April 02, 2020 TBT: Ivan Susanin Does His Thing On this day in 1613, a peasant saved the tsar by leading Polish troops into the woods. Or did he? Culture History TBT
April 02, 2020 Little Big's Big Little Moment What happens now that Eurovision is canceled? Little Big would like to know... Culture Music Pop Culture Russia File
April 01, 2020 It May Seem Harsh “I understand that unpopular measures are being taken, but they are necessary in today's situation. This will allow us to avoid an outbreak of the disease. Measures are temporary: as soon as the peak of the epidemic passes, they will be canceled.” – Governor Evgeny Kuyvashev on new self-isolation measures being undertaken in his region Quote
March 31, 2020 Tanks for the Update 30 restored T-34 tanks have arrived in Moscow and now await Victory Day. History Holidays Military Moscow War Russia File
March 30, 2020 Yandex's New Index How well are Russians observing self-isolation? Yandex knows. Cities & Towns News CVSG Russia File
March 29, 2020 Homebound a la Russe As Russia follows the rest of the world in asking people to self-isolate, struggling venues are launching online shows, tours, and even cooking classes. Here are some streaming options from Mother Russia. Culture Education Internet Music CVSG Russia File
March 28, 2020 Even Reindeer Get the Blues! Everyone's favorite yearly tundra jubilee has been postponed, perhaps until April. Animals Culture Customs Health Russia File
March 27, 2020 Lions, Covid-19, and Isolation – Oh My! Would Putin really release lions into Russia’s streets? Animals Humor News Russia File
March 27, 2020 Officially Over the Hill The company that publishes Russian Life was officially founded 30 years ago today. It's been a helluva ride... History Memoir Russia File
March 26, 2020 A Putin a Day Keeps Coronavirus Away Russia's president discovers ancient pottery, goes spearfishing, and visits a coronavirus hospital. Government Health Humor Science
March 26, 2020 TBT: Two Births This week is the anniversary of two important Russian births. History Journalism Music TBT
March 25, 2020 Some Things to Enjoy with Your Stacks of Toilet Paper In this week's Odder News: post-Soviet leaders propose innovative treatments for coronavirus, phone chargers go bad, and Russian buyers have an opening in the European real estate market. Agriculture Food & Drink Health Holidays Military Rural Life Odder News