The Russian government banned the import of a selection of Georgian drinks for not meeting safety standards.

The first nine months of 2026 have seen a sharp increase in prosecutions for affiliation with banned organizations.

After September's elections, Russian households face higher bills, pricier mortgages, and new fees. 

Russia's new State Duma could include several alleged war criminals. One in three incoming lawmakers has ties to the Russia's War on Ukraine.

Russia isn't known for its transparent democracy, but that didn't stop some voters from voicing their opinions through the ballot box.

An in-depth investigation into the electronic system being used for the first time in Russia to conduct elections reveals a less-than-watertight system..

Russia is building a nationwide network of centers showcasing achievements under Putin, with planned and completed spending totaling at least $1.9 billion.

A new social media trend contrasts Russian reality with slick election marketing.

A P.E. teacher offered his university students to receive credit for three classes in exchange for voting online in the upcoming Duma elections.

An NGO aiding HIV patients was fined for not reporting its activities as a "foreign agent" after shutting its doors.

The governor of Oryol Oblast urged residents to report people with an "accent" to the FSB amid drone attacks from Ukraine.

Russian expats are in danger of losing everything and with gains hard to come by.