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Articles by Anastasia Tenisheva

watchful eye

Russians Urged to Snitch on Ukraine War Critics in Return to Soviet-Style Denunciations

Anti-war dissenters have been denounced by family, neighbors and passersby who are encouraged by official rhetoric.
stuck shipments

Russia Hits Out at Norway Over Blocked Arctic Archipelago Access

“Following Norway's actions, the sovereignty of this country over Svalbard is a big question from now on,” one Russian senator said.
deflecting attention

Russia Slams 'Provocations,' 'Fakes' in Deadly Ukraine Mall Strike

How Russian officials and state media have reacted to the latest accusations that its forces targeted Ukrainian civilians.
behind the scenes

Pay Raises, More News and Tighter Control: Staff at Russian State TV Work Overtime Amid Ukraine War

On-air protester Marina Ovsyannikova said criticism of her has discouraged other state television employees from quitting.
turned away

Pussy Riot Member Barred From Georgia as Russian Activists Face Entry Problems

Despite Georgia being a destination for anti-war Russians, several activists and journalists have faced problems at its border.
nowhere to go

Russian Blogger Stuck at Georgian Border After Fleeing ‘Political’ Terrorism Charges

Human rights advocates have called the terrorism charges against Insa Lander politically motivated.
plugging the gaps

‘It’s Our Way to Protest’: Anti-War Russians Volunteer to Help Ukrainian Refugees

More than a million Ukrainian refugees have crossed into Russia since the start of the war in February.
new messaging

Pro-War ‘Z-Banners’ Disappear in Some Russian Cities

“It might be some kind of rebranding. The war has clearly stalled," said one political analyst.