Novaya Gazeta

Novaya Gazeta is an independent Russian newspaper. It is known for its critical and investigative coverage of Russian political and social affairs, the Chechen wars, corruption among the ruling elite, and increasing authoritarianism in Russia. It was formerly published in Moscow until shortly after the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine began. The print edition was published on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays until 2022. Since then, Novaya Gazeta has appeared online only. In October 2026, the newspaper announced that it would cease operations on 9 November 2026. English-language articles on the website are published on a weekly basis in the form of the Russia, Explained newsletter. As of 2023, the newspaper had a daily print circulation of 108,000, and online visits of 613,000.