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“Compared to the crisis period, the share of people adhering to a savings policy in economic behavior has decreased: 68% of Russians believe that it is better to spend as little as possible, saving as much as possible for the future.”

– Results of a poll conducted by the Russian Public Opinion Center, on how Russians are saving and spending money

One of the Soviet Union's most iconic characters is set to make his movie debut.

Who says Russians are cold and inscrutable? Kamchatka's new "Ministry of Happiness" seeks to spread joy and wellbeing.

Paleontologists have discovered the remains of a rabbit-like animal previously unknown to scientists.

This week, we've got math olympiads, economic data, and exploding permafrost.

Anton Morozov grew up on potatoes and seaweed in the hungry ’90s. He still eats seaweed every day, and now has turned many Russians onto it.
 

“Note: this is parody, using #deepfake technology (but the job is there, Donald).”

– Tweet from Kremlin-funded network RT, promoting an ad about its coverage of the US election

A recent study finds that Siberia's air quality may be worse than you'd think.

Tipping in Russia is not always the most transparent.

Karma (and alcohol) lead a man in Sakhalin Island to have an eventful 24 hours.

Russian astronauts are preparing for two spacewalks in coming months.

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.