March 30, 2026 Russia's War on Metal Raids, fear, and censorship: Russia's metal scene faces pressure as authorities target concerts, fans, and artists. Culture Dissent Law
March 30, 2026 The Most Dangerous Russian Skill A pro-war patriotic blogger suddenly spoke out against Putin and ended up in a psychiatric hospital. Internet Law Politics
March 29, 2026 Defender of the Grill A Russian woman sued for the illegal distribution of her dacha recipes, and won. Food & Drink Internet Law
March 27, 2026 The Film about Putin That Won an Oscar How Russia reacts to the success of the documentary movie that shows the world Russian propaganda in schools. Children Film & TV Government
March 26, 2026 Pay or Die Russian commanders in Ukraine are extorting money from their own soldiers under threat of death, according to independent outlet Verstka. Law Military War
March 25, 2026 "Mehh": Fined For Reposting Government Video A man in Moscow Oblast was fined for reposting a video of sheep with the letter "Z" on their wool. Animals Dissent Government Internet Law
March 24, 2026 Extras Included A review of Alexander Voloshin's Sidetracked: Exile in Hollywood, translated by Boris Dralyuk. Emigrés Literature War
March 23, 2026 Pro-War Babushkas Evicted An unexpected series of setbacks has halted a Russian volunteer organization’s efforts in support of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Elderly Military War Women
March 22, 2026 Weird Flex, but Ok Putin says Russia's defense products have a great price-to-quality ratio. We're not so sure. Economy Government Military Technology War
March 20, 2026 Russian Cattle in Danger Farmer protests rock Russia for the first time in ten years. Agriculture Animals Business Economy Social Issues
March 19, 2026 Sore Spot over Scythian Gold The Investigative Committee of Russia is launching a criminal investigation into the alleged theft of cultural property. Art History Law
March 18, 2026 Man Murders "English Spy" Girlfriend In St. Petersburg, a man killed his friend thinking she was an English Spy. Espionage Law Politics Social Issues St. Petersburg Women