February 27, 2023 A Wall of Resistance A Russian shopkeeper's picture went viral after using the walls of his shop to express opposition to the invasion of Ukraine. Cities & Towns Dissent Rural Life War Russia File
February 26, 2023 Not That Way Vladimir Putin revoked a 2012 decree aimed at economic integration with the EU and supporting Moldovan sovereignty. Government Int'l Relations Law Russia File
February 24, 2023 Russia's Year of Horror After a year of horrific war, why does a magazine like Russian Life continue? Why not simply wash our hands of it and walk away? Culture History Journalism War Russia File
February 23, 2023 Bye-Bye, YouTube? The news outlet Meduza has suggested that it is likely the Russian government will block YouTube in the near future. Dissent Government Internet Journalism Media Russia File
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
February 21, 2023 Riding through Russia A female Russian motorcyclist has set a world record for riding from Magadan to Mirny across permafrost. Cities & Towns Geography Travel Women Russia File
February 20, 2023 Another Political Prisoner A court in Barnaul sentenced an independent Russian journalist for "fake news" about the Russian army. Dissent Journalism Law Russia File
February 19, 2023 Cry for Me, Argentina Six pregnant Russians were detained while entering Argentina, prompting a criminal investigation into birth tourism agencies. Health Int'l Relations War Women Russia File
February 16, 2023 Russia's Predicted Gambit The Chess Federation of Russia is leaving the European Chess Union, seeking "higher" competition. Int'l Relations Sports Russia File
February 15, 2023 Russia Cuts Ties with a Rock Star The Ministry of Justice has declared Zemfira a foreign agent, due to her opposition to Russia's War on Ukraine. Dissent Government Music Pop Culture Russia File
February 14, 2023 Show Me Your Face Russia will install face-recognition systems at its borders, violating a law against the forced collection of biometric data. Government Int'l Relations War Russia File
February 13, 2023 AI Will Watch You Russian authorities plan to use artificial intelligence to scour the interwebs for undesirable political information. Government Internet Media Russia File
