March 20, 2026 Russian Cattle in Danger Farmer protests rock Russia for the first time in ten years. Agriculture Animals Business Economy Social Issues
March 19, 2026 Sore Spot over Scythian Gold The Investigative Committee of Russia is launching a criminal investigation into the alleged theft of cultural property. Art History Law
March 18, 2026 Man Murders "English Spy" Girlfriend In St. Petersburg, a man killed his friend thinking she was an English Spy. Espionage Law Politics Social Issues St. Petersburg Women
March 17, 2026 "You Will Live Here Forever" The little-known story of a Russian academic who held his ground and made a difference. Dissent History Science
March 16, 2026 Russia's Shrinking Health Budgets In 2026, a record number of Russian regions reduced healthcare spending amid the war in Ukraine. Economy Health Regions
March 15, 2026 Moscow Doesn't Believe in Internet Recent internet outages in Moscow have had some 90s-esque consequences. Cities & Towns Internet Moscow Technology
March 12, 2026 Groceries for International Women's Day United Russia gifted groceries to elderly women, female volunteers, and widows of soldiers who died in Ukraine to celebrate International Women's Day. Cities & Towns Elderly Holidays Regions War Women
March 11, 2026 More Undesirables Two American academic organizations have been designated as "undesirable" in Russia, stifling scholastic collaboration. Dissent Education Law Russians Abroad
March 11, 2026 Patriotic Post-Humanism The concept of a “plant-foreign agent” has appeared in Russian legislation. Law Moscow Rural Life
March 09, 2026 Transfers Taxed behind Bars Russia has introduced rules allowing prison authorities to withhold up to 75% of the money transfers to inmates from relatives. Dissent Law Political Prisoners
March 08, 2026 A Pretty Penny for the Best Seat in the House A tourist was fined R850,000 (almost $11,000) for sitting on a historic throne in the Hermitage. History Law St. Petersburg