March 16, 2025 Fleeting Freedom A Ural journalist was released from jail, only to be re-arrested. Dissent Journalism Law News Political Prisoners Russia File
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
March 11, 2025 Thank You for the Occupation The Russian government invests in pro-Kremlin bloggers in occupied Ukrainian territories. Government Media War Russia File
March 09, 2025 A Musical Military Meme A new Russian music video blends masculinity and a meme, to wacky effect. Holidays Men Military Music Russia File
March 04, 2025 Women's Rights in Wartime Women's rights activists face increased pressure and reduced domestic violence resources in Russia. Dissent War Women Russia File
March 02, 2025 Putin's Culture Guru, Now Head of Writer's Union Vladimir Medinsky, a writer in Putin's inner circle, is now the head of the Union of Russian Writers. Culture Politics Russia File
February 27, 2025 Foreigners in the Russian Army Some foreigners are traveling to Russia to enlist in the army. Int'l Relations Language Men Military Politics War Russia File
February 25, 2025 On Russian Casualties Radio Liberty has published a database containing details on 166,000 Russian casualties of war. Health Military War Russia File
February 23, 2025 Three Years, 95,000 Dead Three years after the start of Russia's War on Ukraine, more than 95,000 Russian troops have died. Journalism Statistics War Russia File
February 19, 2025 Words from Jail: "Optimism Is My Diagnosis" A trans man was sentenced to 12 years in a women's jail. Despite bullying and threats, he remains resilient. Biographies Dissent Political Prisoners Politics Social Issues War Russia File
February 17, 2025 Fines for Navalny Nods More than 150 Russians have been fined or arrested for using symbols associated with Alexei Navalny. Dissent Law Russia File
February 16, 2025 Hell Behind Bars for a Teenager A 14-year-old Russian girl accused of terrorism spent almost a year in a pretrial detention center, where she was beaten and subjected to sexual violence. Children Government Law Russia File