April 28, 2024 If You Prick Kadyrov, Does He Not Bleed? Reports reveal that Chechnya's president has a terminal pancreatic condition. Or does he? Government Health Politics War
April 25, 2024 A Cold War in Academia In academia, how do Russians and Americans view one another? Culture Int'l Relations Interview
April 24, 2024 "Texas" Killed in Donbas The American pro-war blogger known by the alias "Texas" was killed by Russian soldiers in occupied territory. Int'l Relations Military War
April 23, 2024 Espionage Convictions Soar The rate of convictions for treason in Russia has more than doubled in the past two years. Espionage Government Law
April 22, 2024 The Registration Lady Can't be Stopped Despite fines and threats, a Kaluga activist continues to help migrants access benefits in Russia. Cities & Towns Politics Social Issues War Women
April 21, 2024 No Victory for Russian Regions The leaders of a handful of Russian regions have canceled Victory Day parades, citing security concerns. Military Regions War
April 18, 2024 Chechen Rhythm Codified Chechnya is banning music that falls above or below approved tempos. Culture Law Music Regions
April 17, 2024 North Korean Holiday North Korea hopes to host vacationing Russians in a "tourist zone." Int'l Relations Russians Abroad Travel
April 16, 2024 A Brick in AWOL In March 2024, Russian military courts began handing down about 34 sentences a day for unauthorized abandonment of military service. Law Military War
April 15, 2024 From the Club to Ukraine? A Tatarstan deputy proposed drafting nightclub attendees throughout Russia every Friday. Cities & Towns Men Military Pop Culture Urban Life War
April 14, 2024 Putting the "Coup" in "Cool Statue" A surprising statue immortalizes two unlikely figures: the erstwhile Wagner Group's cofounders. Military War
April 11, 2024 The Mural Stronger than Buenos Aires Police Russian artists painting a Navalny mural in Buenos Aires were interrupted by police after multiple complaints. Art Dissent Politics Religion Russians Abroad