February 26, 2023 Not That Way Vladimir Putin revoked a 2012 decree aimed at economic integration with the EU and supporting Moldovan sovereignty. Government Int'l Relations Law Russia File
February 20, 2023 Another Political Prisoner A court in Barnaul sentenced an independent Russian journalist for "fake news" about the Russian army. Dissent Journalism Law Russia File
February 11, 2023 "Glory to Siberia," A Desecration to the Anthem? The Kontinental Hockey League told Team Siberia to stop fans from singing "Glory to Siberia" during Russia's national anthem. Customs Government Law Sports Russia File
February 01, 2023 A Ban on Russian Kyiv-Mohlya Academy has banned the Russian language inside the institution. Cities & Towns Education Language Law Social Issues Russia File
January 29, 2023 Keep Your Taxes to Yourself The Russian parliament passed a bill that allows legislators to not disclose their tax returns to the public. Government Law News Politics Statistics Russia File
January 27, 2023 Meduza Declared Undesirable On January 26, Russia’s Prosecutor General declared the popular publication Meduza an “undesirable” organization. Dissent Internet Journalism Law War Russia File
January 11, 2023 From Hero to Zero A Russian “hero” of the war in Ukraine was convicted for not showing up for military service. Law Military War Russia File
December 28, 2022 The Threat from Abroad Putin has issued a call to hunt down spies and saboteurs. The State Duma has prepared new “anti-sabotage” laws. Espionage Law War Russia File
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 Russia File
December 23, 2022 Dangerous Dreams Russians are being fined for their dreams, "likes," and "silent support." Dissent Government Law Politics Russia File
December 19, 2022 Hold Your Tongue The State Duma began reviewing a new law that would restrict the use of foreign loan words in official Russian communications. Education Language Law Politics Russia File
December 18, 2022 Art and Punishment Unearthed archival documents show that Vladimir Putin investigated a dissident artist as a junior KGB agent in Leningrad. Dissent Law St. Petersburg Russia File