January 23, 2023 No Money, No AI Russia has reduced its funding of AI technologies and IT professionals are fleeing the country in droves. Economy Government Science
January 22, 2023 Flowers for Dnipro Russians across the country spontaneously mourned the victims of their country's January 14 missile attack on Dnipro, Ukraine, which crushed an apartment building. Cities & Towns Dissent Politics War
January 19, 2023 Mobilization Lists Aren't on Telegram A massive phishing attack on Telegram targeted Russian users with links to check mobilization lists. Internet Military News War
January 18, 2023 So Long to Kate The Ukrainian city of Odesa has taken down its statues of Catherine the Great, marking a break from its Russian past. Government History Urban Life
January 17, 2023 Dubai is the New Vologda A United Russia legislator pretended to be in Vologda but was actually in Dubai. A picture with Ksenia Shoigu gave him away. Government Holidays Politics Travel
January 16, 2023 "Stop Bullying" Navalny Over 600 medical workers signed an open letter demanding to provide medical care to the opposition politician and stop sending him to punitive confinement. Dissent Health Politics
January 11, 2023 From Hero to Zero A Russian “hero” of the war in Ukraine was convicted for not showing up for military service. Law Military War
January 10, 2023 It's My Church Now The Primate of Ukraine conducted Christmas Liturgy in a Kyivan cathedral formerly used by the Moscow Patriarchate. Culture Customs History Religion War
January 08, 2023 Made in Russia, Born in Argentina Since the war in Ukraine began, Argentina has become a birth tourism hub for pregnant Russians. Health Int'l Relations Russians Abroad War Women
January 03, 2023 Keep Calm and Be Polite The United Russia party has developed a code of conduct for deputies when they are interacting with media. Government Media Politics
January 02, 2023 War or Celebration? Ukraine, parts of Russia, and cities in Latvia banned fireworks for New Year's celebrations over concerns about the war. Cities & Towns Holidays Int'l Relations Regions War
January 01, 2023 A Different Kind of UFO The Russian Air Defense system shot down an "unidentified object," likely from Ukraine, in Engels, far from the border. Int'l Relations Military Politics Regions War