Culture & Customs

A soldier's sentence for murder was attenuated by his participation in Russia's war in Ukraine.

A Moscow professor was sentenced to three years in prison for adding Ukrainian songs to his Vkontakte playlist.

Surviving the testy waters of morality and ethics, with some tips on language and idioms.

How mothers raise children under censorship and propaganda -- and what it does to the minds of parents and kids.

In Sakha Republic, many towns are finding they like being alcohol free. We visit to find out why.

In the Russian North, hockey is more than just a sport. And for these retired women, it is a lifeline.

Our reviewer has been reading memoirs and tales.

An analysis of rental ads across 30 major Russian cities finds ethnic discrimination is still shaping who gets housing.

Two retirees from occupied Zaporizhzhia were convicted of treason by Russian courts for making donations to the Ukrainian Army.

Russian consumers say the best new car in Russia is from an (in)famous Soviet company.

Russia has banned Roblox, one of the most popular video games in the world. In turn, Russians protested on social media.

The Russian New Year's box office lineup revisits Soviet favorites.