Russians are accused of serious crimes because of photos of sensitive objects that they did not intend to send to anyone. Ukrainians from the occupied territories are becoming defendants in cases of “espionage” for sending photographs of Russian shelling to loved ones. At what point do innocuous photographs become grounds for legal action? What objects are considered sensitive in Russia? What does the law say about filming in courts, public transport and archives?

The story of a drag artist persecuted for "participating in the International LGBT Movement" On November 1, 2025, Halloween was celebrated at the Black Clover bar in Kirov. Due to the denunciation of a disgruntled visitor, the party ended in a raid, interrogations and criminal cases. Drag artist Alexander Knyagin, who performed at Black Clover, was accused of “participating in the activities of an extremist organization,” but he managed to leave Russia and tell his story.