September 01, 2026 Девайлдберризация – Word of the Month A long word that means far more than just drone-induced shortages. Economy Language Military War
August 28, 2026 Love Becomes Oleg In accordance with new Russian laws, the owners of a cafe in the Urals had to change its name — and became famous. Economy Food & Drink Internet Language Media Regions Urban Life
July 14, 2026 Translating Tolstoy: A Conversation A conversation with two outstanding translators, about Tolstoy and so much more. Culture Interview Language Literature
June 02, 2026 Flagovtik ~ Word of the Month A word about getting ahead of oneself, vexillologically speaking. Language War
May 08, 2026 Attacked for "Speaking Buryat" on the Bus A Buryat woman was attacked on a Moscow bus for speaking "her language." According to the victim, she was speaking Russian. Language Law Moscow Social Issues Transportation Women
April 28, 2026 Raszinkovka ~ Word of the Month A war-borne word about the difficulty of opening up dark spaces. Language War
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
February 28, 2026 Холодомор ~ Word of the Month History is repeating itself as the Russian state murders civilians for resisting its ruthless will. Language War
January 30, 2026 Cheburlandia ~ Word of the Month The story of how a Soviet-era icon for friendship has been twisted into an icon of militarism. Language War
December 23, 2025 The Terminology of Wartime Morality and Ethics Surviving the testy waters of morality and ethics, with some tips on language and idioms. Culture Dissent Language War
November 24, 2025 Newspeak: Authoritarianism Is Good A new state dictionary has changed definitions, praising authoritarianism and promoting "traditional values." Dissent Language Law Literature Politics St. Petersburg
