November 14, 2021 Cats: An Unofficial Symbol of Saint Petersburg St. Petersburg is a magical place, in part thanks to its feline denizens. Animals Art St. Petersburg Travel Russia File
November 13, 2021 Russia to Launch Digital Ruble The digital ruble is about to be tested, so here's a crash course in how digital currency works. Economy Government News Russia File
November 12, 2021 Something Worse Than Detention An abandoned crypt found on a Russian school's property takes the phrase "bored to death" to a whole new level. Education History Russia File
November 11, 2021 Spider-Man, Siberian Tigers, and Sputnik V In this week's Odder News, Spider-Man is on the loose, Russia loves fast food, and protect your dogs. Animals Health Pop Culture Sports Odder News
November 10, 2021 Just a Little Horse Play Three young men from St. Petersburg have been detained by police for trying to ensure that the city’s stone horses aren’t left out in the cold. Animals Art St. Petersburg Russia File
November 10, 2021 Why Not International Relations? "Sometimes there is a desire to remain silent about something, to not have a falling out, but this is the wrong strategy. Conversations, conversations, and more conversations. Find out from the get-go who cannot put up with what, for whom some moments are unacceptable, what responsibilities and rights you will have, and so on.” – Russian Psychologist Kristina Yakubova, giving advice for couples in their first year of marriage that might do any (ahem) conflicted pair some good. Family Humor Int'l Relations Quote
November 09, 2021 Missing Lynx in Transportation In which a Siberian Lynx is caught waiting for the bus, just like the rest of us. Animals Internet Transportation Russia File
November 08, 2021 Remembering the Good Times, Lukashenko Style An exhibit showing off the machine gun of our favorite mustached president (alongside other artifacts from August 2020 unrest) is currently gracing Minsk's Independence Palace. Government Politics Social Issues Russia File
November 07, 2021 Dostoyevsky in Siberia and Beyond Dostoyevsky spent ten years of his life exiled to Russia's Eastern hinterlands. Beyond the Urals, there are several places that shaped Dostoyevsky and influenced many of his greatest works of literature. Cities & Towns Literature Travel Russia File
November 06, 2021 A Not-Comprehensive List of Dostoyevsky 200th Events A thoroughly incomplete list of ways to scratch your Dostoyevsky itch ahead of his 200th birthday. History Holidays Literature St. Petersburg Russia File
November 05, 2021 Reading is Essential St. Petersburg book-lovers can relax going into the city-wide shutdown knowing that their favorite bookstores will not shut down fully; the city has added books to the list of essential items. Health Literature St. Petersburg Russia File
November 04, 2021 Planking, Police Play Squid Game, and "Plus-Sized" Models In this week's Odder News, new planking record, Krasnoyarsk Squid Game, and 100% preschool attendance. Children Moscow Pop Culture Sports Odder News