The wife of a Novosibirsk legislator mocked the city on Instagram, leading to questions about her lifestyle.

Despite fines and threats, a Kaluga activist continues to help migrants access benefits in Russia.

A Tatarstan deputy proposed drafting nightclub attendees throughout Russia every Friday.

A ranking of Russian regions by prosperity could reveal why Putin's support remains high.

Russia's 2024 presidential elections kicked off with voters pouring green dye and ink into ballot boxes.

A psychic from Kotelnikovo defrauded a client out of R67 million.

As Russia and the world laid flowers to commemorate Alexey Navalny, mourners were arrested at home and abroad.

War transforms the image of the Soviet-era apartment building.

Teachers are compelling schoolchildren across Russia to join a state-sanctioned youth movement. 

Schools in Belgorod are adapting to teaching near a war zone.

Kirov locals hope to recover a cat erroneously thrown off a train to St. Petersburg.  

The extent of Russia's surveillance may surprise you — and it's only getting more invasive.