January 23, 2024 Bashkiris Protest Thousands of protesters took to the streets of the Republic of Bashkortostan to support a convicted activist. Dissent Government Regions
January 15, 2024 They Are Listening to You The Moscow Health Department is putting listening devices in doctors' offices. Government Health Moscow
January 07, 2024 Hitting the Spot, Sponsored by Moscow Visitors to many Moscow parks can now enjoy free hot drinks as they enjoy the frosty outdoors. Food & Drink Government Moscow
December 29, 2023 Gulag Archipelago Turns 50 Fifty years ago today, The Gulag Archipelago was published. Dissent Government History Political Prisoners
December 25, 2023 A Very Famous Terrorist Popular writer Boris Akunin has been added to the Kremlin's list of terrorists and extremists. Dissent Government Law Literature
December 21, 2023 A Snowy Protest After a week of heavy snow, Voronezh locals painted snowdrifts with calls for the local government to finally remove them. Cities & Towns Dissent Environment Government Politics
December 20, 2023 Russia Wines Down Drinking Russia plans to curb alcohol consumption by 12 percent. Food & Drink Government Health
December 19, 2023 Pacifist Violist: Life with an Ankle Bracelet A viola player and music teacher's life changed forever after posting anti-war messages on social media. Dissent Government Music Politics
December 14, 2023 A QR Crackdown Moscow bans QR codes on billboards in response to the Russian political opposition. Dissent Government Internet Moscow Politics
December 12, 2023 An Unexpected Expected Announcement President Putin announced he would seek a fifth term in office in a way that surprised some. Dissent Government Politics War
December 10, 2023 Emerging HIV Epidemic? One-fourth of Russian regions are experiencing a critical HIV situation alongside a shortage of medicine. Government Health Regions