Blogger Panda Sakha Shows Traditional Yakut FishingBlogger Panda Sakha, also known as Vyacheslav Romanov, showcased his participation in the traditional Yakut fishing event called munkha, where he caught a large number of crucian carp.
Weekly Digest: Surgut Crash, Skin Health, Mayor's WardrobeThis week's top stories include new details on a historic plane crash in Surgut, insights into skin health in the North, the mayor's fashion choices, and what's on the menu at the local university.
Vietnamese Student in Omsk Wants to Stay After GraduationVo Tien Nguyen, a Vietnamese student studying marketing at Omsk State University named after Fyodor Dostoevsky, discussed his life in Omsk and his intention to remain in Russia after graduation.
Moscow Law Enforcement Reveals Phone Hacking TacticsMoscow law enforcement officials have disclosed their methods for accessing criminals' phones, raising concerns about digital security and the potential for scammers to use similar techniques.
Washing machines as pay: 1990s barter salariesIn the 1990s, many workers in Chelyabinsk received salaries in goods instead of cash due to economic shortages, from food to household appliances.
Abandoned Village Residents Say 'No One Needs Us'Verkhnyaya Birusa, a small taiga village on the Yenisei federal highway near Krasnoyarsk, has no shops, schools, or jobs, but its elderly inhabitants persevere in their secluded world.
Zabaikalsky Prosecutor Veterans Help Establish Memorial in DNRVeterans from Zabaikalsky Krai's prosecutor's office have contributed funds to create the Alley of Glory memorial in Novy Svet village, DNR, as announced by Governor Alexander Osipov on October 27.
Weekly Highlights: Strange Foods, Yugra Politicians, and Cardiologist TalkThis week's curated articles feature an in-depth interview with a cardiologist on heart disease risks, discussions on student pregnancy support, unusual food products in local stores, and a list of Yugra's most handsome politicians.
Chelyabinsk Artist Joins London Affordable Art FairMarina Altukhova studied in Malaysia, built a marketing career, and then returned to art in Chelyabinsk as collectors across Russia began buying her work. From 15 to 19 October, she will show at London’s Affordable Art Fair.
Siberian in U.S. behind viral ‘permanent makeup’ clipAnastasia Sukhushina, a Siberian beauty practitioner now living in the U.S., drew anger online after a reel seemed to show her giving a first-grader permanent eyeliner; she says it was a visual trick to grow her audience.
Russian Student Explains Leaving Baby in Antalya AirportA Russian student who left a newborn in an Antalya airport restroom said she did not realize she was giving birth and felt shock. She recounted the episode in an interview with journalist Ksenia Sobchak.
«Pharmacy Revizorro» from Taganrog: five years on — videoFive years after a birthday party where dry ice in a pool led to three deaths, including her husband’s, Taganrog blogger Ekaterina Didenko — dubbed the «pharmacy Revizorro» — has remarried, launched courses, and had a third child.
North Korea, ancient Asia, giant vegetables — four storiesA Nizhnevartovsk traveler recounts a tour of North Korea, a Yugra gardener achieves record crops, a deputy weighs utility assets’ fate, and routes unfold through three ancient Asian countries.
Tourists’ antics anger Altai residentsSeveral incidents by tourists in Russia’s Altai region sparked public outrage, from a ritual misstep to swimming in a geyser lake. Locals say visitors often ignore customs and safety, prompting police attention and public apologies.
Life in Khrebtovoye near KrasnodarThere is only one store, at the gas station on the highway near Khrebtovoye, a tiny settlement outside Krasnodar where visitors sometimes outnumber locals.
Tomsk woman speaks Old Russian after injuryA 45-year-old from Tomsk suffered a head injury in Pattaya after slipping at a pool, lost memory, and began using Old Russian words; she has returned to Russia and is undergoing rehabilitation.
Aiza’s partner details Bali realitiesStepan Kuzmenko, an oil worker from Nizhnevartovsk (Khanty–Mansi Autonomous Okrug—Yugra, Russia) who has spent a year living on Bali with blogger Aiza, says many newcomers are unprepared for outages, humidity, and traffic on the island.
Nizhnevartovsk traveler on North Korea tourKonstantin Kaskaev spent a week in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea under close supervision. He explains visas, prices, itineraries, and local food, and shares what stood out during the tightly managed visit.
How to Enjoy a Trip to AbkhaziaEvery year, Abkhazia sparks debates over prices, hospitality, and service. Devoted Russian travelers explain how to respect customs, plan independently, and calibrate expectations to enjoy a trip to the “Country of the Soul”.
Unusual Abkhaz Traditions to KnowFrom wedding ledgers to strict table etiquette, enduring Abkhaz customs shape daily life in Abkhazia and can help visitors navigate social norms, even if not all are strictly required.
