Russian intelligence officers reportedly masquerade as human rights activists and filmmakers.

Thousands of protesters took to the streets of the Republic of Bashkortostan to support a convicted activist.

The Moscow Health Department is putting listening devices in doctors' offices.

Visitors to many Moscow parks can now enjoy free hot drinks as they enjoy the frosty outdoors.

A few thoughts at year-end.

Fifty years ago today, The Gulag Archipelago was published.

Popular writer Boris Akunin has been added to the Kremlin's list of terrorists and extremists.

After a week of heavy snow, Voronezh locals painted snowdrifts with calls for the local government to finally remove them.

Russia plans to curb alcohol consumption by 12 percent.

A viola player and music teacher's life changed forever after posting anti-war messages on social media.

Moscow bans QR codes on billboards in response to the Russian political opposition.

President Putin announced he would seek a fifth term in office in a way that surprised some.