August 15, 2026 No Chance for a Peaceful Agenda An anti-war party tried to participate in the fall elections for the State Duma. Government Law Politics Social Issues War
August 14, 2026 Spies, Spies, Everywhere Spies Two spy stories that entrhralled us. Dissent Espionage War
August 13, 2026 Save Money, Work Less A district’s shift to a four-day workweek signals financial troubles. Cities & Towns Government Regions
August 12, 2026 War Opens University Doors Russia's war quota is reshaping university admissions. Education Military War
August 11, 2026 Wildberries Attacks Continue Ukraine's attacks on Wildberries have a backstory worth noting. Economy Internet Military War
August 10, 2026 LDS Church Leader Detained For "Financing Terrorism" A leader of a Russian LDS church was arrested for "financing terrorism" for donating to Navalny's fund years ago. Cities & Towns Dissent Elderly News Political Prisoners Religion
August 09, 2026 Not Quite a Fairy-Tale Ending A homegrown blockbuster was set to be so popular Russia delayed the release of Spider-Man. Almost no one went to the premier. Culture Film & TV Internet
August 07, 2026 Mobilization Rumors Spread Rumors swirl about a potential new Russian mobilization, but the Kremlin's flat denials don't mean much. Emigrés Government Media News Politics War
August 06, 2026 Wildberries Little Changed Searches of the Wildberries website still shows offerings for military equipment. Business Internet Military Politics Technology Trade War
August 05, 2026 Russia's Treason Machine A new analysis maps nearly 2,000 treason and espionage prosecutions in Russia. Espionage Government Law
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
August 02, 2026 Internet Freedom vs. Internet Police A Russian tech entrepreneur's commitment to free speech on the internet has landed him in hot water. Internet Law Russians Abroad
