September 23, 2022 Referendum Redux The governments of the Ukrainian separatist LPR and DPR are calling for referendums on joining Russia – a callback to 2014 Crimea. Government Int'l Relations War Russia File
September 22, 2022 A Crime Against Passion Crimean wedding-goers were arrested and fined after playing a patriotic Ukrainian song at their reception. Culture Customs Law Social Issues Russia File
September 21, 2022 A Sincere Appeal “I am asking you to include me on the foreign agents' list of my beloved country.” – Russian pop star Alla Pugacheva, to the Ministry of Justice of the Russian Federation Culture Dissent Media Pop Culture Women Quote
September 20, 2022 Patriotism Ed New classes are popping up in Russian schools to discuss the invasion of Ukraine. Children Education Government Social Issues Russia File
September 19, 2022 Narrow or Russian? A sappily patriotic pop song, "I'm Russian," gets a parody: "I'm Narrow." Internet Music Pop Culture Russia File
September 18, 2022 No Rush to Surrender The Russian military's morale weakens as Ukraine announces the liberation of two villages. Cities & Towns Geography Military News War Russia File
September 17, 2022 Online Inroads Putin opened a new highway in Yekaterinburg Oblast, remotely. Government Transportation Travel Russia File
September 16, 2022 Child-full? The State Duma is considering a bill to outlaw "child-free" ideology. Government Law Politics Social Issues Russia File
September 15, 2022 High Treason in High Places After charging President Putin with high treason for the invasion of Ukraine, seven lawmakers have been summoned by the police. Dissent Government Law News Social Issues Russia File
September 14, 2022 Russian Troops Set to Regroup? “All of this is very bitter." – Russian newscaster Dmitry Kiselev Film & TV Journalism Media War Quote
September 13, 2022 Flipping the Script A massive Ukrainian counterattack in Kharkiv Oblast now places the frontline at the Russian border. Int'l Relations Military War Russia File
September 12, 2022 Russians Get "Good Cola" After exiting Russia earlier this year, Coca-Cola Hellenic Bottling Company has begun selling "Dobry Cola" across the country. Business Economy Food & Drink Russia File
