September 01, 2012 Rising Stars, Falling Stars On rising and falling television stars, the TV ban on activist Ksenia Sobchak, and international support for Pussy Riot. Social Issues
January 01, 1990 Butina, Babies, and Baby-making This week, depressing news about divisions and birth rates can only really be counteracted with a smile over the Orthodox church’s new take on sex. Culture Humor Int'l Relations News Politics Religion Social Issues The Weekly Russia File Russia File
Space, Felix, and Banyas News items on everything from the ISS to politics, from banyas to a new train station. Government Health Politics Social Issues Space
Dog No. 39 We may hate war, but we understand what is going on. But what about the animals? Who will help them? Animals Social Issues War
All Of Our Buildings Together Would Cost The Same As A Few Days Of War A region's housing woes could be solved at the cost of a few days of Russia's War on Ukraine. Architecture Government Rural Life Social Issues War
Virgin Arctic Russia is pushing ahead with a new drive to populate the country’s remote and unpopular fringes. Starting this year, Russians can claim a hectare (about 2.5 acres) of land in the Arctic zone – absolutely free. Agriculture Cities & Towns Government Regions Social Issues
"Bring A Friend" All sorts of recruiters, from “local authorities” to women on maternity leave – not all of them in Russia – are convincing people to sign contracts to fight in Russia’s War on Ukraine. Russians are making money by sending other Russians off to war. Business Economy Government Military Social Issues War
Final Thoughts Considering some telling facts and figures from Russia, the war, and where things are now. Social Issues Statistics War
