Culture & Customs

The head of the Russian Orthodox Church has another legal name that's useful for filing taxes, avoiding sanctions, and more.

The unusual approach of a St. Petersburg football team for youth with Downs syndrome.

Police in arrested 10 current and former employees of Russia's largest publishing house on charges of "LGBT propaganda."

Russia commemorated the eightieth anniversary of Nazi Germany's defeat with Ukraine war-themed parades and exhibits. And German sausages.

2024's Victory Day parade was a bit of a dud. 2025's more than made up for it.

Mikhail Khachaturian, murdered by his daughters, was posthumously convicted of sexual violence.

Dozens of Orthodox military-patriotic clubs across Russia prepare children for war.

Two Argentinian influencers were accused of promoting a human trafficking scheme in Tatarstan.

A band from Bashkortostan has gone viral for an electro-folk song about a Bashkir epic poem.

A Russian Orthodox priest was forced to pay a fine for posting a video calling for peace.

Russian influencers could face consequences if they fail to register with the state.

Experts report a significant increase in hate crimes in Russia, many committed by teenagers.