October 17, 2024 Cryptocrime and Punishment A Moscow investigator has been sentenced for receiving the largest bribe in modern Russian history. Economy Government Law Russia File
October 16, 2024 Where Are All the Workers? Russian companies are experiencing a shortage of foreign workers. Economy Int'l Relations Social Issues Russia File
October 07, 2024 More Money for Penal Colonies Russian authorities have sharply increased the budget for the Federal Penitentiary Service, despite previous plans to cut it. Economy Government Law Regions Russia File
October 02, 2024 Military Budget Soars in 2025 A draft budget revealed a dramatic increase planned for Russian military spending. Economy Government Military Russia File
August 19, 2024 Made in Russia? According to journalists, Russia has failed in its efforts at import substitution. Agriculture Economy Government Russia File
June 19, 2024 Competing for College Spots Russian college admissions are growing more and more competitive. Economy Education Statistics Russia File
May 28, 2024 Cutting the Commute A major study finds that more than 80% of Russians want to work from home this summer. Economy Social Issues Statistics Russia File
May 27, 2024 Change for a Cuppa? The price of coffee in Russia is at a nearly 50-year high. Economy Food & Drink Russia File
May 10, 2024 Notes at the Front A journalist is convicted for telling the truth, and emigrés offer some poignant vignettes. Dissent Economy Law Political Prisoners War
May 08, 2024 A Dismal Year for Gazprom The Russian gas giant showed record losses in 2023. Economy Int'l Relations Statistics Russia File
April 30, 2024 Bankruptcies Hit Record High Bankruptcies skyrocket in Russia, with pensioners making up half the filings. Economy Government Social Issues Russia File
April 04, 2024 Russia's War Economy How has the war in Ukraine affected the Russian economy? Business Economy War Russia File
