Public protests are mounting in Armenia over economic and political issues. But where is the Armenian opposition in all this?
В России защита климата мало кого волнует – но почему? in English
Climate change is still of little interest to Russians. But why? на русском языке
В Новосибирске «православные активисты» объявили войну концертам тяжелого рока. В попытке защитить россиян от зарубежной музыки, они готовы пойти даже на конфликт с местными властями. in English
In Novosibirsk ‘Orthodox activists’ have declared open war not only on rock fans but on the mayor and governor as well. на русском языке
There are 181 occupations from which women in Belarus are banned. The Lukashenka government says this is progress. на русском языке
181 профессия в современной Беларуси является запрещенной для женщин. По мнению белорусских властей такое положение дел уже прогресс. in English
The self-proclaimed ‘Islamic State’ has been seizing more and more territory in the Middle East, and now has its eyes on Central Asia.
In theory, with a new parliamentary coalition, Poroshenko can now address Ukraine’s two most pressing problems — Donbas and the economy. But his position is weaker than it appears.
In his own words, a Russian volunteer who signed up to fight in the Novorossiya militia in Eastern Ukraine. на русском языке
The drug of choice for young people in Russia has the innocent name ‘Spice,’ but its effects can be fatal.
The latest IMF report has confirmed what some have long argued – ‘rising powers’ like Russia and China are changing the world, but not in the way you might think.
