August 04, 2023 The Lady with the Tote Bag A woman was fined for "tarnishing the Russian army” through anti-war imagery and a "provocative" tattoo. Art Government Social Issues Women Russia File
July 25, 2023 A Woman's Choice, or a Vicious Practice? Russia's Minister of Health advocates teaching children to prioritize childbirth before a career. Children Education Family Government Health Women Russia File
July 12, 2023 Russian Fake Syrians Five Russian athletes with altered identities have been announced as part of the Syrian team in the Arab Games. Int'l Relations Sports Women Russia File
July 09, 2023 Strangers on a Train A Russian journalist recounts a very telling encounter in a train from Tula to Moscow. Culture Journalism War Women Russia File
June 20, 2023 Mother of All Denunciations The mother of a Russian conscript who died as a result of shelling in the Belgorod Oblast has been charged with “discrediting” the army. Family Journalism War Women Russia File
May 31, 2023 Handshake Havoc A Ukrainian tennis player's handshake snub sparks controversy at the 2023 French Open. Sports War Women Russia File
May 28, 2023 A Very Scary 77-year-old The regime feels threatened by the work of a 77-year-old St. Petersburg artist. Art Dissent St. Petersburg Women Russia File
May 07, 2023 Detained for Criticising ISIS A director and a playwright were arrested for "promoting terrorism," for a play that criticizes how the Islamic State recruited Russian women. Art Culture Theater War Women Russia File
May 03, 2023 From Splash to Hash Russian Olympic swimmer arrested in India on drug dealing charges. Russians Abroad Sports Women Russia File
April 28, 2023 Endless February One year on, the Russian language is changing, imbued with Newspeak and Aesopian diversions. Art Dissent Internet Literature Media Military War Women
April 22, 2023 Violence Comes Home, Too A man from Nizhny Novgorod fought in Ukraine. When he returned to Russia, he killed his wife. Children Men Military Social Issues War Women Russia File
March 22, 2023 Masha, The War Criminal The International Criminal Court has issued an arrest warrant for Maria Lvova-Belova. Who is she? Children Int'l Relations News War Women Russia File