Virgin Arctic Russia is pushing ahead with a new drive to populate the country’s remote and unpopular fringes. Starting this year, Russians can claim a hectare (about 2.5 acres) of land in the Arctic zone – absolutely free. Agriculture Cities & Towns Government Regions Social Issues
October 25, 2025 to January 25, 2026 The World of Russian Fairy Tales The Museum of Russian Art | Minneapolis, MN Beloved stories preserved through lacquer boxes, nesting dolls, children’s books, ornaments, and folk toys from TMORA’s collection. Art Exhibit Exhibit, Other
Notes At The Front Last Word, teachers' salaries, discrimination, recording Russian casualties, and Sosnowsky’s hogweed. Dissent Economy Government News Statistics War
Back in the CCCP The Russian government is obsessed with restoring the former greatness of the Soviet Union. It is well reflected in the language. Culture Government Journalism Language War
Before Sunrise A powerful first-hand account of his time at the front, which surely influenced this great satirist's views on human nature. War
The Tretyak Record Vladislav Tretyak is generally recognized to be one of the greatest hockey players of all time. Sports
"Bring A Friend" All sorts of recruiters, from “local authorities” to women on maternity leave – not all of them in Russia – are convincing people to sign contracts to fight in Russia’s War on Ukraine. Russians are making money by sending other Russians off to war. Business Economy Government Military Social Issues War