A trans man was sentenced to 12 years in a women's jail. Despite bullying and threats, he remains resilient.

Russian schools now include VR exhibits that immerse kids in Russia's War on Ukraine.

Russian sex workers have flocked to the frontlines of Ukraine to satisfy soldiers' growing demand.

Russia uses river tankers to evade sanctions, raising environmental concerns.

The independent publication Verstka reported on a Moscow rehab center for Russian military personnel.

Educational institutions spend millions on drones and military simulators.

Mediazona takes readers inside one of Russia's most-feared torture camps for Ukrainian captives.

Verstka uncovered a survey that showed Russians are both exhausted and accustomed to the war in Ukraine.

On Christmas morning, two Russian diplomats were stopped at a DUI control in Argentina.

A new arsonist wave in Russian cities is traced to threats from online scammers. 

Some Russian psychologists and ex-combatants claim war has had a positive effect on people's lives.

A pro-war bookshop in St. Petersburg closes, saying, "the end of the world is near."