Russia is locking up political prisoners at an astonishing rate. Mail is helping them survive.

Two novels and a memoir that got our reviewer thinking about literature's impact.

One teacher's case offers a look at how education is being altered by propaganda and fear.

A trans woman from St. Petersburg was forced to pull her child from school because of her gender. 

From looking for a lost cat to gathering signatures for Boris Nadezhdin, Russians find hope in their communities. 

Forgeries of ID documents have risen sharply over the past few years.

Bankruptcies skyrocket in Russia, with pensioners making up half the filings. 

More than 100 persons have been killed by returning Russian soldiers since the beginning of Russia's War on Ukraine.

Despite fines and threats, a Kaluga activist continues to help migrants access benefits in Russia.

From pressuring teens to abort to denying requested abortions, orphanages in Russia often mishandle pregnancy cases. 

The Ministry of Defense plans to draft 300,000 soldiers to encircle Kharkiv, Ukraine, according to independent news outlet Vyorstka.

Indian authorities uncovered a human trafficking network that tricked its citizens into fighting for Russia in Ukraine.