February 09, 2025 Russia Comes for Norwegians The independent Norwegian news site The Barents Observer has been declared "undesirable" by the Russian government. Dissent Int'l Relations Journalism Russia File
February 05, 2025 Losing Weight on Russia´s "Ozempics" Semaglutides have landed in Russia as the country struggles with an obesity epidemic. Biographies Food & Drink Health Science Social Issues Statistics Russia File
February 04, 2025 A Hidden Ecological Threat Russia uses river tankers to evade sanctions, raising environmental concerns. Environment Government War Russia File
February 02, 2025 State and Business (and Moral) Corruption Russia's Anti-Corruption Foundation has published an eyebrow-raising investigation into one of Putin's closest allies – and his girlfriends. Dissent Economy Government Politics Social Issues Russia File
January 29, 2025 Vets Face Prosthetic Delays, Uncertainty The independent publication Verstka reported on a Moscow rehab center for Russian military personnel. Military Social Issues War Russia File
January 28, 2025 No Laughing Matter A Belarusian comedian has been labeled an "extremist" in his home country. Dissent Government Law Russia File
January 27, 2025 Making a List The Ministry of Internal Affairs may be creating a database of LGBT persons to make future prosecutions easier. Dissent Government Journalism Law Men Women Russia File
January 22, 2025 More Drones in Russian Schools Educational institutions spend millions on drones and military simulators. Children Education War Russia File
January 21, 2025 The Politics of the Class of 2025 A student reflects on politics and Russia's future as high school graduation nears. Biographies Children Dissent Education Politics Russia File
January 19, 2025 A Shortened Flight, a Shortened Sentence A Russian air defense officer will serve almost three years in a penal colony for a friendly fire incident. Law Military Transportation Russia File
January 15, 2025 "Rot Here for the Rest of Your Lives." Mediazona takes readers inside one of Russia's most-feared torture camps for Ukrainian captives. Dissent Int'l Relations Military Political Prisoners Politics War Russia File
January 14, 2025 Orthodox Church Rising The power of the ROC is growing in the government, according to independent publication Verstka. Government Law Religion Russia File