June 13, 2023 Medieval Musings A medieval guide to life and ethics may be integrated into the Russian education system. Children Culture Education History Literature
June 12, 2023 Ecocide, Russia's Latest Weapon of War Ukraine's Kakhovka Dam exploded, killing at least 13 people and thousands of animals and causing irreparable damage. Animals Environment Politics Social Issues War
June 07, 2023 War and Beef Sculptures of soldiers and tanks made from ground meat are making waves. Art Dissent Food & Drink Military St. Petersburg War
June 06, 2023 Welcome To Modern Slavery Russia placed eighth in a global ranking of modern slavery. NGOs Social Issues Statistics
June 01, 2023 Russia To Ban Gender Reassignment? A bill was introduced to the State Duma that would ban gender-affirming surgery and gender changes in official documents. Government Health Law Politics Social Issues
May 31, 2023 Handshake Havoc A Ukrainian tennis player's handshake snub sparks controversy at the 2023 French Open. Sports War Women
May 28, 2023 A Very Scary 77-year-old The regime feels threatened by the work of a 77-year-old St. Petersburg artist. Art Dissent St. Petersburg Women
May 24, 2023 FSB To Seize Passports The State Duma is going to give the FSB the right to take away passports at the border. Government Law Science Travel
May 14, 2023 Imagine Dragons Shows Reality in Ukraine The band Imagine Dragons released a short film shot in Ukraine, telling the story of a teenager who survived Russian shelling. Film & TV Int'l Relations Music Politics War
May 07, 2023 Detained for Criticising ISIS A director and a playwright were arrested for "promoting terrorism," for a play that criticizes how the Islamic State recruited Russian women. Art Culture Theater War Women
May 03, 2023 From Splash to Hash Russian Olympic swimmer arrested in India on drug dealing charges. Russians Abroad Sports Women
May 01, 2023 Sign of Spring A villager, shod in felt boots, carries an oil portrait of Communist leader Vladimir Lenin. History Humor Rural Life
