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1. Russia's Growing "Terrorist List"

Hundreds of Russians, including minors, are added each month to the country's "terrorists and extremists" list.

Tags: government, dissent, law, russia file
2. Inside Russia's Teenage Drug Epidemic

A new BBC investigation exposed how mephedrone is fueling a teenage drug epidemic across Russia.

Tags: teenagers, law, drugs, social issues, russia file
3. Is Russia Closing the Tab?

Vodka and cognac sales have fallen significantly due to restrictions on alcohol purchases across Russia.

Tags: government, law, restrictions, trade, alcohol, cognac, vodka
4. FSB's New Treason Trap

Russia has opened over 100 "light treason" cases in under two years, many born from FSB operations.

Tags: international relations, government, law, espionage, russia file
5. Guns from Front Flood Courts

Weapons cases against servicemen have tripled since the Russian war in Ukraine began.

Tags: crime, law, war, military, russia file
6. Marriage War Scams Grow

Russian lawmakers push for tougher rules amid reports of women marrying deployed soldiers to collect benefits.

Tags: marriage, social issues, law, war, military, russia file
7. The Cost of Insulting Putin

Since 2019, hundreds of Russians have faced trial for showing "disrespect" to Putin.

 

Tags: government, law, dissent, russia file
8. Fled to the U.S., Jailed in Russia

A Russian businessman and opposition supporter was arrested on terrorism charges after being denied political asylum in the U.S.

Tags: immigration, law, government, war, international relations, dissent, political prisoners
9. The "Eternal" Draft is Coming

The Duma is considering a bill to hold conscription year-round, making it harder for Russians to avoid the draft.

Tags: politics, law, draft, military, war in ukraine
10. War Memorials, Harsh Justice

Russia is increasingly using its “rehabilitation of Nazism” law to punish for minor acts near war memorials.

Tags: social issues, war, law, russia file

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