August 04, 2024 A Turn to the East, at Least in Name The renaming of a Moscow square is the latest sign of Russia's break with the West. Cities & Towns Government Int'l Relations Moscow
August 01, 2024 Fines and Punishment Russians have paid millions in fines for "discrediting the army." Dissent Government Law War
July 31, 2024 A New Russian Culture? The Russian presidential administration is trying to align culture with the war effort. Culture Government War
July 18, 2024 A Regional Disparity Authorities spent ten times more money on barrage shelters in Moscow and the Moscow Oblast than in regions bordering Ukraine. Government Regions War
July 18, 2024 "No One Should be Alone..." What drives human rights defenders inside Russia today? Dissent Government Men Politics Women
July 14, 2024 Out of Time(s)? The Moscow Times has been declared an "undesirable" organization, throttling its distribution in Russia. Government Journalism News
July 10, 2024 Baikal, not Bali The State Duma has banned Russian deputies and senators from traveling abroad without permission. Government Law Politics
July 08, 2024 Roskmomnadzor Strikes At VPNs, Again Roskomnadzor ordered the App Store to ban four VPN services. So how will Russians evade internet restrictions? Dissent Government Internet Law Politics Technology War
July 07, 2024 Russia Readies for More War Russian president Vladimir Putin says that the armed forces need to shore up in case of some explosive international developments. Government Int'l Relations Military
July 04, 2024 The Roof Will Be Yellow and Blue Again A man painted "No to War" on his car and his roof in the colors of the Ukrainian flag, but was investigated for "terrorism." Cities & Towns Dissent Government Politics Regions Rural Life War
June 26, 2024 Innocent Until Drafted Russia is now recruiting criminal suspects into the military. Government Law Men Military War