Evan Gershkovich Imprisoned in Russia for 1 Year american journalist Russia Extends Evan Gershkovich’s Pre-Trial Detention Ahead of Arrest Anniversary This coming Friday marks one year since the U.S. reporter was arrested by FSB agents in the city of Yekaterinburg. RUSSIA ON THE RECORD Fighting to Free Evan Gershkovich From Russia, One Year On Evan’s close friend, The Guardian's Russia correspondent Pjotr Sauer joins us to discuss the first anniversary of his arrest in Russia and the efforts... 1 Min read Feature Russia’s Arrest of Evan Gershkovich Echoes Soviet Spy Scandal Nicholas Daniloff was working as a journalist in the Soviet Union when he was detained in 1986 and accused of espionage. 4 Min read Feature The Torture of Isolation: Inside the Russian Prison Housing U.S. Journalist Evan Gershkovich Its impenetrable walls once muffled the cries of Soviet-era political prisoners tortured and executed by security officers during Stalin’s purges. 5 Min read opinion The Evan Gershkovich I Know As more details emerged of my former colleague’s arrest, the more it felt like a bad dream. 6 Min read News Analysis Hostage, Signal or Revenge? Spotlight on Russia’s Reasons for Arresting WSJ Reporter The detention looks set to be a milestone in the deterioration of already abysmal relations between Moscow and Washington. 4 Min read MURKY MONEY In Russia, ‘There’s Nothing to Hide’: A Phone Call With One of Putin’s Closest Friends Sergei Roldugin, the godfather of Putin’s first child, explains why — and how — he bought a $20 million Stradivarius violin. GREEN MENTALITY Could a Lethal Algae Bloom Have Killed Kamchatka’s Sea Creatures? Some Marine Biologists Think So. Whatever the cause, the response to the disaster shows public outrage can force the Russian authorities’ hand when it comes to ecological questions. NO END IN SIGHT ‘We’re Out of Beds’: Russia’s Resurgent Coronavirus Outbreak Is Approaching First Peak Moscow has readied additional hospitals for Covid-19 patients after the Russian capital reached capacity last week. TRADITIONAL TIDE A New Russian Law Could Ban Trans People From Officially Changing Their Gender By aiming to enshrine a traditional understanding of family in the law, activists say Russia is marking LGBT people as second-class citizens. LEADERSHIP VACUUM In Wake of Suspected Poisoning, Navalny’s Allies Vow to Soldier On But if the Kremlin critic is unable to return to health, Russia’s opposition will lose its most recognizable leader. EMERGENCY AIRLIFT ‘Poisoned’ Kremlin Critic Navalny Arrives in Germany for Treatment The opposition leader’s team had claimed the authorities were delaying his transfer to cover up traces of a poisoning attempt. DEVELOPING STORY Doctors Bar Navalny’s Evacuation to Germany as Confusion Surrounds Presence of Poison in System The opposition leader’s spokeswoman blamed the decision on the Kremlin. Toxic Substance Russian Opposition Leader Navalny in Critical Condition After ‘Poisoning’ as Aides Seek Evacuation to Europe Alexei Navalny’s team is hoping to move him to a toxicology center in Europe to determine the cause of his sudden illness. PROTEST MOOD As Discontent Grows at Home, Russia’s Opposition Is Watching Belarus Despite massive protests continuing in the Far East, all eyes in Russia are on its western neighbor. Feature Salmon Is Disappearing From Russia’s Amur River. It’s Taking Local Tradition With It. The loss of the staple fish has bolstered anti-Moscow sentiment, with locals blaming federal authorities for supporting commercial fisheries. STILL PROTESTING Russian Far East Protesters Turn Out by the Thousands as Crackdown Intensifies Despite multiple arrests of protesters this week, Khabarovsk saw a fourth consecutive massive rally Saturday. EAST RISING ‘Russia, Wake up’: Far East Protesters Seek to Set Example for Entire Country Some local Khabarovsk activists and experts, however, wonder if the protest movement can be sustained. View more articles
