KHL-winning former NHL coach goes all in on Russia, Russia's top communist goes all in on religion, and fines for peeing on Russia.

Russia is hoping to host the Olympics for the third time – in 2036.

In this week's Odder News, pregnant cows falling in rivers, drunk Pitertsy falling in rivers, mysterious runoff in the Black Sea, and going postal.

The highest mountain in Russia has a bit of a trashy problem. 

Not-Russia took home more Olympic medals than it thought it would, placing third in the overall medal count race.

Russia isn't known for being a warm-water country, but during the summer months there are more than enough accessible rivers, lakes, seas, and oceans within and around the country to have a little fun.

In this week's Odder News, futuristic cities, unexpected parliamentary candidates, and the twisties.

Look out NFL – the Russian Super Bowl was held in the Moscow region last weekend.

Cats and water are usually a combination to be avoided, but this Russian athlete wants nothing more than to make his affinity for his feline companions known in the Olympic swimming pool.

In this week's Odder News, elite cat care, the cutest reunion ever, and IKEA furniture is really from Russia.

Everyone is excited for the long-awaited Games this summer, especially the Russian Olympic Committee, who is taking the opportunity to reintroduce us to their two new(-ish) Olympic mascots.

The Tampa Bay Lightning just won the NHL championship, and there were definitely Russians involved.