Stories about Eastern & Central Europe from November, 2016
As Economic Crisis Deepens, Russians Switch from Vodka to Beer. And Moonshine.

The economic crisis in Russia is causing many alcohol drinkers to switch from vodka to beer, according to an article published in Gazeta.ru last week.
Big Fat Tajik Wedding Hides Nest of Central Asian Intrigue
A lavish wedding in Moscow has drawn gasps of envious amazement even from Russians inured to garish displays of wealth.
Russian Activists Dox Prison Official Who Allegedly Ordered Torture of Inmates

RuNet Echo talks to a Russian activist about his campaign to make public the private life of a prison official accused of ordering torture against inmates.



