Russian anxieties about the war are increasing in response to Ukraine's offensive into the Kursk region. 

The village of Putino always turns out to vote for Putin. But now even this town has started to call for an end to war.

More Russian teenagers are going to fight in Ukraine as soon as they turn 18.

Authorities spent ten times more money on barrage shelters in Moscow and the Moscow Oblast than in regions bordering Ukraine.

A man painted "No to War" on his car and his roof in the colors of the Ukrainian flag, but was investigated for "terrorism."

Sirens and warnings of shelling are daily occurrences in regions that border Ukraine.

Russians affected by “natural changes” wrote a record number of complaints to the president.

The wife of a Novosibirsk legislator mocked the city on Instagram, leading to questions about her lifestyle.

Why a Siberian Village is Choosing Petroglyphs Over Petroleum

From looking for a lost cat to gathering signatures for Boris Nadezhdin, Russians find hope in their communities. 

The leaders of a handful of Russian regions have canceled Victory Day parades, citing security concerns.

Chechnya is banning music that falls above or below approved tempos.