A court in Moscow has ordered the arrest of lawyers representing Russian opposition politician Alexei Navalny, charging them with participation in an "extremist community."

Russia's Ministry of Defense is moving to allow the drafting of prisoners.

The Head of the Chechen State awarded his son a medal after he extrajudicially beat a prisoner accused of burning a Qu'ran.

A murder convict sent to Ukraine in exchange for a pardon committed a gruesome crime after returning from the war.

A Russian court acknowledged that a thumbs-up emoji carries the same legal weight as a signature.

Roskomnadzor will begin blocking websites that explain how to skirt government restrictions on the internet.

A wildfire outside the resort town of Gelendzhik, home to Putin's infamous seaside getaway, has been extinguished by Russia's emergency services.

Google has been fined by Russia; now, Russians report issues when using the site.

The tale of René Coignard, who changed his name and spent six months hiding in a wooden hut to escape the draft.

The State Historical Museum is getting stricter about the use of Russia's most iconic building.

Chechnya restricts passports for under 30s for “Russia's interests.”

A retiree took to social media after hearing about his daughter's experience in Kyiv. Authorities harassed and tortured him.