Culture & Customs

The International Fencing Federation greenlit the return of Russian and Belarussian fencers to tournaments — and the Olympics.

Russia reactivates tourism from China for strategic reasons: to buy weapons from Beijing for the war in Ukraine.

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?

Activist Rita Flores' whereabouts are unknown after Moscow police detained her.

A female Russian motorcyclist has set a world record for riding from Magadan to Mirny across permafrost.

Six pregnant Russians were detained while entering Argentina, prompting a criminal investigation into birth tourism agencies.

The Chess Federation of Russia is leaving the European Chess Union, seeking "higher" competition. 

The Ministry of Justice has declared Zemfira a foreign agent, due to her opposition to Russia's War on Ukraine.

The editors of the religious website Holy Fire have called for the defrocking of 293 priests who last year signed a petition demanding an end to hostilities in Ukraine.

The Kontinental Hockey League told Team Siberia to stop fans from singing "Glory to Siberia" during Russia's national anthem.

The International Olympic Committee is advocating for Russian and Belarusian involvement in the 2024 Olympic Games.

A well-known Russian bookstore has listed classic national authors such as Alexander Pushkin, Lev Tolstoy, and Samuil Marshak as foreign agents.