Russians hankering for foreign alcohol can now rest easy: state ministries will oversee the delivery of international alcohol products through a parallel import system.

Two days after declaring martial law in four Ukrainian regions, Vladimir Putin quietly put the Russian economy on a military footing.

Consideration of five recent books that help us grapple with Russia, Ukraine, and history.

How is the Russian economy fairing during the war, and what can we expect in the months ahead?

...and you are likely to find a Tatar one beneath it. We dig into the sordid details.

After exiting Russia earlier this year, Coca-Cola Hellenic Bottling Company has begun selling "Dobry Cola" across the country.

Moscow and St. Petersburg will see new shops filled with international goods where only top officials and their families can shop.

Following the Ukrainian invasion, Russian bars and restaurants are expecting to face foreign liquor shortages. 

In the wake of Russia’s launching of its Ukraine War, an estimated 150,000+ young Russians have fled the country. We talked to a few who have stayed.

Russian lawmakers have been vigorously adding new laws in response to political and cultural developments and public protests, rather than due to pressure from the public or practical necessity.

After the exit of Western companies from the Russian market, Chinese tech companies are gaining ground.

The National Anti-Corruption Committee has proposed resurrecting the Soviet-era law against “sabotage.”