December 29, 2023 Gulag Archipelago Turns 50 Fifty years ago today, The Gulag Archipelago was published. Dissent Government History Political Prisoners
December 27, 2023 Closing Curtains for a Cancelled Show A theater canceled a show after the playwright was convicted for "spreading fake news about the Russian army." Art Dissent Law Politics Theater
December 26, 2023 The Party Is Over An almost-naked party drew backlash from conservative groups, prompting an investigation and the arrest of three attendees. Law Moscow Politics Pop Culture Social Issues
December 25, 2023 A Very Famous Terrorist Popular writer Boris Akunin has been added to the Kremlin's list of terrorists and extremists. Dissent Government Law Literature
December 24, 2023 Cards from Piter A mother and daughter spread love and connection, one postcard at a time. Art St. Petersburg Women
December 23, 2023 See Siberia by Train, Virtually A new video game takes players across Siberia amidst the Russian Civil War. Art History Pop Culture
December 21, 2023 A Snowy Protest After a week of heavy snow, Voronezh locals painted snowdrifts with calls for the local government to finally remove them. Cities & Towns Dissent Environment Government Politics
December 20, 2023 Russia Wines Down Drinking Russia plans to curb alcohol consumption by 12 percent. Food & Drink Government Health
December 19, 2023 Pacifist Violist: Life with an Ankle Bracelet A viola player and music teacher's life changed forever after posting anti-war messages on social media. Dissent Government Music Politics
December 18, 2023 An Anti-War Art Awakening Anonymous artist Zless creates anti-war art that juxtaposes traditional Russian symbols and the horrors of the invasion of Ukraine. Art Dissent War
December 17, 2023 Long, Long Repair It can take up to a year to get auto parts in Russia, due to Western sanctions. Economy Trade War