October 17, 2024 Cryptocrime and Punishment A Moscow investigator has been sentenced for receiving the largest bribe in modern Russian history. Economy Government Law
October 08, 2024 No Kids? You'll Pay for That The Russian State Duma is proposing extra taxes for people without children. Family Government Law Social Issues
October 07, 2024 More Money for Penal Colonies Russian authorities have sharply increased the budget for the Federal Penitentiary Service, despite previous plans to cut it. Economy Government Law Regions
October 02, 2024 Military Budget Soars in 2025 A draft budget revealed a dramatic increase planned for Russian military spending. Economy Government Military
September 25, 2024 Bringing Russian Literature to a Higher Standard? A State Duma member is proposing a professional standard for writers. Culture Government Literature
September 17, 2024 A Record Not Worth Bragging About 2024 set a record for most people listed as "terrorists and extremists." Dissent Espionage Government Law Politics
September 16, 2024 Moscow Casualty of Ukrainian Drone A Moscow woman was killed by a Ukrainian drone. Government Moscow War
September 15, 2024 Gluten-full An investigation by Russian regulators finds that nearly a quarter of all "gluten-free" foods contain gluten. Food & Drink Government Statistics
September 11, 2024 Where the Russians Are (Going) A recent article showed that Germany, Spain, and Cyprus lead the EU in issuing residency permits for Russians. Emigrés Government Int'l Relations
September 10, 2024 Americans in Tampa Tried for Treason Four American activists face charges of acting as Russian agents. Espionage Government Int'l Relations
September 09, 2024 Eternal Putin? Russian authorities urge research institutes to submit anti-aging developments. Government Health Science
September 05, 2024 Where Is the Foreign Agent? A Moscow politician and Kremlin dissident alleges she is being stalked. Dissent Government Moscow Politics War