April 23, 2020 Dr. Anton Chekhov and the Typhus Epidemic In 1887, Chekhov the doctor encountered typhus, leading Chekhov the writer to pen this powerful story. Health History Literature Science CVSG Russia File
April 20, 2020 Just What the Doctor Ordered What to drink in quarantine? Fortunately, a Russian expert has the answers. Food & Drink Health Russia File
April 17, 2020 Drones on the Front Lines Russian entrepreneurs seek to combat coronavirus with flying drones. Health Science
April 16, 2020 Pros and Cons of a Global Pandemic This week we explore the upsides and downsides of self-isolation, strange new laws, and virus testing. Cities & Towns Food & Drink Health Internet Science Odder News
April 13, 2020 Meet Russia's Newest Meme: Pechenegs Putin's comparison of coronavirus to medieval nomadic invaders has tickled the internet. Health History Humor Internet Russia File
April 09, 2020 Scams, Frogs, and Cars This week we have a little bit of everything: new cars, freshly-paved streets, and, of course, plenty of coronavirus. Animals Business Cities & Towns Government Health Moscow Politics Urban Life Odder News
April 04, 2020 No Booze for You Nothing is sacred when it comes to fighting coronavirus. Not even vodka. Cities & Towns Food & Drink Health Russia File
April 03, 2020 Pendant Protection Can a silver pendant protect you from all diseases? Dr. Pavel insists it can. Health News Russia File
April 02, 2020 April Fooling Around... And Not There will surely be some great April Fools' news items this week. These, however, are some that we wish were jokes. Architecture Cities & Towns Economy Health Internet Religion Odder News
March 28, 2020 Even Reindeer Get the Blues! Everyone's favorite yearly tundra jubilee has been postponed, perhaps until April. Animals Culture Customs Health Russia File
March 26, 2020 A Putin a Day Keeps Coronavirus Away Russia's president discovers ancient pottery, goes spearfishing, and visits a coronavirus hospital. Government Health Humor Science
March 25, 2020 Some Things to Enjoy with Your Stacks of Toilet Paper In this week's Odder News: post-Soviet leaders propose innovative treatments for coronavirus, phone chargers go bad, and Russian buyers have an opening in the European real estate market. Agriculture Food & Drink Health Holidays Military Rural Life Odder News