February 09, 2021 A Pixelated Palace for Putin Now you, too, can experience the glamor of Putin's Black Sea palace without the pricetag in the digital worlds of Minecraft. Internet Politics Pop Culture Russia File
February 03, 2021 Freed Internet or Internment? “Everything is ready for it technologically. All decisions have also been made at the legislative level, but (…) it is not easy, and it is really not desired. I still, frankly speaking, do not see any signs of this happening, because, for obvious reasons, it is a double-edged weapon.” – Brandishing the biggest sword, Deputy Chairman of the Security Council of the Russian Federation Dmitry Medvedev announced to the rest of the world on February 1st that Russia is now ready to disconnect from the global Internet. Government Internet Social Issues Quote
January 29, 2021 Think Before You Post The head of Russia's space agency was blocked on Facebook after commenting on a post in support of Navalny. Internet Politics Space Russia File
January 15, 2021 The Fast and the Broomiest 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
December 31, 2020 Taxis, Guns, and Scams This week, we mark the end of 2020 with transportation stats, social media monitoring, and preparations for wild celebrations. Holidays Internet Law Military Moscow Social Issues Transportation Odder News
December 30, 2020 Bovine Brassieres A dairy farmer in Russia's coldest village has found a way to keep his cow's udders warm in the dead of winter. Agriculture Animals Internet Russia File
December 24, 2020 Drugs, Pirates, and Apple Pay This week, your mother turns out to be right all along; Aeroflot adapts to COVID; and the European Commission says you can get good, free movies from Russian social media. Cities & Towns Economy Internet Law Social Issues Odder News
December 23, 2020 A Blog for Babushka A recent survey of the elderly finds that one-fifth of pensioners hope to supplement their income with a blog. Economy Internet Social Issues Russia File
December 10, 2020 Bovines, Berries, and Bros This week, Lada outdoes itself; emergency services fall short; and cows (and men) finally get the appreciation they're due. Business Cities & Towns Government Internet Men Moscow Rural Life Social Issues Odder News
December 03, 2020 Flamethrowers, Video Games, and New Nobility This week, the Russian army gets new toys; a university administrator doesn't quit while he's ahead; and Lukashenko keeps doing his thing, much to our chagrin. Education Government Health Internet Military Pop Culture Social Issues War Odder News
November 26, 2020 Poaching, Internet, and Coronavirus on Ice This week, we've got brand-new guns, poachers from an unlikely place, and the frozen north gets an internet connection. Business Culture Environment Health Internet Rural Life Odder News
November 23, 2020 Takeout Trends of 2020 Yandex.Food releases fascinating data on the most popular foods for takeout this year. Business Economy Food & Drink Internet Russia File