October 30, 2026 A.I. Dostoyevsky Russian propagandists created an animated version of the Russian classic writer to turn him into “a permanent political expert.” Biographies Culture Film & TV History Literature Media Politics
October 28, 2026 No Satanism in Russian Halloween A lawyer issued a warning to the Russian population: no Satanism for Halloween. Holidays Journalism Law Politics Pop Culture Religion
October 27, 2026 Ядерка ~ Word of the Month A diminutive has resurfaced for a very non-diminutive sort of threat. Language Literature Media Politics Rural Life War
October 21, 2026 No Rainbow Flags, No Drugs, No Putin A new tool, created by an independent publication, tracks what exactly is being censored on Russian streaming services. Culture Film & TV Internet Media Politics Pop Culture
October 09, 2026 Arrested for Words on an Elevator Wall A St. Petersburg man was arrested for writing to Putin about fuel shortage on a elevator wall. Dissent Law News Political Prisoners Politics St. Petersburg War
October 07, 2026 Russia Looks to the Volga for a "Vision of the Future" An expedition sent Russian humanities scholars to provincial cities, from which they were expected to return with a “philosophical master plan" for the country’s ideological development. Biographies Cities & Towns Culture Emigrés Geography History Politics Travel
October 02, 2026 Learning to Nod A proposal has been put forward to reform the Russian jury system that imperils its purpose. Law Media News Opinion Politics
October 01, 2026 War Comes to the Duma Russia's new State Duma could include several alleged war criminals. One in three incoming lawmakers has ties to the Russia's War on Ukraine. Government Politics War
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