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HAMMER AND SAW

Kremlin Critic Navalny’s Front Door Has Had a Tough Year

Frequent raids on the offices of the Anti-Corruption Foundation have taught the team coping and carpentry skills.

opinion

Leonid Bershidsky

Russian Artist Puts $150,000 Banana to Shame

This plaque from a bench in New York City's Central Park is art as political protest, tabloid journalism and charity all rolled into one.

first class

$43M Jet Linked to Russian Church Leader, Kremlin Officials

The jet was registered with the same offshore that operates jets allegedly flown by the prime minister's wife and a state banker's alleged partner.

Love don't cost a thing

5 Things to Know About Russia’s Alleged Banker-TV Anchor Couple

Alexei Navalny’s latest investigation claims that a state banker showered a television anchor with millions of dollars of gifts.

money scandal

A Murdered Central Banker’s Warning Changed Everything for SEB

Swedish media claim that about $50 million that moved through SEB can be linked to Russian tax fraud.

FAKE NEWS?

St. Petersburg Opposition Leader Fights Sexual Harassment Accusations

Observers say reports in pro-Kremlin media are a smear campaign designed to discredit liberal deputy Boris Vishnevsky.

Passport crackdown

Russian Billionaire Deripaska Stripped of Cyprus Passport – Politis

Cyprus earlier said it had started a process to strip 26 individuals of citizenship they received under a secretive passports-for-investment scheme.

space operations

Russia to Investigate Space Center Fraud After Putin Rebuke

Some $172.45 million allocated to the project had been stolen, the Kremlin's spokesman said.

OCCRP Investigation

Swedbank’s High-Risk Russian Secrets

Leaked reports show Russian oligarch Mikhail Abyzov moved a fortune offshore through the Swedish bank.

Under the radar

Russia Says Businesswoman Sentenced in Kuwait Is ‘Safe’ After Embezzlement Verdict

She may be inside the Russian Embassy in Kuwait City.

Civil forfeiture

Russian Authorities Can Seize Assets of Criminals’ Acquaintances, Court Rules

Lawyers warned that the decision could hurt Russia’s attractiveness as an investment destination.

FIFA leaks

Leaked Emails Claim to Show Russia’s FIFA World Cup Bribery Scheme

The emails reportedly contained instructions on bribing football officials to improve Russia's bid for hosting the World Cup.

opinion

1990s Russia Is Alive and Well in the USA

The values of some public figures in the White House suggests they would have been quite at home in 1990s Russia.

coincidence?

Kremlin Critic Navalny Accuses Putin of Foreign Funding ‘Setup’

Navalny said the Kremlin “arranged” foreign transfers to accounts linked to his foundation in order to brand it as a "foreign agent."

opinion

Russia’s New Heroes Are Those Who Simply Say Things as They Are

Government officials can turn into celebrities overnight simply by speaking the truth.

No return

Russian Billionaire Car Dealer Doesn’t Fear Extradition From Austria

Sergei Petrov faces charges in Russia of illegally transferring money from the country.

Corruption allegations

Kremlin Vows to Investigate Moscow Lawmaker Accused of Fraud Ahead of Elections

“They usually ignore [requests] or it’s a janitor who responds,” a State Duma member remarked.

opinion

Pavel Luzin for Riddle

Why Corporations Are the Kremlin’s Best Friends

State-owned and state-controlled companies have come to play a crucial role in managing Russia and guaranteeing stability in the regions.

political chase

Russian Ally Kyrgyzstan’s Wanted Ex-Leader Evades Arrest After Dramatic Raid

News websites posted footage of clashes between police and Atambayev supporters blocking the road in order to prevent a potential raid.

Convenient contracts

Russian Defense Chief’s Reported Ex Made $100M From Ministry Deals, Media Reports

“Shoigu’s beloved woman broke the record held by [former Defense Minister Anatoly] Serdyukov’s mistress,” a new investigation said.

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