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In Russia's Universities, Anti-War Voices Are Silenced. But Resistance Remains.

With public resistance to the war nearly impossible, some students still find ways to express their opposition and fight for their rights.

FSB May Gain Oversight of Foreign Scientific Cooperation – Vedomosti

The proposed legislation would require scientists to obtain FSB approval before engaging in research collaboration with foreign entities and individuals...

Tehran Condemns ‘Violent’ Arrest of Iranian Students in Russia

Iranian authorities accused Russian police of subjecting two students in the city of Kazan to “inhumane and unprofessional beating.”

Russian Universities Admit Twice as Many Ukraine War Veterans for 2024-25 Academic Year

Putin ordered a 10% university admission quota for war veterans and their children, granting them priority and clearing them for entrance exams.

Moscow’s HSE University Buys Drones for Russian Military

Rector Nikita Anisimov said funds to buy the drones are being raised through a foundation set up by the pro-Kremlin TV host Vladimir Solovyov.

Top Russian Universities Raise Tuition Fees

The spike in tuition at universities comes amid persistently high inflation, driven by a surge in military spending for the war in Ukraine.

Moscow State University Expels Ukrainian Student for Anti-War Posts

Serhiy Hulko has been detained three consecutive times on a series of misdemeanor charges, including for the public display of “extremist” symbols...

Russia Sentences Ex-Education Deputy Minister Rakova, University Head Zuyev for Fraud

Critics viewed their case as part of the Kremlin’s tightening grip on universities and restrictions on academic freedom.

Moscow Activists Jailed for Links to ‘Underground’ Navalny Group

Higher School of Economics student Alina Olekhnovich and graduate Ivan Trofimov were sentenced to 3.5 years in prison each.

Anti-War Historian Fired From St. Petersburg's European University

Historian Ivan Kurilla wrote in a closed Facebook post that the university dismissed him due to “absenteeism.”

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