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 11, 2025 Guns from Front Flood Courts Weapons cases against servicemen have tripled since the Russian war in Ukraine began. Law Military War Russia File
September 10, 2025 Navalny Volunteer Arrested at Kazakhstan Airport A former Navalny volunteer was arrested during a layover in Kazakhstan. She is fighting extradition to Russia. Dissent Emigrés Int'l Relations Law Political Prisoners Politics Russians Abroad Travel Russia File
September 09, 2025 Manga Library Fined as "Destructive" Online manga library Mangalib has been fined R14 million by a Moscow court for “LGBT propaganda.” Art Law Media 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
September 03, 2025 Marriage War Scams Grow Russian lawmakers push for tougher rules amid reports of women marrying deployed soldiers to collect benefits. Military Social Issues War Russia File
September 02, 2025 Racial Attack Goes Viral An Uzbek taxi driver suffered a racist attack near Moscow. Uzbekistan's Foreign Ministry responded. Cities & Towns Government Int'l Relations Moscow Politics Social Issues Russia File
September 01, 2025 Prima Donna Elicits Protest A prominent Russian singer has caused a backlash with her return to European opera houses. Art Music Russians Abroad War 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 28, 2025 The Cost of Insulting Putin Since 2019, hundreds of Russians have faced trial for showing "disrespect" to Putin. Dissent Government Law Russia File
August 26, 2025 The Bolshoi Is Watching You The Bolshoi Theater has hired a tech firm to spy on its employees. Business Culture Dissent Espionage Politics Technology Theater 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