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 27, 2022 A Word is Not a Sparrow Russian graffiti artist Ffchw uses stenciled words to make his point. "No one has a right to be silent now," he says. Art Dissent Politics 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 24, 2022 Support Ukrainian Charities Some useful resources where you can easily, and safely, help those suffering from Russia's War on Ukraine. Children Economy Reference Social Issues War Women 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 23, 2022 Russia in 2022 In which we look back at Russia's performance in 2022. Children Dissent Economy Government Int'l Relations War Russia File
December 22, 2022 Moleshine, Anyone? A mole-infused moonshine drink has burrowed through the Russian internet. Animals Food & Drink Internet Pop Culture Russia File
December 21, 2022 War, Not Fish A Tyumen resident at first convinced a court she was objecting to dried fish, not war. But the police were not having it... Dissent Regions War Russia File
December 20, 2022 While Supplies Last Prices for Moscow real estate, usually a hot market, are down a record 35 percent. Economy Social Issues 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
December 14, 2022 Latvia Opens Its Umbrella Latvia annulled the Russian news network TV Rain's broadcasting license due to pro-Russian government narratives. Government Journalism Law Russians Abroad War Russia File