Recent internet outages in Moscow have had some 90s-esque consequences.

In Sakha Republic, many towns are finding they like being alcohol free. We visit to find out why.

Vologda's governor installed a statue of Ivan "the Terrible" to save... himself?

Two Russian regions have banned headcoverings in schools. Is a nationwide ban approaching?

The Russian State Duma is considering a bill that would limit the markup on some "essential" foods.

An Uzbek taxi driver suffered a racist attack near Moscow. Uzbekistan's Foreign Ministry responded.

A new initiative will closely monitor Petersburg city employees to ensure that they do their jobs right.

Pro-war bloggers are calling for a boycott of vacations in Turkey after it joined a drone coalition to aid Ukraine.

Russia commemorated the eightieth anniversary of Nazi Germany's defeat with Ukraine war-themed parades and exhibits. And German sausages.

A new arsonist wave in Russian cities is traced to threats from online scammers. 

A statue to the founder of the Soviet secret police has been erected in Khabarovsk.

In Voronezh, police raided a bar that featured drag performers.