Russian citizens are invited to submit questions for 2025's "Direct Line with Vladimir Putin" television program.

Debates over the nationality of the popular Soviet cartoon character Cheburashka erupt.

A new state dictionary has changed definitions, praising authoritarianism and promoting "traditional values."

Data show a long-term upward trend in academic mentions of Vladimir Putin in Russia. 

Investigative journalists have discovered that Putin's office is actually three near-identical rooms scattered throughout Russia.

A Russian TV channel cut half an episode of a popular sitcom for jokes that implied a character might be gay.

Vologda's governor installed a statue of Ivan "the Terrible" to save... himself?

Montenegro is considering introducing a visa requirement for Russian citizens.

Putin calls for 2027 to be the "Year of Geography."

A group of street performers was arrested for performing songs by "foreign agents" in central St. Petersburg.

A Russian publishing house censored a part of an American author's book that advocated for trans rights.

Despite Kremlin support, veterans of Russia's war on Ukraine were elected to few posts during the September elections.