VKontakte
Russian pop star who criticized Putin found dead after drowning
The group called Cream Soda released a song in 2017 about drowning in the Volga, four years before it's founding member died in the same way.
Russia's Medvedev Deletes Posts Targeting 'Artificial' Kazakhstan, Georgia
An aide to ex-president and prime minister Dmitry Medvedev said the post was made after his VKontakte account was hacked.
On Russia's VK, Anti-War Messages Defy Vladimir Putin's Ukraine Censors
VKontakte is seeing a surge in pro-Kremlin rhetoric surrounding Ukraine, but also anti-war sentiment in common interest groups.
How a Social Media Post in Russia Can Land You in Jail
A little-known police agency known as Center E is cracking down on dissent.
'Miss Hitler 2018' Pageant Removed From Social Media
The contest seeks "pure-blood" white women who "love and honor" the memory of Nazi Germany leader Adolf Hitler.
What Is the Blue Whale Game?
School districts, police departments and suicide-prevention advocates are issuing warnings but also pointing out that accounts of the phenomenon are largely unverified.
Russian PornHub Users May Now Need Passports to View
One of the world's largest porn sites has introduced mandatory logins in Russia, synced with users' social media.
Ukraine: Millions Join Facebook After Russian Site Ban
One in five Ukrainians could now be on Facebook, digital market research figures show.
Hacker Claims Breach of 171 Million Accounts From VK
VKontakte has apparently been breached and a hacker is trying to sell the logins.
Sex Workers Targeted With Facial Recognition App
FindFace app is being used to identify sex workers on social media and "out" them to their friends and families.
Russia warns social media sites to comply with law
The future of social media websites in Russia depends on "whether or not they cooperate with law enforcement authorities", Vladimir Putin's online advisor said.
The Kremlin Knows What You Like...on Facebook
Putin's Internet crackdown is putting Russians in jail and could sink the economy.
Russian Soccer's "Miss Charming" Stripped of Title Over Neo-Nazi Photos
The 21-year-old cheerleader is seen giving a Nazi salute.
Apple Pulls the Plug on Sales in Russia
For Russians, putting an iPhone 6 under the Christmas tree just got a whole lot harder.
In Russia, the iPhone is Coming Under Fire
With nationalism on the rise, some Russians are warning that Apple products are vulnerable to U.S. surveillance
Chechnya Leader Denounces iPhones
Ramzan Kadyrov calls the smartphone part of America's "military industrial complex."