September 30, 2026 Czech Jailed for Protest A Czech citizen staged a short-lived solo protest at Red Square against Russia’s war on Ukraine. Law Moscow Politics War
September 25, 2026 No Surprises Here An in-depth investigation into the electronic system being used for the first time in Russia to conduct elections reveals a less-than-watertight system.. Government Internet Law Media Politics
September 24, 2026 Putin's Billion-Dollar Showcase Russia is building a nationwide network of centers showcasing achievements under Putin, with planned and completed spending totaling at least $1.9 billion. Government Politics Regions
September 14, 2026 On the Highway to... North Korea Planning a road trip from Russia to North Korea just got much easier. Int'l Relations Politics Transportation
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
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
August 15, 2026 No Chance for a Peaceful Agenda An anti-war party tried to participate in the fall elections for the State Duma. Government Law Politics Social Issues War
August 07, 2026 Mobilization Rumors Spread Rumors swirl about a potential new Russian mobilization, but the Kremlin's flat denials don't mean much. Emigrés Government Media News Politics War
August 06, 2026 Wildberries Little Changed Searches of the Wildberries website still shows offerings for military equipment. Business Internet Military Politics Technology Trade War
July 30, 2026 Soldiers: Better than Anime? Russian journalists were fined for quoting a former Roskomnadzor commission head. Government Internet Journalism Law Media Moscow Politics War
July 29, 2026 The Useless Red Passport Russia is effectively stripping those who have left the country of their citizenship. Emigrés Government Law Politics Russians Abroad