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1. "The Newspaper No Longer Exists."

The Russian authorities have finally destroyed the legendary Novaya Gazeta – a symbol of Russia's vibrant free press.

Tags: chechyna, war in ukraine, press freedom, free press, political repression, novaya gazeta, Anna politkovskaya, dmitriy muratov, muratov
2. A Spike of Suppression

The first nine months of 2026 have seen a sharp increase in prosecutions for affiliation with banned organizations.

Tags: human rights, fsb, political repression
3. Internet Incongruity

A new social media trend contrasts Russian reality with slick election marketing.

Tags: political repression, protest, rock music, mobilization, crisis, state duma, elections
4. A New Anti-War Hero

One of the leaders of the Russian charity movement has been charged in a criminal case. 

Tags: philanthropy, political repression, political prisoners, anti-war, nobel peace prize, dmitriy muratov
5. Repressive Medicine

The Supreme Court of Yakutia has extended the compulsory treatment of a shaman who had previously announced a march on Moscow to “drive the demon out of the Kremlin.” 

Tags: political repression, opposition, Shamanism
6. The Useless Red Passport

Russia is effectively stripping those who have left the country of their citizenship.

Tags: citizenship, freedom, foreign agents, russian emigres, political repression, passport
7. How to Get a Banned Book

With the spread of censorship and book bans, new forms of distributing underground literature are emerging.

Tags: foreign agents, soviet era, samizdat, political repression, lgbt, books
8. Patriotic Post-Humanism

The concept of a “plant-foreign agent” has appeared in Russian legislation. 

Tags: legislation, political repression, foreign agents, agriculture
9. Taxing Foreign Agents

As of the new year, registered foreign agents are liable for a high income tax rate.

Tags: law, political repression, foreign agents
10. Belarusian Repression Hits a New Low

At least 33 Belarusian dissidents have received forced psychological treatment since 2020.

Tags: political repression, belarus, human rights

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