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Russian Man Jailed 8 Years for Murder of Gabonese Student

State prosecutors had requested an 11-year sentence for Daniil Fomin, who was charged with murdering François Ndjelassili in August 2023.

‘We All Have the Same Face to Them’: Deadly Moscow Attack Magnifies Discrimination Against Central Asian Migrants

In the wake of last week’s deadly shooting at Crocus City Hall, life for many migrants in Russia could take a turn for the worse.

opinion Bektour Iskender

Russia Depends on Migrants. Moscow Terror Attack Could Inspire New Wave of Hate

Poverty leaves Central Asian migrants no choice but to look for work in Russia, despite the threats to their safety they face from the state and society...

An African Student’s Murder Sheds Light on Russia’s Race Problem

While the Kremlin casts itself as a friend of Africa, persistent racism toward African students inside the country paints a different picture.

opinion Oleksandr Polianichev

Russia’s ‘African Villages’ Are White Supremacy in Disguise

Shunned by the West, Russia is trying to forge new alliances in Africa. But a plan to resettle Africans in rural Russia has less diplomatic motivations...

Vatican Confirms Apology to Moscow Over Pope's Comments

The Vatican confirmed on Thursday that it had apologized to Russia after Pope Francis made comments in which he singled out the allegedly cruel role of...

opinion Dina Toroyeva

How the Pope's Racist Comments Parrot Russian Propaganda

In an interview with America Magazine published on Monday, Pope Francis off-handedly disparaged Russia's Buryat and Chechen ethnic minorities, characterizing...

Russia Outlaws Anti-Women ‘Male State’ Group as ‘Extremist’

The ultra-nationalist movement has carried out abuse campaigns against women and minorities in recent years.

Russian Ultra-Nationalist Who Campaigned Against Sushi Ad’s Black Model Arrested – Reports

The "Male State" founder was reportedly detained while crossing the Azerbaijani border, but Azerbaijan authorities denied this.

Russian Sushi Chain Pushes Back Against Racist Attacks

A fellow sushi restaurant had earlier received threats and abuse by a far-right hate group over its ad that featured a black model.

Russian Sushi Chain Apologizes for Ad Featuring Black Man

The chain said it received a barrage of threats and abuse after the leader of an ultra-nationalist hate group shared it.

No Non-Slavs or Excess Fun in Branded Material, Russia’s Public Services Portal Says

The Communications Ministry later promised to issue new guidelines with amended wording.

Drowned Nigerian Student’s Russian Wife Says Faces Racist Online Attacks

The threats stem from a notorious nationalist and anti-women blogger who previously founded the “Male State” hate group.

Russia Warns of Anti-White 'Aggression' in U.S.

Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov warned against "political correctness taken to the point of absurdity."

Obama Blackface Skit on Kremlin-Funded TV Sparks Outrage

“We now go live to the dark side of America’s history,” the host says before introducing the fake Obama.

Racial Discrimination Row Hits Moscow’s Jewish Museum and Tolerance Center

The museum blamed the job posting, which listed “Slavic appearance” as a requirement, on an HR contractor.

opinion Sean Guillory

Despite Its Complicated Past, Soviet Antiracism Was Ahead of the Historical Curve

Its successes, failures, and mistakes can still serve as crucial bases for historical reflection and political action.

Popular Blogger Receives Threats for Criticizing Racism in Russia

Maria Tunkara took to TikTok to dispute claims that racism doesn’t exist in Russia amid anti-racism protests in the U.S.

Russian Ballet's Use of Blackface Ignites Online Controversy

Prominent African-American ballet dancer Misty Copeland said the Bolshoi Theater's use of blackface highlights “the reality of the ballet world.”

FC Zenit St. Petersburg Fans Accused of Racism Over Reaction to Black Player’s Signing

A fan banner at a recent match reportedly referenced a 2012 manifesto calling the absence of black players “an important tradition.”

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