January 12, 2021 A Quiet Christmas for Putin By Griffin Edwards Instead of reveling in the bright lights of a Moscow Christmas celebration, Putin decided to take in the holiday at a small church in a small town. Culture Customs Holidays Religion Russia File
January 05, 2021 Frozen Ramen Challenge By Margaret Godwin-Jones Russians are taking advantage of sub-zero temperatures to participate in the frozen Ramen challenge. Customs News Russia File
January 01, 2021 A Time for Pirogi By Marina Pustilnik January – and the winter months in general – are a great time to master the hearty Russian recipes for all kinds of pirogi. Customs Food & Drink
December 28, 2020 Cussing Stats By Griffin Edwards New research uncovers Russians' attitudes towards swearing. Culture Customs Language Russia File
December 09, 2020 Don't Try This at Home By The Editors “If questions arise as to whether demons should be driven out of this or that person, first of all, you need to turn to the priests. Any [personal] initiative in this is completely unacceptable.” – Metropolitan Hilarion, the head of the Russian Orthodox Church’s Department of External Relations, in response to a video showing parents attempting an exorcism on their son Customs Religion Quote
November 20, 2020 Moscow's Merry Measures By Margaret Godwin-Jones As the New Year approaches, Moscow’s mayor has announced new restrictions on holiday events, while the government considers extending the New Year’s holidays. Customs Holidays Russia File
October 16, 2020 Baba Yaga: Russian Folktales' Classic Witch By Griffin Edwards Slavic folklore sports a spooky old crone that just might give you a costume idea this Halloween. Art Culture Customs
September 09, 2020 For the Love of Dill By Margaret Godwin-Jones Dill on pizza? Sure, why not! Customs Food & Drink Russia File
September 01, 2020 Setting the Table By Michele A. Berdy Some linguistic tips on how to be a good dinner guest. Customs Language
July 02, 2020 Kefir-Beer, a Dog Retiree, and a Grave Competition By Griffin Edwards This week: stamps honor highways, grave-diggers let loose, and Russia's cutest cop takes his leave. Animals Cities & Towns Customs Economy Religion Science Odder News
July 01, 2020 An Expat Goes Home By Victor Pogostin A death in the family not only proves the maxim that you can’t go home again, but also that home is probably not what you remember it to be. Customs Family Russians Abroad
June 18, 2020 Help for Grooms, Swimmers are Doomed, and a Prisoner's Rooms By The Editors This week we have grants for bride-stealing, anthropomorphic cakes, prisoners (and guards) walking on glass, and important advice for your next trip to Chelyabinsk. Customs Environment Food & Drink Health Law Moscow Music Transportation Odder News
