January 21, 2021 Mutations, Vaccines, and Navigating Ice By Amanda Shirnina This week's Odder News features reckless youths, especially unfortunate COVID infections, and new recommendations for surviving the Russian cold. Cities & Towns Environment Geography Health Internet Regions Odder News
January 06, 2021 Party Like It's Belarus By Griffin Edwards The president of Russia's neighbor Belarus ended 2020 the same way he started it: in denial over the coronavirus pandemic. Government Health Politics Social Issues Russia File
January 06, 2021 Russian Medics Recognized By The Editors “In the Russian Federation, we have witnessed the heroic dedication, professionalism, and selflessness of all medical workers in the fight against COVID-19. From the first days of the pandemic, they worked on the front line and risked their health and lives every minute.” – From a report by Hans Kluge, Director of the Regional Office for Europe of the World Health Organization (WHO), and Melita Vujnovich, representative of the organization in Russia, on Russian medical workers’ stellar performance throughout the pandemic Health News Quote
January 01, 2021 2020 in Words By Michele A. Berdy 2020 will surely go down in Russian history as one of the most word-productive years since the changes of 1917 and 1992. Health Language
December 04, 2020 More than Early Birds and Night Owls By Margaret Godwin-Jones Scientists at the RUDN Institute of Medicine have determined more prototypes than just being an early bird or a night owl. Health News Russia File
December 03, 2020 Flamethrowers, Video Games, and New Nobility By Griffin Edwards This week, the Russian army gets new toys; a university administrator doesn't quit while he's ahead; and Lukashenko keeps doing his thing, much to our chagrin. Education Government Health Internet Military Pop Culture Social Issues War Odder News
December 01, 2020 Deadly Drinks By Margaret Godwin-Jones A group of people in Sakha died from drinking hand sanitizer. Cities & Towns Food & Drink Health Russia File
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 10, 2020 Hot Fox Tips By Griffin Edwards Moscow Region's Ecology Ministry tells residents not to smile at foxes. Animals Government Health Humor Regions Russia File
November 05, 2020 Maps, Mail Trucks, and Caviar By Griffin Edwards This week, officials make outrageous demands, maps cost a man his job, and science meets geopolitics. Economy Food & Drink Geography Government Health Int'l Relations Science Odder News
October 29, 2020 Insults, Overpriced Benches, and Space Toilets By Griffin Edwards This week, astronauts find some relief, citizens share their shame, and the dangers of sugar may finally be made public. Cities & Towns Food & Drink Government Health Science Space Odder News
October 28, 2020 Hopes for iPhones and Restrictions By The Editors “Almost the entire first batch of iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro was bought up over the weekend. A number of models with the most popular blue colors have already sold out. The highest demand was for the Pro version, with 70% of customers choosing it. New consignments of goods are expected in the near future.” – Report by MTS, on the popularity of new iPhones in Russia, which sold out at MTS stores within three days Health News Quote
