Since 2019, hundreds of Russians have faced trial for showing "disrespect" to Putin.

Author Dmitry Bykov's books are disappearing from shelves after Russia placed the writer on its international wanted list. 

Russia has blocked phone calls on WhatsApp and Telegram. Novaya Gazeta Evropa gave tips on how to stay connected.

The Duma is considering a bill to hold conscription year-round, making it harder for Russians to avoid the draft.

Russia is increasingly using its “rehabilitation of Nazism” law to punish for minor acts near war memorials.

The General Prosecutor's office proposed sending school bullies to temporary detention centers.

Russian police offered bonuses for recruiting criminal suspects to fight in Ukraine.

A new Russian law would raise the drinking age from 18 to 21.

Russian soldiers seek prison to avoid combat, say lawyers and rights defenders.

Russia has passed a law prohibiting inscriptions in foreign languages in signs and billboards.

Russian leadership has approved a new plan for cultural policy through 2027.

Russian teens face terrorism charges after allegedly being paid to commit acts of sabotage.