March 31, 2021 Malfeasance! “I want to note that corruption is an important component of our work. It is far from the only offense, but at the same time it is an evil that we are doing alongside the prosecutor's office, the Investigative Committee, and the FSB. The Rosgvardia is also providing support.” – In November 2020, Vladislav Tolkunov, head of the Russian Ministry of Internal Affairs for the Bryansk Region, speculated about corruption live on the Bryansk Governorate television channel. Apparently, he had muddled his words, and while attempting to decry corruption he admitted to malfeasance. Government Humor Politics
March 31, 2021 Tram Takes on a Life of Its Own A viral video documents an out-of-control tram in Barnaul, and its hapless driver. Cities & Towns Internet Transportation
March 30, 2021 Mines from Aluminum to Crypto A dying Soviet "monotown" in the Arctic is saved by cryptocurrency mining and online pie stores. Business Economy Regions
March 30, 2021 Heavily Taxed While some countries are considering doing away with coin money, this Russian citizen is still making the most out of their rubles and kopeks. Cities & Towns Economy
March 29, 2021 Who's Not Done With Quarantine? Russia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs was caught with his mask up while on a work trip to China. Government Int'l Relations Politics
March 28, 2021 Change Your Default Mouth Position Dr. Kimberly DiMattia, known to her Russian students as Kira, has a range of offerings for anyone who wants to "move the needle" on their pronunciation. Education Interview Language
March 26, 2021 Putin's Siberian Adventure Putin headed to Siberia for a snowy, sheepskin-clad spring break with Sergei Shoigu. Government Men Politics
March 25, 2021 Take a Deep Breath and Go Diving with Alexei Molchanov Russian Alexei Molchanov is in the spotlight as the world's best freediver. Biographies Men Sports
March 25, 2021 Barbies, Oral Health, and Squirrels In this week's Odder News, a new Russian Barbie, Russians need to work on their dental hygiene, and squirrels attack in Vyborg. Animals Art Health Space Women
March 24, 2021 Who is Manizha? Singer, activist, and Eurovision prospect Manizha uses her art to both mock and baffle her critics. Film & TV Music Pop Culture Social Issues Women
March 24, 2021 Schoolboy Spat “During childhood, when we argued with each other in the yard, we’d say: It takes one to know one!” – Vladimir Putin comments on Joe Biden’s belief that the President of the Russian Federation is a “killer.” Int'l Relations Politics
March 23, 2021 Missing Raccoon, Anyone? In which a raccoon is returned safely back home— but not to the habitat you might expect. Animals Cities & Towns Urban Life
