August 05, 2024 Is "Putin's Architect" Back? The Italian architect behind "Putin's Palace," brought to light by Alexey Navalny, is resuming business ties with Russia. Architecture Biographies Business Cities & Towns Government Russia File
August 04, 2024 A Turn to the East, at Least in Name The renaming of a Moscow square is the latest sign of Russia's break with the West. Cities & Towns Government Int'l Relations Moscow Russia File
August 01, 2024 Fines and Punishment Russians have paid millions in fines for "discrediting the army." Dissent Government Law War Russia File
July 31, 2024 A New Russian Culture? The Russian presidential administration is trying to align culture with the war effort. Culture Government War Russia File
July 28, 2024 A Safe Bet? New laws in Russia crack down on gambling. Government Law Social Issues Russia File
July 18, 2024 A Regional Disparity Authorities spent ten times more money on barrage shelters in Moscow and the Moscow Oblast than in regions bordering Ukraine. Government Regions War Russia File
July 18, 2024 "No One Should be Alone..." What drives human rights defenders inside Russia today? Dissent Government Men Politics Women Russia File
July 14, 2024 Out of Time(s)? The Moscow Times has been declared an "undesirable" organization, throttling its distribution in Russia. Government Journalism News Russia File
July 10, 2024 Baikal, not Bali The State Duma has banned Russian deputies and senators from traveling abroad without permission. Government Law Politics Russia File
July 08, 2024 Roskmomnadzor Strikes At VPNs, Again Roskomnadzor ordered the App Store to ban four VPN services. So how will Russians evade internet restrictions? Dissent Government Internet Law Politics Technology War Russia File
July 07, 2024 Russia Readies for More War Russian president Vladimir Putin says that the armed forces need to shore up in case of some explosive international developments. Government Int'l Relations Military Russia File
July 04, 2024 The Roof Will Be Yellow and Blue Again A man painted "No to War" on his car and his roof in the colors of the Ukrainian flag, but was investigated for "terrorism." Cities & Towns Dissent Government Politics Regions Rural Life War Russia File