Culture & Customs

Since the annexation of Crimea in 2015, Russian authorities have been targeting Crimean Tatar activists.

Latvia's legislature has ruled Russia a "terrorism-supporting state" for its attacks on civilians in Ukraine.

“[This report] does not mean that Amnesty International holds Ukrainian forces responsible for violations committed by Russian forces, or that the Ukrainian military is not taking adequate precautions in other parts of the country. We must be very clear: nothing of the actions of the Ukrainian military, which we have documented, in any way justify Russia's violations.” 

                                   –  From a report released by Amnesty International

Moscow and St. Petersburg will see new shops filled with international goods where only top officials and their families can shop.

Three American tech leaders, Tinder, Whatsapp, and Snapchat, are being sued in a Russian court. 

Performers from both the United States and Ukraine are invited to participate in a circus festival in St. Petersburg this fall.

Two female Russian artists discuss how their life and work has been impacted by Russia's Ukraine War.

Estonia has placed limitations on Russians seeking residency permits for education.

An English-language video released by the Russian embassy in Madrid lists reasons why Westerners should pack up their things and move in.

Record-breaking rainfall has caused flooding and destruction in Sochi.

Following the Ukrainian invasion, Russian bars and restaurants are expecting to face foreign liquor shortages. 

“We must save the world not with blood, but with friendship and love.”

– A sign by Russian activist Tatyana Mateyeva