By decree, Russia is no longer uniting "East and West" or modernizing, but protecting its "traditional values" and "cultural sovereignty."

The Russian government has asked the prosecutor's office to create a list of banned video games.

The Russian parliament passed a bill that allows legislators to not disclose their tax returns to the public.
 

Fact and figures related to Russia's War on Ukraine.

The Ministry of Culture began inspecting Moscow theaters after a famous actor made an obliquely anti-war statement in an interview.

Russia has reduced its funding of AI technologies and IT professionals are fleeing the country in droves.

The Ukrainian city of Odesa has taken down its statues of Catherine the Great, marking a break from its Russian past.

A United Russia legislator pretended to be in Vologda but was actually in Dubai. A picture with Ksenia Shoigu gave him away.

The United Russia party has developed a code of conduct for deputies when they are interacting with media.

A St. Petersburg legislator initiated legal action against Putin for calling the war in Ukraine "war," violating his own laws.

Russians are being fined for their dreams, "likes," and "silent support."

In which we look back at Russia's performance in 2022.