May 13, 2026 Of Course, Russian Weapons Are Best An "impartial" study finds that Russian tanks, guns, and equipment outstrip Western counterparts. Military Technology War
May 11, 2026 The Parade Must Go On Amid regional parade cancelations, St. Petersburg offered a subdued Victory Day march. Cities & Towns Military St. Petersburg War
May 10, 2026 Reliving the Glory Days A massive reenactment festival just before Victory Day reveals a great deal about modern Russian discourse. Culture History Military War
May 06, 2026 Teaching Russian DNA In January 2027, war propaganda in schools will be expanded by adding another ''patriotic" lesson to the curriculum. Children Education News Politics War
May 05, 2026 "Become Russian" How one Ukrainian refugee family has been hindered in trying to live as Russians. Children Culture Emigrés Law Urban Life War Women
May 01, 2026 Starlink's Shadow Network An investigation finds that the Russian army is still using Starlink in Ukraine despite restrictions, but connectivity remains fragile, worsened by Russia's own messaging limits. Internet Military War
April 29, 2026 Black Rain of War An environmental catastrophe hits Tuapse following an attack by Ukrainian drones on a local oil refinery. Animals Cities & Towns Environment Health War
April 28, 2026 Raszinkovka ~ Word of the Month A war-borne word about the difficulty of opening up dark spaces. Language War
April 27, 2026 Introducing Russia's Newest Minesweeper Russia is expanding its fleet of advanced minesweepers, aiming to secure strategic waterways. Military Technology War
April 26, 2026 Testing Victory More than 70,000 Muscovites participated in this year's "Victory Dictation," testing their knowledge of WW2. History Holidays War
April 07, 2026 "I Still Can't Stand the Smell of Bay Leaves"... Memories of Serafima Korolyova, a St. Petersburg woman who lived with her family in the Mariinsky Palace during the Leningrad Blockade History St. Petersburg War Women
April 05, 2026 Never Drink and Sign At least three Russian men have been nabbed by police while intoxicated, only to realize after sobering up that they'd been enlisted. Law Men Military War