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
October 05, 2025 Rubles to Rebuild The Russian Prime Minister will allocate over R 4 billion to foster businesses in regions that border Ukraine. Business Economy Regions War Russia File
September 30, 2025 Is Russia Closing the Tab? Vodka and cognac sales have fallen significantly due to restrictions on alcohol purchases across Russia. Business Economy Food & Drink Government Law Trade Russia File
September 21, 2025 An Essential Discount The Russian State Duma is considering a bill that would limit the markup on some "essential" foods. Cities & Towns Economy Social Issues Russia File
September 13, 2025 Economy in Crisis? A recent report summarized the potentially perilous state of the Russian economy. Economy Government Statistics War Russia File
September 07, 2025 Hourly Taskmaster Rise Russians looking to get a little extra cash on the side can become "specific assistants." And the marketplace is booming. Economy Internet Social Issues Russia File
August 31, 2025 A Bit of a Boost? Russia's minimum wage is to increase by 20% at the start of 2026. But how significant is that bump, really? Economy Government Journalism Russia File
August 25, 2025 More War, Fewer Books Ukrainian book sales are decreasing, but demand for English-language literature is on the rise. Business Economy Literature Russia File
June 29, 2025 Tightening Trade Ties Russia and Belarus celebrate a record year for trade between them in 2024. No surprise there. Economy Int'l Relations Politics Russia File
June 22, 2025 The Russia-wide Web Russians are spending an increasing amount of time on domestic social media. Economy Internet Social Issues Russia File
June 13, 2025 "We'd Be Nothing Without You" In a remote Siberian village, a single student keeps the school from closing. Children Economy Education Regions Women
March 13, 2025 Russian Engineer, German Cashier A woman left Russia for love. The cost: underemployment. Biographies Economy Emigrés Russians Abroad Social Issues St. Petersburg Russia File