A recent study finds that 56% of Russian apartment-renters have had a conflict with their landlord.

A library in Ivanovo promotes intellectual growth and independent thought, offering literature from "foreign agents."

Yekaterinburg students are decorating the city with giant phallic snow sculptures, angering authorities and residents alike.

Are people leaving villages because of their embarrassing names, or because there are no services?

A murder convict sent to Ukraine in exchange for a pardon committed a gruesome crime after returning from the war.

Pro-Kremlin activists blocked the entrance of Polish diplomats to a cemetery in St. Petersburg.

Thousands of businesses have opened in Russia's "southwestern region": land that was, until recently, part of Ukraine.

Two musicians were performing on the streets of Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine. An hour later, a Russian missile strike killed them.

Street artist Philippenzo, known for his anti-war murals, was detained at a Moscow airport when reentering Russia.

Every September 3, and on nine other days of the year, the city of Volgograd will change its name back to Stalingrad.

St. Petersburg introduces a resort fee for tourists, with penalties for non-payment.

The Wagner Group occupied Rostov-on-Don on June 24. What was it like in the city?