February 21, 2022 Good Parking Spots Are Worth It Russian bank VTB is set to begin offering customers loans to cover parking spaces and closets, which seem like sound financial decisions. Business Economy Urban Life Russia File
February 20, 2022 Ukraine Invasions and Justifications: Catherine the Great Got There First An illustrated history that draws parallels between a potential invasion of Ukraine today and Catherine the Great’s occupation and annexation of Crimea in the late 1700s. History Int'l Relations Military Politics Regions War Women Russia File
February 19, 2022 Bronze, Silver, & GOLD The Russian Olympic Committee has won 26 medals in the Beijing Winter Olympics of 2022. Culture Film & TV News Sports Russia File
February 18, 2022 Punk Rock, Folklore, and Putin In which we unpack what Putin had to say about Ukraine while in France and what it's got to do with a punk band and a folk ditty. Customs Geography Government Int'l Relations Journalism Media Russia File
February 17, 2022 Cute Cats, a Lost Dog, and Insect Exes In this week's Odder News: kitty subscriptions, sketchy sledding, and spiteful Valentines. Animals Business Holidays Sports Urban Life Odder News
February 17, 2022 Battling Dementia, One Stitch at a Time Embroidery brings 84-year-old Yulia Aleshicheva peace and focuses her mind ravaged by dementia. But thanks to an enterprising grandson, her colorful art has many fans around the world. Art Health Pop Culture Social Issues Women Russia File
February 16, 2022 Crimes Against Hu-mine-ity A Russian teenager faces 5 years in jail for crimes committed in Minecraft. Children Law Pop Culture Social Issues Russia File
February 16, 2022 A Priest's Life Hack for Marital Strife “If you had a fight with your wife, then you should ask for forgiveness like this: 'Darling, please forgive me for asking you to marry me….' There is a real chance that suddenly your wife will smile and forgive you. True, wives are unpredictable in their grievances—you can die from violence.” – A Russian priest's "life hack" for marital struggles. Family Men Religion Women Quote
February 15, 2022 Security Guard Doodles A security guard at the Boris Yeltsin Presidential Center was fired after defacing a $1 million Soviet-era painting. Art Cities & Towns Culture History Moscow Russia File
February 14, 2022 Reading Between the Palm Lines In the face of anxiety and uncertainty, sales of books about tarot cards, karma, and other esoteric, spiritual practices are skyrocketing in Russia. Business Pop Culture Social Issues Russia File
February 13, 2022 Sending Smiles from the Soviet Union Where we remember Vladimir Lagrange, the photographer who showed everyday Soviets living their lives. Art Biographies History Journalism Photography Russia File
February 12, 2022 All the Village Is a Stage Performance art, adventure, and psychedelia in a Russian village. What more could you want? Art Cities & Towns Culture Environment Rural Life Theater Russia File