March 31, 2024 Russian Prosperity is Good News for Putin A ranking of Russian regions by prosperity could reveal why Putin's support remains high. Cities & Towns Economy Politics Regions Russia File
March 19, 2024 Election Rebellion: Paint It Green! Russia's 2024 presidential elections kicked off with voters pouring green dye and ink into ballot boxes. Cities & Towns Dissent Government Moscow Politics Regions Russia File
March 07, 2024 Former Prisoner, War Participant Commits Murder, Again An ex-convict who fought in Ukraine and received a pardon for his participation in the war murdered two, including a woman who had won the "Best Teacher of Russia" competition Military Regions War Russia File
February 23, 2024 A Photographer's Empathy Documentary photographer Dmitry Markov, renowned for his heartfelt portrayal of authentic Russia, has passed away. Biographies Photography Regions Russia File
February 10, 2024 54 N 84 E A young woman flees the capital to Siberia, to teach in a rural school for a year. Children Education Regions Rural Life
February 06, 2024 "I'm Alive" a Harrowing Escape A gay Chechen man forced to out himself on camera vanished after the video went viral in 2022. Now, he tells his story. Biographies Political Prisoners Regions Russians Abroad Social Issues Russia File
January 23, 2024 Bashkiris Protest Thousands of protesters took to the streets of the Republic of Bashkortostan to support a convicted activist. Dissent Government Regions Russia File
January 09, 2024 A Freezing Winter Thousands of Russians have been left without heating amid severe frosts. Moscow Regions Social Issues Russia File
December 13, 2023 School Shooting Shakes Bryansk A 14-year-old girl from Bryansk entered her biology class and shot at her classmates, killing one and injuring 5. Children Cities & Towns Education News Regions Russia File
December 10, 2023 Emerging HIV Epidemic? One-fourth of Russian regions are experiencing a critical HIV situation alongside a shortage of medicine. Government Health Regions Russia File
November 30, 2023 Shaman in Prison, Evil Spirit at Large Alexander Gabyshev, a shaman who intended to walk 8,000 kilometers to exorcise Putin, celebrated his birthday behind bars once again. Dissent Health Political Prisoners Politics Regions Religion Russia File
November 07, 2023 Giant Snow Penises Erected Everywhere Yekaterinburg students are decorating the city with giant phallic snow sculptures, angering authorities and residents alike. Art Cities & Towns Environment Regions Urban Life Russia File