Russia uses river tankers to evade sanctions, raising environmental concerns.

Russia's Anti-Corruption Foundation has published an eyebrow-raising investigation into one of Putin's closest allies – and his girlfriends.

The independent publication Verstka reported on a Moscow rehab center for Russian military personnel.

A Belarusian comedian has been labeled an "extremist" in his home country.

The Ministry of Internal Affairs may be creating a database of LGBT persons to make future prosecutions easier.

Educational institutions spend millions on drones and military simulators.

A student reflects on politics and Russia's future as high school graduation nears.

A Russian air defense officer will serve almost three years in a penal colony for a friendly fire incident.

Mediazona takes readers inside one of Russia's most-feared torture camps for Ukrainian captives.

The power of the ROC is growing in the government, according to independent publication Verstka.

State regulator refuses to remove Navalny's name from their blacklist.

A St. Petersburg entrepreneur takes a shot at capturing images with an antiquated technology.