Young Russians are embracing a ‘90s aesthetic championed by domestic style icons and indie fashion brands as they seek to establish a new cultural identity. But what exactly is the appeal of home-grown fashion? And what social, economic and religious drivers have influenced this shift?

Russia has finally acquired a taste for specialty coffee, fuelling the creation of café chains that have spread internationally and boutique bean roasters that use the dark web for advertising. But what’s leading people to opt for an artisan brew over their regular cup of joe from Starbucks?

Young Russians have grown up in a political climate dominated by Vladimir Putin. But as the 2018 presidential election looms, anti-corruption candidate Alexei Navalny is challenging the status quo. How is his campaign using digital media to get the nation’s youth engaged both online and off?

A rap battle between two Russian rappers – Oxxxymiron and Slavo CPSS – garnered over 15 million views in four days and generated immense media coverage. In a country that's distrustful of state-funded entertainment, such raw clips hold appeal through their authenticity.