August 03, 2025 Even Nonagenarians Can Be Propaganda A 98-year-old veteran who moved to Russia from Latvia is the Kremlin's latest propaganda spotlight. Government Russians Abroad Social Issues War Russia File
July 31, 2025 Ukrainian Artist Honored Serhiy Zhadan is the first Ukrainian to win the Austrian State Prize in European Literature. Art Dissent Pop Culture Russia File
July 30, 2025 From Arizona to Trenches A 46-year-old American who moved his family to Russia in search of “traditional values” is now serving on the front lines in Ukraine. Int'l Relations Military War Russia File
July 28, 2025 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. Government Law Men Military Politics War Russia File
July 27, 2025 Street Sweepers under Surveillance A new initiative will closely monitor Petersburg city employees to ensure that they do their jobs right. Cities & Towns Government St. Petersburg Technology Russia File
July 24, 2025 War Memorials, Harsh Justice Russia is increasingly using its “rehabilitation of Nazism” law to punish for minor acts near war memorials. Law Social Issues War Russia File
July 23, 2025 Juvie for Bullies The General Prosecutor's office proposed sending school bullies to temporary detention centers. Children Education Government Law Social Issues Russia File
July 21, 2025 Medvedev Compares Ukraine to Nazi Germany Former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev claims "denazification" as a motive for the invasion of Ukraine. Government Int'l Relations Military Russia File
July 20, 2025 Putin's Popularity Perpetuates The Russian president maintains a high approval rating despite challenges. Government Politics Statistics Russia File
July 16, 2025 No More Summers in Turkey? Pro-war bloggers are calling for a boycott of vacations in Turkey after it joined a drone coalition to aid Ukraine. Business Cities & Towns Int'l Relations Politics Russians Abroad Travel War Russia File
July 15, 2025 Law, Order, and War Contracts Russian police offered bonuses for recruiting criminal suspects to fight in Ukraine. Law Military War Russia File
July 14, 2025 The "No" Exhibition Russian journalists in exile collaborated with international artists on an exhibition celebrating resistance. Art Dissent Journalism Russia File