November 09, 2025 Cracking Down on Drunk Driving In response to persistently high rates of drunk driving in Russia, stricter punishments are being enacted. Food & Drink Law Moscow Social Issues
October 30, 2025 Russia's Growing "Terrorist List" Hundreds of Russians, including minors, are added each month to the country's "terrorists and extremists" list. Dissent Government Law
October 27, 2025 Visa-Free Paradise Lost? Montenegro is considering introducing a visa requirement for Russian citizens. Economy Emigrés Int'l Relations Law Politics Russians Abroad
October 21, 2025 Singing Can Get You Jailtime A group of street performers was arrested for performing songs by "foreign agents" in central St. Petersburg. Culture Dissent Internet Law Political Prisoners Politics St. Petersburg
October 14, 2025 Russia's War on Books: A Censored Translation A Russian publishing house censored a part of an American author's book that advocated for trans rights. Culture Dissent Government Law Literature Politics Pop Culture
October 07, 2025 Inside Russia's Teenage Drug Epidemic A new BBC investigation exposed how mephedrone is fueling a teenage drug epidemic across Russia. Children Law Social Issues
September 30, 2025 Is Russia Closing the Tab? Vodka and cognac sales have fallen significantly due to restrictions on alcohol purchases across Russia. Business Economy Food & Drink Government Law Trade
September 23, 2025 No Open Relationship Movies A U.S. movie set to premiere in Russia on September 25 could not get distribution. Culture Film & TV Government Int'l Relations Law Media Pop Culture
September 18, 2025 Murderer Released or No? Conflicting accounts emerge whether a notorious convicted murder has been released. Government Journalism Law Moscow Politics
September 16, 2025 FSB's New Treason Trap Russia has opened over 100 "light treason" cases in under two years, many born from FSB operations. Espionage Government Law
September 11, 2025 Guns from Front Flood Courts Weapons cases against servicemen have tripled since the Russian war in Ukraine began. Law Military War
September 10, 2025 Navalny Volunteer Arrested at Kazakhstan Airport A former Navalny volunteer was arrested during a layover in Kazakhstan. She is fighting extradition to Russia. Dissent Emigrés Int'l Relations Law Political Prisoners Politics Russians Abroad Travel