August 22, 2025 The Vanishing Books of Dmitry Bykov Author Dmitry Bykov's books are disappearing from shelves after Russia placed the writer on its international wanted list. Law Literature Russians Abroad
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
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 24, 2025 War Memorials, Harsh Justice Russia is increasingly using its “rehabilitation of Nazism” law to punish for minor acts near war memorials. Law Social Issues War 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 15, 2025 Law, Order, and War Contracts Russian police offered bonuses for recruiting criminal suspects to fight in Ukraine. Law Military War Russia File
July 06, 2025 Waiting 21 Years for Tipples? A new Russian law would raise the drinking age from 18 to 21. Food & Drink Law Social Issues Russia File
June 25, 2025 "Let's Get Me into Prison" Russian soldiers seek prison to avoid combat, say lawyers and rights defenders. Law Military War Russia File
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 15, 2025 Cultural Calendar Codified Russian leadership has approved a new plan for cultural policy through 2027. Culture Law Politics Russia File
June 11, 2025 Teenagers Hired Online, Jailed for Arson Russian teens face terrorism charges after allegedly being paid to commit acts of sabotage. Dissent Law War Russia File
June 04, 2025 Pleading for Help, Punished Instead Russians face fines and prosecution for public video appeals to Putin over environmental and social issues. Dissent Law Regions Russia File