April 24, 2026 From Poisoning to Firewalls The same FSB unit tied to Navalny's poisoning is now leading Russia's push to restrict Telegram, WhatsApp, and VPNs, according to industry sources. Government Internet Technology
April 23, 2026 "We Shouldn't Feel Fear" A blogger uploaded a video message to Putin, saying people were afraid of him. Two days later, she thanked him. Dissent Emigrés Film & TV Internet Politics Social Issues
April 22, 2026 A New Festive Tradition Two criminal cases are active for “insulting” images of the Russian Easter cake on social media. Customs Food & Drink Law Religion
April 21, 2026 Tamara's Millions The mysterious case of a seemingly destitute pensioner who left a large bequest to a fund for children. Biographies Children NGOs
April 20, 2026 First in Space (Week) Russia's very first Space Week focused on more than just the cosmos. History Holidays Science Space
April 19, 2026 In the Kremlin's Debt The Russian federal government will take on debt from 16 regions. Economy Government Regions
April 17, 2026 A Protest on Ice A Russian figure skater made a striking performance against domestic violence. Dissent Social Issues Sports Women
April 16, 2026 Young Voices Under Pressure Young Russian journalists navigate fear, censorship, and an uncertain future in a shrinking space for independent reporting. Dissent Journalism Media
April 15, 2026 Tolstoy Would Be Proud Alexei Tolstoy's grandson, along with four people and a Tatar advocacy group, was declared a foreign agent on the same day. Biographies Culture Dissent Emigrés Government News Politics
April 14, 2026 I Won't Grow Up! A review of A Hundred Years of Childhood: An Anthology of Russian Writing for Children, 1917-2017, by Olga Bukhina & Kelly Herold & Andrea Lanoux Children Literature
April 13, 2026 The Best of Russia is Underground Moscow Metro passengers ride in style on themed trains. Culture Moscow Transportation Urban Life
April 12, 2026 A Rough Patch for Putin? The Russian president is seeing some of his lowest approval ratings in decades, and that's according to state media. Government Politics Social Issues
