August 10, 2025 Historical Accuracy, Enforced Three books by a former Soviet soldier have been banned for challenging the dominant narrative of World War II. Dissent Emigrés History War Russia File
August 07, 2025 Fled to the U.S., Jailed in Russia A Russian businessman and opposition supporter was arrested on terrorism charges after being denied political asylum in the U.S. Dissent Int'l Relations Political Prisoners Russia File
August 05, 2025 "There Was No Thought of Leaving the Operating Room" A group of surgeons in Kamchatka went viral for a video in which they protected a patient during a recent 8.8 magnitude earthquake. Environment Government Health Internet News Regions Russia File
August 04, 2025 Neither Master Nor Margarita Russia bans the "International Satanism Movement," demonstrating the modern interpretation of Mikhail Bulgakov's classic "The Master and Margarita." Film & TV Government Literature Religion Russia File
August 03, 2025 Even Nonagenarians Can Be Propaganda A 98-year-old veteran who moved to Russia from Latvia is the Kremlin's latest propaganda spotlight. Government Russians Abroad Social Issues War Russia File
July 31, 2025 Ukrainian Artist Honored Serhiy Zhadan is the first Ukrainian to win the Austrian State Prize in European Literature. Art Dissent Pop Culture Russia File
July 30, 2025 From Arizona to Trenches A 46-year-old American who moved his family to Russia in search of “traditional values” is now serving on the front lines in Ukraine. Int'l Relations Military War Russia File
July 28, 2025 The "Eternal" Draft is Coming The Duma is considering a bill to hold conscription year-round, making it harder for Russians to avoid the draft. Government Law Men Military Politics War Russia File
July 27, 2025 Street Sweepers under Surveillance A new initiative will closely monitor Petersburg city employees to ensure that they do their jobs right. Cities & Towns Government St. Petersburg Technology Russia File
July 24, 2025 War Memorials, Harsh Justice Russia is increasingly using its “rehabilitation of Nazism” law to punish for minor acts near war memorials. Law Social Issues War Russia File
July 23, 2025 Juvie for Bullies The General Prosecutor's office proposed sending school bullies to temporary detention centers. Children Education Government Law Social Issues Russia File
July 21, 2025 Medvedev Compares Ukraine to Nazi Germany Former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev claims "denazification" as a motive for the invasion of Ukraine. Government Int'l Relations Military Russia File