December 26, 2022 Mark My Words A St. Petersburg legislator initiated legal action against Putin for calling the war in Ukraine "war," violating his own laws. Dissent Government Law Military Politics
December 23, 2022 Dangerous Dreams Russians are being fined for their dreams, "likes," and "silent support." Dissent Government Law Politics
December 23, 2022 Russia in 2022 In which we look back at Russia's performance in 2022. Children Dissent Economy Government Int'l Relations War
December 14, 2022 Latvia Opens Its Umbrella Latvia annulled the Russian news network TV Rain's broadcasting license due to pro-Russian government narratives. Government Journalism Law Russians Abroad War
December 13, 2022 Not in the Job Description The director of a nature reserve near Novosibirsk has been arrested for illegally hunting inside his park. Animals Environment Government
December 11, 2022 Anti-LGBTQ Law Has Broad Ripples President Vladimir Putin signed a law against LGBTQ "propaganda." Is this only a homophobic act? Or is it part of something bigger? Government Law Politics Social Issues
December 10, 2022 The State is the Real Enemy of the People Opposition politician Ilya Yashin was sentenced to eight and a half years in prison for posting a video about Russian crimes in Bucha. Dissent Government News Politics War
December 08, 2022 Rising Boats? In a November 30 speech, President Vladimir Putin said the next big challenge for his government will be raising the economic well-being of Russians. Economy Government Social Issues
December 04, 2022 War Support Falling According to an internal, Kremlin poll, 55% of Russians favor negotiations with Ukraine, and only 25% are in favor of continuing the war. Government Military War
November 29, 2022 Chinese Arbitration? China's UN representative has suggested that Beijing could perhaps mediate a peace deal between Kiev and Moscow. Government Int'l Relations War
November 23, 2022 Controlling Cash for Cars President Putin has called for automotive companies to keep car prices low. Business Economy Government
November 21, 2022 A Mother of... Something Vladimir Putin has recognized Ramzan Kadyrov's wife as a "Mother-Heroine." Family Government Women