April 08, 2026 Convicted for Crypto A Bryansk man was convicted of financing terrorism for transferring cryptocurrency to a banned Russian political organization. Dissent Internet Law Politics Social Issues
April 07, 2026 "I Still Can't Stand the Smell of Bay Leaves"... Memories of Serafima Korolyova, a St. Petersburg woman who lived with her family in the Mariinsky Palace during the Leningrad Blockade History St. Petersburg War Women
April 06, 2026 An Oasis for Russian Jokes There's a surprising space where Russians find safe space for topical humor and how they comment on what's happening in the country. Humor Internet Social Issues
April 05, 2026 Never Drink and Sign At least three Russian men have been nabbed by police while intoxicated, only to realize after sobering up that they'd been enlisted. Law Men Military War
April 04, 2026 Putin's Internet Offensive The Kremlin's "spring offensive" to shutdown the mobile internet, VPN services and Telegram, has revealed a dysfunctional regime. Dissent Economy Government Internet News War
April 03, 2026 On Journalism's End in Russia A powerful, anxiety-filled documentary captures the final breaths of independent Russian journalism. Film & TV Journalism Opinion Reviews
March 31, 2026 MAXophone ~ Word of the Month History is repeating itself as the Russian state murders civilians for resisting its ruthless will. Language War
March 30, 2026 Russia's War on Metal Raids, fear, and censorship: Russia's metal scene faces pressure as authorities target concerts, fans, and artists. Culture Dissent Law
March 30, 2026 The Most Dangerous Russian Skill A pro-war patriotic blogger suddenly spoke out against Putin and ended up in a psychiatric hospital. Internet Law Politics
March 29, 2026 Defender of the Grill A Russian woman sued for the illegal distribution of her dacha recipes, and won. Food & Drink Internet Law
March 27, 2026 The Film about Putin That Won an Oscar How Russia reacts to the success of the documentary movie that shows the world Russian propaganda in schools. Children Film & TV Government
March 26, 2026 Pay or Die Russian commanders in Ukraine are extorting money from their own soldiers under threat of death, according to independent outlet Verstka. Law Military War