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.

Putin notes that Stalin was a key figure of Russia's victory in World War II, but says his image should be "depoliticized."

Conflicting accounts emerge whether a notorious convicted murder has been released.

A former Navalny volunteer was arrested during a layover in Kazakhstan. She is fighting extradition to Russia.