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Returning Russians face psychological pressure and invasive mobile phone inspections at the border, prompting a survival guide for travelers navigating heightened security checks.

Moscow's Nikulinsky District Court has fined Russian politician Boris Nadezhdin 10,000 rubles for participating in the activities of an "undesirable" organization, specifically for an interview with Meduza.

Adidas Originals and Pharrell Williams are launching a new model of sneakers inspired by jellyfish, drawing attention with their unique design.

A report from Meduza highlights the pervasive loneliness and fear reshaping everyday life in wartime Russia, where citizens are afraid to interact due to the risks associated with discussing peace.

Ukrainian strikes on Wildberries warehouses have ignited a debate among Russian citizens regarding the legitimacy of such targets. Readers are weighing in on whether these attacks are justified given Russia's actions.

Meduza asked four experts to outline three likely scenarios for VPN services in Russia, as operating them becomes increasingly difficult due to constant restrictions and Roskomnadzor's actions.

Scientists at the Ruđer Bošković Institute in Croatia are developing a sustainable fertilizer derived from jellyfish biomass, exploring innovative uses for marine organisms.

Russia’s internet regulator, Roskomnadzor, has been blocking Telegram for several months. Despite the app remaining accessible via VPNs and proxy servers, users are reportedly abandoning the service due to the restrictions.

A new analysis indicates that Ukraine's long-range strikes are reaching twice as deep into Russia, hitting targets like Bryansk, Moscow, and Perm, while Russian refineries continue to recover from attacks.

Roman „Polje meduza“ Ota Oltvanjija, u Francuskoj objavljen kao „Le Champ des méduses“ kod izdavačke kuće Agullo i u prevodu Slavice Pantić-Lew, našao se u najužem izboru nagrade za književnost…

On May 9th, a maternity hospital in Vladikavkaz marked Victory Day by dressing newborns in pilot hats adorned with St. George ribbons, according to the news portal Meduza. This gesture sparked discussion regarding the use of national symbols.

Late last week, many Telegram users in Russia began reporting serious disruptions, according to outage trackers Downdetector and Sboy.rf.

For the first time since the 2022 full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Russia plans to reopen its national pavilion at the Venice Biennale.

A Moscow court has sentenced Meduza military analyst Dmitry Kuznets to 2.5 years in prison in absentia, on charges of participating in the activities of an "undesirable organization."

Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin turned 60 this week. His ascent — from head of the Federal Tax Service to prime minister — was swift and largely unforeseen. With a single promotion, Mishustin effectively skipped two rungs of the bureaucratic ladder and landed in Russia’s second-highest office. Meduza special correspondent Andrey Pertsev recounts Mishustin’s rise and explains how he’s managed to stay in the role for years, against all expectations.

Given the battlefield stalemate in Ukraine, Kyiv’s best remaining hope is attrition — inflicting losses on the Russian army heavy enough to persuade the Kremlin that continuing the war is pointless. In recent weeks, Ukrainian politicians and military commanders have been explicit about this goal. President Zelensky has even put a number on it: 50,000 Russian soldiers killed per month. At first glance, the data seem to suggest that Ukraine is closing in on that target: obituary databases and o...

It’s no secret that Russia relies on high salaries and sign-on bonuses to recruit more soldiers to fight in Ukraine. Despite staggering battlefield losses, an estimated 30,000 men still enlist every m

The independent Russian-language news outlet Meduza revealed internal strategies and personal appeals used to successfully solicit donations from readers and supporters.

A large number of harmless "fried egg" jellyfish have appeared in the waters off Istria, particularly near Pula. Experts state these jellyfish are part of the natural ecosystem cycle and pose no threat to swimmers.

Meduza published accounts from Russian readers describing how the war in Ukraine has led to an 'epidemic of loneliness,' severing ties with friends and family.

Meduza collected stories from Russian readers detailing their increasingly difficult and fraught experiences when crossing the country's border.

Belarusian opposition leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya reportedly faces difficulties opening a bank account in Poland, according to Meduza. She states she will try again, despite the slow progress.

One of the world's largest jellyfish species, the lion's mane (Cyanea capillata), is appearing in unusually large numbers on Massachusetts beaches, prompting questions about the cause of this phenomenon.

Scientists in Rovinj, Croatia, are developing an inexpensive and ecological fertilizer derived from jellyfish.

Two books published by Meduza have been longlisted for the special "PolitProsvet" award, which recognizes the best popular-science books in Russian.

