a surprisingly abundant 90s, and her favorite snack: the "Jewish" zakuska. Food & Drink History Science Food Stories
November 13, 2020 Rocket Man Turns Elton John The director of Roscosmos uses the organization's website to distribute his latest hits. Music Science Space
November 06, 2020 Humans Descended from Alien Mushrooms A leading Russian journalist has put together research from foreign institutions to make an interesting claim. News Science
November 05, 2020 Maps, Mail Trucks, and Caviar This week, officials make outrageous demands, maps cost a man his job, and science meets geopolitics. Economy Food & Drink Geography Government Health Int'l Relations Science
November 01, 2020 A Surgeon is Born The extraordinary life and times of one of Russia's most important doctors. Science War
October 29, 2020 Insults, Overpriced Benches, and Space Toilets This week, astronauts find some relief, citizens share their shame, and the dangers of sugar may finally be made public. Cities & Towns Food & Drink Government Health Science Space
October 22, 2020 Sniffer Dogs, Train Cats, and Surprise Tigers This week, Siberian tigers earn someone fame; sniffer dogs combat coronavirus; and cats become savvy – some might say spoiled – train passengers. Animals Government Health Law Science Travel
October 09, 2020 Ancient Animal Remains Recovered Paleontologists have discovered the remains of a rabbit-like animal previously unknown to scientists. Animals Science