February 10, 2026 Birthing Protest Residents of one town are taking to the streets and writing letters to Putin, trying to keep pregnant women from having to travel to big cities to give birth. Children Dissent Economy Family Regions Social Issues Russia File
February 01, 2026 Don't Worry, the City's Got It In Russia's latest efforts to boost birthrates, St. Petersburg students who have children will be paid R200,000. Children Economy Family Social Issues Russia File
January 24, 2026 Turbulence (and Cannibalization) for Russian Airlines Russian airlines are bringing old aircraft back into service due to a shortage of more modern options. Economy Technology Travel Russia File
January 20, 2026 Cargo Business Breaks Down Thousands of Russian freight transport companies are facing liquidation or bankruptcy amid rising costs, falling demand, and tightening financial conditions. Economy Regions Transportation Russia File
January 17, 2026 Bad Economic Indicators Behind its Potemkin façade of stability, the Russian economy faces some real threats in 2026. Economy Government Military Regions War Russia File
January 14, 2026 Russians Turned to Diet Drugs and Antidepressants Sales of weight-loss drugs and antidepressants surged last year, while abortion pills fell in response to tighter controls. Economy Health Statistics Russia File
December 23, 2025 The Living and the Dead How red tape, politics, and state indifference combined to kill 82-year-old Svetlana Mitina. Economy Elderly Government Health Regions Urban Life
December 23, 2025 Nörüön Nörgüy (Welcome) In Sakha Republic, many towns are finding they like being alcohol free. We visit to find out why. Cities & Towns Culture Economy Food & Drink Health Regions
December 04, 2025 Pigeon-Drones are Here A Russian company introduced biodrones: pigeons with chip implants in their brains and surveillance cameras. Animals Business Economy News Technology Russia File
November 18, 2025 Coca-Cola Comeback? Coca-Cola Company may be returning to Russian markets. Business Economy Food & Drink Russia File
November 17, 2025 A Russian AIDOL Falls Russia’s first artificial intelligence robot faceplanted after its first steps on a Moscow stage. Economy Humor Internet News Technology Russia File
October 27, 2025 Visa-Free Paradise Lost? Montenegro is considering introducing a visa requirement for Russian citizens. Economy Emigrés Int'l Relations Law Politics Russians Abroad Russia File