A Crimean artist who painted a political message was beaten and forced to publicly apologize to Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Activist Rita Flores' whereabouts are unknown after Moscow police detained her.

How a meme, a handful of buttons, and family support turned into something beautiful.

How a woman from Moscow turned a cake business into an anti-war protest and helped charities.

In which we review books about food, dance, poetry, and Stalin.

Russian graffiti artist Ffchw uses stenciled words to make his point. "No one has a right to be silent now," he says.

We went in search of art inspired by Russia's War on Ukraine. Here's what we found.

Maria Yudina was a profoundly gifted pianist and teacher. And there is a certain lingering myth about her...

The iconic and wacky Millennium of Russia monument in Veliky Novgorod turns 160 this month.

The Russian state is preparing to pass new laws banning "gay propaganda" after a recent book led to public outrage.

The governor of Samara Oblast enlisted the help of students to create a 200-foot-long Russian tricolor out of painted stones for Russian Flag Day.

Ukrainian and American artists launch the project "Flowers for Hope" to encourage hope and support humanitarian funds in Ukraine.