Is it football or soccer? Either way, TWERF prepares for the start of the World Cup by examining Russia’s chances (not great), while still paying attention to a few other stories before the madness begins.

This week gives everybody a new lease on life, whether in the form of a photo touch up, another platform for Putin, or an actual new life for a “dead” journalist.

In a galaxy far, far away, the Millennium Falcon circled over a vicious battle with art and a dangerous passageway. That far-off galaxy being Russia, of course.

This week Russians hit the streets, waterways, and air for all sorts of occasions.

What goes up must come down: tales of flags, currencies, and seaworthy laundromats.

On the mall fire disaster in Kemerovo and how the system is doing nothing to prevent the next disaster of this type.

Featuring “poisonous” cooking oil, the finest pothole you’ve ever seen, and paper planes of protest.

Learn about the animal spies among us, get tips on how to survive nuclear war, and watch a world record get broken.

Stories about chocolate and fish: not an appetizing pairing, but a good selection for this week’s TWERF.

In honor of April Fool’s Day, we present you with jokes, mishaps, and fun times all around.

Grudinin shaves the ‘stache, the other election results are in, and New Zealand struggles to offend Russia.

TWERF takes on the political this week, bringing you news of the election and the weird things that accompanied it.