May 18, 2026 Suspicious Sentences of Supersonic Scientists Two elderly physicists have been jailed in Russia for mysterious reasons. Biographies Elderly Espionage Law Political Prisoners Science
May 17, 2026 A Tankless Affair The 2026 Victory Day was unique in its lack of military hardware, and its strangeness didn't stop there. History Holidays Military Moscow
May 15, 2026 Revolt Against Putin Mistress Alina Kabaeva has been accused of influencing the roster of the Russian rhythmic gymnastics team. Biographies Politics Sports
May 14, 2026 Kremlin Tool Breaks Out of Shed? A Kremlin-backed party designed to absorb dissent is getting too popular. Dissent Government Politics
May 13, 2026 Of Course, Russian Weapons Are Best An "impartial" study finds that Russian tanks, guns, and equipment outstrip Western counterparts. Military Technology War
May 11, 2026 The Parade Must Go On Amid regional parade cancelations, St. Petersburg offered a subdued Victory Day march. Cities & Towns Military St. Petersburg War
May 10, 2026 Reliving the Glory Days A massive reenactment festival just before Victory Day reveals a great deal about modern Russian discourse. Culture History Military War
May 08, 2026 Attacked for "Speaking Buryat" on the Bus A Buryat woman was attacked on a Moscow bus for speaking "her language." According to the victim, she was speaking Russian. Language Law Moscow Social Issues Transportation Women
May 07, 2026 Targeting Russia's Antiwar Party Fines, raids, and arrests hit Yabloko, the only legal party in Russia openly against the war in Ukraine, ahead of upcoming elections. Dissent Government Politics
May 06, 2026 Teaching Russian DNA In January 2027, war propaganda in schools will be expanded by adding another ''patriotic" lesson to the curriculum. Children Education News Politics War
May 05, 2026 "Become Russian" How one Ukrainian refugee family has been hindered in trying to live as Russians. Children Culture Emigrés Law Urban Life War Women
