With their radicalism and creativity, Russia’s regional protests are attracting more and more attention. New research suggests this protest wave is more concerned with forcing the Russian state to observe its obligations than tearing it down.
Yulia Tsvetkova, a Russian artist, is facing up to six years in prison on alleged pornography charges. Here, her mother Anna Khodyreva talks about how the case started, and the toll it’s taken.
For several months, Russian medics have been living with the constant stress of coronavirus. The Ministry of Health is talking about providing psychological help, but most doctors aren’t ready to talk to specialists.
Exclusive: openDemocracy investigation reveals ‘traumatic’ incidents defying WHO guidelines in 45 countries – as experts warn of ‘tens of thousands’ of extra maternal deaths.
Since the pandemic started, we've been documenting cases of abuse and mistreatment of women in labour around the world. Explore our findings – and help add to them.
Russian elections always run on "administrative mobilisation" of public sector workers. But ahead of a nationwide referendum next week, the Kremlin is scaling up its methods.
