October 31, 2024 A Pro-War Childhood? Russian children are being instilled with militant patriotism through plays, stories, cartoons, and toys. Culture Education War
October 30, 2024 The Music of War Russian military ensembles glorify war and profit from it. Culture Music War
October 20, 2024 A Patriotic Singer Diversifies The notoriously pr-Kremlin rock star Shaman has filed trademarks for alcoholic beverages, household goods, and sex toys. Culture Law Pop Culture
October 14, 2024 I'm With the Banned A leaked list names celebs who are "banned" in Russia. Culture Dissent Emigrés
September 25, 2024 Bringing Russian Literature to a Higher Standard? A State Duma member is proposing a professional standard for writers. Culture Government Literature
September 08, 2024 Curtain Call for the Ticket Mafia An organized crime ring specializing in ticket fraud was convicted in Moscow. Culture Law
July 31, 2024 A New Russian Culture? The Russian presidential administration is trying to align culture with the war effort. Culture Government War
July 23, 2024 A Fairytale Trip around Russia Intrepid travelers can now visit the fabled sites of Russian folklore. Culture Literature Travel
July 17, 2024 Roskomnadzor Casts Vanishing Spell on Fanfics Roskomnadzor has blocked the largest Russian-language fanfiction site. Culture Dissent Internet Literature Politics Social Issues
July 16, 2024 Playwright and Director Sentenced The theater director and playwright have been in pre-trial detention for over a year on charges of "justifying terrorism." Now they've been sentenced. Culture Dissent Law
June 05, 2024 Make Fairy Tales, not War Russian authorities are spending more on the production of fantasy films than on war films, according to a recent study. Culture Film & TV Government Pop Culture
May 23, 2024 New Leonardos at the Hermitage? An exhibit backed by a close associate of the Kremlin claims, erroneously, to show paintings newly attributed to Leonardo da Vinci. Art Culture St. Petersburg