June 11, 2025 Teenagers Hired Online, Jailed for Arson Russian teens face terrorism charges after allegedly being paid to commit acts of sabotage. Dissent Law War
June 04, 2025 Pleading for Help, Punished Instead Russians face fines and prosecution for public video appeals to Putin over environmental and social issues. Dissent Law Regions
May 28, 2025 Dry Flights? Russia may ban alcohol on flights and use breathalyzers to prevent drunk passengers from boarding. Food & Drink Government Health Law Transportation Travel
May 25, 2025 A Patriarch by Any Other Name The head of the Russian Orthodox Church has another legal name that's useful for filing taxes, avoiding sanctions, and more. Law Politics Religion
May 18, 2025 Clownworld Comes to Russia A court in Novgorod fined a man for LGBT-linked extremist propaganda for using an absurdist meme. Internet Law
April 30, 2025 A Posthumous Conviction Mikhail Khachaturian, murdered by his daughters, was posthumously convicted of sexual violence. Biographies Children Law News Social Issues Women
April 27, 2025 Belarusian Repression Hits a New Low At least 33 Belarusian dissidents have received forced psychological treatment since 2020. Dissent Law Political Prisoners
April 20, 2025 Tali-unbanned The Russian government has removed the Taliban from its list of terrorist organizations. Government Int'l Relations Law
April 14, 2025 Finn-ancial Crisis? The Finnish parliament has passed a law forbidding Russians from owning real estate in the country. Emigrés Int'l Relations Law
April 07, 2025 They Draw Swastikas, Set Fires, and Break Crosses Incidents involving desecration of monuments honoring soldiers who fought in Russia's War on Ukraine are increasing. Dissent Law Regions War
April 06, 2025 Log Your Blog, or Else Russian influencers could face consequences if they fail to register with the state. Interview Law Social Issues
March 30, 2025 A Deserter's Dilemma A Ukrainian man who had served with Russian forces in the Donetsk People's Republic and was discharged has been sentenced for desertion. Law Social Issues War