February 20, 2026 Dual Nationals Are Traitors, Again Russian authorities plan to crack down on dual citizens, adding penalties for those who fail to disclose a second passport. Emigrés Government Law Politics Russians Abroad Travel
February 19, 2026 Elite Children Profit from War In over three years of full-scale invasion, the children of Russia's political elite amassed billions of rubles thanks to the country’s high-interest key rate. Economy Government War
February 18, 2026 Slowing Down, Heating Up Russian authorities may be moving to block Telegram. But could the decision backfire? Business Government Technology War
February 17, 2026 Youth Victimized Twice Residents of one town are taking to the streets and writing letters to Putin, trying to keep pregnant women from having to travel to big cities to give birth. Children Family Regions Social Issues
February 16, 2026 Russia's Streaming Content Crackdown Starting March 1, anyone can report films and TV shows streamed on social media and video services that discredit traditional Russian values. Culture Film & TV Media
February 15, 2026 A Spike for Spiritual Services The Russian Orthodox Church has seen a sharp increase in prices for things like baptisms, weddings, and funerals over the last few years. Culture Economy Religion Social Issues
February 14, 2026 Kids with Knives, Guns, and Fire Authorities are concerned about the rising incidence of violence in Russian schools, where children attack classmates, teachers, security staff, and even janitors. Children Education Social Issues
February 12, 2026 Russia's War Falls on the Poor Data show Russia's war deaths are concentrated in regions with higher poverty rates. Military Regions War
February 11, 2026 Fight for an Apartment Russian orphans have to fight in the war to access apartments they are legally entitled to. Biographies Children Family Government Military Social Issues War
February 10, 2026 Birthing Protest Residents of one town are taking to the streets and writing letters to Putin, trying to keep pregnant women from having to travel to big cities to give birth. Children Dissent Economy Family Regions Social Issues
February 09, 2026 Music Worth the Fine A Russian citizen was fined R50,000 for listening to a song by Ukrainian artist Verka Serduchka. Culture Law Music Pop Culture
February 08, 2026 2026: Year of Unity Putin has declared 2026 to be the "Year of Unity of the Peoples of Russia." Children Family Government Military Social Issues