October 02, 2024 Military Budget Soars in 2025 A draft budget revealed a dramatic increase planned for Russian military spending. Economy Government Military
August 19, 2024 Made in Russia? According to journalists, Russia has failed in its efforts at import substitution. Agriculture Economy Government
June 19, 2024 Competing for College Spots Russian college admissions are growing more and more competitive. Economy Education Statistics
May 28, 2024 Cutting the Commute A major study finds that more than 80% of Russians want to work from home this summer. Economy Social Issues Statistics
May 27, 2024 Change for a Cuppa? The price of coffee in Russia is at a nearly 50-year high. Economy Food & Drink
May 10, 2024 Notes at the Front A journalist is convicted for telling the truth, and emigrés offer some poignant vignettes. Dissent Economy Law Political Prisoners War
May 08, 2024 A Dismal Year for Gazprom The Russian gas giant showed record losses in 2023. Economy Int'l Relations Statistics
April 30, 2024 Bankruptcies Hit Record High Bankruptcies skyrocket in Russia, with pensioners making up half the filings. Economy Government Social Issues
April 04, 2024 Russia's War Economy How has the war in Ukraine affected the Russian economy? Business Economy War
March 31, 2024 Russian Prosperity is Good News for Putin A ranking of Russian regions by prosperity could reveal why Putin's support remains high. Cities & Towns Economy Politics Regions
March 27, 2024 An Air Self Defense Some Russian companies are buying their own air defense systems. Economy Military War
March 14, 2024 Nationalize It Over the past two years, 180 private companies have been taken over by the Russian state. Economy Government War
