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PEN America Alarmed by Raid on Russian Student Publication
PEN America is deeply worried by reports of a raid on the offices of Doxa, a student-run journal based in Moscow, and on the residences of its staff that… More
PEN America Concerned by Continued Harassment of Russian Anti-Corruption Journalist
PEN America called a reopened criminal case into Russian investigative reporter Roman Anin “a highly concerning threat to free expression and to journalists in Russia.” More
As Putin and Lukashenko Meet, Russia’s Role in Fueling Belarus Crackdown Can’t Be Overlooked
Do visa restrictions really matter to Alexander Lukashenko and his closest circle? And if not, then what is important to them? More
Draft Russian Bill Would Threaten Artistic Freedom, Cultural Exchange
A draft Russian law that would require independent cultural and educational programs to be “licensed” by the Russian government poses a dire threat to freedom of expression, cultural education,… More
The PEN Pod: On Myanmar, Russia, and Impeachment with Suzanne Nossel
“This question of what the story is—that is told in the halls of the Capitol, that is reported in our media. . . could be very consequential not just… More
Journalists Arrested Across Russia Amid Broader Crackdown Against Protesters
“The arrest and detention of Smirnov and dozens of other journalists is an attempt to intimidate and silence Russia's independent journalists during a moment of national upheaval.” More
The PEN Pod: Learning from Russian Short Fiction with George Saunders
“What happens in a short story is that somebody concentrates for a long period of time to make their story as truthful and empathetic as possible, and then they… More
Proposed Expansion of Foreign Agent Laws in Russia Poses Clear Threat to Free Expression
“The proposed laws would infringe on constitutionally guaranteed rights, and yet, they will be almost impossible to challenge." More
Russian Court Prolongs Sentence of Historian Yury Dmitriev
“The persistence with which the Russian government seeks to silence one of the country’s most brilliant academic minds only proves how much it fears the historical truths that could… More