Russia's Investigative Committee has initiated a criminal case against Meduza journalist Vladislav Gorin, accusing him of carrying out activities for an 'undesirable' organization.

The inaugural print issue of ELLE Baltic magazine was ceremoniously launched in Riga, with over 200 guests attending the event organized in collaboration with Meduza Events.

Two schools in Tomsk, Russia, have prohibited students from wearing clothes with foreign language inscriptions, according to news portal Meduza.

Fishermen in Trieste have suspended their activities due to a significant invasion of jellyfish in the area. The dense presence of jellyfish has made fishing impractical and difficult.

Andrei Pertsev, a correspondent for the independent Russian outlet Meduza, has been added to Russia’s Interior Ministry’s federal wanted list on a criminal charge, according to Mediazona.

Meduza provides an analysis of recent battlefield developments in Ukraine, noting gains in the south from the counteroffensive but also a weakening in other sectors of the front.

Dmitry Peskov, the spokesperson for the Russian president, stated that Moscow is currently losing its propaganda instruments globally due to facing 'hostile social networks,' according to Meduza.

On February 25, 1956, Soviet leader Nikita Khrushchev delivered what would become known as the “Secret Speech.” This denunciation of Joseph Stalin and his “cult of personality” at the 20th Party…

Like our earlier reports on the combat situation in Ukraine, this article reviews recent battlefield developments based on open-source information.

Four years ago today, Russia launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine, unleashing a vast and ongoing humanitarian disaster. Hundreds of thousands of soldiers have died, thousands of civilians have be

With parliamentary elections less than a year away, the Kremlin is instructing loyal media outlets to flood the news cycle with positive stories to counter rising prices and declining public approval.

Meduza provides answers to readers' questions about the Russia-Ukraine war, including an explanation of why its front line map differs from those of DeepState and ISW.

The small jellyfish Turritopsis dohrnii can revert to its juvenile form when threatened, theoretically avoiding death from old age indefinitely, showcasing a remarkable natural ability.

Meduza has obtained the 'brand book' used by Russia's ruling United Russia party for designing campaign materials for local and federal candidates ahead of the September elections.

Meduza reports on how Russian security services are seizing their citizens in countries like Armenia, Georgia, and Kazakhstan, and bringing them back to Russia for trial, particularly those who left after mobilization.

The massive arrival of jellyfish in the waters of Greece's Evian Gulf has been causing problems for swimmers and local authorities for several years, leading to painful stings and rare allergic reactions.

The Italian trio MEDUZA, a leading name in contemporary house music, is set to perform for an explosive night at the Bolivar Beach Club.

Iran scholar Nikita Smagin has been fined 15,000 rubles on an administrative charge for cooperating with 'undesirable organizations' such as Meduza, TV Rain, RFE/RL, and the Carnegie Center.

Meduza's readers in Russia have shared their experiences of daily life under the Kremlin's increasingly sweeping internet restrictions, which have blocked numerous websites, apps, and services.

Oto Oltvanji's novel 'Polje meduza,' published in France as 'Le Champ des méduses,' has been shortlisted for two prestigious French crime novel and thriller awards, including the 'Elle' magazine literary prize.

A compass jellyfish (Chrysaora hysoscella), one of the largest Adriatic jellyfish species, has once again arrived at the Mediterranean jellyfish exhibit of the Pula Aquarium.

Swatch has introduced four new diving watches, featuring vibrant colors inspired by jellyfish.

Meduza readers in Russia have shared their experiences of living amid worsening mobile Internet shutdowns and restrictions across dozens of cities in recent weeks.

Journalists from the Latvian-based Meduza news site are reportedly working secretly in Russia to uncover the truth, facing potential charges of treason as authorities attempt to sever their connections.

Scientists using the James Webb Space Telescope have identified what is believed to be the most distant 'jellyfish galaxy' recorded to date, estimated to be 8.5 billion years old.

Among the more than 20,000 names on Rosfinmonitoring’s list of “terrorists and extremists,” Meduza found around 100 people who have already died. One of them is the late opposition politician Alexey Navalny. Two years after Russian authorities killed him in prison, his family still hasn’t been able to get his name struck from the registry — despite the law clearly stating that documented confirmation of death is grounds for removal. Here’s what we know about the dead stuck in Russia’s extremi...

A fire at the former Meduza factory in Bijelo Polje destroyed part of the roof structure.