February 22, 2023 Another Activist Goes M.I.A. Activist Rita Flores' whereabouts are unknown after Moscow police detained her. Art Dissent Government Moscow Politics Women Russia File
October 23, 2022 The New Military Economy Two days after declaring martial law in four Ukrainian regions, Vladimir Putin quietly put the Russian economy on a military footing. Economy Military Moscow War Russia File
October 20, 2022 Time for A Talk? Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov claims that Russia remains "open for talks" with Ukraine and other interested nations. Government Int'l Relations Moscow War Russia File
October 19, 2022 Completed in Full "We hope and pray that you return alive and healthy [and] that you return victorious, having defended the security and independence of our country." – Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin, announcing the end to mobilization in the capital. Cities & Towns Government Military Moscow War Quote
October 10, 2022 Dangerous 10-year-olds Moscow police have detained a 10-year-old girl for using a yellow and blue avatar in her online chats with friends. Dissent Education Moscow Russia File
September 27, 2022 Sentenced to Return Home After negotiations, Russia agreed to release 10 foreign prisoners captured during the fighting in Ukraine. Geography Int'l Relations Moscow Social Issues War Russia File
September 08, 2022 A Rain Check for Respect Due to scheduling conflicts, Putin was not able to attend Gorbachev's funeral. Men Moscow News Politics Russia File
September 01, 2022 Five Years Ago Means Five Days in Prison A Moscow political candidate was arrested after a woman discovered a Pro-Navalny post on his Twitter from five years ago. Dissent Government Law Moscow Politics Social Issues Russia File
August 29, 2022 Puppy Love On International Homeless Animals Day, Moscow citizens attended a festival to encourage the adoption of pets from city shelters. Animals Moscow Social Issues Russia File
August 24, 2022 Foundations of Suspicion “What reason is there for us to do this?” – A Ukrainian official speaking on the murder of Darya Dugina Espionage Int'l Relations Moscow News War Women Quote
August 09, 2022 A Soviet Callback Moscow and St. Petersburg will see new shops filled with international goods where only top officials and their families can shop. Cities & Towns Economy Food & Drink Government Moscow St. Petersburg Urban Life Russia File
August 06, 2022 Sanctioning Romance Alina Kabaeva, Vladimir Putin's alleged romantic partner, has been sanctioned by the US Treasury. Government Int'l Relations Moscow Politics War Russia File