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11. How to Pick a Christmas Tree Like a Russian

A Russian tree retailer lends some tips on how to land the perfect spruce you've been pining for. 

Tags: trees, Christmas, new year's eve, New Year, holidays, holiday
12. A Perfect Holiday Centerpiece

It’s that time of the year again, when afternoons are short, the colors are subdued, and the appetite for rich spicy foods is at its highest. What a perfect occasion to cook a hearty Central Asia pilaf with mutton, lots of cumin, and (if you can find them) barberries (also known as berberis or “northern lemon”).

Tags: holidays, cuisine, caucasus, plov
13. Calling Everyone Whose Russian Pronunciation Stinks

Join Russian Pronunciation Week!

Tags: language, russian language, holidays, pronunciation, learning, teaching
14. Shashlik Responsibly

Grilled meat on a stick and fire safety have never been good friends, but Russian officials are trying to change that relationship. 

Tags: nature, holidays, fires, fire, safety, grilled meat
15. Blini on a Budget

In honor of Maslenitsa, Russian health experts encourage citizens to limit their intake of one of the holiday's most beloved foods. 

Tags: holidays, food, celebrations, health, maslenitsa, blini
16. Gender Equality in Gift Giving

Russian women seem to luck out more than their male partners during the spring holiday season, a new study shows. 

Tags: gender, gifts, flowers, holidays, international women's day
17. Day of Knowledge and the Start of School

September 1 is not only the start of the school year in Russia, but also a time to celebrate knowledge and wisdom.

Tags: holidays, youth, schools
18. Strange Celebrations, Cereal, and Wildlife Sneakiness

This week: cereal jingles go viral, animal crossings save critters, and paratroopers take a swim in a fountain in celebration. Sounds pretty run-of-the-mill.

Tags: holidays, military, metro, Moscow, Internet, music, health, chechnya
19. 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.

Tags: holidays, military, government, economy, belarus, Moscow, health
20. A Dish for All Seasons

January 7 is Russian Orthodox Christmas, which calls for a Christmas dish. But the chosen one, kutya, is much more than a winter holiday treat.

Tags: food, holidays, christmas

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