Culture
Artist Detained in Moscow During Public Exhibition
An artist and activist was detained after opening a public exhibition of his paintings in central Moscow, marking yet another artist arrested in Russia while attempting to display his work.
Dec 30, 2009 | Continued
Fewer Russians Want Stalin-Like Leader
The number of Russians who want to see a leader like Stalin ruling their country is down significantly from a similar poll four years ago, but is still almost a full third of the population.
Dec 22, 2009 | Continued
Russian Legislator Attempts to Ban Swearing
A Russian legislator has proposed a measure that would ban the use of profanity throughout the country.
Dec 17, 2009 | Continued
‘Russia for the Russians’ Polarizes Population
According to a new poll, the idea of a “Russia for the Russians” is increasingly polarizing Russian society in a time of increased concern over immigration and rising nationalism.
Dec 16, 2009 | Continued
Moscow Priest Beaten by Unknown Assailants
Father Vitaly Zubkov was beaten by three men on his way to an evening service on Saturday. He believes the incident was connected to the recent murder of his close friend, Father Daniil Sysoev.
Dec 7, 2009 | Continued
Russian Bloggers Create Trade Union
Russian bloggers have created a trade union that will campaign in defense of a set of enumerated rights.
Nov 28, 2009 | Continued
Putin Earns “Respect” from Russian Rappers
The Prime Minister’s surprise appearance on a hip-hop awards show on Friday may have been triggered by his record-low approval ratings.
Nov 14, 2009 | Continued
Russians Gather for Unity Day Rallies
Ultranationalists and anti-fascists alike turn out for rallies across the country for Russia’s National Unity Day.
Nov 4, 2009 | Continued
Pro-Putin Book of Children’s Poetry Released
A children’s book of poems entitled “Putinyata” has been released by a publishing house in the Russian city of Saratov.
Oct 30, 2009 | Continued
Defense Minister: Criminality Among Russian Officers Growing
Russian Defense Minister Anatoly Serdyukov revealed Wednesday that the number of crimes committed by Russia officers had grown by a third over the past year.
Jul 8, 2009 | Continued
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