January 14, 2021 Statues, Smartphones, and Stalin Shawarma By Griffin Edwards This week, we've got some nice, alliterative shawarma shutdowns, approved apps, and coughing Kadyrov. Food & Drink Government Moscow Social Issues St. Petersburg Urban Life Odder News
January 11, 2021 Women Can Be Metro Drivers, Too By Griffin Edwards A relaxing of workplace regulations means that Russian women can now drive the Moscow Metro. Law Moscow Transportation Women Russia File
January 07, 2021 Russia's Still Odd in 2021 By Griffin Edwards This week, stealing a ridiculous amount of butter leads to punishment; Chechen nepotism knows no bounds; and Russians hope for an end of the pandemic (don't we all?). Cities & Towns Government Law Moscow Social Issues Urban Life Odder News
December 31, 2020 Taxis, Guns, and Scams By Griffin Edwards 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 21, 2020 "Hitler's Alligator" to Be Displayed By Margaret Godwin-Jones A Moscow Zoo alligator with a rich history has been stuffed and will be on display at a Moscow museum. Animals Moscow News Russia File
December 13, 2020 Pay with your Face By Griffin Edwards The Moscow Metro plans to allow passengers to pay with Face ID. Cities & Towns Moscow Transportation Urban Life 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
December 07, 2020 Soviet Disneyland: Exploring VDNKh By Griffin Edwards One of our favorite spots in Moscow is a surreal blend of theme park, museum, and Stalinist kitsch. Architecture History Moscow Travel
November 04, 2020 Pink Weather and QR-Codes By The Editors “In general, yes, winter is expected not to be cold. Winter is predicted in this color - I'm even afraid to pronounce the word – pink." – Roman Vilfand, scientific director of Russia’s Hydrometeorological Center, on the colors that will appear this winter on meteorological maps (pink means temperatures higher than norms) Moscow News Quote
October 01, 2020 Polygraphs, Plots, and Pivo By Griffin Edwards This week, we learn that drinking when working from home isn't so bad; it rains birds in Saratov Oblast; and Ramzan Kadyrov is saved from a sinister plot. Animals Espionage Law Moscow Science Odder News
September 24, 2020 Cave Bears, Corruption, and Life on Venus By Griffin Edwards This week, education is worth fighting for; corrupt officials go for all-or-nothing; and Lenin's mausoleum makeover is cancelled. Animals Cities & Towns Economy Education Government History Law Moscow Regions Science Social Issues Urban Life Odder News
September 16, 2020 McDonald's, Mayor Measures, Pets on Planes By The Editors "McDonald's is expanding its geographic presence and plans to open the first factories in the Far Eastern Federal District in December 2020." – Press announcement by McDonald’s, which plans to open its first restaurants in Russia’s Far East Animals Geography Moscow Quote