June 29, 2026 Plov Diplomacy Russian and Uzbek researchers hope to see growing use of local culinary traditions for diplomatic purposes. Food & Drink Int'l Relations Politics
June 17, 2026 Beefing About Rations A fraudulent operation sent 170 tons of barely edible rations to Russian soldiers. Food & Drink Military War
June 05, 2026 Kremlin Threatens Armenia Kremlin intimidation of Armenia includes suspension of Armenian imports. Agriculture Business Economy Food & Drink Government Politics Trade
May 30, 2026 A Piroshky Pilgrimage Forget the first Starbucks. Pike Place Market has another attraction that's a must-see for Russophiles. Food & Drink Memoir Travel
May 24, 2026 A Sobering Trend Are Russians giving up alcohol? Signs are pointing in that direction. Economy Food & Drink Social Issues
April 22, 2026 A New Festive Tradition Two criminal cases are active for “insulting” images of the Russian Easter cake on social media. Customs Food & Drink Law Religion
March 29, 2026 Defender of the Grill A Russian woman sued for the illegal distribution of her dacha recipes, and won. Food & Drink Internet Law
February 22, 2026 No Butterfingers Here A 19-year-old St. Petersburg student has set a new record for the number of blini cooked in an hour. Food & Drink Holidays
December 30, 2025 Eager for Olivier Prices for Olivier salad may be up, but its popularity remains high. Food & Drink Holidays Statistics
December 23, 2025 Nörüön Nörgüy (Welcome) In Sakha Republic, many towns are finding they like being alcohol free. We visit to find out why. Cities & Towns Culture Economy Food & Drink Health Regions
November 18, 2025 Coca-Cola Comeback? Coca-Cola Company may be returning to Russian markets. Business Economy Food & Drink
November 09, 2025 Cracking Down on Drunk Driving In response to persistently high rates of drunk driving in Russia, stricter punishments are being enacted. Food & Drink Law Moscow Social Issues