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Gas Explosion Kills 1 in Russia's Tver

Regional authorities had initially blamed a Ukrainian drone attack for the explosion.

Russia Needs Men to Fight in Ukraine in 2026. Where Will They Come From?

A leading researcher of regional and ethnic disparities in Russia’s war losses discusses how and where Moscow will find fresh manpower in 2026.

In Photos: The New Year’s Traditions of Russia’s Indigenous Peoples

Indigenous and minority communities have made an effort to revive their ancestral traditions of greeting the new year since the Soviet collapse.

Russia’s Regions Scale Back New Year’s Celebrations, Citing War in Ukraine

Regional heads argued that celebrations would be inappropriate and even unethical given the ongoing war.

Nizhny Novgorod Villagers Decry Internet Blackouts Amid Government Mobile Network Shutdowns

Recurring cellular internet shutdowns have been a part of daily life in dozens of Russia’s regions for months.

Regions Calling: 2025 Wrapped

We look back at our coverage of Russia's regions and choose one policy, person and place that left the most pronounced impact this year.

Mordovian Court Issues Russia’s First Fine for ‘Coercing’ a Woman to Have an Abortion

A judge in the city of Saransk fined a man $63 for urging his then-girlfriend to terminate her pregnancy, according to an anti-abortion group.

These Women Fled Abuse in Russia's North Caucasus. Then They Were Found Dead.

The recent deaths of two women who fled abusive homes in Chechnya highlight the danger that victims still face outside Russia.

Regions Calling: Winter’s Arrival Sets Off Infrastructure Breakdowns

From heating outages to backed-up highways, winter brings serious challenges for Russians in the regions and local officials alike.

Russian Rental Prices Flat for First Time Since 2022 – Data

Average rents for a one-bedroom and a two-bedroom apartment are now cheaper than in 2024 when adjusted for inflation.

In Russia’s Karelia, Neighboring Finland’s NATO Membership Deepens Divides

The geopolitical rift has fomented economic, cultural and linguistic fissures between Karelia and its neighbor Finland.

Ukrainian Drones Injure 14 in Russia’s Republic of Chuvashia

Russia’s Defense Ministry said its air defense systems shot down or intercepted 121 Ukrainian drones overnight.

Major Winter Storm Hits Kamchatka as Schools Close and Workday Shortens

The low-pressure storm system has brought heavy snow, freezing rain and winds nearly reaching hurricane force to the Far East region.

Far East City of Blagoveshchensk Orders Mask Mandate as Flu Cases Rise

The Amur region government announced that a citywide mask mandate will take effect on Thursday and remain in place until Dec. 19.

Russia Shelves Northern Siberian Railway to China Over $644Bln Price Tag

The planned railway rwould have stretched from Nizhnevartovsk in the Khanty-Mansi autonomous district to the Chinese city of Ürümqi.

Drivers Stranded on Baikal Highway Amid Subzero Weather

Traffic worsened after several truckers violated road rules, causing accidents that further blocked the highway, officials said.

Ex-Detention Center Warden in Irkutsk Jailed 5 Years for Abusing Inmates

Igor Mokeev and his deputy were found guilty of overseeing the abuse of dozens of inmates who had been transferred to the detention center following a deadly...

Verified Russian Deaths in Ukraine War Surpass 150K – Independent Tally

The republics of Bashkortostan and Tatarstan and the Sverdlovsk region recorded the highest numbers of confirmed fatalities.

‘Demotivating and Unjust’: In Russia’s Regions, Medical Students Decry New Work Placement Policy

The new law means that many medical graduates will start their careers at regional or rural hospitals in exchange for state funding.

Prices for Church Rites in Russia Have Risen Nearly 40% Since Start of Ukraine War

Average suggested donations for baptisms rose about 50%, wedding ceremonies doubled and funeral rites increased 71%.

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