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1. 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
2. Convicted for Crypto

A Bryansk man was convicted of financing terrorism for transferring cryptocurrency to a banned Russian political organization.

Tags: internet, terrorism, law, censorship, money
3. Never Drink and Sign

At least three Russian men have been nabbed by police while intoxicated, only to realize after sobering up that they'd been enlisted.

Tags: police, law, alcohol, ukraine war
4. 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
5. Defender of the Grill

A Russian woman sued for the illegal distribution of her dacha recipes, and won.

Tags: law, dacha, internet
6. Pay or Die

Russian commanders in Ukraine are extorting money from their own soldiers under threat of death, according to independent outlet Verstka.

Tags: corruption, war, law, military, russia file
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. A Pretty Penny for the Best Seat in the House

A tourist was fined R850,000 (almost $11,000) for sitting on a historic throne in the Hermitage.

Tags: Paul I, law, st. petersburg, hermitage
9. Skiing Unfriendly Slopes

Don't help your kids on Russian ski slopes; you could lose your lift ticket.

Tags: skiing, winter sports, law
10. 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

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