October 14, 2025 Russia's War on Books: A Censored Translation A Russian publishing house censored a part of an American author's book that advocated for trans rights. Culture Dissent Government Law Literature Politics Pop Culture Russia File
October 07, 2025 Inside Russia's Teenage Drug Epidemic A new BBC investigation exposed how mephedrone is fueling a teenage drug epidemic across Russia. Children Law Social Issues Russia File
September 30, 2025 Is Russia Closing the Tab? Vodka and cognac sales have fallen significantly due to restrictions on alcohol purchases across Russia. Business Economy Food & Drink Government Law Trade Russia File
September 23, 2025 No Open Relationship Movies A U.S. movie set to premiere in Russia on September 25 could not get distribution. Culture Film & TV Government Int'l Relations Law Media Pop Culture Russia File
September 18, 2025 Murderer Released or No? Conflicting accounts emerge whether a notorious convicted murder has been released. Government Journalism Law Moscow Politics Russia File
September 16, 2025 FSB's New Treason Trap Russia has opened over 100 "light treason" cases in under two years, many born from FSB operations. Espionage Government Law Russia File
September 11, 2025 Guns from Front Flood Courts Weapons cases against servicemen have tripled since the Russian war in Ukraine began. Law Military War Russia File
September 10, 2025 Navalny Volunteer Arrested at Kazakhstan Airport A former Navalny volunteer was arrested during a layover in Kazakhstan. She is fighting extradition to Russia. Dissent Emigrés Int'l Relations Law Political Prisoners Politics Russians Abroad Travel Russia File
September 09, 2025 Manga Library Fined as "Destructive" Online manga library Mangalib has been fined R14 million by a Moscow court for “LGBT propaganda.” Art Law Media Russia File
August 28, 2025 The Cost of Insulting Putin Since 2019, hundreds of Russians have faced trial for showing "disrespect" to Putin. Dissent Government Law Russia File
August 22, 2025 The Vanishing Books of Dmitry Bykov Author Dmitry Bykov's books are disappearing from shelves after Russia placed the writer on its international wanted list. Law Literature Russians Abroad
August 18, 2025 WhatsApp and Telegram Blocked Russia has blocked phone calls on WhatsApp and Telegram. Novaya Gazeta Evropa gave tips on how to stay connected. Dissent Emigrés Espionage Government Internet Law Politics Technology Russia File