A Russian zoo will open its very first exhibit to allow the observation of hibernating bears, but will it allow the bears to get some good shut-eye? 

Everyone is excited for the long-awaited Games this summer, especially the Russian Olympic Committee, who is taking the opportunity to reintroduce us to their two new(-ish) Olympic mascots.

Bees and people aren't really that different after all: Apparently, both get a little disoriented when the weather gets too hot and they have had a little bit too much to drink. 

In this week's Odder News, Russian highway drivers stop for a duckling crossing, a woman fakes her own kidnapping and pays for it, and what does it signify if two black sphynx cats cross your path?

In this week's Odder News, marked up sandwiches, magic suitcases, and Chadian soldiers as alarm clocks.

In this week's Odder News, a noble Hermitage cat predicts the UEFA tournament in St. Petersburg, new rules for flying with pets, and Russia's three biggest problems.

A viral video shows some sleepy and very rare kittens in the Altai region. 

If you’re craving hair of the dog, Russia’s State Duma might recommend leaving the dog—or any pet, for that matter—behind.

In this week's Odder News, moose loose, ghost spotted, and hemp growing under the government's nose.

In America, people go to country clubs to escape from the drudgery they bear. In Russia, bears escape from country clubs.

In this week's Odder News, we have mutant dolphins, wild rappers, and (of course) vintage Zhigulis.

Honk honk! There's a swan in the middle of the road.