Russian Politics

The monument was erected as a symbol of gratitude for a loan from the Russian-Kyrgyz Development Fund.

Alexei Navalny was arrested in September shortly after he had just been released from jail, but has now been freed.

Putin shook hands with some of the world's best players. But his polling numbers are not looking good.

A drop in Putin's popularity comes at a time when Russian dissatisfaction in state polls is gradually building.

Putin had time to share his favorite "joke" about Donald Trump.

"We will do everything so that our Christian, orthodox values are fortified against these sorts of threats."

And that's not the only thing strange about the enormous "Service to the Fatherland" memorial.

While the president's personal approval is only a few points from its record peak, most Russians disapprove of the prime minister, the government and parliament.

Investigators have blamed the tragedy on "serious violations" of safety procedures.

At least three journalists have accused lawmaker Leonid Slutsky of harassing them, but the parliament threw out the case in one sitting.

But she once did something extremely un-villainous and was given an award for courage.

Moscow continues to deny it tried to rig the 2016 U.S. presidential election or any other foreign votes.

Perhaps all that shirtless horse riding wasn't such a good idea after all.

Kremlin premonition or just punters looking for a good deal? Russians wonder who has bought Putin campaign domains until 2048.

If Putin wins and serves all six years, he will be Russia's longest-serving leader since Joseph Stalin.

Neither of Putin's two daughters have appeared with him since they were children, stirring ongoing mystery around what they look like and what they do now.

A new survey showed what Russians thought about Putin's greatest strengths and greatest weaknesses.

"Life for the majority of people has become calmer, more comfortable, more attractive," the document read.

The Russian leader wants the newly-established force to protect his regional allies too.

Calling Kremlin-critic Alexei Navalny a "friend and an ally," she vowed to drop her presidential run if authorities let him run.

More and more young people have been joining Kremlin foe Alexei Navalny on street marches.

The Kremlin is looking to place a female candidate on the ballot, according to reports.

With less than six months until Russia's presidential election, journalists thought they might have tricked Putin's spokesman into a straightforward answer.

The majority of Russians are not in favor of having a female leader in the near future but the Kremlin is reportedly looking for candidates.

After mass youth protests in the past year, Russia's leader will school the country's pupils on the country's future, according to multiple Kremlin sources.

A former president, Moscow's mayor and Putin's onetime bodyguard top the list to succeed the current leader.

The Russian press applauded Putin's bare-chested photoshoot, describing him as a "real man."

A majority of Russians want the president to continue to lead Russia after 2018 elections.

A Russian think tank tasked with devising the Kremlin's next strategy says Moscow's standoff must end soon.

If you've ever had a query for the Russian leader, the Kremlin is giving you a one in a million chance to ask him.