June 24, 2025 Russky Letters Only! Russia has passed a law prohibiting inscriptions in foreign languages in signs and billboards. Business Government Language Law Politics Russia File
June 18, 2025 Environmentalism, Kremlin Style State-backed NGOs replace independent environmental voices in the Arctic. Environment Government Regions Russia File
June 17, 2025 iState: A Russian Government Messenger? The Duma has approved the creation of a national messenger app to digitize the government and collect data on its citizens' chats. Business Dissent Espionage Government Internet Politics Russia File
June 03, 2025 Pills and Poisons Tuva has Russia's highest birth and abortion rate. Women are buying counterfeit abortion pills online — at a high cost. Education Family Government Health Regions Social Issues Women Russia File
May 28, 2025 Dry Flights? Russia may ban alcohol on flights and use breathalyzers to prevent drunk passengers from boarding. Food & Drink Government Health Law Transportation Travel Russia File
April 20, 2025 Tali-unbanned The Russian government has removed the Taliban from its list of terrorist organizations. Government Int'l Relations Law Russia File
April 09, 2025 Fined Pacifist Bishop: "Thou Shalt Not Kill" A Russian Orthodox priest was forced to pay a fine for posting a video calling for peace. Dissent Government Politics Religion Social Issues War Russia File
March 26, 2025 Regions Face Medication Shortages Patients struggle with finding insulin and essential drugs; residents rely on group chats and online exchanges to survive. Government Health Regions Russia File
March 20, 2025 Necropolis for Putin's Elite Replaces Forest A billion-ruble church complex linked to Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov is being built outside Moscow. Government Politics Religion Russia File
March 18, 2025 "How Are You, Still Haven´t Given Birth Yet?" A pink sign reading "How are you, still haven't given birth yet?" is the latest government effort to push women to give birth. Children Emigrés Government Health Law Moscow Social Issues Women Russia File
March 11, 2025 Thank You for the Occupation The Russian government invests in pro-Kremlin bloggers in occupied Ukrainian territories. Government Media War Russia File
March 01, 2025 Words STILL Matter Those with a careful eye will note that we have a very specific way of referring to the conflict in Ukraine: Russia’s War on Ukraine. Government Language Media War