August 24, 2025 Anthem of a Disputed Land The government of Russia-occupied has adopted a new national anthem that highlights it ties to Moscow. Culture Government Music Regions Russia File
August 18, 2025 WhatsApp and Telegram Blocked Russia has blocked phone calls on WhatsApp and Telegram. Novaya Gazeta Evropa gave tips on how to stay connected. Dissent Emigrés Espionage Government Internet Law Politics Technology Russia File
August 13, 2025 Vanishing Numbers in Russia Russia pulls hundreds of key statistics and shuts down most demographic data. Government Social Issues Statistics Russia File
August 05, 2025 "There Was No Thought of Leaving the Operating Room" A group of surgeons in Kamchatka went viral for a video in which they protected a patient during a recent 8.8 magnitude earthquake. Environment Government Health Internet News Regions Russia File
August 04, 2025 Neither Master Nor Margarita Russia bans the "International Satanism Movement," demonstrating the modern interpretation of Mikhail Bulgakov's classic "The Master and Margarita." Film & TV Government Literature Religion Russia File
August 03, 2025 Even Nonagenarians Can Be Propaganda A 98-year-old veteran who moved to Russia from Latvia is the Kremlin's latest propaganda spotlight. Government Russians Abroad Social Issues War Russia File
July 28, 2025 The "Eternal" Draft is Coming The Duma is considering a bill to hold conscription year-round, making it harder for Russians to avoid the draft. Government Law Men Military Politics War Russia File
July 27, 2025 Street Sweepers under Surveillance A new initiative will closely monitor Petersburg city employees to ensure that they do their jobs right. Cities & Towns Government St. Petersburg Technology Russia File
July 23, 2025 Juvie for Bullies The General Prosecutor's office proposed sending school bullies to temporary detention centers. Children Education Government Law Social Issues Russia File
July 21, 2025 Medvedev Compares Ukraine to Nazi Germany Former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev claims "denazification" as a motive for the invasion of Ukraine. Government Int'l Relations Military Russia File
July 20, 2025 Putin's Popularity Perpetuates The Russian president maintains a high approval rating despite challenges. Government Politics Statistics Russia File
July 08, 2025 Welcome to Moscow, Taliban! Russia has become the first country to recognize Afghanistan's Taliban government. Government Int'l Relations News Politics Social Issues Russia File