Culture & Customs

Two Russian regions have banned headcoverings in schools. Is a nationwide ban approaching?

A new BBC investigation exposed how mephedrone is fueling a teenage drug epidemic across Russia.

Reviewing a comic novel and a book on the state of dissent in Russia.

Vodka and cognac sales have fallen significantly due to restrictions on alcohol purchases across Russia.

A U.S. movie set to premiere in Russia on September 25 could not get distribution.

Two female Ukrainian authors have been honored in Germany’s Hotlist literary awards for 2025.

The Russian State Duma is considering a bill that would limit the markup on some "essential" foods.

Russia was banned from Eurovision in 2022. This year they will revive the Intervision contest in response.

A local Russian leader opened a new kindergarten by calling on citizens to be fruitful and multiply.

A former Navalny volunteer was arrested during a layover in Kazakhstan. She is fighting extradition to Russia.

Russians looking to get a little extra cash on the side can become "specific assistants." And the marketplace is booming.

Russian lawmakers push for tougher rules amid reports of women marrying deployed soldiers to collect benefits.