September 13, 2023 Thumbs Up! A Russian court acknowledged that a thumbs-up emoji carries the same legal weight as a signature. Business Law Technology Russia File
September 12, 2023 Not Even Russia Is Immune from "Barbenheimer" "Barbenheimer" fever has arrived in Russia. Cinemas are ready to bypass the government's restrictions and Hollywood copyright in creative ways. Business Culture Film & TV Government Politics Pop Culture Russia File
August 30, 2023 Hoppy Endings Heineken has completed its withdrawal from Russia, settling its operations for €1. Business Economy Russia File
August 27, 2023 It's (Maybe) the Economy, Stupid According to the Russian state, produce prices are currently at "normal" levels. Agriculture Business Economy Russia File
August 20, 2023 From Battle to Business Thousands of businesses have opened in Russia's "southwestern region": land that was, until recently, part of Ukraine. Business Cities & Towns War Russia File
August 15, 2023 "I Am Horrified" The founder of Russian tech giant Yandex publicly condemns the War on Ukraine. Business Dissent War Russia File
August 15, 2023 Leave or Die In which we visit a "typical" Siberian town and dig into the issues and people who live there. Architecture Business Economy Education Government Regions
August 14, 2023 A Crackdown of Another Kind The State Historical Museum is getting stricter about the use of Russia's most iconic building. Business Law Moscow Russia File
May 29, 2023 Facts and Figures Another statistical look at the impact of Russia's War on Ukraine. Business Dissent Economy Government Int'l Relations News War Russia File
May 22, 2023 Evading Sanctions Western sanctions are not preventing Russia from supplying its military from abroad. Business Espionage Technology Trade War Russia File
May 19, 2023 No More Golden Passports? Malta and Cyprus revoked "golden passports" for dozens of EU-sanctioned Russians and their families. Business Economy Int'l Relations Politics War Russia File
April 23, 2023 Low Batteries, High Hidden Imports The battery company Duracell has announced its withdrawal from Russia, but it may not be able to meaningfully leave. Business Economy War Russia File