September 09, 2026 Gaming the Invasion Russia is turning its war in Ukraine into video games — with state money, Kremlin narratives, and mixed results. Media Military War
September 07, 2026 Movie Mania Where to stream Soviet and Russian films worth watching. Culture Film & TV
September 06, 2026 Dmitry Donskoy Returns to War Russia's newest combatant for the Ukrainian front is a medieval prince and saint. History Military Religion War
September 04, 2026 Instasamka's London Show Is Cancelled A London show was cancelled after the performer was alleged to have donated to the Russian army. Dissent Emigrés Music Politics Pop Culture Russians Abroad War
September 03, 2026 "Lets Build the Land of Heroes" An initiative replaces school bells with Russian songs, but there's a dark side. Children Education Media Politics War
September 01, 2026 Девайлдберризация – Word of the Month A long word that means far more than just drone-induced shortages. Economy Language Military War
August 31, 2026 A Child's Cartoonish Crime A 14-year-old child unintentionally tested the limits of playground use, resulting in two criminal charges. Children Law Pop Culture
August 30, 2026 Taliban Peek-a-boo A visit by Taliban officials to a Belarusian dairy facility was erased from the web. Int'l Relations Internet Media
August 28, 2026 Love Becomes Oleg In accordance with new Russian laws, the owners of a cafe in the Urals had to change its name — and became famous. Economy Food & Drink Internet Language Media Regions Urban Life
August 27, 2026 Russia's Belarusian Echo Russian propaganda is reshaping Belarusian media, from war narratives to a new Kremlin-backed project designed to look independent. Int'l Relations Media War
August 25, 2026 "I just wanted to save all of us from prison..." How digitization and a fear of those in power turned Russians into perfect victims for con artists. Economy Elderly Internet Social Issues Technology
August 25, 2026 Hear an Accent? Call the FSB The governor of Oryol Oblast urged residents to report people with an "accent" to the FSB amid drone attacks from Ukraine. Cities & Towns Espionage Government Politics Regions Social Issues War