August 03, 2020 Ever-Resilient Lukashenko By Griffin Edwards The President of Russia's neighboring Belarus says he had coronavirus, but even that didn't keep him down. Government Health Int'l Relations Politics Russia File
July 30, 2020 Robberies, Vodka, and Cat-astrophic Crimes By Griffin Edwards This week, we're warned once again to be careful on the internet; priests use their powers for good; and criminals have never been so dang cute. Animals Cities & Towns Food & Drink Government Health Internet Religion Social Issues Travel Odder News
July 28, 2020 Attack of the Radioactive Berries By Griffin Edwards A batch of cherniki was found to contain high levels of dangerous radiation. Food & Drink Health Moscow Science Russia File
July 24, 2020 Pushups for the Poor By Griffin Edwards Russian lawmakers seek to boost the economy – and citizens' heart rates – by providing vouchers for workout classes. Economy Government Health Social Issues Russia File
July 23, 2020 Corruption, Crimea, and Coronavirus By Griffin Edwards This week, Spotify comes to Russia, Crimea is a hot tourist destination (like always), and three cases of corruption: one big, one small, and one straight out of a spy movie. Cities & Towns Government Health Internet Moscow Music Politics Social Issues Travel Odder News
July 22, 2020 On the Benefits of Coffee By The Editors “Coffee is good. I don’t know where we got coffee from – it’s like a sin, like drinking champagne in the morning... Coffee is good, remember that. You can love it or not love it, but you cannot blame it and say that it is harmful. ” – Dr. Alexander Myasnikov, dispelling misconceptions on the dangers of coffee Food & Drink Health Quote
July 10, 2020 Ice Cream to the Rescue By Margaret Godwin-Jones A well-known Russian doctor used ice cream as a clue for a tricky diagnosis. Food & Drink Health Russia File
July 01, 2020 Getting Out and Shaping Up By The Editors “Women most often think about new breasts and buttocks, some receive such operations as a gift from their gentlemen. For men, surgery to correct the shape of the nose and ears is now popular. We took a closer look at ourselves, sitting at home, and apparently decided to improve our aesthetic appearance.” - Plastic surgeon Dmitry Elenshleger on the popularity plastic surgery in Russia, now that the quarantine is being lifted Health News Quote
July 01, 2020 The Year of the Crown By Michele A. Berdy As the коронавирусная пандемия (the coronavirus pandemic) still affects just about every aspect of our lives, it has, of course, been changing the way we speak. Health Language CVSG
June 30, 2020 Lighten Up, Russia By Griffin Edwards Experts report that Russian drinking habits over the last couple of months have gotten a bit lighter. Economy Food & Drink Health Statistics Russia File
June 25, 2020 Odd Places, Odd Things By Griffin Edwards This week's we feature a smattering of things that are somewhere they shouldn't be, including drugs, tanks, mammoths, kids, and (of course) Lenin. Children Environment Government Health History Holidays Law Military Moscow Science War Odder News
June 18, 2020 Help for Grooms, Swimmers are Doomed, and a Prisoner's Rooms By The Editors This week we have grants for bride-stealing, anthropomorphic cakes, prisoners (and guards) walking on glass, and important advice for your next trip to Chelyabinsk. Customs Environment Food & Drink Health Law Moscow Music Transportation Odder News