October 08, 2020 Nuclear Power, Permafrost, and Olympiads By Griffin Edwards This week, we've got math olympiads, economic data, and exploding permafrost. Economy Int'l Relations Law Science Odder News
October 01, 2020 Polygraphs, Plots, and Pivo By Griffin Edwards This week, we learn that drinking when working from home isn't so bad; it rains birds in Saratov Oblast; and Ramzan Kadyrov is saved from a sinister plot. Animals Espionage Law Moscow Science Odder News
September 24, 2020 Cave Bears, Corruption, and Life on Venus By Griffin Edwards This week, education is worth fighting for; corrupt officials go for all-or-nothing; and Lenin's mausoleum makeover is cancelled. Animals Cities & Towns Economy Education Government History Law Moscow Regions Science Social Issues Urban Life Odder News
September 18, 2020 Bring Out the Big Guns By Griffin Edwards A Russian arms company is working towards a sniper rifle with a range of nearly five miles. Business Men Military Science Russia File
September 15, 2020 Archaeologists Make a Home Run By Griffin Edwards A baseball dating back to the 12th century has been unearthed in one of Russia's oldest cities. Cities & Towns Culture History Science Sports Russia File
September 14, 2020 The Latest RosCosmos Launch: A TV Channel By Griffin Edwards A TV channel for Russia's space agency will be blasting off in the coming months. Culture Media Science Space Russia File
August 20, 2020 Hovercraft, Cannibals, and a Man on Mars By Griffin Edwards 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 03, 2020 Satellite Wars By Griffin Edwards Russia has fallen under suspicion for testing what some say is an anti-satellite weapon. Espionage Int'l Relations Science Space Russia File
July 28, 2020 Attack of the Radioactive Berries By Griffin Edwards A batch of cherniki was found to contain high levels of dangerous radiation. Food & Drink Health Moscow Science Russia File
July 02, 2020 Kefir-Beer, a Dog Retiree, and a Grave Competition By Griffin Edwards This week: stamps honor highways, grave-diggers let loose, and Russia's cutest cop takes his leave. Animals Cities & Towns Customs Economy Religion Science Odder News
July 01, 2020 The Romance of the Earth By Vitaly Berkov Half a century ago, the profession of geologist was both popular and revered in Russia, shrouded in a halo of romance and adventure. We see what it is like today, first-hand. Environment Regions Science
July 01, 2020 Owls of the Eastern Ice By Jonathan C. Slaght An excerpt from a new book about a quest to find an elusive owl, in which an expedition member tells a harrowing tale of survival. Environment Regions Science