December 23, 2020 Best Shows of This (We Think?) Year Russians responded to a poll about the most popular movies of 2020, but were generally unable to determine the best ones of this year. Film & TV Statistics Russia File
December 22, 2020 An Apocalyptic Aircraft Heist A Russian military aircraft designed to withstand nuclear war has met its match: burglars. Law Military War Russia File
December 22, 2020 Smoking Underpants In an astonishingly brazen operation, opposition politician Alexey Navalny pulled the ultimate punk on FSB operative Konstantin Kudryavtsev, who allegedly tried to kill him. Espionage Politics Russia File
December 21, 2020 "Hitler's Alligator" to Be Displayed A Moscow Zoo alligator with a rich history has been stuffed and will be on display at a Moscow museum. Animals Moscow News Russia File
December 18, 2020 Russian America There are countless interesting, Russian-related places across North America. We have used the Google Map Engine to show where some of them are. History Reference Russia File
December 18, 2020 Tomsk Treasures in Trouble Historic wooden buildings in Tomsk are under threat. Architecture Regions Russia File
December 17, 2020 Oksana and Her "Jewish" Zakuska In which we meet Oksana, Russian millennial and cook. She shares childhood memories of a surprisingly abundant 90s, and her favorite snack: the "Jewish" zakuska. Food & Drink History Science Food Stories Russia File
December 17, 2020 Putin, Forest Work, and Gender Changes This week, politicians are caught red-handed; surrogate motherhood and gambling are (apparently) the same; and Putin isn't as hip with the youth as you'd think. Government History Military Politics Social Issues Women Odder News
December 16, 2020 Shrek Lives in Kirov Oblast Russia has everything, including Shrek's house. Environment Film & TV Media Rural Life Russia File
December 16, 2020 "Map of Resistance" in St. Petersburg “Not working at all is death… The authorities chose a blow worse than a lockdown. Any sane person understands that the coronavirus is terrible. But this does not mean that the coronavirus should kill an industry to the point that it cannot be restored in any way.” - Alexander Konovalov, organizer of the “Map of Resistance,” a group of bars and restaurants in St. Petersburg that plan to defy new coronavirus restrictions calling to close all bars and restaurants from December 30 through January 3 Economy News Quote
December 16, 2020 Geography Lessons from Space Russian astronauts on the ISS are preparing for a live lesson that will be broadcast via the Internet. Education Space Russia File
December 15, 2020 Tsargrad the Litmus Tester The “Orthodox oligarch” is starting a political organization to promote politicians who share his views. Politics Religion Social Issues Russia File