Workers in Yekaterinburg had fenced off a park, setting off clashes. Amid declining poll numbers, President Vladimir V. Putin is taking a softer stance on civil activity, experts said.
Author: IVAN NECHEPURENKO
Insult the Government? It May Land Russians in Jail
As the economy falters and the government’s popularity slumps, Russian lawmakers approved bills intended to further control the flow of information.
Russia Votes to Ban Smartphone Use by Military, Trying to Hide Digital Traces
Online posts, including pictures and videos, have given away the locations and activities of Russian troops, exposing Kremlin falsehoods about actions in Ukraine and Syria.
U.S. Private Equity Investor Detained in Moscow on Fraud Charges
Michael Calvey, founder of one of the biggest and oldest investment firms in Russia, was detained on Friday along with five other.
Russia Is Running Low on World War II Soviet Tanks. It Found Help in Laos.
With pride in Soviet military achievements a cornerstone of propaganda, Moscow has a pressing need for classic T-34 tanks. Enter the Lao People’s Army.
A Talking, Dancing Robot? No, It Was Just a Man in a Suit
Russian state TV praised the android as “advanced.” After widespread mockery, the channel said it had never claimed that the robot was real.