January 20, 2021 Like Uber for Booze By Griffin Edwards Russia's Ministry of Industry and Trade has thrown its support behind a measure for distance-selling alcohol. Business Food & Drink Government Law Russia File
December 14, 2020 More Dead Souls By Griffin Edwards A Russian executive is under house arrest after it was discovered that she employed more than a dozen nonexistent employees for her own gain. Business Law Russia File
December 10, 2020 Bovines, Berries, and Bros By Griffin Edwards 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
November 26, 2020 Poaching, Internet, and Coronavirus on Ice By Griffin Edwards 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 By Griffin Edwards Yandex.Food releases fascinating data on the most popular foods for takeout this year. Business Economy Food & Drink Internet Russia File
November 12, 2020 Potholes, Economics, and a Crossbow Murder By Griffin Edwards This week, puddles get the spotlight, weapons become instruments, and the life of a sausage tycoon ends abruptly at the business end of a crossbow. Business Economy Internet Music Pop Culture Social Issues Odder News
October 23, 2020 Something Big is Brewing, Illegally By Griffin Edwards A businessman in Chita had his fizzy, hoppy side hustle busted this week. Business Cities & Towns Food & Drink Law Russia File
September 18, 2020 Bring Out the Big Guns By Griffin Edwards A Russian arms company is working towards a sniper rifle with a range of nearly five miles. Business Men Military Science Russia File
September 03, 2020 Chocolate, Chichikov, and Chivalry By Griffin Edwards This week, Lukashenko turns action hero; chocolate is serious business; and a classic Russian author is proven to be right all along. Business Government Literature Military Politics Social Issues Women Odder News
August 28, 2020 Kamchatka or Bust By Griffin Edwards Some of Russia's less-traveled regions are hoping to grow a booming ecotourism sector. Business Economy Regions Travel Russia File
August 11, 2020 A Win for the Lada By Griffin Edwards Russia's iconic domestic car has been the highest-selling automobile in the last six months. Business Economy Transportation Russia File
August 10, 2020 The Яs Have It By Griffin Edwards Yandex, Russia's Google almost-equivalent, is making moves to expand with products including "YaBank," "YaSafe," and "YaCash." Business Economy Internet Russia File