Regions / East Europe / Russia
Articles about Russia, ordered by date. 
Not toeing the Kremlin’s line
Despite threats, regional media in Russia is resurgent and inspiring audiences tired of the ‘official version’ broadcast by the nationals. Tina Burrett surveys the changes afoot.
On thin ice
Is conflict in the Arctic drawing closer? Rather than spurring action on climate change, rapidly melting ice is creating more opportunities for geopolitical rivalry.
Life after Putin
The struggle to define Russia’s future is under way but those hoping for a more progressive post-Putin Russia shouldn’t hold their breath, writes Tina Burrett.
Russia’s witch-hunt against Valentina Cherevatenko
Moscow has opened the first criminal case for an alleged violation of its widely criticized ‘Foreign Spy’ law against civil-society activist Valentina Cherevatenko. Erin Kilbride reports.
Taking matters into their own hands
Labour rights in post-socialist countries such as Russia, China and Vietnam are being fought for from outside, not within, official trade unions. Tim Pringle reports.
Russia's unseen casualties
Those living with HIV in the Ukraine face an uncertain future following cuts to support services, reports Gabriella Jozwiak.
Russia's war on its gay citizens
Isabella Moore photographs those bearing the brunt of the latest crackdown on LGBTI rights.
The gloves are off
The authorities are cracking down on dissent in Russia, writes Victor Sonkin.
The Kremlin beckons, but Putin’s star is fading
4 March, Presidential Elections, Russia
Professional hazard: murder
Investigating the truth can be deadly for Russia’s journalists, as Tina Burrett discovers.
Articles in this category displayed as a table:
| Article title | From magazine | Publication date |
|---|---|---|
| Putin's Russia | Romani lives matter | January, 2022 |
| Pressure on Putin | Food justice: who gets to eat? | September, 2021 |
| Not toeing the Kremlin’s line | Courage and terror in Myanmar | July, 2021 |
| On thin ice | The dirt on waste | November, 2018 |
| Life after Putin | Black Lives Matter | March, 2018 |
| Russia’s witch-hunt against Valentina Cherevatenko | Trade unions - rebuild, renew, resist | September, 2016 |
| Taking matters into their own hands | Trade unions - rebuild, renew, resist | September, 2016 |
| Russia's unseen casualties | NGOs - Do they help? | December, 2014 |
| East-West strain in Ukraine | Organ trafficking | May, 2014 |
| Russia's war on its gay citizens | Commodities - the pitfalls of resource wealth | March, 2014 |
| The gloves are off | Illegal drugs | September, 2012 |
| The Kremlin beckons, but Putin’s star is fading | Time for a fair economy | March, 2012 |
| Ramzan Kadyrov | Climate change denial | May, 2011 |
| Professional hazard: murder | Deported! What happened next? | June, 2010 |
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