September 24, 2023 Masking Required Here As COVID-19 cases rise, the Russian White House is implementing a mask mandate. Government Health Politics Social Issues Russia File
August 23, 2023 A Shortage of Drugs Nearly 200 medications could vanish from the Russian market due to sanctions and isolation. Economy Government Health Russia File
August 08, 2023 No HIV Test, No Vows Ingushetia's leader puts the "wed-lock" on drug users and the HIV positive. Family Government Health Regions Russia File
August 03, 2023 Antidepressants on the Rise Antidepressant use in Russia has skyrocketed over the last year, especially in St. Petersburg. Health St. Petersburg Urban Life Russia File
July 25, 2023 A Woman's Choice, or a Vicious Practice? Russia's Minister of Health advocates teaching children to prioritize childbirth before a career. Children Education Family Government Health Women Russia File
June 29, 2023 Zelensky's Green Prescription Ukraine takes a leaf forward with cannabis-based medicines. Government Health Russia File
June 01, 2023 Russia To Ban Gender Reassignment? A bill was introduced to the State Duma that would ban gender-affirming surgery and gender changes in official documents. Government Health Law Politics Social Issues Russia File
March 31, 2023 The Hygiene Hindrance As a strange form of punishment, Alexei Navalny was reportedly placed in a cell with a prisoner who has bad hygiene. Dissent Health Politics Russia File
February 19, 2023 Cry for Me, Argentina Six pregnant Russians were detained while entering Argentina, prompting a criminal investigation into birth tourism agencies. Health Int'l Relations War Women Russia File
January 16, 2023 "Stop Bullying" Navalny Over 600 medical workers signed an open letter demanding to provide medical care to the opposition politician and stop sending him to punitive confinement. Dissent Health Politics Russia File
January 08, 2023 Made in Russia, Born in Argentina Since the war in Ukraine began, Argentina has become a birth tourism hub for pregnant Russians. Health Int'l Relations Russians Abroad War Women Russia File
December 30, 2022 Let it Go, Let it Go Russian men mobilized to fight in Russia's War on Ukraine will be able to freeze and store their sperm for free. Health Men Science Social Issues War Russia File