A new state dictionary has changed definitions, praising authoritarianism and promoting "traditional values."

The Russian state reports that more than 5,000 vehicles confiscated from criminals have been sent to serve in the war in Ukraine.

Russian customs officials confiscated a lost artwork by one of Tolstoy's descendants.

In response to persistently high rates of drunk driving in Russia, stricter punishments are being enacted. 

Hundreds of Russians, including minors, are added each month to the country's "terrorists and extremists" list.

Montenegro is considering introducing a visa requirement for Russian citizens.

A group of street performers was arrested for performing songs by "foreign agents" in central St. Petersburg.

A Russian publishing house censored a part of an American author's book that advocated for trans rights.

A new BBC investigation exposed how mephedrone is fueling a teenage drug epidemic across Russia.

Vodka and cognac sales have fallen significantly due to restrictions on alcohol purchases across Russia.

A U.S. movie set to premiere in Russia on September 25 could not get distribution.

Conflicting accounts emerge whether a notorious convicted murder has been released.