The kremlin has ordered state duma deputies to participate in propaganda events in russian schools dedicated to the so-called “russian spring” and the anniversary of Crimea’s occupation. Alongside the deputies, soldiers who took part in Crimea’s seizure and the full-scale war against Ukraine are also expected to participate in these special lessons with schoolchildren. The…

In the russian subjects of chechnya and dagestan, the Telegram messenger has been blocked. Local authorities claim that the decision was made at the federal level because Telegram is “often used by russia’s adversaries.” The real reason behind the social media restrictions in russia is the fear of protests and defiance against the central government….

russia’s arms exports have dropped by 47% over the past two years, according to data from the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI). This decline is primarily due to russia’s need to prioritize arming its own military for the war against Ukraine. Another key factor is sanctions and the reluctance of buyer countries to risk…

As predicted, new oil discharges are being detected along the coast of russian anapa due to rising temperatures. Petroleum products have been found in seven locations. New oil slicks appearing nearly three months after the Kerch Strait tanker disaster indicate that the consequences of the spill have not been fully resolved, and the problem persists….

As predicted, new oil discharges are being detected along the coast of russian anapa due to rising temperatures. Petroleum products have been found in seven locations. New oil slicks appearing nearly three months after the Kerch Strait tanker disaster indicate that the consequences of the spill have not been fully resolved, and the problem persists….

russian propaganda has intensified its campaign to persuade migrants to join the military. Popular media and bloggers are actively spreading messages about migrants from Asia and Africa obtaining russian citizenship through a fast-track procedure available to foreign participants in the war against Ukraine. By highlighting stories of “quick citizenship acquisition,” the kremlin seeks to enlist…

The market for new light vehicle sales in russia has collapsed by a quarter over the past year due to the declining standard of living among russians. High interest rates make car loans unaffordable. Meanwhile, the price of imported used cars has also surged following a sharp increase (by 70-85%) in the recycling fee. The…

russian authorities claim they plan to send 10,000 children on vacation under a state program to a sanatorium in the city of anapa on the Black Sea coast, even as the region continues to struggle with the aftermath of a fuel oil spill. Free vacations and medical treatment are being promised to children with musculoskeletal,…

Ru-propagandists are widely praising the “little green men” who carried out the operation to seize Crimea on February 27, 2014. The Kremlin’s puppet, Sergey Aksyonov, expresses gratitude to Russian special forces and emphasizes their “important role” in the annexation of the peninsula. However, none of these propagandists mention how, 11 years ago, Kremlin leader Vladimir…

In Russia, regional payments for individuals who signed a contract to participate in the war against Ukraine are increasingly being delayed. ▫️ For instance, in Khakassia, the regional payment has been delayed for three months. In response to the outrage of “volunteers,” local authorities blame the “difficult situation, sanctions, and the local budget’s shortfall due…

After the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the Russian authorities launched a large-scale money issuance. Using the “printing press,” the Kremlin is attempting to cover the budget deficit and finance state corporations. Economists have calculated that over three years, the Central Bank has “printed” 8.2 trillion rubles (more than $90 billion USD). ▫️…