Culture & Customs

Not even children's playgrounds are safe from Kremlin ideology that glorifies war.

Kremlin intimidation of Armenia includes suspension of Armenian imports.

Forget the first Starbucks. Pike Place Market has another attraction that's a  must-see for Russophiles.

A thirteen-year-old shared a meme on his phone and is now being investigated.

Anna Arkhipova has been sentenced to 12 years for hating war and saying so publicly.

A growing number of landowners are at risk of having their dachas confiscated, just in time for the summer. 

Are Russians giving up alcohol? Signs are pointing in that direction.

Disney will not renew its Russia licensing contracts for its most recent movies.

Open-pit mining continues while locals face both unemployment and worsening pollution.

Alina Kabaeva has been accused of influencing the roster of the Russian rhythmic gymnastics team.

A massive reenactment festival just before Victory Day reveals a great deal about modern Russian discourse.

A Buryat woman was attacked on a Moscow bus for speaking "her language." According to the victim, she was speaking Russian.