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1. Young Voices Under Pressure

Young Russian journalists navigate fear, censorship, and an uncertain future in a shrinking space for independent reporting.

Tags: russia file, media, education, dissent, journalism
2. Tolstoy Would Be Proud

Alexei Tolstoy's grandson, along with four people and a Tatar advocacy group, was declared a foreign agent on the same day.

Tags: news, politics, foreign agent, dissent, tolstoy
3. A Rough Patch for Putin?

The Russian president is seeing some of his lowest approval ratings in decades, and that's according to state media.

Tags: dissent, social issues, putin
4. Reading Between Black Lines

In Russia, censored pages are sparking underground libraries, secret book clubs, and quiet acts of literary resistance.

Tags: culture, dissent, law, literature, russia file
5. Russia's War on Metal

Raids, fear, and censorship: Russia's metal scene faces pressure as authorities target concerts, fans, and artists.

Tags: dissent, law, culture, music, russia file
6. "Mehh": Fined For Reposting Government Video

A man in Moscow Oblast was fined for reposting a video of sheep with the letter "Z" on their wool.

Tags: Moscow, dagestan, dissent, censorship, internet, animals
7. Transfers Taxed behind Bars

Russia has introduced rules allowing prison authorities to withhold up to 75% of the money transfers to inmates from relatives.

Tags: law, dissent, political prisoners, russia file
8. Roskomnadzor Protestors Arrested

Three activists blocked the doors of Roskomnadzor to protest internet surveillance and were arrested.

Tags: government, political prisoners, censorship, internet, dissent, roskomnadzor
9. Lawyer Convicted for Bucha Massacre Comments

A lawyer who represented dissidents and Ukrainian servicemen was convicted in absentia over comments about the Bucha massacre.

Tags: politics, foreign agent, lawyer, law, Crimea, war in ukraine, dissent
10. Dual Nationals Are Traitors, Again

Russian authorities plan to crack down on dual citizens, adding penalties for those who fail to disclose a second passport.

Tags: law, dissent, soviet union, government, passports, citizenship

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