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
December 14, 2020 More Dead Souls A Russian executive is under house arrest after it was discovered that she employed more than a dozen nonexistent employees for her own gain. Business Law Russia File
December 13, 2020 Pay with your Face The Moscow Metro plans to allow passengers to pay with Face ID. Cities & Towns Moscow Transportation Urban Life Russia File
December 11, 2020 Yes, Dumplings are Still Bribes A police chief in Novosibirsk has been convicted of corruption charges after accepting Caucasian dumplings as brides. Food & Drink Government Law Social Issues Russia File
December 10, 2020 Bovines, Berries, and Bros This week, Lada outdoes itself; emergency services fall short; and cows (and men) finally get the appreciation they're due. Business Cities & Towns Government Internet Men Moscow Rural Life Social Issues Odder News
December 09, 2020 Rospotrebnadzor, Explained What’s the deal with this governmental agency with the weird name? Government Social Issues Russia File
December 09, 2020 Don't Try This at Home “If questions arise as to whether demons should be driven out of this or that person, first of all, you need to turn to the priests. Any [personal] initiative in this is completely unacceptable.” – Metropolitan Hilarion, the head of the Russian Orthodox Church’s Department of External Relations, in response to a video showing parents attempting an exorcism on their son Customs Religion Quote
December 08, 2020 Spotify: Popular Music in Russia The world-wide music-playing platform recently ranked the most popular music in Russia. Culture Music Russia File
December 07, 2020 Soviet Disneyland: Exploring VDNKh One of our favorite spots in Moscow is a surreal blend of theme park, museum, and Stalinist kitsch. Architecture History Moscow Travel Russia File
December 07, 2020 Tank Does its Job, Too Well A birthday party turned deadly when a man was run over by a tank. Men Military St. Petersburg War Russia File
December 04, 2020 More than Early Birds and Night Owls Scientists at the RUDN Institute of Medicine have determined more prototypes than just being an early bird or a night owl. Health News Russia File
