One hundred and sixty-seven years on, a Dostoyevsky novella is seeing a resurgence in popularity. 

A Russian actor is getting major recognition in Hollywood. 

Russian children are being instilled with militant patriotism through plays, stories, cartoons, and toys.

Russian military ensembles glorify war and profit from it.

The notoriously pr-Kremlin rock star Shaman has filed trademarks for alcoholic beverages, household goods, and sex toys.

A leaked list names celebs who are "banned" in Russia. 

A State Duma member is proposing a professional standard for writers. 

An organized crime ring specializing in ticket fraud was convicted in Moscow.

The Russian presidential administration is trying to align culture with the war effort.

Intrepid travelers can now visit the fabled sites of Russian folklore. 

Roskomnadzor has blocked the largest Russian-language fanfiction site. 

The theater director and playwright have been in pre-trial detention for over a year on charges of "justifying terrorism." Now they've been sentenced.