This Wednesday, the Russian press reports on import substitution, copyright news and the emergence of a new, Cossack currency in St Petersburg. на русском языке
В среду, 12 августа, газеты сообщают о работе по импортозамещению и о ситуации с авторским правом, а также о том, как в стране появляется новая валюта. in English
This Monday, the Russian press investigates fresh turns in a high-profile corruption case, the fallout from fresh sanctions on Gazprom and just how much a bureaucrat spends on a new watch. на русском языке
В этот понедельник российские СМИ расследуют новый поворот в громком коррупционном деле, попадание Газпрома в санкционный список и сколько чиновники готовы потратить на новые часы. in English
Русский эмигрант, видевший в детстве Распутина и ставший свидетелем расстрела солдатами царских офицеров.
This Monday, the Russian press concentrated on economics news: falling oil prices, housing stock becoming cheaper and counter-sanctions being introduced on a local level. на русском языке
В этот понедельник российские газеты сосредоточились на новостях экономики. Цены на нефть, дешевеющее жилье и санкции – об этом сообщают ключевые российские издания. in English
openDemocracy Russia joins Europe's leading journals in condemning the ongoing violence and provocations in Ukraine.
Why are the freedoms of women in Chechnya, Ingushetia and Dagestan so constrained? Is Islam to blame? Is it a consequence of war in the region, or of poverty? Or do the reasons lie elsewhere? These questions form the basis of a new series on openDemocracy Russia.
Updated with transcript. Video originally published 3 March Just a few days before the presidential election, openDemocracy Russia and the Russia Foundation hosted three leading activists and journalists for a fascinating panel discussion on elections, civil society and the new Russia. Here we pre
On Saturday, almost a week after the Duma elections, Moscow and other Russian cities and regions witnessed the biggest display of popular discontent seen in recent memory. oDR presents a photoreport from the rallies.
On Sunday, unknown arsonists set light to the apartment of oD author Aleksey Matsuka in an apparent attempt to kill him. openDemocracy calls on the international community and Ukrainian authorities to come together and work to protect Aleksey and his colleagues.
