June 21, 2026 QR, Codified The Russian State Duma is implementing a universal QR code payment system. Economy Social Issues Technology
June 19, 2026 Bulgakov Canceled Russians react to the demolition of a monument to the famous writer in Kyiv. Art Biographies Cities & Towns Culture History Literature Politics Social Issues Urban Life
June 18, 2026 Historic Panorama Lost to Fire One of only 16 panoramas in the world was recently destroyed in a fire in Crimea. Art History War
June 17, 2026 Almost Extradited to Russia A mathematician was almost extradited to Russia over questioning the investigation methods of the Crocus City Hall terror attack. Dissent Emigrés Int'l Relations Law Political Prisoners Politics Russians Abroad Travel
June 17, 2026 Beefing About Rations A fraudulent operation sent 170 tons of barely edible rations to Russian soldiers. Food & Drink Military War
June 16, 2026 The Man Who Saw Too Much A new translation of works by Vasily Grossman that are as powerful as they are essential to read. Dissent History Literature Memoir Military War
June 15, 2026 Russian Life Editor Tried in Absentia The political show trial against Tamara Eidelman has ended with a request for an eight-year sentence. Dissent History Military War
June 15, 2026 Russia's Unread War Russia's pro-war books are heavily promoted, but publishers say readers are not rushing to buy them. Literature Military War
June 14, 2026 The War Path to Bankruptcy Russia is spending half its budget on its horrific War on Ukraine. Economy Government Military War
June 12, 2026 Recruiting For a Drone Army The Ukrainian project Khochu Zhit found a list of students recruited into Russia's unmanned forces. Cities & Towns Education Espionage Men Military Regions War
June 11, 2026 Fuel Crisis Comes to Crimea Due to Ukrainian drone attacks on the highway connecting the peninsula to the mainland, there is almost no gas left in Crimea. Geography News Regions Rural Life Trade Transportation War
