September 09, 2026 Fined for Not Existing An NGO aiding HIV patients was fined for not reporting its activities as a "foreign agent" after shutting its doors. Cities & Towns Government Law Regions Social Issues
September 08, 2026 A Picnic under the Hayricks City folk and country folk share their various ways of relaxing. Agriculture Humor Regions Rural Life
August 28, 2026 Love Becomes Oleg In accordance with new Russian laws, the owners of a cafe in the Urals had to change its name — and became famous. Economy Food & Drink Internet Language Media Regions Urban Life
August 25, 2026 Hear an Accent? Call the FSB The governor of Oryol Oblast urged residents to report people with an "accent" to the FSB amid drone attacks from Ukraine. Cities & Towns Espionage Government Politics Regions Social Issues War
August 21, 2026 Repressive Medicine The Supreme Court of Yakutia has extended the compulsory treatment of a shaman who had previously announced a march on Moscow to “drive the demon out of the Kremlin.” Health Law Media Moscow Political Prisoners Regions Religion
August 19, 2026 Drone Army Needs Pilots “Remote” classes take on a new meaning at one Russian university — as students learn to pilot unmanned drones. Education Military Regions
August 13, 2026 Save Money, Work Less A district’s shift to a four-day workweek signals financial troubles. Cities & Towns Government Regions
August 03, 2026 A Twisted Tale of Child Martyrdom Residents of the Komi Republic remember child victims of Russia’s War on Ukraine. Children Regions War
July 27, 2026 Buddhists Build Military Temple A military base in Buryatia is to house Russia's first Buddhist military temple. Culture Military Regions Religion
July 23, 2026 No Water on the Peninsula Due to Ukrainian strikes on energy facilities, residents of northern Crimea are facing water shortages. Cities & Towns Geography News Politics Regions Rural Life Transportation Travel War
July 22, 2026 Russia's Elite Asset Sweep Cash, cars, homes, and businesses: Russia is confiscating officials assets at a record pace. Government Law Regions
July 18, 2026 Conservative Pride A “Family Parade” organized by far-right and pro-life groups took place in Moscow. Cities & Towns Customs Family History Moscow News Politics Regions Religion Women