September 01, 2020 News Items News, quotes, and tidbits from all around Russia. Cities & Towns Culture Economy Internet Travel
August 31, 2020 Russia's Instamamas Forbes recently released a list of the highest-earning Instagram bloggers in Russia, several of whom use their account to share details of motherhood. Internet News Pop Culture Russia File
August 20, 2020 Hovercraft, Cannibals, and a Man on Mars This week: Soviet-relic bunkers burst forth with new life; Soviet-relic vehicles get new life; and Soviet-relic apartments crack under the pressures of life. Animals Family Food & Drink History Internet Science Odder News
August 13, 2020 Strange Celebrations, Cereal, and Wildlife Sneakiness This week: cereal jingles go viral, animal crossings save critters, and paratroopers take a swim in a fountain in celebration. Sounds pretty run-of-the-mill. Animals Culture Health Internet Media Moscow Music Social Issues Transportation Odder News
August 10, 2020 The Яs Have It Yandex, Russia's Google almost-equivalent, is making moves to expand with products including "YaBank," "YaSafe," and "YaCash." Business Economy Internet Russia File
July 30, 2020 Robberies, Vodka, and Cat-astrophic Crimes This week, we're warned once again to be careful on the internet; priests use their powers for good; and criminals have never been so dang cute. Animals Cities & Towns Food & Drink Government Health Internet Religion Social Issues Travel Odder News
July 23, 2020 Corruption, Crimea, and Coronavirus This week, Spotify comes to Russia, Crimea is a hot tourist destination (like always), and three cases of corruption: one big, one small, and one straight out of a spy movie. Cities & Towns Government Health Internet Moscow Music Politics Social Issues Travel Odder News
July 17, 2020 Punk Rock Lenin A Lenin statue in Russia's Far East temporarily sported a new 'do. Art Government History Internet Russia File
July 16, 2020 Pirates, Pooches, and Another Putin This week, drivers' licenses get a much-overdue update, utility bills make headlines, and we learn that pirates abound in Russia. Animals Cities & Towns Government Internet Law Politics Space Transportation Travel Odder News
July 09, 2020 (Almost) Jet Ski Season, (Almost) Presidents, and Online (Almost) Learning This week, Russia's government grapples with the ins-and-outs of distance learning, the Ministry of Economic Development is nonplussed by the effects of coronavirus, and we know what side of the bread a shipbuilder's head's butter is on. Education Internet Politics Regions Social Issues Sports Odder News
July 08, 2020 For Sale: Putin's Dirty Laundry The Kremlin said that the president's dirty laundry is not for sale on the internet. Humor Internet News Russia File
July 03, 2020 Voting From Space A Russian astronaut became the first person in the world to participate in voting from orbit. Internet News Space Russia File