In over three years of full-scale invasion, the children of Russia's political elite amassed billions of rubles thanks to the country’s high-interest key rate.

The Russian Orthodox Church has seen a sharp increase in prices for things like baptisms, weddings, and funerals over the last few years.

Residents of one town are taking to the streets and writing letters to Putin, trying to keep pregnant women from having to travel to big cities to give birth.

In Russia's latest efforts to boost birthrates, St. Petersburg students who have children will be paid R200,000.

  Russian airlines are bringing old aircraft back into service due to a shortage of more modern options.

Thousands of Russian freight transport companies are facing liquidation or bankruptcy amid rising costs, falling demand, and tightening financial conditions. 

Behind its Potemkin façade of stability, the Russian economy faces some real threats in 2026.

Sales of weight-loss drugs and antidepressants surged last year, while abortion pills fell in response to tighter controls.

In Sakha Republic, many towns are finding they like being alcohol free. We visit to find out why.

How red tape, politics, and state indifference combined to kill 82-year-old Svetlana Mitina.

A Russian company introduced biodrones: pigeons with chip implants in their brains and surveillance cameras.

Coca-Cola Company may be returning to Russian markets.