A fire at the Omsk Oil Refinery was sparked by a Ukrainian drone strike. Thirty-six people were killed in Ukraine, including in Kramatorsk and Kyiv.
36 dead in Ukraine and fire at Omsk oil refinery Read more
Warm clothes for political prisoners: the "You Are Not Alone" marathon raised over €24,000 against its €5,000 goal. The proceeds will be used to purchase socks, mittens, and shoes.
More than €24,000 was raised for warm clothing for political prisoners. Read more
Political prisoner and saxophonist Andrei Shabanov was beaten twice in prison, his mother, Olga Medvedeva, told Novaya Gazeta.
Saxophonist Andrei Shabanov was beaten twice in prison. Read more
The Ministry of Defense's draft decree expands the powers of the military police. Human rights activist Idi Lesom (Go to the Forest) believes the document codifies existing practices.
The draft decree expands the powers of the military police. Read more
Shame. Review from "NotMoscow": A pensioner from Saratov saw Putin in Dobby the elf, the FSB "can" violators, and bells ring on the podium.
Putin is an elf, the FSB is "powerful," and the bells are ringing in fashion. Read more
Overnight news: a fire in Sasovo at a plant housing a Yandex data center, a fire at an oil refinery in Bashkortostan, and Igor Vasiliev's house arrest.
Attack on Yandex data center and oil refinery, arrest of Patriot director: overnight news Read more
The number of cases for membership in banned organizations in Russia has increased by 50%, from 219 to 328 defendants, according to a Memorial report.
Cases related to "prohibited organizations" in Russia have increased by 50%. Read more
Russia's unprofitable industries: in the first seven months of 2026, their number increased from 3 to 11, with every third company ending the period with a loss, according to Rosstat data.
The number of unprofitable industries in Russia has grown almost fourfold. Read more
Putin's birthday: kindergartens, a mural in St. Petersburg, a cardboard president in Khabarovsk, rap from Togo, and Kim Jong-un's words in "PozorObzor."
Rap from Togo, cardboard in Khabarovsk, and Kim Jong-un: ShameReview Read more
Yura Borisov is nominated for an Oscar for his leading role in Luca Guadagnino's film "Artificial," distribution company Neon announced.
Yura Borisov has been nominated for an Oscar. Read more
The theologian explains why Patriarch Kirill and the authorities need relics, what military priests say, and whether the secret of confession can be trusted.
Kuraev on the relics: why do Patriarch Kirill and the authorities need them? Read more
It is proposed that FSB leadership's travel expenses for vacation and medical treatment be paid first-class. What does the draft order change for officers and their families?
FSB Leadership Travel: First Class Even on Vacation Read more
Overnight Non-Moscow news: Politkovskaya award for imprisoned journalists, the return of the Trinity Lavra, and protests against development on the Curonian Spit.
Overnight Non-Moscow News: Politkovskaya Prize and Trinity Read more
The Ministry of Culture held a pitch for 47 children's films, 11 of which are about war. NeMoskva reports on which projects are seeking state funding.
Children's films on war themes: 11 of 47 in the Ministry of Culture's pitching round Read more
The case against Lida Moniava, head of the "House with a Lighthouse" foundation, has been dismissed due to lack of evidence of a crime, her support group reported.
The case against Lida Moniava for "fakes" about the army has been dropped. Read more
At least 19 regions have begun shutting off street lighting to save money, according to The Moscow Times. Authorities in 11 regions have publicly announced this.
Street lighting is being turned off in 19 Russian regions to save money. Read more
The photobook "Beyond the Boundaries" is the first book by NeMoscow: over 100 photographs from four years of war in Ukraine. It's not available in Russia, but it's available abroad.
Photobook "Beyond": NeMoscow has released its first book Read more
Grain interventions will begin at the end of October, Oksana Lut announced. The state will purchase grain due to a collapse in exports: exports in August were 3,8 times lower.
Grain interventions will begin at the end of October due to the collapse of exports. Read more
News from the night of October 6: an oil depot in the Moscow region is on fire, the number of casualties in Kursk has increased, and participants in a Communist Party rally in Moscow have been arrested.
News overnight, October 6: oil depot, Kharkov, Kadyrov Read more
Human Rights Council Chairman Valery Fadeyev proposed cutting school courses by 20-30% and maintaining teachers' salaries. The specific courses were not specified.
Fadeev proposed cutting school courses by 20–30% Read more
Memorial's report on digital surveillance of children in schools: four areas of surveillance of students, parents, and teachers in Russian schools.
Digital surveillance of children in schools: Memorial report Read more
Anna Politkovskaya's murder: The Coalition for Freedom of the Media called on Russian authorities to punish all those responsible, including those who ordered the assassination.
The 2027 budget cuts oncology, large families, and housing and utilities, while military spending increases by 27%. Regions are even cutting coffin benefits and aid to orphans.
From orphans to the front Read more
Since September 17, 2008's "Twilight" has earned 340 million rubles at the Russian box office, outgrossing new releases. This is the first such achievement in the history of statistics.
The 2008 film "Twilight" topped the Russian box office. Read more
