Stories about Eastern & Central Europe from May, 2015
Pro-Russian Videos Get Fake Views With Help From Malware

A group of unknown hackers have been infecting Internet users' computers with malware, using them to inflate views on a handful of pro-Russian videos.
Climate Change Is Behind Russia's Shrinking Lake Baikal, Experts Say
Baikal is the world’s largest freshwater lake and appears on the UNESCO World Heritage list. It has suffered a catastrophic drop in its water level.
How a Russian Journalist Ruined a Chechen Wedding

How an independent Russian journalist averted the forced marriage of a 17-year-old Chechen girl to a high-ranking, 57-year-old police official.
Russia's Democratic Opposition Is Trying to Unite and the Road Ahead Is Bumpy

Two of Russia’s leading opposition parties recently announced the formation a "democratic alliance" with plans to run on a joint ticket in upcoming regional and national elections.