The price of an Eastern European staple has doubled in Ukraine.

McDonald's is withdrawing from the Russian market. 

4.5 million tons of grain cannot exported from Ukrainian ports. 

The candy company Haribo halts production to Russia due to the Ukraine conflict.

As the ruble continues to inflate and goods disappear, the Kremlin urges citizens not to panic buy.

On Gogol, how culture and help ease the spirit, and a treasured Ukrainian recipe.

This Russian sweet pastry has turned heads since ancient times. Because it's still delicious.

“About the dangers of alcohol, volumes have been written on the benefits of more than one brochure! From lack of education, we walk for five days and crawl for two! And, on Saturday morning, Russia from space looks like.”

– An unintelligible sign alerting Muscovites to the effects of alcohol.

The minimum price of vodka, set by Russia's Ministry of Finance, has been raised. Barely.

The governor of Moscow Oblast pushes for pelmeni in schools, despite resistance from the federal government.

Russian fans of Friends can have the ultimate immersive experience at four themed cafes.

In this week's Odder News, Russians are not happy with their gifts, an underwater winter wedding, and cooking for President Putin.