Russian TV is waging a propaganda war against Ukraine. But is it working?
South Ossetians may yearn for union with Russia, but the complicated political realities of the South Caucasus make this an unlikely prospect.
Новой республике, особенно с таким особым неопределенным статусом, как Донецкая народная республика, не обойтись без внешних атрибутов власти. Но что они означают? in English
In Ukraine, businessmen are pressured to give financial and political support to the authorities or to testify against political opponents.
Ситуация в восточной Украине еще не считают гражданской войной, но последние события в Донецке могут изменить это предположение. In English
In the 19th century it was Britain and Russia that played the ‘Great Game’ for influence in Central Asia. Throughout the 21st century the ‘game’ has continued, but the players have changed.
Two hundred election monitors from Russia observed the Ukrainian presidential election. They were surprised by the lack of linguistic and ethnic division
Депутат и страстный патриот Евгений Федоров и его Национал-Освободительное Движение намерены спасти Россию от американского колониализма. in English
The National Liberation Movement, led by Yevgeny Fyorodov, a Duma Deputy, believes that Russia has been occupied by the Americans, that the US has been drafting Russia's laws... But the NLM has a plan to save Russia. на русском языке
In Samara, LGBT people are seen as paedophiles. They face aggressive homophobia, harassment, and public incomprehension.
The Russian government is running a scheme to encourage former Soviet citizens now living in other countries to resettle in Russia. But for many, its limitations outweigh its apparent incentives.
Туркменские СМИ, подконтрольные государству, изображают жизнь как красивую картину. Жители страны стали все чаще оспаривать картину, на их взгляд искаженную. in English
