July 14, 2020 The Dream Passenger (according to Russian Flight Attendants) Russian flight attendants were surveyed to determine the characteristics of an ideal passenger. News Travel Russia File
July 13, 2020 My Kingdom for a Church Russia and Turkey are split over the use of an iconic Istanbul— er, Constantinople— monument. Architecture History Int'l Relations Religion Russia File
July 10, 2020 Ice Cream to the Rescue A well-known Russian doctor used ice cream as a clue for a tricky diagnosis. Food & Drink Health Russia File
July 09, 2020 Priest Gone Wild Ultra-conservative Russian Orthodox priest Father Sergei has had quite the summer. Cities & Towns Culture Politics Religion Russia File
July 09, 2020 (Almost) Jet Ski Season, (Almost) Presidents, and Online (Almost) Learning This week, Russia's government grapples with the ins-and-outs of distance learning, the Ministry of Economic Development is nonplussed by the effects of coronavirus, and we know what side of the bread a shipbuilder's head's butter is on. Education Internet Politics Regions Social Issues Sports Odder News
July 08, 2020 Putin's Victorious Summer This year's Victory Day parade was a sight to beholdā — and we might be seeing its effects for the next 16 years. History Law Military Politics Russia File
July 08, 2020 For Sale: Putin's Dirty Laundry The Kremlin said that the president's dirty laundry is not for sale on the internet. Humor Internet News Russia File
July 08, 2020 Boars and Bad Weather “If you meet a boar, don’t approach it and don’t look it in the eye … if you meet a whole herd, stay away from the piglets.” - Advice in a note from the Moscow mayor's official website on the appearance of wild boars in some Moscow parks Animals News Quote
July 07, 2020 Chinese Artist's Gift to the Hermitage A famous Chinese artist was so inspired by his visit to the Hermitage, that he created a whole exhibit. Art Culture Russia File
July 06, 2020 Grandpa Lenin and General Lee A considering of differing Russian and American views on monuments, history, racism, and coming to terms with history History Social Issues War Russia File
July 06, 2020 Russian Grammar Strikes Again Russian grammar is tough, even for the Russians that make official constitutional-referendum ballots. Government Language Politics Russia File
July 05, 2020 Racism Here and There A Russian moves his family to America to avoid racism. Their experience is telling. Russians Abroad Social Issues Russia File